5G mmWave PAAM Development Platform
Avnet-Fujikura-AMD 5G mmWave Phased Array Antenna Module Development Platform
Avnet and Fujikura have created a leading edge 5G FR2 phased array antenna development platform for mmWave frequency bands. This platform enables developers to quickly create and prototype advanced 5G mmWave systems using AMD Xilinx’s Zynq® UltraScale+™ RFSoC Gen3 and Fujikura’s FutureAcess™ Phased Array Antenna Module (PAAM). Developers are able to configure and control the digital and RF settings using Avnet’s proven RFSoC Explorer® software. This combination of leading-edge components and software allows developers to quickly prototype with Fujikura’s compact PAAM and AMD Xilinx’s RFSoC. By creating a highly flexible, integrated development platform targeting 5G systems, both Avnet and Fujikura are seeking to simplify prototyping and development by integrating key elements of a 5G system from RF to baseband.
The PAAM platform consists of the Fujikura PAAM evaluation board, the AMD ZCU208 EVK, and the Avnet RFSoC Explorer MATLAB application.
Fujikura PAAM Evaluation Board
- Integrates RF-ICs, filter and array antenna with optimal TCO and reduced development time
- Operates at 24-30 GHz(n257/n258/n261) and supports concurrent dual-pol.
- Independent gain/phase control by True-Time-Delay–Type phase shifters
- Calibration free
- High power-efficiency optimization with >20% peak PAE
- Accurate beam steering for ±60° degrees with fine resolution
- Broad coverage without dead spot with >20,000 beams
- Scalable configuration with 8x8-element PAAM as a unit
- Low unwanted emission by high-Q on-board filter
- For more information on the Fujikura PAAM Evaluation Board
- For more information on the Fujikura PAAM
AMD Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC ZCU208 EVK
- Complete OEM kit including CLK104, XM650, and XM655 add-on cards
- Features the Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC ZU48DR with integrated gigasample data converters and programmable gain control
- 8x 14-bit 5 GSPS ADCs
- 8x 14-bit 10 GSPS DACs
- 4GB 64-bit DDR4 programmable logic memory
- 4GB 64-bit DDR4 processor system memory
- RF Mezzanine Card 2.0 interface for RF expansion
- FPGA Mezzanine Card (FMC+) interface for I/O expansion
- For more information on the AMD Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC ZCU208 EVK
Avnet RFSOC Explorer MATLAB Application
- Native MATLAB Application
- Control AMD RFSoC and Fujikura 5G PAAM in MATLAB
- Create waveforms in MATLAB
- Capture and Analyze in MATLAB
- For more information on the Avnet RFSoC Explorer MATLAB Application
Target Applications
- 5G FR2 bands 24-30 GHz
- 5G Fixed Wireless Access
- Mobile Wireless Access
- Backhaul
- 5G Private Networks
How to Order
The Avnet-Fujikura 5G mmWave PAAM Development Platform is available for order now. The platform consists of the following three components which are acquired separately. Developers can then use the platform Quick Start Guide to start prototyping your 5G mmWave system:
- Fujikura’s FutureAccess™ Phased Array Antenna Module (PAAM) Evaluation Board is offered in 2 frequency ranges, and is available for order from your Avnet representative.
- AMD Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC Gen3 ZCU208 EVK
- Avnet RFSoC Explorer® MATLAB Application
For more information on the Fujikura Phased Array Antenna Module (PAAM)
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Avnet Engineering Services
Fujikura PAAM Evaluation Board, 24.25 - 27.50GHz
Datasheet
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Avnet Engineering Services
Fujikura PAAM Evaluation Board, 26.50 - 29.50GHz
Datasheet
- Technical Documents
- Reference Designs
Prototype 5G FR2 with the AMD Zynq™ RFSoC DFE and mmWave Phased Array
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Multi-Channel 5G PAAM Demo Showcases High-Performance Interconnects
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Webinar
Verify AMD Xilinx RFSoC Gen-3 System Performance in mmWave Apps
Avnet and MathWorks engineers will demonstrate how to capture, measure and characterize RF performance in millimeter-wave bands using MATLAB and Simulink and the Avnet mmWave Radio Development Kit with AMD Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC Gen-3.