TECHNICAL DATA SHEETDRF2580
4-Channel 64 GSPS A/D & D/A System on Module
based on the Intel® Agilex® 9 Direct RF-Series

Unique system-on-module ▪ High-bandwidth data streaming▪ Waveform signal generator
approach enables▪ Communication receiver and transmittercustom deployment▪ Analog I/O for digital recording andplayback▪ Sensor interfaces▪ Electronic Warfare transponder

The DRF2580 is a high-performance System on Module (SoM) basedon the Intel Agilex 9 SoC FPGA AGRW014.The AGRW014 integrates
four RF-class A/D and D/A converters into the Agilex 9 SoC's
multiprocessor architecture, creating a multichannel data conversion
and processing solution on a single chip.
The DRF2580 has been designed to bring direct RF performance to a wide range ofdifferent applications by offering the FPGA in a small system-on-module solution
measuring only 2.5 by 3.5 inches. In addition to the Agilex 9 FPGA, the DRF2580 includes
all of the support circuitry needed to maximize the performance of the Agilex 9. The
DRF2580 is available on standard form factor carriers including SOSA aligned 3U VPX,PCIe, and small form factor enclosures in both commercial and rugged options. In many
applications one of these carrier configurations can provide a final, deployable turn-key
solution.
In situations where only a custom form factor will satisfy the application requirements,
the DRF2580 is supported with a design kit that helps users engineer and build their own
custom carrier. As a complete and tested module, the DRF2580 encapsulates best-inclass electrical and mechanical design, eliminating some of the most challenging aspectsof embedded circuit design and allowing users to focus on an application-specific carrier
design.

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FEATURESCARRIER DESIGN PACKAGE▪ Unique system-on-module approach enables deployment incustom form factors

The 4806 Carrier Design Kit assists users in designing their own
carrier for the DRF2580 SoM. The kit includes:▪ Incorporates Intel Agilex 9 SoC FPGA AGRW014▪ 16 GB of DDR4 SDRAM▪ Pin definitions and electrical specifications of all signals onthe module▪ LVDS connections to the Agilex 9 FPGA for custom I/O▪ 3D models of the module▪ GT connections for gigabit serial communication▪ Thermal profiles of the module and components▪ Ruggedized and conduction-cooled versions available▪ Carrier reference design schematics▪ Includes a suite of IP functions and example applications▪ PCB stack-up recommendations▪ Board Support Package (BSP) for software development▪ PCB design guidelines and routing rules▪ FPGA Design Kit (FDK) for custom IP development▪ Operating system and bootstrap guidelines

BOARD ARCHITECTURE
The DRF2580 board design positions the Agilex 9 as thecornerstone of the architecture. All control and data paths areaccessible by the Agilex 9’s programmable logic and Hard
Processor System. A suite of Mercury IP and software functions
utilize this architecture to provide data capture, generation, andprocessing solutions for many of the most common application
requirements. For many applications, the DRF2580's example
functions can be used as the foundation for custom
applications.

EXTENDABLE IP DESIGNFor applications that require specialized functions, users caninstall their own custom IP for data processing. Mercury’s FPGA
Design Kit (FDK) includes the board’s entire FPGA design, which
can be edited in Intel's Quartus® Design Software. All sourcecode and complete IP core documentation is included.
Developers can integrate their own IP along with the factoryinstalled functions or use the FPGA Design kit to completely
replace the Mercury IP with their own.

▪ Additional electrical and mechanical engineering guidance

FLEXIBLE MODULAR DESIGNThe unique modular design of the DRF2580 SoM provides theflexibility to deploy this solution in many different situations.
The heart of the SoM is a System on Module containing all of thekey components including the Intel FPGA, DDR4 SDRAM, andpower and clock management.
The DRF5580 mounts the SoM on a SOSA aligned 3U VPX carrier
which complements the design with a timing bus generator,
analog signal conditioning, and an 8x 25 Gbps opticaltransceiver. As a module and carrier board set, the DRF5580 is acomplete, ready-to-deploy SOSA aligned 3U VPX solution.

The Board Support Package (BSP), the companion product tothe FDK, provides a complete C-callable library for control of
the DRF2580’s hardware and IP. The FDK and BSP libraries
mirror each other where each IP function is controlled by amatching software function, simplifying the job of keeping IPand software development synchronized.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Sample ClockCARRIERS

Field Programmable Gate Array▪ Source: Internal

The DRF2580 is also available on thesecarriers:▪ Mode: Supports A-Tile internal PLL
clocking modes

Type: Intel Agilex 9 SoC FPGAAGRW014

A-Tile (RF Input/Output)

Hard Processor System

Model

Description

Analog Inputs

Quad-core 64-bit ARM Cortex-A53

DRF5580

SOSA aligned 3U VPX board▪ Quantity: 4▪ Speed: Up to 1.5 GHz

DRF4580*

Small form factor rugged
enclosure

DRF4580L*

Small form factor subsystem

DRF7585*

2-slot PCIe board▪ Connector: Board-to-board,
multichannel differential

Programmable Logic I/OParallel: 16 pairs of LVDS connections▪ Input Type: Differential

GPIO: 8 single-ended

A/D Converters*Future availability

Hard Processor I/O▪ Quantity: 4

GT: 16 full duplex lanes@ 32 Gb/sec▪ Sampling Rate: 64 Gsps

GPIO: 8 single ended▪ Resolution: 10 bits

Additional Interfaces: I2C, SPI,
SD/EMMC, UART

▪ RF Input Bandwidth: Up to 32 GHz(as per Intel datasheet)

MemoryAnalog Outputs▪ Type: DDR4 SDRAM▪ Quantity: 4▪ Quantity: Two banks▪ Connector: Board-to-board,
multichannel differential▪ Size: (each bank) 8 GB; 72-bit

Physical▪ Input Type: Differential

Dimensions:

D/A Converters▪ Length: 88.9 mm (3.5 in)▪ Quantity: 4▪ Width: 63.5 mm (2.5 in)▪ Sampling Rate: 64 Gsps

▪ Height: 16.8 mm (0.7 in)▪ Resolution: 10 bits

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