5G mmWave PAAM Development Platform

Tria 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’s Zynq™ UltraScale+™ RFSoC Gen3 and Fujikura’s FutureAcess™ Phased Array Antenna Module (PAAM). Developers control all digital and RF settings using the proven Tria RFSoC Explorer® MATLAB application.

This combination of leading-edge components and software allows developers to quickly prototype with Fujikura’s compact PAAM and AMD RFSoC. By creating a highly flexible, integrated development platform targeting 5G systems, both Tria and Fujikura are seeking to simplify prototyping and development by integrating key elements of a 5G system from RF to baseband.

Platform Components

The 5G mmWave PAAM Development Platform consists of three components, ordered individually:

Fujikura Type-C 28GHz Phased Array Antenna Module Evaluation Kit (2 versions: 26.50-29.50GHZ or 24.25-27.50GHZ
AMD Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC ZCU208 Evaluation Kit
Avnet RFSoC Explorer MATLAB application(free download)

Highlights

Target Applications:

5G FR2 bands 24-30 GHz
5G Private Networks
Advanced beamforming scenarios and sub-array topologies with multiple PAAMs

Key Features:

64-element, dual-polarized phased array antenna module, calibration-free
Independent gain/phase control by True-Time-Delay–Type phase shifters
4.9 GHz I/F between RFSoC and Fujikura PAAM with integrated LO frequency converter
High power-efficiency optimization with >20% peak PAE
Accurate beam steering for ±60° degrees with fine resolution
Broad coverage without dead spot with >30,000 beams
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
Control AMD RFSoC and Fujikura 5G PAAM in MATLAB
Hardware/software co-design through SoC Blockset from MathWorks

Specifications

Technology	AMD Adaptive SoCsFujikura FutureAcess™ Phased Array Antenna Module (PAAM)
CPU	Quad Arm Cortex-A53 and Dual Arm Cortex-R5F
Chipset	AMD Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC (XCZU48DR)
RAM	PS-DDR4 4GB 64-bitPL-DDR4 8GB 64-bit
Flash	QSPI
Memory	Micro SD
Storage Interfaces	M.2 SATA
USB	USB 3.0
Serial Interfaces	USB (UART/JTAG)
Bus Interfaces	FMC+RFMC2.0
Network Interface	RJ-45SFP28
Power Requirement	Fujikura PAAM power supply cable included. DC 12V/3A and 5V/2A power supplies not included.
Miscellaneous	Contact us for detailed specifications of the Fujikura PAAM Evaluation Kit