Open.Tech’s iWR-6800 is a 3U VPX microwave tuner module engineered for high-performance RF front-end applications requiring full-bandwidth tuning, low SWaP, and SOSA alignment. Built on SMART receiver technology, the iWR-6800 spans 0.5 to 26.5 GHz and supports both wideband and narrowband collection architectures.
This single-slot module down-converts the RF input to a 1 GHz IF (500 MHz BW) and further to an optional 160 or 140 MHz IF for systems requiring legacy or narrowband outputs. Internally distributed LOs enable frequency and amplitude coherence across multi-channel systems, while a daisy-chained LO architecture supports beamforming and DF applications.
The tuner supports strobe-driven tuning via backplane signals, features an integrated 1 GigE control plane interface, and is optimized for operation under <30 W power draw.
Feature Highlights
Ultra-wide tuning: 0.5 GHz to 26.5 GHz
Dual-stage IF outputs: 1 GHz, 160 MHz, or optional 140 MHz
IF bandwidths: 500 MHz WB, 80 MHz NB
Low phase noise: <0.5° RMS
Integrated 1 GigE control interface via VPX control plane
LO daisy chaining for multi-channel phase coherence
Blind-mate RF connections via VITA 67
<30 W power, 3U VPX single-slot form factor
Optional: Strobe-driven tuning and feedback
Use Cases
Electronic Warfare (EW) front-ends
SIGINT receivers for wide/narrowband systems
Direction Finding (DF) & Beamforming arrays
Multi-channel RF acquisition systems
Mission-critical embedded spectrum capture
