Wideband Scalable Multi-channel Digital Receiver/Exciter (DREX)

The needs of the modern battle field are driving ever increasing requirements for the"state of the possible"in system components and subsystems for modern and next generation RF system. In this topic we consider the functionality of a Digital Receiver/Exciter and our ability maintain calibration and coherence over a wide bandwidth and multiple channels. The overall goal of this topic is to develop an approach to calibrate and cohere multi-channel wideband Digital Receiver/Exciter (DREX). Matrix Research will modify existing in-house simulation tools to evaluate and document several coherence approaches and methodologies, develop an architecture, and identify technology challenges. Our approach is to work closely with the government throughout the project to ensure that the government"s requirements are captured. If the Option is awarded, Matrix will develop the preliminary hardware/firmware design.