EC-101 1TX Wideband Software Defined Radio

SDR

The EC-101 is a modern transmit-only wideband software defined radio (SDR) M.2 Plugin Card that can support demanding security and connectivity tasks. This revolutionary SDR can transmit on frequencies up to 9 GHz, with a bandwidth of up to 800 MHz.

The EC-101 can pair with the EC-100 to form a fully-functional transceiver radio. This SDR can transmit high-quality signals over great distances, all in a standard M.2 2280 M-key form factor (the same form factor as an M.2 NVMe plugin card).

Applications

M.2 Form Factor

The standard M.2 2280 M-Key form factor makes it possible to install the EC-101 radio into a variety of systems, from laptops, to desktops, to CCX Technologies edge routers like the AP-250, to custom carrier cards and other embedded platforms.

The x4 PCIe interface enables efficient high speed data transfers covering the full bandwidth of the radio. For systems that don't support x4 PCIe the radio can also run in an x1 PCIe mode with a reduced bandwidth.

SDR in laptop
Spectrum Analyzer UI

Wide Bandwidth

The EC-101 operates on frequencies up to 9 GHz with a bandwidth of up to 800 MHz, allowing this SDR to perform demanding wideband applications. The EC-101’s wide bandwidth supports rapid transmission of high quality signals.

The impressive frequency range and bandwidth of the EC-101 facilitates the use of frequency hopping to limit signal interception and interference, keeping data sent from the EC-101 secure and dependable.

High Quality Transmissions

The EC-101 transmits high quality signals with low noise and limited spurs and harmonics. This SDR flawlessly complies with regulations for maximum spurious emissions, ensuring data transfer and communication from the EC-101 remains quick and reliable.

The EC-101's integrated FPGA supports demanding tasks requiring high data throughput and fast upconversion, such as UAV control and high speed networking.

SDR transmitting from laptop
diagram of signal modulation

Custom Waveform Support

The EC-101’s advanced FPGA executes the modulation of RF signals. It supports custom waveforms, making it compatible with any network. The FPGA can be remotely updated ensuring the EC-101 adapts to changing environments.

Interfaces

QTY Interface Standards
1 RF Output 0Hz-9GHz, 3.3V DC Bias voltage (for active antennas)
1 Data Input PCIe 2.0/3.0 x1/x4

Specifications

Dimensions 3.5"L x 0.866"W x 0.195"H
Connectors MMCX Coax, M.2 M-Key
Bandwidth 800 MHz
Frequency Range 0Hz-9GHz
Environmental Qualifications RTCA DO-160G
Outer Dimensions
EC-100 Outer Dimmensions

Architecture

EC-101 Block Diagram