commresearch

M³ Force Communication Research Platform is a fully Matlab-based integrated platform providing lots of example codes for communications to help researchers quickly build up a full-function communication system. User could further optionally upgrade the platform to 28 GHz with RF modules (e.g. R1028A) provided by M3 Force for mmWave communication systems developments/verifications, and channel measurements.

Application

Demos for communication system
Algorithm developments
Channel measurements

Features

Max. BW 56 MHz/carrier
RF frequency up to 6 GHz
Bi-directional (DL/UL) transmissions
Sub-6GHz/mmWave channel sounding and communication system development
Highly flexible architecture and interface to support sub-6GHz/mmWave system
Support optional mmWave RF module for mmWave system development

Function block Diagram

Table of Specifications

Spec	Type	Unit
Transmission structure	2 x 2 MIMO	antenna ports
Bandwidth	56(Max.)	MHz
AD/DA	12	bits
Tx EVM	≥-30	dB
Tx monitor (dynamic range w/ 1 dB accuracy)	≥ 66	dB
Throughput	160	Mbps
Initial frequency tolerance (at + 25 ∞c)	±0.3	ppm
Frequency stability (over -40 ∞c ~ +85 ∞c)	±0.28	ppm
Frequency step resolution by DAC	10	ppb/step
Support packet-based real-time processing, Gigabit Ethernet interface between PC and platform, 4 x 4 and 8 x 8 MIMO signal processing

Platform Usage Cases

OFDM EVM Performance