introducing the HPx-450 radar Acquisition Card

The HPx-450 represents a cutting-edge solution in radar acquisition technology, capable of interfacing with up to two analog or digital radar systems for precise data collection.Designed in the XMC Switched Mezzanine format,this card is compatible with various processor cards,including VME,VPX,and Compact PCI,and boasts a four-lane PCI Express interface that enables rapid data transfer rates exceeding 500 MB/sec.

Versatile Signal Support

This acquisition card accommodates a diverse array of radar signal formats, such as single-ended, differential, open-collector, and opto-isolated signals. It can process radar video, trigger, and azimuth signals in both ACP/ARP and parallel data formats. Additionally, users can configure software alarms to alert them in the event of trigger or azimuth data loss.

Innovative Dual-Stream Functionality

the hpx-450 offers a flexible dual-stream capability that can be utilized in several innovative ways:

• Dual Sampling: Capture radar video at varying rates,allowing for enhanced detail at short ranges through higher sampling,while maintaining broader coverage with lower sampling across the entire radar range.
• Redundant Mode: This feature ensures automatic failover between input channels, managed by software, in case of trigger, ACP, or ARP signal loss.
• Self-reliant mode: Enables the simultaneous and independent collection of data from two distinct radar systems.

Complete Software Support

The HPx-450 is fully compatible with Cambridge Pixel’s suite of radar processing, target tracking, network distribution, and visualization software. Developers can also access a robust SDK for creating tailored applications.

Designed for Demanding Environments

Engineered for use in rugged military, naval, and unmanned systems, the HPx-450 is available in both commercial and extended temperature variants, ensuring reliability in challenging conditions.