xMASS SDR

A modular, high-performance 8×8 MIMO transceiver designed for 4G/5G applications and more.

xmass sdr

Introduction

The xMASS SDR is a modular, high-performance MIMO transceiver featuring 8 RX and 8 TX channels that can be synchronized. Its modular design allows for easy maintenance and enables the construction of high-order MIMO systems using the same building blocks.

General Specifications

FPGA

  • 4× AMD XC7A35T

Clock Synchronization

  • LMK05318

Module Host Interface

  • PCIe 3.0 x2 connection

Form Factor

  • PCIe x4 (2 PCIe lanes used)

Power Consumption

  • 1.9W Typical

  • 3W Max

Extended Power Supply Range

  • 2.85 - 5.5 V

RF Specifications

RFIC

  • 4× LMS7002

Frequency Range

  • 30 MHz to 3.8 GHz

Sample Rate

  • 0.1 MSps - 100 MSps

Channel Bandwidth

  • 0.5 MHz - 90 MHz

Bifurcation Modes

  • Full 8×8 MIMO

  • 2 independent 4×4 MIMO systems

  • 4 independent 2×2 MIMO systems

Target Applications

Spectrum Monitoring

  • 4× M.2 2230 Key A+E xSDR for comprehensive frequency analysis and monitoring

Cellular Communication

  • Enables next-generation 4G/5G wireless networks with high-order massive MIMO

  • Fully compatible with Amarisoft and srsRAN

Directional Finding

  • Determines the direction of arrival (DoA) of incoming radio signals, enabling precise localization of transmitters

Beamforming

  • Focuses signal transmission and reception in specific directions

  • Enhances range, improves signal quality, and reduces interference in multi-user environments

Legacy Software Support

  • GNU Radio, srsRAN, and many more through SoapySDR

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