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<\/a><\/a>\nThrough this collaboration, Altera is supporting solutions based on open architectures, including SOSA-aligned OpenVPX platforms, delivering greater interoperability and flexibility. These field-proven systems help reduce integration risk and accelerate deployment while enabling rapid adaptability to adjacent mission requirements. With its medium-band direct RF capabilities, Agilex 9 provides an optimal balance of bandwidth, performance, and power efficiency, making it well suited for next-generation software-defined RF systems across a range of defense applications.<\/p>
\nCraig Goodwin, Senior Director of Mercury\u2019s Mixed Signal line of business, said, \u201cIntegrating medium-band converters into a high-performance FPGA provides the SWaP benefits needed for our boards to deliver mission-critical processing to the edge. Altera\u2019s ready-to-use hardware and software tools enabled faster evaluation of the product\u2019s capabilities and helps us design solutions for our customers more quickly. We selected the Agilex 9 medium-band Direct RF FPGA because of its best-in-class data converters and compute resources for this RF spectrum, with up to 10x SWaP advantage versus other FPGA options.\u201d<\/p>
\nSaeed Karamooz, CEO at VadaTech, added, \u201cAgilex 9 Direct RF Series FPGAs enable high-performance, standards-based VPX solutions that integrate seamlessly within larger system architectures. Working alongside Altera, we help customers accelerate integration and bring advanced RF capabilities into deployed platforms.\u201d<\/p>
\nAgilex 9 Direct RF Series FPGAs integrate RF, compute and high-speed transceivers into a unified, programmable architecture, enabling real-time processing of large volumes of RF data at the edge for applications such as adaptive radar, cognitive electronic warfare, and secure, software-defined communications. This high level of integration supports the shift toward distributed, multi-domain operations requiring rapid decision-making and adaptability, while delivering the bandwidth, performance, and I\/O needed for the most demanding embedded applications.<\/p>
\n\u201cDefense systems must process more data, across wider bandwidths, with greater flexibility,\u201d said John Sotir, General Manager of Altera\u2019s Military, Aerospace, and Government business unit. \u201cOur work with Mercury Systems and VadaTech reinforces Altera\u2019s commitment to advancing Direct RF technology and enabling more agile, scalable, and software-defined defense systems.\u201d<\/p>
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\nAgilex 9 Direct RF AGRM027 devices, along with development kits, Mercury Systems DRF5660 boards,<\/a> VadaTech VPX540 boards <\/a>and supporting software are available for order today. For more information, visit Altera\u2019s Agilex 9 Direct RF-Series product page<\/a> or contact your local Altera representative: https:\/\/www.altera.com\/contact.html<\/a><\/p> \nAbout Altera<\/b><\/p> \nAltera is a leading supplier of programmable hardware, software, and development tools that empower designers of electronic systems to innovate, differentiate, and succeed in their markets. With a broad portfolio of industry-leading FPGAs, SoCs, and design solutions, Altera enables customers to achieve faster time-to-market and unmatched performance in applications spanning industrial automation, audio\/video, robotics, aerospace, defense, data centers, telecommunications, edge AI, and more. For more information, visit www.altera.com<\/a>.<\/p>