Abaco Systems ICS-1650/001 PCI Express X4 High-Speed 4-Channel ADC with User-Programmable Virtex-5 FPGA

The Abaco Systems ICS-1650/001 is a PCI Express (PCIe) x4 high-speed analog-to-digital converter (ADC) card designed for advanced signal processing and data acquisition applications. It offers four 12-bit analog input channels, each capable of simultaneous sampling at up to 250 MHz. This enables continuous data acquisition at rates exceeding 200 MHz on all four channels, making it suitable for demanding applications such as Software Defined Radio (SDR), diagnostic/medical imaging, radar, and signal intelligence. The card features a high-bandwidth PCIe x4 interface, delivering a net payload data rate of up to 1.25 GBytes/sec, which is designed to match the increased I/O capabilities of modern multi-core CPUs and PCIe connections. For users requiring higher channel counts, up to four ICS-1650 cards can be synchronized.

The integrated user-programmable Xilinx Virtex-5 SX95T FPGA provides significant onboard processing power for signal processing tasks, with a second Virtex-5 FPGA dedicated to system control. This architecture allows the primary FPGA to be almost entirely dedicated to customer application code. The card also includes 16 MBytes of QDR II SRAM for buffering or scratchpad use. Its design is compatible with small form factor motherboards, including Micro ATX systems, addressing the need for higher-performance solutions in space-constrained environments. A Hardware Development Kit (HDK) is provided to support customer DSP development for the signal processing FPGA using the Xilinx ISE toolset. Software Development Kits (SDKs) for both Windows and Linux are also available.

### Technical Specifications

**Analog Inputs**
* **Number of Channels:** 4
* **Resolution:** 12-bit
* **Maximum Sampling Rate:** 250 MHz per channel (simultaneous)
* **Input Type:** Transformer-coupled
* **Input Impedance:** 50 Ω
* **Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SINAD):** 62 dB
* **Spurious-Free Dynamic Range (SFDR):** 76 dB

**FPGA**
* **Signal Processing FPGA:** Xilinx Virtex-5 SX95T (user-programmable)
* **Control FPGA:** Xilinx Virtex-5 LX50T

**Memory**
* **Type:** QDR II SRAM
* **Capacity:** 16 MBytes

**Interfaces**
* **Bus Interface:** PCI Express (PCIe) x4
* **Data Rate:** Up to 1.25 GBytes/sec net payload data rate

**System Capabilities**
* **Synchronization:** Capable of synchronizing up to four cards for higher channel counts.
* **Data Acquisition Throughput:** Supports continuous acquisition exceeding 200 MHz on all four channels.

**Physical and Compatibility**
* **Form Factor:** Compatible with small form factor motherboards, including Micro ATX systems.

**Development Support**
* **Hardware Development Kit (HDK):** Included for DSP development (based on Xilinx ISE toolset).
* **Software Development Kits (SDKs):** Available for Windows and Linux.

### Why Choose Aumictech for Abaco Systems ICS-1650/001?
At Aumictech, we specialize in supplying high-end signal processing and data acquisition equipment. Whether you need robust 4-channel, 250 MHz 12-bit ADC capabilities, advanced processing with user-programmable Virtex-5 FPGAs, or seamless integration into PCIe x4 systems, our team ensures the Abaco Systems ICS-1650/001 delivers maximum performance for your critical applications.