The Micram USPA Platform is a modular, real-time signal processing platform offering speed, bandwidth and scalability to support rapid prototyping projects. Seamless integration of Micram VEGA UltraFastSiGe™ DAC and ADC signal converters, with proFPGA systems from PRO DESIGN, creates a high performance, fully programmable, real-time platform for developing and testing new signal processing algorithms; ultrafast data generation; acquisition, ASIC and SoC development applications.

The speed of Micram’s established line of VEGA signal converters, combined with a current selection of over 25 high speed Xilinx and Intel® FPGAs, in single or multiple proFPGA configurations from PRO DESIGN, enables a powerful development environment. The USPA platform supports fast and capable module configurations, such as a 64 Gbaud transceiver verification system (shown above).

Unlike custom prototyping systems, investment in the Micram USPA Platform can be staged, starting with a basic configuration and scaling up as development progresses. The fully modular USPA architecture supports rapid specification and platform changes, reducing the risks often associated with leading edge or speculative design projects. USPA modules are reusable and can be quickly reconfigured to support future projects or projects running in parallel.

Micram and PRO DESIGN plan to expand the USPA platform with a series of product releases delivering faster, more complex USPA modules, incorporating the latest FPGAs, while maintaining full backward module compatibility and providing investment protection not available with custom prototyping systems.

For over a decade, Micram VEGA signal converters have been the standard for speed and bandwidth. Micram is a leader in UltraFastSiGe technology, creating record-breaking silicon devices. Micram VEGA signal converters power a line of ultrafast test and measurement products, including arbitrary waveform generators and rapid prototyping systems.

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