gunslinger 500 mhz real-time spectrum intelligence platform

HIGHLIGHTS
Definable rack mount or portable form-factor with up to six
displays for intelligence monitoring
DRS Model 2090-6004 Triple A/D PCIe Cardset
Two Mid-band 16-bit, 130 Msps max. A/Ds
One Wideband 8-bit, 1.325 Gsps A/D
Dual 10-GigE inputs also available (Model 2090-6005)
Up to Eight 2.5” 2 TB solid-state or rotating hard disk drives
(two for Linux®OS, six for RAID 0/5 configuration)
Store raw or tuned/filtered/decimated (IF-to-BB) data from dual
MB A/Ds
Raw MB A/D rates of 1 to 130 Msps
MB A/D delay channel size of 512 MB or 1 GB
MB A/D IF-to-BB variable decimation of 2, 4, 8, or 16 in 16-bit
I & Q sample format
Up to 16 hours of capture capability for MB A/D raw output
(100 Msps, 16 bits per sample)
RACKMOUNT
Power consumption 60W KVM nominal
310W nominal server
Temperature range +32ºF to +95ºF (0ºC to +35ºC)
Weight 72 lbs (32.66 kg) combined
Size
3 U KVM 5.25 H X 19.0 W X 23.7 D inches
(13.3 H x 48.2 W x 60.2 D cm)
4 U Server 7 H x 19 W X 26.5 D inches
(17.8 H x 48.2 W x 67.3 D cm)
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DRS ICAS, LLC.
2601 Mission Point Blvd., Suite 250 Beavercreek, OH 45431 Tel: 937.429.7408 Fax 937.429.7176 www.drs.com marketing@drs-ds.com
(AS 9100, Rev. C, ISO 9001:2008, CMMI Level 3, Registered Company)
Cleared for Public Release – DS FSO Dated 28 June 2012.
X-Midas compatible
Linux®drivers and API
Store real time FFT or tuned/filtered/decimated (IF-to-BB)
continuous data from WB A/D
Raw WB A/D rates of 1.325 Gsps
WB A/D IF-to-BB fixed decimation of 16 (82.8125 Msps
complex, 66.25 MHz BW max.) and 16-bit I & Q sample format
Up to 10 hours of capture capability for WB A/D IF-to-BB output
Store up to 20 channels of digital down-converted data
DDC’s operates on MB IF-to-BB or WB IF-to-BB data
DDC’s output decimations of 32 to 2568
DDC’s 16-bit I & Q sample format
Time-stamping of first raw sample accurate to within one
sample clock period
Real time 128 to 64k weighted overlap add Fast
Fourier Transform
HARDWARE PORTABLE THREE-SCREEN
Power consumption 310W nominal
Temperature range +32ºF to +95ºF (0ºC to +35ºC)
Weight 65 lbs. (29.48 kg)
Size 14.3 H x 43.0 W x 11.5 D inches
(36.3 H x 109.2 W x 29.21 D cm)
DRS BEA V12 05/31/12
The DRS Gunslinger is the worlds most advanced, all-digital
spectrum analysis instrument targeting Low-Probability-of-
Intercept (LPI) signal detection and high-resolution spectral
analysis. It brings together the best capabilities of traditional
continuous swept-tuned analyzers and wideband snapshot
analyzers. Typical applications include ELINT pulse analysis,
short-duration signal detection, general SIGINT signal search and
survey, COMINT demodulation and exploitation, as well as highresolution
multi-bandwidth signal analysis. The Gunslinger also
provides oscilloscope and auto pulse analysis functionality all in
one unit providing operators with a wider range of signal
exploitation capability.
With the demanding signal environment of modern waveforms,
SIGINT collectors require high performance search and survey
systems to monitor Modern Signals Of Interest (SOIs). In the
past, this would require operators to tune receivers, deploy
demodulators, adjust spectrum analyzers, and snapshot data
segments of interest for further analysis. In typical operational
scenarios demanding rapid search of large amounts of
bandwidth, an operator can be overwhelmed by a requirement to
search quickly while also conducting detailed analysis of low
Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) and burst signals. This requires
wideband spectral analysis on the order of 100's of MHz, with
operators demanding high-resolution displays to aid in signal
recognition.
Cleared for Public Release - DS TCO Case Number 12-DS-034 Dated 02 May 2012.
GUNSLINGER 500 MHZ REAL-TIME SPECTRUM INTELLIGENCE PLATFORM
The Gunslinger meets and exceeds these requirements using a real
time 64K Weighted Overlap Add Fast Fourier Transform (FFT)
continuously analyzing 5OO MHz of bandwidth. The Gunslinger also
performs digital tuning and down conversion to provide 1 Hz FFT
resolution for analysis of S0I. The Gunslinger also comes in multiple
form factors to meet your application. The Gunslinger can be
configured for up to three displays providing the user with the right
amount of screen real estate for their signal analysis needs.

SOFTWARE CAPABILITIES
Simultaneous wideband, mid-band and narrowband spectral
display, including falling raster
Multiple frequency resolution displays
Dual time/frequency/amplitude markers for precise
measurements
Time-Frequency and TIME-TIME displays
Pulse detection, including CW, LFM and FMCW
Pulse parameter analysis (pulse width, amplitude, frequency,
PRI, MOP)
Display options including peak hold, persistence, synthetic
phosphorous, measurement markers, zoom and pan
Ability to pause real-time and look back
Fractional hertz resolution spectrum analysis
Flexible narrowband software tuners
AM and FM demodulation with audio output for signal
identification and copy
Spectrum recording
Pre-Detection complex baseband recording
X-Midas compatible file formats
Offline playback and analysis of collections
Coherent collection with precision time and frequency
(requires GPS 1PPS and 10 MHz reference option)
Customizable display and processing parameters with save/
restore settings
Optional demods (quote upon request):
- M-FSK
- M-PSK
- M-QAM
- DSSS
- Freq-Hop
- OFDM
- CDMA
- Video (analog and digital)
- PPM
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True Real-Time 500 MHz Spectrum Analyzer
80.87 kH min. resolution bandwidth @ 500 MHz span
1 Hz resolution bandwidth @ 13.98 kHz span
20 narrowband digital tuners
Spectrum and pre-D signal recording
ELINT pulse analysis and PDW generation
Spectrum and I/Q Power
Gunslinger with Three Displays *Gunslinger is offered in a wide range of configurations
Time-frequency and TIME-TIME displays
Two 33 MHz digital tuners
Real-time oscilloscope
LPI signal detection
Flexible RF front-end control
Software-defined demodulators
Pulse Modulation Control Measurement
HARDWARE CAPABILITIES
Time Stamping Abilities
External inputs 10 MHz Ref, 1 PPS, IRIG
Time stamping resolution ± 1 sample
Format Whole seconds, sample periods
Wideband/High Resolution A/D Module
Wideband A/D x1 National ADC083000
Max Sample Rate Factory adjustable up to 3 Gsps
at 8 bits (default is 1.325 Gsps)
SNR 42.3 dB
SFDR 52.3 dB
ENOB 6.6
High resolution A/D x2 Linear Tech LTC2208
Max sample rate Adjustable up to 130 MHz
at 16 bits
SNR 70.9 dBFS
SFDR 78.7 dB
ENOB 11.5
Onboard DSP processing Wideband/narrowband tuners
Delay buffer size 512 MB, up to 1 GB (optional)
Dual 10 GbE Module
Transceivers SFP+
Fiber Single mode, 1310 nm, LC
Capture/generate Independent on each link
Packet processing Payload only to host
Packet processing "Raw" bit mode, UDP payload data
passed to Host
Packet processing Dual port capture, interleave into
one DMA stream
Packet processing Packet formation for
outputting data
Packet processing Big Endian, Little Endian swapping
on data samples
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