RFeye Node 100-18 LW – RF Sensor
RFeye Node 100-18-LW overview
The RFeye Node 100-18 LW (lightweight) sensor provides electronic warfare capabilities and RF intelligence in a compact, low Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) package. Weighing 1.98 kg (excluding antennas), this intelligent RF sensor excels in signal detection, spectrum monitoring, and RF signal recording (I/Q data), capture, and geolocation up to 18 GHz.
The sensor is suitable for various UAS platforms, including those with small, medium, large, and very large Maximum Gross Take-off Weights (MGTW). The RFeye Node 100-18 LW's reduced weight extends UAS flight time, enabling high-performance electronic warfare (EW) sensors to be used as payloads on fixed-wing UAVs, large and medium-sized rotary drones, and tethered drones. Additionally, it can be integrated into unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs).
Three RF ports support antennas for different frequency bands and all four GNSS satellite constellations. Co-engineering, interference, and filter settings knowledge and support are available for airframe system integrators.
An uprated GNSS chipset supports the L1, L2, and L5 bands. The RFeye Node 100-18 LW offers outstanding phase noise, noise figure, channel re-tune time, and spurious free dynamic range parameters, superior to other similar RF sensors.
- Modified aluminum case and heatsink
- Supports spectrum superiority and RF intelligence
- Enables real-time continuous spectrum operations
- Detects low-power and LPI signals
- Operates effectively in GNSS-disrupted environments
- Functions as a standalone RF sensor a networkable unit
- Easy to integrate
RFeye Node 100-18-LW at a glance
Intelligent RF sensor
Small, light, fast
Networked for multiple users & missions
RF recording (I/Q capture)
Advanced signal intercept
100 MHz IBW wideband frequency monitoring
Superior RF performance
Easy installation, set-up & operation
CRFS expertise
Principles of geolocation techniques
This white paper describes the underlying principles of geolocation techniques (AoA, TDoA, FDoA, & PoA) and outlines their applications. Read the white paper.
Passive geolocation with 3D TDoA
Learn about the passive technique known as Time Difference of Arrival (TDoA), which uses the time difference between receipt of signals at spatially separated receivers to determine the location of the source.
Advanced geolocation capabilities
Learn about advanced geolocation capabilities, AoA, TDoA, PoA, multi geolocation, and much more.
| RFeye Node 40-8 | RFeye Node 100-8 | RFeye Node 100-18 | RFeye Node 100-18 LW | RFeye Node Plus 100-18 | RFeye Node 100-40 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency range | 9 kHz - 8 GHz | 9 kHz - 8 GHz | 9 kHz - 18 GHz | 9 kHz - 18 GHz | 9 kHz - 18 GHz | 9 kHz - 40 GHz |
| Noise figures at maximum sensitivity | 6-10 dB typical | 6-10 dB typical | 6-17 dB typical | 6-17 dB typical | 6-17 dB typical | 8.5-16 dB typical |
| Phase Noise at 1GHz (20 kHz offset) | -110 dBc/Hz | -130 dBc/Hz | -126 dBc/Hz | -126 dBc/Hz | -126 dBc/Hz | -126 dBc/Hz |
| Instantaneous bandwidth (IBW) | 40 MHz | 100 MHz | 100 MHz | 100 MHz | 100 MHz | 100 MHz |
| Sweep rate | 245 GHz/s | 280 GHz/s | 390 GHz/s | 390 GHz/s | 390 GHz/s | 232 GHz/s |
| Node weight (inc heatsink) | 2.1 kg (4.6 lbs) | 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) | 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) | 1.95 kg (4.3 lbs) | 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) | 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) |
| GNSS bands | L1 | L1 | L1 | L1 / L2 & L1 / L5 | L1 / L2 & L1 / L5 | L1 |
| GNSS disrupted environments | N/A | Yes (Holdover option) | Yes (Holdover option) | Yes (Holdover option) | Yes (Holdover option) | Yes (Holdover option) |
| Local I/Q storage bandwidth (sustained gapless I/Q data) | 20 MHz | 25 MHz* | 25 MHz* | 25 MHz* | 100 MHz | 25 MHz* |
| I/Q streaming bandwidth (sustained gapless I/Q data) | 10 MHz | 12.5 MHz* | 12.5 MHz* | 12.5 MHz* | 100 MHz (550 Mbps / 4 Gbps) | 12.5 MHz* |
| IO interface | 1GigE | 1GigE | 1GigE | 1GigE | 2.5GigE / 10GigE SFP | 1GigE |
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