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AE8250-series Disk Recorders (50 MHz)


New
compact 50 MHz SIGINT Disk Recorders with
baseband
and IF/baseband data interfaces

Overview of AE8250-series

AE8250 is a new series of compact disk recorders designed for critical wideband SIGINT data collection in a wide range of static and mobile operational environments. Three variants are currently offered, aimed at high-resolution and multi-channel applications.

AE8250-MM50 supports the following user-selectable record/play modes:

  • 1 ch. x 50, 25, 12.5, 6.25, 3.12, 1.56
    and 0.78 MHz recording bandwidths

  • Choice of IF or baseband record/play Input/Output modes

  • Standard IFs (160, 70 and 21.4 MHz)

  • 14-bit recording*

  • -75 to +5 dB input range with AGC (IF mode)

  • Direct-to-LTO-3 tape BACKUP/RESTORE facility

Further details on AE8250-MM50.

AE8250DC supports the following user-selectable record/play modes:

  • 2 ch. x 25, 12.5, 6.25, 3.12 MHz**

  • Choice of IF or baseband record/play Input/Output modes

  • Standard IFs (160, 70 and 21.4 MHz)

  • >55 dB SFDR

  • Direct-to-LTO-3 tape BACKUP/RESTORE facility

Further details on AE8250DC.

AE8250-12-4 supports the following user-selectable record/play modes:

  • 4 ch. x 12.5, 6.25, 3.12, 1.56 MHz recording bandwidths

  • Baseband only

  • >55 dB SFDR

  • Direct-to-LTO-3 tape BACKUP/RESTORE facility

Further details on AE8250-12-4.

Avalon AE8250-series 50 MHz SIGINIT Disk Recorder

Avalon AE8250-series IF/baseband
 SIGINT Disk Recorder.

AE8250-series Features

AE8250 offers an unrivalled 50 MHz bandwidth in a 4-u, half-rack package.  Single, dual and four-channel channel versions are available, with a range of flexible baseband (video) and IF recording options.

Features include Avalon's unique LOOP recording mode and on-the-fly SKIP data protection permitting events to be captured even when their time of arrival is not known.

This compact, rugged go-anywhere recorder is designed for operational use in a wide range of static, mobile and airborne platform environments. The hot-swappable disk ensures a rapid re-arm time once the media is full.

AE8250 is supported by a range of additional accessories including rack-mount kits, the dedicated low-cost AE2602 Disk Crate Reader  and a comprehensive suite of remote control, networking and data management tools (ARU).

In addition to the standard network connectivity for data extraction to a host computer, AE8250-series recorder also support BACKUP/
RESTORE directly to/from an attached (optional)  LTO-3 tape drive.

* (8-bits in 50 MHz mode)
** other bandwidth sets may be specified 
    e.g. 20/10/5/2.5 MHz, or 8/4/2 MHz.

Quick Links to other Avalon Products:

  • AE8250-MM50 (1 ch. 14-bit, compact  50 MHz IF/baseband SIGINT disk recorder)
  • AE8250DC (2 ch. x 25 MHz IF/baseband SIGINT disk recorder)
  • AE8250-12-4 (4 ch. x 12.5 MHz baseband SIGINT disk recorder)
  • AE8400MM-100 (1 ch. x 100 MHz IF/baseband SIGINT disk recorder)
  • AE8400-80/40/20 (1, 2 and 4 ch. x 80, 40 and 20 MHz IF/baseband SIGINT dist recorder)

Our range of disk recorders is constantly evolving. If you don't see exactly what you need, please contact Avalon to check the availability of other variants.

 
 

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