Introducing the new Peraso EVK-PRM2146X-D—a complete USB 3.0 to 60GHz solution packed with advanced features for long-range outdoor connectivity. This all-in-one kit includes the PRM2146X-D wireless module, PER6145 adapter board, and a high-efficiency heatsink for optimal performance in demanding environments.
EVK-PRM2146X-D from Peraso
This evaluation kit includes everything you need to get started:
- PRM2146X-D wireless module
- PER6145 adapter board with USB interface & 5V DC power jack
- Heatsink with fan for optimal cooling
- 5V power adaptor
- USB-A to micro-USB cable
- Tripod for flexible deployment
PRM2146X-D from Peraso
The PRM2146X-D is a complete wireless adapter module supporting the IEEE 802.11ad standard with advanced features for long range, outdoor applications. It utilizes the Peraso X720 IEEE 802.11ad 60 GHz phased array chipset which includes a baseband processor and a high-power mmWave beamforming transceiver RFIC. The module utilizes a USB 3.0 interface for data and control.
Applications
- mmWave point-to-point small cell backhaul links
- PtMP fixed wireless access
- High performance 60 GHz access points and clients
- Available to use with or without a dish antenna
Key Features
- Operates in the unlicensed 57 to 71 GHz band
- Full and ½ channel support
- MCS 1 (BPSK) to MCS 12 (16QAM) support
- Fully integrated MAC, PHY, radio, and antenna
- IEEE 802.11ad MAC and PHY compliance
- Automatic calibrations
- Dynamic directional beamforming
- AES 128 bit data encryption
- Automatic calibrations
- WPA2 and WPA3 Authentication
- 1PPS synchronization support
- A-MSDU, A-MPDU data aggregation
- Peraso Directional Beam Scan and Connect
(DBSC) for establishing long-range PtP links - USB 3.0 data and control interface
- Integrated power management
- Substrate integrated 8-element dual-polarized antenna array (H/V)
- -70 dBm receive sensitivity@MCS4
- 3Gbps maximum data rate
- 38 dBm EIRP with 8-elements active
(higher gains supported using a dish reflector) - Total system DC power
Tx: 8.1 – 11.75 W (QPSK)
Rx: 4.9 W (QPSK) - -40°C to 85°C operation
- Single 5V power supply input
- Compact 35mm x 50mm form
Antenna
The PRM2146X-D incorporates an 8-element phased array antenna which can be used with or without a dish reflector. This antenna is capable of both horizontal and vertical polarizations. The antenna is integrated into the PCB and provides uniform performance over the entire IEEE 802.11ad band from 57 to 71 GHz.
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