The NCS NOVA is IFEN´s newest RF signal generator technology based 
on a modular and highly flexible Software Defined Radio (SDR) platform. 
This flexibility makes the NCS NOVA the ideal choice for a wide range of test applications.

The NCS NOVA`s full upgradeability makes it a future-proof investment 
for the upcoming multi-frequency era in commercial and professional applications. 
It is far more than just a GPS/GNSS Simulator!

GPS / GNSS Test solution for Multi-Frequency Commercial and professional Applications

The new NCS NOVA GNSS Simulator offers the user:

• Highly capable & flexible RF SDR hardware
• Feature rich and easy to use operating software
• Ease of upgrade as requirements change
• Cost effective testing capability

ARCHITECTURE

With IFEN’s SX3 frontend measurement synchronization between
IF-sample data and external sensor data (as IMU or barometer for example) is possible,
as well as integration of user defined algorithms
within the SX3 application programming interface.

BLACK EDITION

The SX3 Black Edition is a modular Dual-RF Multi-GNSS Software Receiver,
with superior flexibility and performance.
Whether processing the Dual-RF front-end data stream in real-time
or post-processing of IF samples from storage,
the SX3 Black Edition masters them all.

This worldwide unique GNSS Software Receiver
is a powerful research tool.  It fully meets some of the most crucial demands
of the GNSS scientific and R&D community.

SIGNAL VIEW

The graphical user interface is providing easy access to
signal processing configuration properties. 
It is giving real-time feedback for important aspects as for example
channel output, correlation function and RF spectrum.

• Complete package including one RF front-end with Single- or Dual-RF input, notebook PC and advanced navigation software

• Capable of receiving all GNSS signals, including GPS L1/L2/L5, GLONASS G1/G2, Galileo E1/E5ab/E6, BeiDou B1/B2, SBAS L1, IRNSS L5/S-band

• API access to all receiver engines, including acquisition, tracking, positioning, sensor data & assistance

Make use of this unique product that is capable to adapt to all
the multiple requirements of your research objectives.

High performance and flexibility makes our product ideal for  

• GNSS signal reflectometry (SX3 BE)
• Heading (SX3 BE)
• Antenna Diversity (SX3 BE)
• Multipath signal evaluation
• Ionospheric scintillation monitoring
• Interference monitoring
• Weak signal investigation (Indoor-GPS / GNSS) and sensor fusion
• GNSS signal monitoring and data logging
• Integration in GNSS reference stations

Turning our test expertise into your success with
Flexibility. Scalability. Usability.  

IFEN´s flexible software defined Multi-GNSS test receiver solution.

Our primary objective is to provide a high performance and fully flexible test receiver for all types of GNSS systems. Thus, the NTR fully supports all existing navigation systems. The signal processing is fully flexible. The high performance correlation engine with up to 80 channels is implemented in a powerful set of FPGAs. Signal acquisition and tracking are realized on a high performance embedded ARM Cortex A8.

Supporting up to 4 L-band frequencies in parallel, the NTR GNSS test receiver supports all current GNSS transmission frequencies. Due to its plug-in design, the RF front-end can easily be customized for special filtering and other frequencies.

Measurements

• Update rate 0.02 - 5 Hz
• Latency (output) < 300 msec

Tracking Performance

• Code accuracy (typical) < 2 ... 20 cm
• Carrier accuracy < 1.5 mm
• TTFF (cold) < 60 s
• TTFF (hot) < 5 s

 Dynamics

• Velocity 515 m/s

Physical

• Weight 5 kg (1.8 kg DC version)
• Size 19" housing with 1 HU

Electrical

• Inpult voltage 115 / 230 VAC or 12 VDC
• Power < 50 W (AC) or < 40 W (DC)

I/O Ports

• 1 IF samples output interface USB 3.0
• 1 RF in TNC female (50 Ohm)
• 1 PPS out BNC female (LVTTL)
• 1 external trigger in BNC female
• 10 MHz external oscillator in BNC female (50 Ohm)
• 10 MHz internal reference out BNC female
• 1 Ethernet RJ45 10/100Mbps