Ettus USRP X420 Overview

The Ettus USRP X420 is a wideband software‑defined radio for advanced wireless and aerospace researchers. Use the Ettus USRP X420 to prototype and validate radar, satellite, and next‑generation communication systems with dual transmit and receive channels, wide frequency coverage, and phase‑coherent operation.

Ettus USRP X420 Key Features

Understand whether Ettus USRP X420 fits RF, multi-channel, and synchronization requirements for your test system. This information supports device comparison and selection during system design and procurement.

RF and Signal Capability

  • 10 MHz to 20 GHz frequency coverage
  • Up to 1 GHz instantaneous bandwidth
  • Two transmit and two receive channels

Multi-Channel Operation

  • Phase-coherent operation using per-channel local oscillator sharing
  • Support for multi-radio and phased system architectures

Platform and Development

  • AMD Zynq™ UltraScale+™ RFSoC architecture
  • FPGA development using UHD and RFNoC frameworks

Timing and Synchronization

  • GPS-disciplined 10 MHz reference clock
  • PPS support for synchronized systems