Specialised Hardware for RF, Data Recording and Asset Monitoring
WRS develops purpose-built electronic systems for demanding aerospace, defence, logistics and research applications.
Our product range includes ultra-wideband RF transceivers, signal-generation modules, robust data recorders and connected asset-tracking systems. Each product is supported by the hardware, firmware and software expertise required for practical deployment.
Engineered for Real-World Applications
WRS products are developed to solve defined technical and operational requirements.
From capturing high-speed RF signals and recording aircraft messages to monitoring remote assets, each platform combines specialised electronics with firmware, software interfaces and integration support.
Products may be supplied as established platforms or adapted around the interfaces, processing requirements and operating conditions of a particular application.
TRX-6G4S Transceiver
Developed by WRS in partnership with the Aerospace Industry Support Initiative, the system expands the wideband receive architecture of the SP-6G4S with a dedicated transmit chain. This creates a complete wideband transceiver suited to radar, aerospace and defence applications.
The TRX-6G4S combines four receive channels with one transmit channel. Signals are digitised at 6 Gsps with 12-bit resolution, while the transmit channel can generate signals up to Ku-band without analogue up-conversion. The receive channels can digitise signals up to C-band without analogue down-conversion.
A Xilinx Kintex UltraScale+ FPGA provides the processing resources needed for custom firmware, real-time signal processing and application-specific functions.
Key features:
- Four receive channels
- One transmit channel
- 6 Gsps sampling rate
- 12-bit resolution
- Approximately 3 GHz instantaneous bandwidth
- Direct receive operation up to C-band
- Direct signal generation up to Ku-band
- Xilinx Kintex UltraScale+ FPGA
- 10 GbE or 100 GbE connectivity
- Support for custom firmware
Proven technology for demanding signal paths
Flight Data Recorder
The Flight Data Recorder is a compact and robust message-recording system developed for the redundant capture of CAN and serial communication data.
Messages are time-stamped with sub-millisecond resolution and written to dual redundant non-volatile storage. Recorded information can be downloaded at high speed through USB and accessed using either a graphical software interface or Python-based scripts.
The system is suited to applications requiring dependable recording, retrieval and analysis of vehicle, aircraft or equipment communication data.
Key features
- CAN, RS-232, RS-422 and RS-485 message support
- Up to 3,000 CAN messages per second
- Up to 50 RS-422 or RS-485 messages per second
- Sub-millisecond timestamp resolution
- Dual redundant non-volatile storage
- High-speed USB download
- Graphical user interface
- Python-based software interface
- Compact, robust construction
SYN-9G2D RF Synthesiser
The SYN-9G2D is a compact dual-channel RF synthesiser covering frequencies from 20 MHz to 9.2 GHz.
It uses the Texas Instruments LMX2592 high-performance wideband integrated phase-locked loop to provide stable and configurable RF signal generation within a small form factor.
The synthesiser was developed following the TRX-6G4S programme and can be incorporated into test equipment, radar systems, communication platforms and other RF applications requiring flexible signal generation.
Key features
- Frequency range from 20 MHz to 9.2 GHz
- Dual-channel output
- Texas Instruments LMX2592 PLL
- Compact module format
- Suitable for integration into larger RF systems
NB-IoT and 4G Tracking Systems
NB-IoT Tracker
The NB-IoT Tracker was developed to detect and track the unauthorised movement of assets.
Twenty sensors were produced and deployed in an operational environment, successfully demonstrating the concept under real-world conditions.
Key features
- Unauthorised movement detection
- Remote asset tracking
- NB-IoT connectivity
- Sensor-based monitoring
- Demonstrated in an operational deployment
IoT 4G Tracker
The IoT 4G Tracker provides remote asset tracking and live video surveillance through the 4G cellular network.
Developed for logistics and asset-management applications, the system also supports environmental monitoring to provide greater oversight of an asset and its operating conditions.
Key features
- Remote asset tracking
- 4G cellular connectivity
- Live video surveillance
- Environmental monitoring
- Logistics and asset-management applications
Ethernet Data Recorder
The system is intended to capture raw Ethernet packets or UDP payloads and store the recorded data on dual redundant non-volatile storage. Messages will be time-stamped with sub-millisecond resolution and available for high-speed download through Ethernet or USB.
A graphical software interface and Python-based scripts will provide access to recorded information for analysis, testing and system verification.
Planned features:
- 10/100/1000 Ethernet support
- Raw packet or UDP payload recording
- Sub-millisecond timestamp resolution
- Dual redundant non-volatile storage
- Ethernet and USB data download
- Graphical user interface
- Python-based software interface
- Compact, robust construction
More Than a Product
Where required, we can adapt an existing platform or assist with the wider system, including:
- Electronic and PCB design
- FPGA and firmware development
- RF and signal-processing implementation
- Software interfaces and control tools
- Enclosure and mechanical integration
- Environmental and EMC consultation
- Verification, testing and deployment support