RF sensor RFeye Node Plus

Portable, rugged, exceptionally fast RF sensor with full 100 MHz I/Q recording and streaming for enhanced detection, POI and signal intelligence.
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RFeye Node Plus 100-18 overview

The RFeye Node Plus 100-18 is a high-performance spectrum analyzer and monitoring receiver designed for fast, long-distance data transfer via a 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ port, supporting both fiber optic and copper connections. It covers a tuning range of 9 kHz to 18 GHz and features edge processing for full 100 MHz instantaneous bandwidth (IBW) recording, capture, and streaming. With a 120 dB dynamic range, 390 GHz/s sweep speed at 2 MHz RBW, and best-in-class frequency accuracy, tuning time, and phase noise performance, the sensor delivers exceptional RF sensing capabilities.

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The RFeye Node Plus 100-18 supports full 100 MHz RF recording (I/Q capture), allowing operators to analyze wider bandwidth signals. With enhanced processing power and memory, it manages and streams I/Q data at 550 MB/s (4 Gbps), making it ideal for advanced signal detection and high probability of intercept (POI) in EMSO, SIGINT, COMINT, DF, and EW missions. As an excellent handoff receiver in a networked system, it excels in spectrum monitoring, direction finding, and geolocation.

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The RFeye Node Plus 100-18 delivers an optimal balance of SWaP-C and edge performance. Equipped with a high-speed processor, 10GigE SFP data interface, SSD port, and PCIe OCuLink port, it enables advanced RF intelligence capture and sharing, including full 100 MHz streaming via VITA-49. Geolocation streaming supports standard Asterix and Google Protocol Buffer data formats. Built for rugged environments, the sensor comes with a range of Control PC options.
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RFeye Node Plus 100-18 ecosystem

This RF receive / record / stream sensor is ideal for advanced RF intelligence, data capture and stream, supporting interoperability and multi-mission capability.

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RFeye Node Plus Use Cases – Desktop
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RFeye Node Plus 100-18 at a glance

Intelligent RF sensor

Intelligent RF sensor

Networked for multiple

Networked for multiple
users & missions

Superior RF performance

Superior RF performance

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Small, light, fast

100 MHz IBW wideband

Advanced signal intercept, detection & POI 

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100 MHz IBW wideband frequency monitoring

RF recording (I/Q capture)

RF recording (I/Q capture) at full 100 MHz 

Ruggedized protection from water or dust

Ruggedized protection
from water or dust

RFeye Node Overview

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RFeye Node Overview

Discover our advanced superheterodyne RF technology for superior sensitivity, frequency stability, and selectivity. Compare Node specifications, view the new RFeye Node models, and discover what makes them unique.

Enhanced processing power

The RFeye Node Plus 100-18 offers class-leading  RF performance with full-rate 100MHz IQ data offload, giving maximum POI and spectrum visibility.

Ruggedized protection
from water and dust

Designed for outdoor deployment in extreme environments, RFeye Nodes operate between -30°C – +50°C.

Small, light, fast

RFeye Nodes can be deployed on masts, tripods, within building ceiling tiles (TSCM solution), and as drone payloads. These same RF sensors are configured across all CRFS hardware (fixed, mobile, tactical, and in-field) platforms.

Gateway to powerful
software and APIs

CRFS hardware works with a software suite to monitor, capture, analyze, and geolocate signals of interest for complete spectrum visibility.

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IP67 rated

The RFeye Node Plus 100-18 comes with updated IP67-rated connector noses to support fast SSD storage and I/Q data handling. All RFeye Nodes are designed for outdoor deployment in extreme environments and operate between -30°C – +50°C. The MIL-spec I/O connectors, weatherproof RF connectors, and sealing gaskets provide IP67-rated ingress protection.

RFeye Node comparison

Specifications RFeye Node
40-8
RFeye Node
100-8
RFeye Node
100-18
RFeye Node
100-18 LW
RFeye Node
Plus 100-18
RFeye Node
100-40
Frequency range 9 kHz - 8 GHz 9 kHz - 8 GHz 9 kHz - 18 GHz 9 kHz - 18 GHz 9 kHz - 18 GHz 9 kHz - 40 GHz
Noise figures at maximum sensitivity 6-10 dB typical  6-10 dB typical  6-17 dB typical  6-17 dB typical  6-17 dB typical  8.5-16 dB typical 
Phase Noise at 1 GHz (20 kHz offset) -110 dBc/Hz -130 dBc/Hz -126 dBc/Hz -126 dBc/Hz -126 dBc/Hz -126 dBc/Hz
Instantaneous bandwidth (IBW) 40 MHz 100 MHz 100 MHz 100 MHz 100 MHz 100 MHz
Sweep rate  245 GHz/s  280 GHz/s  390 GHz/s  390 GHz/s  390 GHz/s  232 GHz/s 
Node weight (inc heatsink) 2.1 kg (5 lbs) 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) 1.95 kg (4.3 lbs) 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)
GNSS bands  L1 L1 L1 L1 / L2 & L1 / L5 L1 / L2 & L1 / L5 L1
GNSS disrupted environments N/A Yes (Holdover option) Yes  (Holdover option) Yes (Holdover option) Yes (Holdover option) Yes (Holdover option)
Local I/Q storage bandwidth (sustained gapless I/Q data) 20 MHz 25 MHz* 25 MHz* 25 MHz* 100 MHz 25 MHz*
I/Q streaming bandwidth (sustained gapless I/Q data) 10 MHz 12.5 MHz* 12.5 MHz* 12.5 MHz* 100 MHz (550 MBps / 4 Gbps) 12.5 MHz*
IO interface 1GigE 1GigE 1GigE 1GigE 2.5GigE / 10GigE SFP 1GigE

*Node 100-x can record / stream 100 MHz I/Q data for a small number of seconds (not sustained gapless). Node Plus can record / stream 100 MHz I/Q data for hours.

DETECTING RF INTERFERENCE AT ONE  OF THE WORLD’S BUSIEST SPACEPORTS
ACHIEVING SPECTRUM DOMINANCE ACROSS MULTIPLE MILITARY AIRBASES
ISR MISSIONS AT SEA & ACROSS HOSTILE BORDERS
DETECTION & 3D GEOLOCATION OF AERIAL TARGETS OVER WIDE AREAS
ENSURING RF SPECTRUM SECURITY AT A HIGHLY SECURE FACILITY
DEPLOYMENT STORIES
DETECTING RF INTERFERENCE AT ONE OF THE WORLD’S BUSIEST SPACEPORTS

How a spaceport operator ensures the integrity of its payloads with 24/7/365 RF monitoring

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DEPLOYMENT STORIES
ACHIEVING SPECTRUM DOMINANCE ACROSS MULTIPLE MILITARY AIRBASES

How a NATO member monitors the spectrum of multiple locations from one central location.

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DEPLOYMENT STORIES
ISR MISSIONS AT SEA & ACROSS HOSTILE BORDERS

How combining ground & air-based RF sensors improved ISR and target acquisition.

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DEPLOYMENT STORIES
DETECTION & 3D GEOLOCATION OF AERIAL TARGETS OVER WIDE AREAS

How a NATO partner built an air defense platform to increase national security 

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DEPLOYMENT STORIES
ENSURING RF SPECTRUM SECURITY AT A HIGHLY SECURE FACILITY

How a security service detects and geolocates unwanted signals to safeguard national security

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CRFS expertise

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Principles of
geolocation
techniques

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Passive geolocation
with 3D TDOA

Learn about the passive technique known as Time Difference of Arrival (TDOA), which uses the time difference between receipt of signals at spatially separated receivers to determine the location of the source.

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Advanced geolocation capabilities

Learn about advanced geolocation capabilities, AoA, TDOA, PoA, multi geolocation, and much more.

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RFeye Node 100-18-LW
RFeye Node 100-18-LW

High-performance RF sensor for autonomous system integration. An ideal EW / ISR sensor payload enabling real-time spectrum monitoring and I/Q data collection to 18 GHz.

RFeye Node Plus 100-18
RFeye Node Plus 100-18

Portable, rugged, exceptionally fast RF sensor with full 100 MHz I/Q recording and streaming for enhanced detection, POI and signal intelligence.

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RFeye Node 40-8

A wideband RF receiver to ensure you never miss a signal. The RFeye Node 40-8 provides the latest superheterodyne receiver technology to provide outstanding quality and performance at a highly competitive price.

RFeye Node 100-8
RFeye Node 100-8

Wideband RF receiver to ensure you never miss a signal. The RFeye Node 100-8 is a complete spectrum monitoring and geolocation system designed for remote deployment in distributed networks, including in hostile environments.

RFeye Node 100-40
RFeye Node 100-40

RF receiver with a 100MHz instantaneous bandwidth. Packaged in a lightweight weatherproof rugged form, the Node 100-40 delivers 24/7 365 spectrum vigilance for long-term deployment in harsh environments.

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