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.
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.
Intelligent RF sensor
Networked for multiple
users & missions
Superior RF performance
Small, light, fast
Advanced signal intercept, detection & POI
100 MHz IBW wideband frequency monitoring
RF recording (I/Q capture) at full 100 MHz
Ruggedized protection
from water or dust
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The RFeye Node Plus 100-18 offers class-leading RF performance with full-rate 100MHz IQ data offload, giving maximum POI and spectrum visibility.
Designed for outdoor deployment in extreme environments, RFeye Nodes operate between -30°C – +50°C.
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.
CRFS hardware works with a software suite to monitor, capture, analyze, and geolocate signals of interest for complete spectrum visibility.
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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.
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 |
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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.
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