Capturing the electromagnetic environment over long periods and wide bandwidths has traditionally required bulky lab equipment, complex setups, and specialist operators. For R&D teams working in real-world signal environments, these constraints limit both flexibility and insight. CRFS long-duration, wideband I/Q data recording solution addresses this gap by enabling engineers to capture live RF activity in the field and replay it later in the lab with full signal fidelity without the overhead of RF monitoring systems.
RFeye SenS PortableThe solution highlighted in the field deployment centers use a portable I/Q recording platform (RFeye SenS Portable) capable of sustained, wideband data capture without the infrastructure burden related to traditional spectrum monitoring systems. The system records wideband I/Q data for extended durations, supporting up to 100 MHz quick bandwidth across frequencies reaching 40 GHz, while storing data locally on 25.6 TB of internal storage. This enables continuous recording sessions lasting up to six hours at full bandwidth without external storage or data offload interruptions.
RFeye DeepViewCrucially, the platform is designed for field deployment by non-RF specialists, removing the need for complex configuration or lab-grade expertise. Engineers can capture signals of interest in live environments and later replay the recordings in the lab for detailed post-analysis. Compatibility with forensic analysis software (RFeye DeepView) allows recorded I/Q data to be examined, filtered, and replayed repeatedly — supporting deeper investigation than real-time monitoring alone.
This approach proved particularly valuable for R&D and radar teams, enabling them to record operational environments once and reuse the data for simulation, algorithm development, and system validation. By replaying recorded field signals in the lab, teams avoided repeated field trials, shortened development cycles, and reduced overall program costs.
