Urukul
ID 64353400023
latest available version v1.5.6
compatible with ARTIQ
open source
multichannel frequency generation
Urukul is a 4 HP EEM card that works as a 4-channel wide range frequency synthesizer. It extends the capabilities of Kasli carrier card supported by ARTIQ.
It is able to generate frequencies with values from sub-Herz up to over 400 MHz. Depending on the variant 4410 and 4412 the frequency resolution is at the level of around 8 μHz and 0.25 Hz respectively. The frequency generation is based on the Direct Digital Synthesis (DDS) algorithm at 1 GS/s internal clock realized by AD9910 and AD9912 developed by Analog Devices.
Except the precise frequency set, Urukul allows to control phase changes and amplitude control of generated signal.
Main features
- 4-Channel outputs
- 1 GS/s DDS
- Output frequency range <1 Hz and >400 MHz
- high frequency resolution (8 μHz or 0.25 Hz)
- Phase offset resolution: 14 bit (AD9912), 16 bit (AD9910)
- Nominal output power: 10 dBm
- Digital amplitude (ASF) resolution: 14 bit (AD9910 only)
- Custom filter in RF chain (default: low pass)
- Digital step attenuator in range 0 to -31.5 dB (resolution 0.5 dB)
Software support
- ARTIQ – full support
Scheme

Documentation
Resources
Applications
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