Real-Time FPGA FFT for High-Performance Digital Signal Processing

Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) FPGA firmware, designed for GaGe CompuScope FFT digitizers, performs complex digital signal processing directly on the digitizer’s onboard FPGA— eliminating host PC load,minimizing latency, and delivering real-time insights for high-speed applications.

Unlike traditional methods that depend on host-based processing, this FPGA FFT firmware accelerates time-to-results by moving all computational tasks to the digitizer hardware. Whether you’re developing radar systems, running satellite comms tests, or performing wideband signal analysis, you get lightning-fast performance without compromising accuracy or stability. Engineered for professionals in aerospace, defence, electronics, and research, this solution transforms how you handle FFT in DSP environments. Free up your host CPU, optimize acquisition workflows, and get more done—faster and smarter.

Starting at $1,045

  • Real-Time FPGA FFT Processing:
    Perform 8192-point FFTs directly on the FPGA for high-speed, uninterrupted data analysis.
  • Efficient FFT DSP Workflows:
    Bypass traditional processing bottlenecks with dedicated firmware optimized for FFT in DSP systems.
  • High-Throughput Spectral Transfer:
    Download multiple FFT spectra in a single PCIe transfer for seamless integration and faster data handling.
  • Comprehensive Spectral Output:
    Access both real and imaginary components to fully capture amplitude and phase information—ideal for detailed FFT digital signal processing.
  • Flexible Windowing Functions:
    Apply standard (Hamming, Blackman-Harris) or fully customized windowing functions to enhance frequency resolution and suppress spectral leakage.
  • Dual Multi-Spectral Modes:
    Choose from contiguous waveform analysis or batch FFTs across multiple records—perfect for automation and advanced FFT DSP scenarios.
  • Seamless SDK Integration:
    Use out-of-the-box sample programs for C/C#, MATLAB, and LabVIEW to reduce development time and streamline testing.
  • Optimized for GaGe FFT Digitizers:
    Fully compatible with EON Express and RazorMax Express series, this firmware is built to unlock the full potential of your FFT digitizer hardware.
eXpert FFT Products and Part Numbers
eXpert FFT Firmware Option NOTE: Requires one of the available GaGe SDKs for C/C#, MATLAB, or LabVIEW, included with Digitizer, and is compatible for use with the following GaGe Digitizer Model Series sold separately:

250-181-004
Software Development Kits (SDKs)
GaGe SDK (Includes C/C#, MATLAB, and LabVIEW)Included

FAQs

FFT (Fast Fourier Transform) is an algorithm that converts signals from the time domain into the frequency domain. It helps identify the frequencies present in a signal—crucial for diagnostics, filtering, and performance analysis.

FFT enables fast and efficient frequency analysis of signals. This allows engineers and technicians to monitor system behavior, detect anomalies, and optimize performance in real time.

By running FFTs directly on the FPGA, the system avoids CPU bottlenecks and delivers results faster—critical for real-time or high-volume FFT DSP applications.

Absolutely. It’s purpose-designed for FFT in DSP use cases, enabling on-device processing without slowing down your host system.

The firmware works with GaGe’s EON Express and RazorMax Express models. These high-speed FFT digitizers provide the necessary performance and integration.

Yes. The included SDKs and documentation make it easy to deploy this FFT digital signal processing solution into any lab or industrial workflow.