Radar
The drive for high-resolution, resilient, and stealthy sensing has pushed radar development beyond conventional pulsed systems. Researchers are exploring two key frontiers: practical Noise Radar, for its proven Low Probability of Intercept (LPI), and the more theoretical path of Quantum Radar. Our own research projects exploring quantum illumination prototypes confirmed that while its practical advantages over classical systems remain elusive, its core instrumentation challenge is identical to that of noise radar. Both techniques are entirely dependent on correlating a faint, time-delayed echo with a perfect replica of the complex, wideband waveform it transmitted. This "zero-delay" correlation problem is the single point of failure. Any latency, jitter, or synchronization error between a separate waveform generator and a data acquisition system is fatal. The solution is a unified platform where ultra-stable generation and high-speed acquisition are integrated on a single chip hardware clock. Discover how researchers are using Presto and Vivace to master this synchronization challenge in the application notes and testimonials below.
