Sceptre® Software
Reveal the unknown.
Identify, visualize, and pursue signals of interest where and when they happen.
Sceptre provides state of the art signal processing software built for real-time and offline spectrum and temporal analysis. Supporting a variety of software-defined radios, Sceptre enables advanced signal discovery through remote spectrum operations, precision geolocation and multi-discipline analysis.
Sceptre Software Capabilities
Unmatched Signal Processing & Analysis
- INTEGRATED WITH OVER 50+ RECEIVERS: Connect to multiple receivers simultaneously on stationary or mobile collection platforms, and provides real-time analysis of SIGINT, Electronic Warfare, TSCM, and TEMPEST signals.
- REAL TIME PROCESSING: Real time bit breakout, data streaming out, antenna position control, and pulse descriptor word creation.
- VERSATILITY: Allows for unattended operation with built-in circular pre-d buffer, an ideal solution for remote access, RF surveys, or post event analysis.
Signal Discovery
- Spectrum Masking and
- New Energy Detection
- Mask Editor
- Wideband Survey
- Multi-Input Survey
- Powerline Survey & Analysis
- Beamforming
Remote Spectrum Operations
- Remote Configuration Mgt.
- DVR Mode Circular Pre-d Buffer
- Over Bandwidth Constrained C2
- Web Intercepts
- ELINT
- Sensor Overview Maps
Precision Geolocation
- Automatic Geolocation
- Interactive Geolocation
- HF Propagation Analysis
- Proprietary Indoor Localization
- Antenna Positioner Control
- Event Based Heatmapping
Multi-Discipline Signal Analysis
- Radar
- Push to Talk
- WLAN Detection and Decoding
- ADSB
- Video Averaging
- Realtime Bit Breakout and Analysis
- Constellation Plot
- Time-Domain Displays
3dB Labs is pleased to offer Sceptre licenses and maintenance via GSA Advantage. This service simplifies the purchasing process for federal agencies and reinforces 3dB Labs’ commitment to being a dedicated partner that provides industry-leading signal software combined with efficient procurement.
License Tiers
Sceptre License Tiers*
OFFLINE
IN-DEPTH FILE ANALYSIS MINUS REAL-TIME OPERATIONS
Enables in-depth file analysis and post-processing of collected data from diverse sources, allowing users to leverage the full spectrum of Sceptre’s capabilities for non-real-time operations only
1G
REAL-TIME STREAMING AND SIGNAL PROCESSING FROM USB & 1GbE COMPATIBLE RECEIVERS*
- Includes Sceptre Offline’s post-processing capabilities, plus:
Real-time streaming and signal processing from USB and 1GbE compatible receivers - Streaming with instantaneous bandwidth up to 50MHz per channel
- Choice between real-time and post-mission data processing
10G
UPGRADED SPECTRUM AWARENESS, INCREASED BANDWIDTH, AND FULL-RATE DATA STREAMING
- Incorporates all Sceptre Offline and 1G features with expanded capabilities:
Support for 10GbE compatible receivers* - Processing of up to 200MHz instantaneous bandwidth per channel
- Full-rate streaming from all compatible receivers
PRO
THE COMPLETE SCEPTRE SOLUTION. ADVANCED CAPABILITIES INCLUDING GEOLOCATION, BEAMFORMING, AND DIRECTION FINDING
- Sceptre Pro includes all the features of Offline, 1G, and
10G, plus:
Support for 40/100 GbE compatible receivers - GPU acceleration for enhanced processing power over 2GHz of instantaneous bandwidth
- Time/Frequency Difference of Arrival (T/FDOA) geolocation (IQ & PDW) using Sceptre’s native geolocation engine
- Beamforming and direction finding for multi-channel compatible receivers
* Each license tier includes commercial or ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulation) version depending on receiver type.
Receiver Compatibility
Sceptre Receiver Compatibility
| Receiver | ITAR | SCEPTRE 1G | SCEPTRE 10G | SCEPTRE PRO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azure Summit Switchblade (500MHz) | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| CommsAudit CA7852 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| CyberRadio NDR-301 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| CyberRadio NDR-318 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| CyberRadio NDR-357 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| CyberRadio NDR-358 | ✓ | |||
| CyberRadio NDR-364 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| CyberRadio NDR-551 | ✓ | |||
| CyberRadio NDR-562 | ✓ | |||
| DRS 2090 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| DRS Falcon | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| DRS Harrier | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| DRS Picoceptor | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| DRS Polaris | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| DRS SI-8728A | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| DRS Talon | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| DRS Vesper | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| DRT3300 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| DRT120xC | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| DRT1183 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| DRTQT1 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Epiq Matchstiq G20 (pending) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Epiq Matchstiq G40 (pending) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Epiq Matchstiq X40 (pending) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Epiq Matchstiq Z2 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Epiq Matchstiq Z3U | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Epiq Sidekiq M.2 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Epiq Sidekiq mini PCIe | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Epiq Sidekiq NV100 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Epiq Sidekiq Stretch | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Epiq Sidekiq X4 | ✓ | |||
| Epiq Sidekiq Z2 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Ettus B2xx | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Ettus E3xx | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Ettus N2xx | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Ettus N3xx | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Ettus X3xx | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Ettus X4xx | ✓ | |||
| Herrick HTLw | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Herrick HTLx | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Herrick HTLx T2 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| ICE GIGEXD | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| iRF iWR-6500 WideRail | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| iRF SMR-75xx LiteRail | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Kinetic SBS-3 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Mastodon Kraken | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Mastodon eKraken | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Mastodon Beast+ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| MMS MSDD | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| MMS RX/XR | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| MMS WRX/ERX | ✓ | |||
| MMS TX/XT | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Pentek 7070-320 | ✓ | |||
| Pentek 78141 | ✓ | |||
| Signal Hound BB60A/C/D | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Signal Hound SP145 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Signal Hound SM200A/B | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Signal Hound SM200C | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Signal Hound SM435B | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Signal Hound SM435C | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Signal Hound VSG60 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Silver Palm SP-1342 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Soapy Based Receivers: Adam Pluto, AirSpy, BladeRF, HackRF, Lime SDR, RTL-SDR, Sound Card, XTRX | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Tektronix RSA306/518 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| VITA49.2 up to 1Gb/sec | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| VITA49.2 up to 10Gb/sec | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| VITA49.2 up to 100Gb/sec | ✓ |
