3dB Labs is advancing its signal analysis capabilities with Sceptre Integrated Systems, a solution that integrates specialized hardware with its proprietary Sceptre software. This integrated platform is engineered to maximize processing performance across multiple form factors, addressing the growing demands of complex, modern signal environments.
To support diverse operational requirements, the Sceptre Integrated Systems portfolio is structured into two primary categories: Monarch Systems and Application-Based Systems.
Monarch Systems
Monarch® Systems form the high-performance tier of Sceptre Integrated Systems, combining specialized hardware with broad compatibility across receivers and digitizers from more than a dozen manufacturers. These systems can be deployed in multiple configurations, including laptops, servers, and workstations, making them suitable for both mobile and stationary operations.
Laptops – Monarch-LT Series
The Monarch-LT series offers powerful, portable computing with Intel 8P+16E core CPUs and NVIDIA GPUs, designed for high-performance signal processing on the go. The LT-1G model provides a single 1GbE port, while the LT-10G option features dual 10GbE NICs with a Thunderbolt adapter for faster connectivity. Users can choose between a 16” display with up to 8TB NVMe storage or a 17” display supporting up to 12TB NVMe, with external Thunderbolt RAID options available for additional storage flexibility.
Servers – Monarch-RM and RRM Series
Monarch-RM and RRM servers deliver scalable, high-capacity processing for demanding signal analysis applications. Standard RM-1G and 10G configurations include dual Intel Xeon CPUs, multiple OS drives, and up to 22 SSD data drives totaling 675TB, with Broadcom quad-port 10G SFP+ NICs on the 10G models. The rugged RRM-10G 2U rack-mount system offers a short 22-inch depth, a 16-core Xeon CPU, and up to 122TB of SSD storage. For maximum performance, the PROv1 and PROv2 models add NVIDIA L40S and A100 GPU coprocessors, 40/100GbE Mellanox NICs, and bandwidth up to 2 GHz, enabling unparalleled processing for the most complex workloads.
Workstations – Monarch-3S
The Monarch-3S workstation is a portable triple-screen solution designed for high-throughput, multi-task signal processing. Equipped with dual 16-core Intel Xeon CPUs, four SSD data drives providing up to 122TB NVMe storage, and a quad-port 10G Intel SFP+ NIC, it combines desktop-class performance with portability, making it ideal for field or lab operations requiring simultaneous multi-screen data visualization and analysis.
Application-Based Systems
Kirby – Geolocation Systems
Kirby systems provide flexible geolocation for terrestrial, UAS, or stratospheric operations. The T6 and T14 models support automated or user-driven TDOA/FDOA geolocation, heat-mapping, signal detection, and real-time streaming of intercepted data, with fast spectral sweeps or IQ recording options. The H6 and H14 extend these capabilities for stratospheric missions, offering a low-size, weight, and power (SWaP) design optimized for extreme high-altitude environments.
Citadel – In-Place Monitoring System
Citadel is a multi-node, low-SWaP monitoring system that provides persistent, real-time observation of the RF spectrum. It includes Sceptre Plugins for continuous signal monitoring, a Central Manager to coordinate sensors and processing, and a web-based interface for remote tasking and visualization, making it ideal for security, quality control, or performance monitoring applications.
LTMS – Laptop Monitoring Station
The Laptop Monitoring Station (LTMS) is a portable, self-contained RF monitoring solution built around a 15″ Monarch laptop and Sceptre signal processing software. Designed for rapid deployment in static, mobile, or remote missions, LTMS comes in two configurations: a single SDR for versatile wideband monitoring, or a multi-SDR Signals Analysis Kit that enables simultaneous sweep-and-stare operations for targeted signal detection in real time.
3dB Labs continues to advance what is possible in signal processing and analysis by combining innovative engineering solutions with best-in-class field support and training. The company focuses on delivering practical, sustainable solutions that empower customers to achieve efficient and reliable results—solutions that simply work.