Software Defined Radio based scientific instrumentation using SDR frontends and oscilloscopes for f…

Explore the potential of software-defined radio in scientific instrumentation, leveraging SDR frontends and oscilloscopes for high-resolution measurements, stable phase noise, and low-cost alternatives in a range of applications.

Key takeaways
  • Software-defined radio enables direct digital acquisition and processing of radio frequency signals.
  • Traditional oscilloscopes can be used for radio frequency measurement, but they have limitations.
  • Software-defined radio provides high-resolution measurements, stable phase noise, and low-cost alternatives.
  • Frequency streaming radio frequency signals can be used for pulse radar, time of flight measurements, and phase noise analysis.
  • Software-defined radio can be used for scanning probe microscopy and acoustic sensing.
  • The B210 SDR frontend can be used for frequency measurement and is capable of 5 GHz bandwidth.
  • The E310 SDR frontend provides high-speed data acquisition and is capable of 250 kHz update rate.
  • Software-defined radio can be used for heterodyne approach, pulse radar, and phase noise measurement.
  • The Pluto SDR frontend can be used for audio and data transmission.
  • New radio enables streaming of radio frequency data and can be used for radar and interferometric applications.
  • Software-defined radio provides flexibility, precision, and cost-effectiveness for various applications.