Software Defined Radio - USRP

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This page summarizes information for Universal Software Radio Peripheral (USRP).

Introduction

USRP has different series, including network series, bus series, embedded series. A selection guide is given in https://kb.ettus.com/Selecting_an_USRP_Device

Some USRP series do not have RF capabilities, e.g., the N210 USRP. A separate RF daughterboard will be required.

Installation of GNURadio and UHD

It is strongly recommended to use pybombs to install gnuradio and UHD in Ubuntu. Instructions can be found here

Other methods can be found as follows.

Matlab Support

Matlab has a good support for Ettus USRP which allows fast test and prototype. Please visit * Communications Toolbox Support Package for USRP Radio for more information.

Resources