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USRP
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The USRP (Universal Software Radio Peripheral) product line is a series of software-defined radios (SDRs)
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developed by Ettus Research. These devices are widely used in academia, industry, and research for various
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wireless communication applications, ranging from simple experimentation to complex signal processing tasks.
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USRP devices offer a flexible platform that can be used with various software frameworks, including GNU Radio
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and the USRP Hardware Driver (UHD). The product line includes both entry-level models for hobbyists and
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advanced models for professional and research use.
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Supported models
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- **USRP B200/B210:** Compact, single-board, full-duplex, with a wide frequency range.
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- **USRP N200/N210:** High-performance models with increased bandwidth and connectivity options.
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- **USRP X300/X310:** High-end models featuring large bandwidth, multiple MIMO channels, and support for GPSDO.
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- **USRP E310/E320:** Embedded devices with onboard processing capabilities.
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- **USRP B200mini:** Ultra-compact model for portable and embedded applications.
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Key features
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- **Frequency Range:** Typically covers from DC to 6 GHz, depending on the model and daughter boards used.
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- **Bandwidth:** Varies by model, up to 160 MHz in some high-end versions.
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- **Connectivity:** Includes USB 3.0, Ethernet, and PCIe interfaces depending on the model.
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- **Software Support:** Compatible with UHD, GNU Radio, and other SDR frameworks.
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Hackability
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- The UHD library is fully open source and can be modified to meet user untention.
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- Certain USRP models have "RFNoC" which streamlines the inclusion of custom FPGA processing in a USRP.
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Limitations
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- Some models may have limited bandwidth or processing capabilities.
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- Compatibility with certain software tools may vary depending on the version of the UHD.
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- Price range can be a consideration, especially for high-end models.
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Set up instructions (Linux)
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1. Install the required system packages via APT:
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.. code-block:: bash
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sudo apt-get install libuhd-dev uhd-host python3-uhd
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2. Build and install UHD from source:
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.. code-block:: bash
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sudo apt-get install git cmake libboost-all-dev libusb-1.0-0-dev python3-docutils python3-mako python3-numpy python3-requests python3-ruamel.yaml python3-setuptools build-essential
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cd ~
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git clone https://github.com/EttusResearch/uhd.git
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cd uhd/host
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mkdir build
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cd build
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cmake -DENABLE_TESTS=OFF -DENABLE_C_API=OFF -DENABLE_MANUAL=OFF ..
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make -j8
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sudo make install
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sudo ldconfig
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3. Find your dist packages and add to `PYTHONPATH`. Example:
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.. code-block:: bash
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export PYTHONPATH='/usr/local/lib/python3.10/site-packages/'
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export PYTHONPATH='/usr/local/lib/python3.10/dist-packages/:$PYTHONPATH'
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Further information
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- `Official Website <https://www.ettus.com/>`_
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- `USRP Documentation <https://kb.ettus.com/USRP_Hardware_Driver_and_Interfaces>`_
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