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PlutoSDR
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The ADALM-PLUTO (PlutoSDR) is a portable and affordable software-defined radio developed by Analog Devices.
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It is designed for learning, experimenting, and prototyping in the field of wireless communication. The PlutoSDR
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is popular among students, educators, and hobbyists due to its versatility and ease of use.
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The PlutoSDR is based on the AD9363 transceiver chip, which supports both transmission and reception of signals
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across a wide frequency range. The device is supported by a robust open-source ecosystem, making it ideal for
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hands-on learning and rapid prototyping.
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Supported models
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- **ADALM-PLUTO:** The standard model with a frequency range of 325 MHz to 3.8 GHz and a bandwidth of up to 20 MHz.
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- **Modified ADALM-PLUTO:** Some users modify their PlutoSDR to extend the frequency range to approximately 70 MHz
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to 6 GHz by applying firmware patches with unqualified RF performance.
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Key features
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- **Frequency Range:** 325 MHz to 3.8 GHz (standard), expandable with modifications.
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- **Bandwidth:** Up to 20 MHz, can be increased to 56 MHz with firmware modifications.
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- **Connectivity:** USB 2.0 interface with support for power, data, and firmware updates.
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- **Software Support:** Compatible with GNU Radio, MATLAB, Simulink, and other SDR frameworks.
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- **Onboard Processing:** Integrated ARM Cortex-A9 processor for custom applications and signal processing.
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Hackability
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- **Frequency Range and Bandwidth:** The default frequency range of 325 MHz to 3.8 GHz can be expanded to
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approximately 70 MHz to 6 GHz, and the bandwidth can be increased from 20 MHz to 56 MHz by modifying
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the device's firmware.
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- **2x2 MIMO:** On Rev C models, users can unlock 2x2 MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) functionality by
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wiring UFL to SMA connectors to the device's PCB, effectively turning the device into a dual-channel SDR.
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Limitations
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- Bandwidth is limited to 20 MHz by default, but can be increased to 56 MHz with modifications, which may
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affect stability.
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- USB 2.0 connectivity might limit data transfer rates compared to USB 3.0 or Ethernet-based SDRs.
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Set up instructions (Linux)
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The PlutoSDR Python API can be installed via pip. To build and install the drivers from source, see the instructions below:
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.. code-block:: bash
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# Install required packages
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sudo apt-get update
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sudo apt-get install -y \
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build-essential \
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git \
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libxml2-dev \
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bison \
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flex \
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libcdk5-dev \
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cmake \
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python3-pip \
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libusb-1.0-0-dev \
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libavahi-client-dev \
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libavahi-common-dev \
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libaio-dev
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# Clone and build libiio
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cd ~
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git clone --branch v0.23 https://github.com/analogdevicesinc/libiio.git
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cd libiio
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mkdir -p build
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cd build
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cmake -DPYTHON_BINDINGS=ON ..
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make -j"$(nproc)"
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sudo make install
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sudo ldconfig
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# Clone and build libad9361-iio
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cd ~
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git clone https://github.com/analogdevicesinc/libad9361-iio.git
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cd libad9361-iio
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mkdir -p build
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cd build
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cmake ..
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make -j"$(nproc)"
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sudo make install
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# Install Python bindings
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pip install pyadi-iio
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Further information
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- `PlutoSDR Documentation <https://wiki.analog.com/university/tools/pluto>`_
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