Software defined radio: Inexpensive hardware and software tools

Abstract

DSP topics such as software defined radio are more easily taught if appropriate demonstrations and laboratory experiences are provided. This paper describes a new, inexpensive software defined radio educational platform based upon MAT-LAB and the Texas Instruments C6713 digital signal processing starter kit. We describe the hardware and software issues and briefly describe recommended classroom use.

Real-time DSP for adaptive filters: A teaching opportunity

“…Many engineering educators have recognized the need for, and reported on the results of using, interactive learning and demonstrations for this important subject area [2][3][4][5][6]. For many years, the authors of this paper have been suggesting and providing proven DSP teaching methodologies, hardware and software solutions, and DSP tools that have helped motivate students and faculty to implement realtime DSP-based systems to improve education in signal processing and related topics [7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18].…”

LabVIEW, the USRP, and their Implications on Software Defined Radio

“…Universities have been teaching software defined radio (SDR) courses and related communication system/signal processing topics for a number of years [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13] . Unfortunately, these courses typically experience one or more of the following problems: a.…”

An Inexpensive Approach for Teaching Adaptive Filters Using Real-Time DSP on a New Hardware Platform

“…[3][4][5][6][7] For many years, the authors of this paper have been suggesting and providing proven DSP teaching methodologies, hardware and software solutions, and DSP tools that have helped motivate students and faculty to implement real-time DSP-based systems to improve education in signal processing and related topics. [8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20] These efforts to promote the use of demonstrations and hands-on experiences for students have emphasized the fact that DSP is much more than just a collection of theories and problem solving Page 23.172.2…”