Description
The USRP-2940 is a versatile and powerful National Instruments Universal Software Radio Peripheral (NI USRP) designed for a wide range of applications. With part numbers 783146-01 and 783923-01, this model stands out in the NI USRP category for its advanced features and specifications.
It operates within a frequency range of 50 MHz to 2.2 GHz, making it suitable for a variety of RF applications. The device is equipped with 2 input channels and 2 output channels, allowing for efficient signal processing and communication. The transmitting gain step is set at 1.0 dB, and the receiving gain step is finely tuned to 0.5 dB for precise control over signal strength.
The USRP-2940 connects via MXIe bus and Ethernet bus, offering flexibility in system integration. At its core is the Kintex-7 410T FPGA, providing robust processing capabilities essential for handling complex algorithms and high-speed data. RF bandwidth is another critical specification, with the device supporting up to 40 MHz, thereby enabling wideband communications.
From a software perspective, the device can be programmed using the NI-USRP instrument driver and is compatible with LabVIEW on Windows. This compatibility ensures that users can easily develop custom applications and solutions. The USRP-2940 is ideal for a multitude of applications, including but not limited to MIMO, LTE relaying, heterogeneous networks synchronization, RF sampling, antenna beamforming, direction finding, and cognitive radio. These capabilities make it a highly versatile tool for researchers, engineers, and developers working on the cutting edge of wireless communication and signal processing technologies.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Numbers | 783146-01, 783923-01 |
| Category | NI USRP |
| Model | USRP-2940 |
| Frequency Range | 50 MHz to 2.2 GHz |
| Channels | 2 input channels, 2 output channels |
| Transmitting Gain Step | 1.0 dB |
| Receiving Gain Step | 0.5 dB |
| Bus Type | MXIe bus, Ethernet bus |
| FPGA | Kintex-7 410T |
| RF Bandwidth | 40 MHz |
| Software | Can be programmed with NI-USRP instrument driver, compatible with LabVIEW on Windows |
| Applications | MIMO, LTE relaying, heterogeneous networks synchronization, RF sampling, antenna beamforming, direction finding, cognitive radio |
Question 1: What is the frequency range of the USRP-2940?
Answer 1: 50 MHz to 2.2 GHz
Question 2: How many input and output channels does the USRP-2940 have?
Answer 2: 2 input channels, 2 output channels
Question 3: What buses does the USRP-2940 connect through?
Answer 3: MXIe bus and Ethernet bus
Question 4: What FPGA is at the core of the USRP-2940?
Answer 4: Kintex-7 410T FPGA
Question 5: Can the USRP-2940 be programmed using LabVIEW on Windows?
Answer 5: Yes
