Articles
June
Interview with Brandon Malatest from Per Vices Corporation
EverythingRF
2024-06-22
everything RF recently interviewed Brandon Malatest who is the COO and co-founder of Per Vices Corporation, a leader in Software Defined Radio technology.
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Interview, EverythingRF
May
Combating jamming and spoofing
GPS World
2024-05-13
In this month’s cover story, executives from seven companies present their perspectives on the GNSS/PNT challenges faced by U.S. and allied military forces, their market niche in this area, and their latest products.
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Article, GNSS, GPS World
April
SDR gateways for sensor avionics systems
Aerospace Manufacturing and Design
2024-04-22
Software-defined radios (SDRs) offer Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) benefits in a range of sensor electronics.
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Article, General SDR, Aerospace Manufacturing and Design
Exploring the World of Software Defined Radio (SDR)
EverythingRF
2024-04-01
In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, the concept of Software Defined Radio (SDR) has emerged as a transformative force, revolutionizing the way we perceive and interact with radio communication systems. From radar systems to GPS navigation, from wireless links to spectrum monitoring, SDRs are becoming increasingly ubiquitous across a wide array of applications.
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Article, General SDR, EverythingRF
Per Vices: Flexible radios help autonomous systems interface
GPS World
2024-04-15
In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, the concept of Software Defined Radio (SDR) has emerged as a transformative force, revolutionizing the way we perceive and interact with radio communication systems. From radar systems to GPS navigation, from wireless links to spectrum monitoring, SDRs are becoming increasingly ubiquitous across a wide array of applications.
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Article, General SDR, GPS World
March
Revolutionizing Ground Services
SatMagazine
2024-03
This article explores in detail the multifaceted impact of SDRs on satellite communication, with a focus on their adaptive tuning range, dynamic RF bandwidth, concurrent multi-channel operation, and the game-changing full-duplex capability.
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Article, Satellite, SatMagazine
The Intricacies Of Software-Defined Radios In Shaping Ground Systems + Networks
MilsatMagazine
2024-03
In the ever-evolving domain of modern communication, ground systems and networks are experiencing a paradigm shift, driven by the fusion of Software Defined Radios (SDRs) and high-performance Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs).
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Article, Satellite, MilsatMagazine
February
Revolutionizing Electronic Warfare: Unleashing the Power of High-Performance Software-Defined Radios
Aerospace & Defense Technology
2024-02
This article provides an in-depth exploration of the transformative potential embedded in SDRs, focusing on their remarkable attributes of very high band-widths, wide tuning ranges, and high channel counts.
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Article, Electronic Warfare, Aerospace & Defense Technology
January
The Dynamic Evolution of Software-Defined Radios: A 5-Year Journey
COTS Journal
2024-01
In the fast-paced world of wireless communication, the last half-decade has witnessed significant advancements in software-defined radios (SDRs).
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Article, General SDR, COTS Journal
Transforming Wireless Testing: The Evolution of Software-Defined Radio and Its Influence on Testing
Electronic Specifier
2024-01
The dynamic landscape of wireless communication is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the relentless evolution of software-defined radio. In this article, we embark on a comprehensive exploration of how SDR is reshaping the fundamental aspects of wireless testing.
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Article, Test and Measurement, Electronic Specifier
November
Monitor and Record More Data than Ever with SDRs
Microwaves & RF
2023-11-06
Software-defined radio can be used to increase the amount of data that's able to be monitored and recorded, with minimal effect on latency.
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Article, Spectrum Monitoring, Microwaves & RF
October
High-Speed Data Processing in Space Using SDRs: Unleashing the Potential of Satellite-Based Information Processing
EEWeb
2023-10-18
Space missions generate vast amounts of data, and the ability to process this data swiftly and efficiently is paramount to the success of space-based applications. Satellite systems equipped with software-defined radios (SDRs) are at the forefront of high-speed data processing in space.
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Article, Satellite, EEWeb
September
Enhancing Satellite Data With SDRs In Ground Stations
SatMagazine
2023-09
Satellite communication (SATCOM) is evolving at a rapid pace, with increasing demands for higher bandwidth and the need to accommodate a higher channel count impacting available SATCOM services.
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Article, Satellite, SatMagazine
Nexgen MILSATCOM Exploring emerging trends + innovations in SDRs
MilSat
2023-09
Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) plays a critical role in ensuring secure and reliable communication for defense operations. With the advancement of technology, Software-Defined Radios (SDRs) have emerged as a revolutionary solution in the field of MILSATCOM.
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Article, Satellite, MilSat Magazine
Satellite-Based Radio Astronomy using SDRs
EEWeb
2023-09-06
Satellite-based radio telescopes equipped with Software-Defined Radios (SDRs) are paving the way for new discoveries by studying celestial objects and phenomena with enhanced sensitivity, resolution, and wider bandwidths.
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Article, Satellite, EEWeb
FPGAs in SDRs for Radar, EW and MilCom Applications
Microwave Journal
2023-09-15
Incorporating FPGAs into SDRs offer several benefits for radar, EW and military communication applications.
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Article, Electronic Warfare, Microwave Journal
Challenges and Solutions in using SDRs for Test and Measurement Applications
EverythingRF
2023-09-04
Satellite-based radio telescopes equipped with Software-Defined Radios (SDRs) are paving the way for new discoveries by studying celestial objects and phenomena with enhanced sensitivity, resolution, and wider bandwidths.
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Article, Test and Measurement, EverythingRF
August
Enhancing Intersatellite Communication Links with SDRs
EEWeb
2023-08-08
Satellites equipped with software-defined radios (SDRs) have revolutionized the way we explore and understand the universe. In particular, the feasibility and optimization of using SDRs for intersatellite communication links have emerged as a crucial area of study.
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Article, Satellite, EEWeb
July
Optimizing Power Consumption in Low-Power SDR Design for Satellites: Extending Mission Durations
Power Electronics News
2023-07-04
Optimizing power consumption is crucial for extending the mission duration of satellites. Low-power SDR designs offer significant advantages in achieving this goal.
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Article, Satellite, Power Electronics News
Challenges and Solutions in Implementing Software-Defined Radios (SDRs) for GNSS
EverythingRF
2023-07
The implementation of high performance, high channel count SDRs in GNSS receiver testing offers significant advantages over traditional methods.
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Article, GNSS, EverythingRF
June
Challenges and Solutions in Implementing Software-Defined Radios (SDRs) for Radar
EverythingRF
2023-06-22
Software-Defined Radios have revolutionized the field of radar systems by offering unmatched flexibility and adaptability.
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Article, Radar, EverythingRF
Software-Defined Radios: Their Use in Testing & Measurement Applications
Circuit Cellar
2023-06-14
Advances in the radio frequency (RF) industry require extensive and reliable testing to ensure smooth, successful operation. Software-defined radios (SDRs) are integral in testing and measurement operations, and provide a versatile platform for testing multiple applications. In this article, we discuss why SDRs are replacing conventional testing and measurement hardware, and their importance in a variety of applications.
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Article, Test and Measurement, Circuit Cellar
May
Real world vs ideal signals in SDR-based simulations
Embedded
2023-05-30
It is not a simple task to design and implement high-performance RF systems, especially when considering the complex challenges of GPS/GNSS applications. Fortunately, the advent of software-defined radios helped to overcome some of the most significant limitations of traditional analog radio.
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Article, GNSS, Embedded
Spectrum Monitoring System Market demand and future scope with Russia-Ukraine Crisis Impact Analysis
Fylladey
2023-05-04
Global Spectrum Monitoring System Market Research Report
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Article, Spectrum Monitoring, Fylladey
April
FPGAs’ Benefits to SDRs
COTS Journal
2023-04-25
In the context of SDRs, FPGAs can improve channelization capabilities, perform advanced modulation/demodulation schemes, and implement high-speed backhaul interfaces.
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Article, General SDR, COTS Journal
How Software-Defined Radio is Advancing Radar Systems
Microwaves & RF
2023-04-20
Radar systems are increasingly important in many industries. However, as they carry out complex techniques, they need transceivers that can meet their needs. Software-defined radio provides a versatile and effective solution.
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Article, Radar, Microwaves & RF
Software Defined Radios (SDRs) for Space
SatNow
2023-04-05
SDRs provide a new level of flexibility and adaptability for communication systems in space, offering numerous benefits over traditional hardware-based radios.
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Article, Satellite, SatNow
How Modular SDRs Help Achieve Environmental Sustainability
EE Times Europe
2023-04-03
This article discusses the impact of modular SDRs on system integration and how they can be leveraged to achieve sustainable solutions.
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Article, Radar, EE TImes Europe
Software Defined Radios (SDR) for Electronic Warfare
everythingRF
2023-04-24
SDRs play a crucial role in EW systems and offer very compelling solutions for electronic attack, electronic protection, and electronic support.
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Article, Electronic Warfare, everythingRF
How software-defined radios enhance spectrum monitoring and recording
Embedded
2023-04-11
Spectrum monitoring and recording is an essential feature in the modern RF industry, in both civilian and military applications.
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Article, Spectrum Monitoring, Embedded
The World of RF for Military and Defense
Microwaves & RF
2023-04-04
In the world of RF for military and defense, SDRs bring much to the table for applications like radar transceivers, spectrum monitoring, and electronic warfare.
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Article, Military/Aerospace, Microwaves & RF
March
Comparing High-Performance Software-Defined Radios
COTS Journal
2023-03-23
This article aims to compare three top-performing commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) SDRs based on their hardware capabilities, focusing on critical performance parameters such as tuning range, channel count, bandwidth, and digital backhaul.
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Article, General SDR, COTS Journal
SDR in Satellite Ground Stations
Microwave Product Digest
2023-03-23
With the increasing demand for satellite services, the need for high-performance satellite ground stations has become more pressing, especially considering the cutting-edge technological shifts that come with 5G and IoT, such as ground stations as a service.
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Article, Satellite, Microwave Product Digest
Monitoring earthquakes, eruptions and avalanches to mitigate risk
GPS World
2023-03-21
This article explores the use of software-defined radio (SDR) platforms for acquiring high-resolution SAR/GBIR images.
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Article, Radar, GPS World
SDRs for Aerospace and Defence
everythingRF
2023-03-04
With the development of new wireless technologies, the aerospace industry is constantly evolving and becoming more complex, especially with regards to military and defence applications. In this context, the need for reliable and efficient communication systems has never been more critical, as more battles are being fought in the RF domain and radio systems are becoming increasingly tightly integrated with software. Traditional hardware-based systems can no longer address current challenges in the aerospace industry, and software-defined radios (SDRs) are becoming the norm in radio defence applications.
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Article, Military/Aerospace, everythingRF
February
Easing radar integration with SDR
Military Embedded Systems
2023-02-20
Software-defined radio (SDR) can assist with the integration and use of radar as it is used in electronic warfare (EW) systems and give users the flexibility to adapt to modern and constantly evolving threats.
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Article, Radar, Military Embedded Systems
Software Defined Radios (SDRs) for Testing Communications by Simulating RF Environments
eeWeb
2023-02-16
With the ever-growing interest in wireless devices, RF environment simulation is crucial to address the testing and development demand for communication systems and equipment, allowing engineers and technicians to replicate the complex and ever-changing conditions of the real-world RF environment in a controlled laboratory setting.
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Article, Test and Measurement, EEWeb
SDRs for Automated Testing
eeWeb
2023-02-09
In this article, we explore how SDRs can be used to simulate different wireless environments and test the performance of different devices under a wide range of conditions.
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Article, Test and Measurement, eeWeb
Russia Versus Ukraine and the Role of Software-Defined Radios
Signal
2023-02-01
The radios enable electronic warfare and signals intelligence.
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Article, Electronic Warfare, Signal
SDR for Cyber Defense
Cyber Defense
2023-02
Software defined radios (SDRs) have become a fundamental tool in cybersecurity endeavors, allowing
the monitoring and protection of both wired and wireless networks and devices.
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Article, Spectrum Monitoring, Cyber Defense
January
Testing with SDR-based GPS/GNSS simulators
Embedded
2023-01-02
Part 3 of 3: Testing using SDRs and GPS signal examples
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Article, General SDR, Embedded
December
Software-Defined Radio Brings Agility to Hardware Design
EE Times Europe
2022-12-28
Software-controlled hardware is transforming the technological landscape, and radio hardware has been swept up in this rapid progression.
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Article, General SDR, EE Times Europe
Space-Based SDR: NASA’s SCaN Testbed
Microwaves & RF
2022-12-12
Data obtained from SCaN Testbed experiments is paving the way for the future of space radio, with cognitive communication systems combining software-defined radios with AI/ML to improve performance and resilience of RF units.
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Article, Satellite, Microwaves & RF
Implementing SDR-based GNSS/GPS simulators
Embedded
2022-12-07
Part 2 of 3: GPS simulators, software defined radio architecture and its integration into simulators
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Article, General SDR, Embedded
Software Defined Radios in Government & Military Applications
Microwave Journal
2022-12-05
In this article, we discuss the technological requirements for the design, selection, and implementation of SDRs in the military industry, particularly regarding the radio front-end (RFE), processing power, and size, weight, and power (SWaP) specifications.
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Article, General SDR, Microwave Journal
SDRs for M-code satellite military communications
Military Embedded Systems
2022-12-02
Developments in GPS/GNSS technology must keep up with the evolution of military equipment, resulting in the need for robust, flexible, and precise systems. GPS M-code is a crucial technique to improve the robustness, security, and overall performance of GPS receivers in military applications.
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Article, Satellite, Military Embedded Systems
November
Spectrum Monitoring for Critical Infrastructure
Cyber Defense
2022-11-30
This article discusses the use of Software-Defined Radio (SDR) in spectrum monitoring to identify signals interference in Air Traffic Control and Mobile Network infrastructures. With some SDRs equipped with multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) which have wide tuning ranges and high instantaneous bandwidths, it is possible to prevent signal interferences in these critical infrastructures.
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Article, Spectrum Monitoring, Cyber Defense
How software defined radios enable more effective magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine design
Embedded
2022-11-29
MRI machines require the generation of specific RF waves to polarize hydrogen atoms, and complex radio systems are integral to ensure precision and reproducibility. In this sense, software-defined radios (SDRs) provide a series of benefits to improve performance, versatility, robustness, and upgradability of MRI.
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Article, Medical, Embedded
Software-defined radios update aging radar systems
Electronic Products
2022-11-22
Software-defined radios integrate easily with legacy systems, while adapting to new technologies to eliminate the risk of obsolescence in mil/aero systems.
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Article, Radar, Electronic Products
Using SDRs as a GPS/GNSS simulator
Embedded
2022-11-16
Part 1 of 3: About GPS and various techniques that are used to advance signal technology, satellite systems and signals, architecture and modernization efforts
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Article, General SDR, Embedded
Defining SDRs for Critical Military Missions
Microwave Journal
2022-11-14
In this article, we discuss how a SDR’s performance must be matched to its intended military or aerospace use case. Important performance specifications of the radio front-end (RFE) and digital back-end (DBE) include tuning range, instantaneous bandwidth, protocol stack, backhaul bandwidth, dynamic range/sensitivity and MIMO functionality.
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Article, Military/Aerospace, Microwave Journal
SDR Boosts Spectrum Monitoring for Military/SIGINT Apps
EE Times Europe
2022-11-07
To enforce regulations in the radio spectrum and certify optimal performance in a network, a high-performance spectrum monitoring solution centering on a software-defined radio (SDR) is essential.
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Article, Spectrum Monitoring, EE Times Europe
Benefits of SDRs for IIoT device testing
Control Engineering
2022-11-05
Software-defined radio (SDR) systems are suitable for implementing testing and measurement of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) devices.
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Article, IoT, Control Engineering
Autonomous vehicles: Connectivity, safety, and security
Electronic Products
2022-11-03
The high flexibility of SDRs can improve security, safety, and connectivity in autonomous vehicles and intelligent transport systems.
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Article, IoT, Electronic Products
October
5 Common Mistakes To Avoid When Integrating SDRs Into Your Application
RF Globalnet
2022-11-16
From small, inexpensive SDRs for amateur projects to ultra-high performance, high spec SDRs for government and defense use, it is important to understand what product you need, how to use it, and how to integrate it.
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Article, General SDR, RF Globalnet
Exposing and Preventing Security Flaws in Wireless Systems using SDRs
Cyber Defense Magazine
2022-10-31
It is vital to ensure that the internet-of-things (IoT) infrastructure can resist
attacks over wireless networks, as the growing number of attacks on IoT devices have exposed various
vulnerabilities and security flaws.
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Article, IoT, Cyber Defense Magazine
SDRs for Modem Testing and Measurement
EEWeb
2022-10-18
SDRs are powerful tools for modem test and measurement, especially with the fast development of new modulation schemes and wireless technologies.
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Article, Test and Measurement, EEWeb
SDRs for High Data Throughput Required for mmWave Technology
Signal Integrity Journal
2022-10-11
mmWaves enable data to be transferred at high data rates, and their applications are increasing every day. To take full advantage of the huge volumes of data that can be transmitted at these frequencies, systems that can provide reception/transmission of mmWave frequencies, and support high sample rates and high data throughput rates are required. Implementing an end-to-end SDR-based system that delivers data rates of 100 Gbps is very challenging and requires one to consider a broad array of design factors concerning PCB signal integrity, FPGA HDL code and the host system itself.
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Article, mmWave Technology, Signal Integrity Journal
Cyan – High Performance Software Defined Radio
Military Embedded Systems
2022-10-06
Per Vices specializes in building very high performance radio products and its Cyan SDR is the highest performance software defined radio (SDR) commercially available.
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Article, General SDR, Military Embedded Systems
SDRs solve IIoT industrial Systems
Electronic Products & Technology
2022-10-01
Software defined radios reduce frequency hopping, incompatibility of standards.
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Article, IoT, Electronic Products & Technology
September
The basics of software-defined radios
Electronic Products
2022-09-26
In this article, we discuss the general SDR architecture from a board-level perspective, covering how each element of an SDR is designed, developed, and implemented to satisfy high-performance requirements. We will present an overview of the basic aspects of an SDR, including the radio front-end (RFE), the time component, the power distribution, and the digital element (typically based on FPGAs).
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Article, General SDR, Electronic Products
Software-Defined Radio in Test & Measurement Markets
EE Times Europe
2022-09-22
The test and measurement (T&M) industry is crucial in the development process of new devices to ensure that wireless equipment operates properly and meets the required standards and qualifications. Fortunately, SDRs provide a high level of flexibility and programmability, not only for the application but for the T&M process itself, reducing the amount of equipment required and allowing the same device to perform several different functions without hardware modification.
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Article, Test & Measurement, EE Times Europe
Strengthen SATCOM with SDR-Enhanced Phased-Array Antennas
Electronic Design
2022-09-22
What you’ll learn:
(1) The operation of ground stations and phased-array antennas.
(2) How SDRs are integrated into ground stations.
(3) Issues to be considered when incorporating SDRs into phased-array antennas.
(4) Examples of research being conducted on electronically steerable antennas.
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Article, Satellite, Electronic Design
Strengthen SATCOM with SDR-Enhanced Phased-Array Antennas
Microwaves & RF
2022-09-22
What you’ll learn:
(1) The operation of ground stations and phased-array antennas.
(2) How SDRs are integrated into ground stations.
(3) Issues to be considered when incorporating SDRs into phased-array antennas.
(4) Examples of research being conducted on electronically steerable antennas.
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Article, Satellite, Microwaves & RF
SDRS for Ground-Station-As-A-Service (GSaaS)
Milsat Magazine
2022-09-22
At the heart of this service is the software-defined radio (SDR), which performs all RF functionalities that are essential to GSaaS, from the up and down-linking of data to network control and cloud algorithms. The basic concept, the technology’s advantages when compared to conventional approaches and the importance in the development of this service are key to understanding the significant roles of GSaaS.
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Article, Satellite, Milsat Magazine
SDRs for 5G test & measurement
Electronic Products
2022-09-09
In this article, we discuss how SDRs can benefit 5G T&M in every development aspect, including antenna design, signal-processing algorithms, propagation studies, channel estimation techniques, and latency evaluation. MIMO high-performance SDRs can also enable T&M in several channels, evaluating system performance in several aspects at the same time, with parallel processing and independent channel configuration. Finally, we discuss the SDR’s compatibility with testing protocols on O-RAN, an increasingly important network architecture providing interoperability to the immense amount of different radio protocols, frequency tunings, and bandwidth requirements needed for future massive device connectivity.
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Article, 5G-Test, Electronic Products
End-to-End IoT Security: SDRs for Uncovering RF Security Vulnerabilities
Embedded Computing Design
2022-09-09
In today’s wireless and 5G era, companies and individuals encounter a rising number of security threats on their IT assets. Wireless RF signals can be intercepted by anyone with low-cost radio equipment and decoded using open-source software, thus it’s imperative to assess connected designs for security vulnerabilities. This includes conducting penetration tests, jamming, replay attacks, and other methods to assess vulnerabilities in internet-of-things (IoT) RF protocols like Bluetooth, ZigBee, 6LoWPAN, Z-Wave, etc.
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Article, IoT, Embedded Computing Design
Improving Infrastructure Security in Critical Facilities
Mission Critical Communications
2022-09-06
This article explores the capabilities of SDRs that make them suitable for developing solutions for securing critical facilities. We discuss various solutions including wireless-based perimeter security systems, also known as virtual-fence systems, that are becoming common due to the availability of low-power internet of things (IoT) sensors. In addition, we extensively explore the capabilities of SDRs in monitoring sources of interference and jamming signals in critical facilities.
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Article, IoT, Mission Critical Communications
August
SDR Products that Meet Mil-Spec Requirements in Radar, GPS, and SIGINT
High Frequency Electronics
2022-08-31
In this article, we discuss how software-defined radio (SDR) can be designed to meet the military environmental and service standards, including the MIL-STD-810 (environmental design standards), the MIL-STD416E (EMI standards), and the mean-time between failure (MTBF)/maintainability design techniques (DOD-HDBK-791). We also cover how the use of high-end commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) SDRs with ruggedized chassis can be used to meet the military standards at a relatively low cost, while also providing easy maintenance, repair, and upgradability due to its modular design. Finally, we discuss how SDRs meeting the aforementioned standards and specifications can be used in military applications, such as radar receivers and satellite communication systems (GPS/GNSS).
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Article, Radar/SIGINT/GNSS, High Frequency Electronics
Using SDRs to Prototype and Deploy Vehicular Networking for AVs
EE Times Europe
2022-08-31
In this article, we discuss how a high-end SDR can be used and configured to meet the digital-signal–processing (DSP) requirements of prototyping and deploying AV networks by providing low latency; adjustable, wide instantaneous-bandwidth and frequency-tuning ranges; multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) transceiver channels; and a high-performance digital back end based on the field-programmable gate array (FPGA). We will also discuss the role of SDR-based intelligent transceivers and cognitive radio in vehicular-IoT (VIoT), vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V), vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I), and vehicle-to-anything (V2X) communication.
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Article, IoT, EE Times Europe
Using SDR for Signals Intelligence (SIGINT)
Microwave Product Digest
2022-08-22
In this article, we discuss the basic concepts of SIGINT/COMINT, the requirements for system design, how software-defined radio (SDR) can contribute to the performance, and the various applications of SDR-based SIGINT.
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Article, Spectrum Monitoring, Microwave Product Digest
SDR vs. RFSoC: What’s the Better Transceiver?
Microwaves & RF
2022-08-09
What you’ll learn:
(1) Characteristics of transceivers that combine analog, digital, and mixed-signal components, such as SDR, RFSoC/SoC, and DFE technologies.
(2) Basics of an SDR and RFSoC/SoC.
(3) The advantages/disadvantages of using an SDR with discrete integrated circuits and other components versus a RFSoC/SoC.
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Article, General SDR, Microwaves & RF
SDR vs. RFSoC: What’s the Better Transceiver?
Electronic Design
2022-08-09
What you’ll learn:
(1) Characteristics of transceivers that combine analog, digital, and mixed-signal components, such as SDR, RFSoC/SoC, and DFE technologies.
(2) Basics of an SDR and RFSoC/SoC.
(3) The advantages/disadvantages of using an SDR with discrete integrated circuits and other components versus a RFSoC/SoC.
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Article, General SDR, Electronic Design
SDRs for Antenna Testing and Measurement
eeWeb
2022-08-04
This article explores the fundamentals of radio waves and antenna systems as well as the different properties of radio waves and various parameters of antennas, including efficiency, directivity, and radiation patterns. The article also explores the characteristics of SDRs and why they are a suitable choice for antenna T&M applications. Lastly, the article will touch upon various capabilities of SDR platforms and their suitability for measuring various antenna metrics.
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Article, T&M, eeWeb
SDRs for high data throughput required for mmWave Technology
Microwave Journal
2022-08-03
This article explores how signals are captured and converted from analog-to-digital or digital-to-analog in a lossless fashion. It discusses various considerations including selection of a suitable substrate for high frequency applications and achieving low impedance. The article also discusses how high data throughput Ethernet is implemented on FPGAs to enable packetization of IQ sample data. Lastly, the article explores how host or server systems with high data throughput capability are used to handle the huge amounts of data exchanged between the FPGA of a SDR and network interface cards (NICs) of a host system.
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Article, General SDR, Microwave Journal
July
How — And When — To Use SDRs For Test And Measurement
Wireless Design Online
2022-07-29
This article reviews the integration of SDRs in T&M techniques for RF applications. We first discuss the basic concepts of an SDR, including the building blocks of the general system and its capabilities, the main applications of SDRs, and some advantages over conventional devices. Second, we discuss how SDRs can be applied in T&M systems, covering the initial setup, the necessary software, and how SDRs can solve some challenges of the T&M industry. Finally, we will present some examples of SDR-based T&M systems, and how they affect the development of wireless devices.
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Article, T&M, Wireless Design Online
How — And When — To Use SDRs For Test And Measurement
RF Globalnet
2022-07-29
This article reviews the integration of SDRs in T&M techniques for RF applications. We first discuss the basic concepts of an SDR, including the building blocks of the general system and its capabilities, the main applications of SDRs, and some advantages over conventional devices. Second, we discuss how SDRs can be applied in T&M systems, covering the initial setup, the necessary software, and how SDRs can solve some challenges of the T&M industry. Finally, we will present some examples of SDR-based T&M systems, and how they affect the development of wireless devices.
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Article, T&M, RF Globalnet
Big data on mobile networks: the role of software-defined radio (SDR)
Military Embedded Systems
2022-07-22
The main structure of a 5G network is the radio access network (RAN), which can be implemented in several architectures. Regardless of the architecture, software-defined radios (SDRs) play a major role in every step of the RAN chain, including backhaul, midhaul, and fronthaul. SDRs – whether on the battlefield or the urban jungle – provide important technological features that handle the “big data” glut, including fast 10-100 Gb/sec fiber communication, wide tuning range, several multiple-input/multiple-output (MIMO) channels, high phase coherency, and a software-based backend that can be programmed to fit any applications.
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Article, 5G, Military Embedded Systems
Meld SDR, Host Systems, MIMO to Boost RF Comms Speed and Efficacy
Microwaves & RF
2022-07-13
What you’ll learn:
(1) The various capabilities of high-performance SDR systems, how they’re achieved, and how they benefit advanced communication networks.
(2) How MIMO communications help boost raw data throughput in applications where the spectral environment is limited, congested, or challenging.
(3) How pairing high-performance SDR and host systems helps achieve the bandwidth required to accelerate performance.
(4) How the tuning range flexibility and reconfigurability of the FPGA can enhance the overall effectiveness of advanced communication systems.
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Article, General SDR, Microwaves & RF
Precision Clocks used in Software Defined Radios (SDRs)
COTS Journal
2022-07-08
n this article, we discuss how OCXOs are applied in high-end SDRs, providing up to 10 MHz clock signals, and how this clock is distributed over the many components of the SDR, including phase-locked loops (PLL), analog to digital convertor/digital to analog convertor (ADC/DAC) JESD interfaces, frequency synthesizers, and the field programmable array (FPGA) in the digital domain. The OCXO signal can also be outputted for external synchronization with other instruments......
(Read more)
Article, General SDR, COTS Journal
TechXchange Talk: Advances in Software-Defined Radio
Electronic Design
2022-07-06
Software-defined radio (SDR) moves encoding and decoding of radio signals into the software realm. It provides a flexibility that's useful in a range of applications, including signal interception, spectrum policy enforcement, interference detection, signal intelligence (SIGINT), and monitoring restricted areas such as military installations and airports.
I talked with Per Vices CEO, Victor Woolesen, about the challenges and advantages of SDR.
(Listen Here)
Podcast/Interview, General SDR, Electronic Design
PCB Technology in Software-Defined Radio
Electronic Design
2022-07-05
What you’ll learn:
(1)What is software defined radio (SDR) and how does it benefit modern communications and RF applications?
(2) RF/microwave PCB design for SDRs.
(3) Challenges of SDR PCB design and ways to overcome them.
(Read More)
Article, General SDR, Electronic Design
PCB Technology in Software-Defined Radio
Microwaves & RF
2022-07-05
What you’ll learn:
(1)What is software defined radio (SDR) and how does it benefit modern communications and RF applications?
(2) RF/microwave PCB design for SDRs.
(3) Challenges of SDR PCB design and ways to overcome them.
(Read More)
Article, General SDR, Microwaves & RF
Software Defined Radio for Incident Response
Cyber Defense Magazine; July Issue, pg. 140
2022-07-01
In this article, we discuss the various threat incidents to machine-to-machine (M2M) and human-to-
machine communications (HMC)/human-machine interfaces (HMI) in industrial and critical infrastructure–
so-called industrial internet of things (IIoT). This includes cyberattacks such as sniffing, spoofing, replay
attacks, and various others, which can threaten the various wireless devices in these settings. Other
incidents occur in the electromagnetic (EMS) itself, including jamming, co-channel interference, and
various other spectral issues. SDRs are capable of monitoring, detecting, and protecting wireless
communication as well as being able to locate the origin of interference and alert of any communications
failures.
(Read more)
Article, IoT, Cyber Defense Magazine
June
Electronic Design Automation for SDR Devices
High Frequency Electronics
2022-06-29
In this article, we discuss how SDRs are developed for a variety of applications. In particular, we will focus on two main EDA tools: the Intel Quartus Prime for FPGA programming, and KiCAD for schematics and PCB design. We will discuss the main aspects of FPGA EDA, including compilation, placement, routing, and integrated logic analyzer debugging, as well as how each step influences the whole design flow. On the PCB side of the design, we will cover the PCB layout, the 3D viewing of the board, and some of the most important KiCAD EDA tools, such as interactive routing, the schematic editor, length tuning, footprint editors, and, last but not least, the design rule checking (DRC).
(Read more)
Article, General SDR, High Frequency Electronics
3 Leading Defense Markets For SDR Systems
Wireless Design Online
2022-06-29
This article explores how SDR systems are integrated into various defense systems including spectrum monitoring applications, SIGINT, and EW. It also discusses the specifications that are critical for these applications and explains how SDR technology benefits these defense systems and the various implementation challenges that they help to overcome.
(Read more)
Article, Electronic Warfare, Wireless Design Online
3 Leading Defense Markets For SDR Systems
RF Globalnet
2022-06-29
This article explores how SDR systems are integrated into various defense systems including spectrum monitoring applications, SIGINT, and EW. It also discusses the specifications that are critical for these applications and explains how SDR technology benefits these defense systems and the various implementation challenges that they help to overcome.
(Read more)
Article, Electronic Warfare, RF Globalnet
Embedded Security Systems in SDRs
EE Times Europe
2022-06-17
This article covers several security techniques and countermeasures that are able to protect the SDR from enemy attacks, including jamming, spoofing, and other RF-related threats
associated with EW. On the software side, we will discuss how to prevent malicious attacks and
reconfigurations over a network by applying a robust and secure middleware layer.
(Read more)
Article, Electronic Warfare, EE Times Europe
Size, Weight and Power versus Performance Trade-offs in Software-Defined Radios
Embedded
2022-06-17
In this article, we discuss how SDRs are designed to meet the needs of multiple markets with various performance, channel counts, and digital signal processor (DSP) processing capabilities while often needing to consider SWaP and budget constraints. In fact, the mere use of SDRs inherently can reduce the total size and weight of RF systems by 80% or more when compared to their traditional analog counterparts, which is ideal for several applications, including MRI, radars, spectrum monitoring, point-to-point links, and test and measurement.
(Read more)
Article, General SDR, Embedded
Reap the Processing Power of FPGA-Integrated SDRs
Microwaves & RF
2022-06-15
What you’ll learn:
(1) How FPGAs allow for the implementation of a reconfigurable SDR that’s scalable and can adapt to an unlimited number of transmission standards and techniques.
(2) How FPGAs are programmed.
(3) Important applications suitable for FPGAs, including those requiring high timing determinism as well as low latency.
(Read more)
Article, General SDR, Microwaves & RF
Reap the Processing Power of FPGA-Integrated SDRs
Electronic Design
2022-06-15
What you’ll learn:
(1) How FPGAs allow for the implementation of a reconfigurable SDR that’s scalable and can adapt to an unlimited number of transmission standards and techniques.
(2) How FPGAs are programmed.
(3) Important applications suitable for FPGAs, including those requiring high timing determinism as well as low latency.
(Read more)
Article, General SDR, Electronic Design
Software Defined Radio (SDR) for Prototyping Satellite Ground Stations
Wireless Design Online
2022-06-10
In this article, we will discuss the types of testing of the radio frequency (RF) communications required during the pre-launch of a satellite. This involves developing and testing the tracking-telemetry and control (TT&C) signals, as well as the modulation and demodulation schemes used for transferring the various data uplinks and downlinks between the ground station and the satellite in orbit......
(Read more)
Article, Satellite, Wireless Design Online
Software Defined Radio (SDR) for Prototyping Satellite Ground Stations
RF Globalnet
2022-06-10
In this article, we will discuss the types of testing of the radio frequency (RF) communications required during the pre-launch of a satellite. This involves developing and testing the tracking-telemetry and control (TT&C) signals, as well as the modulation and demodulation schemes used for transferring the various data uplinks and downlinks between the ground station and the satellite in orbit......
(Read more)
Article, Satellite, RF Globalnet
COTS in Space: Software Defined Radio for Satellite Communication
COTS Journal; May 2022
2022-06-07
In this article we will discuss the role of COTS SDRs in satellite systems, the main advantages of their use onboard applications, and why they are the perfect choice for the job. Furthermore, it is crucial to take into consideration the impact of the harsh space environment on the analog and digital components of the SDR, so we will discuss how satellite based SDRs require specific types of RF components to withstand the space conditions and work reliably......
(Read more)
Article, Satellite, COTS Journal
May
Trending Aerospace and Defense Products in 2022: May Edition
everything RF
2022-05-31
The Chestnut from Per Vices is a Software-Defined Radio (SDR) designed for wireless communication, spectrum monitoring signals intelligence, and phased arrays applications. It has a 4 receive and 4 transmit radio chain architecture with each radio chain being independently controlled and offering an RF bandwidth of 500 MHz (2 GHz RF bandwidth capture when all chains are enabled).........
(Read more)
Article, Aerospace/Defense, everything RF
SDRs for Low Latency and Time Sensitive Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) Applications
Embedded Computing Design
2022-05-31
Time-sensitive Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) networks require ultra-low latency links to be able to properly function. One solution to this is the integration of high performance software defined radio (SDR) platforms, which feature field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) that allow for the implementation of low latency networks.......
(Read more)
Article, IoT, Embedded Computing Design
Software-Defined Radios (SDRs) For Controlling UAVs
Wireless Design Online
2022-05-19
In this article, we will discuss how SDRs fit into both of these segments by focusing on the command and control (C2) that the RF communications provide, such as collecting sensor, video, and image data for reconnaissance or even carrying out tactical missions such as drone strikes. Furthermore, the importance of drones in performing various activities for soldiers on the battlefield (i.e., from clearing land mines to identifying RF emitters) is highlighted.......
(Read more)
Article, IoT, Wireless Design Online
Software-Defined Radios (SDRs) For Controlling UAVs
RF Globalnet
2022-05-16
In this article, we will discuss how SDRs fit into both of these segments by focusing on the command and control (C2) that the RF communications provide, such as collecting sensor, video, and image data for reconnaissance or even carrying out tactical missions such as drone strikes. Furthermore, the importance of drones in performing various activities for soldiers on the battlefield (i.e., from clearing land mines to identifying RF emitters) is highlighted.......
(Read more)
Article, IoT, RF Globalnet
Deterministic Software Solutions for Complex Architectures Involving Software-Defined Radio (SDR)
COTS Journal; April 2022
2022-05-05
In this article, we will explore how complex RF communication systems can be realized by combining SDR platforms and software solutions. Next we will focus on how the architecture of field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) yields minimal and deterministic latency. We will also discuss how utilizing common software API such as UHD helps to enhance determinism and code portability across multiple SDR systems.......
(Read more)
Article, General SDR, COTS Journal
Top 100 Canadian Defense Companies
Canadian Defense Review
Volume 28, Issue 2, p. 56-57
2022-05-06
Canadian Defence Review magazine is Canada’s leading defence and military journal, serving the information needs of Canada’s defence community. Each year it list the Top 100 Canadian Defense companies.
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Article, Defense, Canadian Defense Review
Threat Intelligence: Cyber and Electromagnetic Activities (CEMA) with Software-Defined Radio (SDR)
Cyber Defense Magazine; May 2022
2022-05-01
In this article, we first discuss CEMA and explain the inner workings of the organization's various
operations and objectives, as well as challenges often encountered. Following this, we discuss how
software-defined radio (SDR) is paramount to the present and future CEMA operations, as they are able
to assist with various cyberspace, EW, and spectrum monitoring capabilities and solve many of the
challenges outlined........
(Read more)
Article, Electronic Warfare, Cyber Defense Magazine
April
SDR for Assessing Wireless Device and Network Security
Mission Critical Communications
2022-04-29
Although massive device connectivity is great for the technological progress towards more intelligent and automated devices, it raises a number of questions and concerns towards the security aspect of the RF links, as devices become more susceptible to signal interception, eavesdropping, spoofing, unauthorized commanding and other security threats......
(Read more)
Article, IoT, Mission Critical Communications
SDRs for Identification and Direction Finding of Enemy RF Emitters
Wireless Design Online
2022-04-26
This article discusses how software-defined radios (SDRs) can be employed for spectrum monitoring, direction finding, and identification of signals of interest, often used in combination for EW operations. The role of SDRs in detecting enemy transmissions and identifying the types of targets is explained.....
(Read more)
Article, Electronic Warfare, Wireless Design Online
SDRs for Identification and Direction Finding of Enemy RF Emitters
RF Globalnet
2022-04-26
This article discusses how software-defined radios (SDRs) can be employed for spectrum monitoring, direction finding, and identification of signals of interest, often used in combination for EW operations. The role of SDRs in detecting enemy transmissions and identifying the types of targets is explained.....
(Read more)
Article, Electronic Warfare, RF Globalnet
SDRs for IIoT, RF Data, and Manufacturing Control
Electronic Products
2022-04-20
The reconfigurability, low latency, and high performance of SDRs make them suited for wireless solutions in Industry 4.0 applications.This article focuses on the use of software-defined radios (SDRs) as a solution for implementing wireless solutions for industries....
(Read more)
Article, IoT, Electronic Products
Enabling IoT Hubs
Engineer Live
2022-04-14
IoT on a large scale, needs high performance radios with high bandwidth, multi-channels, and a wide tuning range to offer the flexibility to adapt to rapidly changing technology. Many are now using software defined radios (SDRs) to handle the requirements........
(Read more)
Article, IoT, Engineer Live
Replacing Satellite Components With SDRs
SatMagazine; April 2022
2022-04-04
Traditional satellite RF communication systems can often have drawbacks. Software-defined radio can be used in satellite systems as a replacement for these traditional platforms, and have numerous benefits.......
(Read more)
Article, Satellite, SatMagazine
March
Understanding Software-Defined Radios and Networks in 5G Architectures
Embedded
2022-03-26
5G will provide convergent network communication across multi-technologies networks, and open communication systems to cooperate with satellites, cellular networks, clouds, data centers, and home gateways. . Additionally, 5G systems will be autonomous and sufficiently able to adapt themselves depending on the required QoS to handle application-driven networks dynamically......
(Read more)
Article, 5G, Embedded
Software defined Radio Use Case for Satellite Industry
everythingRF
2022-03-23
Modern satellites cannot rely on simple analog-based radio systems anymore, as they introduce significant limitations in terms of flexibility, upgradability, and information processing. Therefore, software-defined radios (SDRs) are one of the fundamental building blocks in any satellite. They are responsible for not only basic radio communications, but also more complex tasks, such as wideband spectrum monitoring for space situation awareness (SSA) and.........
(Read more)
Article, Satellite, everythingRF
High-throughput SDR and Host System for Capturing SIGINT Data
Military Microwave Digest; March 2022
2022-03-22
Most forms of military communication rely on RF systems, making RF signals viable carriers of critical information.Therefore, it is imperative to gather intelligence from enemies' RF signals and signals of interest through signals intelligence (SIGINT)......
(Read more)
Article, Defense, Military Microwave Digest
Software Defined Radio For Data Streaming
Milsat Magazine; March 2022
2022-03-17
There are certain requirements that the SDR, storage solution, and host system used for raw RF IQ data capturing and recording must meet in order to ensure an efficient and seamless process. These requirements are defined under parameters such as RF bandwidth, data throughput, storage space, and memory.......
(Read more)
Article, Satellite, Milsat Magazine
Software Defined Radio Use Case for Interoperability
everythingRF
2022-03-15
Interoperability of radio communication systems refers to the ability of different devices to communicate with one another without restrictions. As new protocols and standards emerge, older systems become incompatible and cannot communicate with newer devices unless they are upgraded......
(Read more)
Article, Interoperability, everythingRF
Software Defined Radio Use Case for Low Latency
everythingRF
2022-03-10
Low latency networks are used in a broad spectrum of applications including high speed train communication systems, high frequency trading systems, autonomous car networks...the list is endless.There are two types of latency: transmit/receive latency and round trip latency. The latter includes the time required for processing a signal........
(Read more)
Article, Low Latency, everythingRF
Software Defined Radios For Smart Grid Technologies + Policy
SatMagazine; March 2022
2022-03-03
The automatic and self-repairing structure of smart grids significantly reduces maintenance and operation costs, which results in a smaller power cost for the consumer. More efficient power transmission and generation, obtained through real-time monitoring of the load demand and power flow, further decreases the power price, while also reducing the ecologic impact and carbon footprint.......
(Read more)
Article, IOT, SatMagazine
February
RF Technology for Defense
Microwave Product Digest
2022-02-18
Radio frequency (RF) transceiver technology has played a prominent role in defense applications since its inception, supporting signals intelligence (SIGINT), electronic warfare (EW), radar, and communications functions. the RF technology in defense is switching towards software-defined radio (SDR) due to its extensive, reconfigurable, and flexible capabilities to adapt to many defense RF requirements in radar, and spectrum monitoring and recording applications........
(Read more)
Article, Defense, Microwave Product Digest
Public-Safety Broadband Applications and Benefits
Mission Critical Communications
2022-02-18
Public-safety broadband networks (PSBN) are wireless broadband networks that provide prioritized and exclusive access to first responders and commercial critical infrastructure entities that ensure the smooth operations and functionality of our communities......
(Read more)
Article, Public Safety, Mission Critical Communications
Software Defined Radio Use Case for Aerospace & Defense
everythingRF
2022-02-13
This article discusses the use of SDRs in defense applications. Defense applications encompass a wide range of use cases such as radar, military missile guidance, tactical radios, unmanned vehicle control, electronic warfare, and satellite communications.....
(Read more)
Article, Aerospace/Defense, everythingRF
What’s on Tap for Software-Defined Radio in 2022?
Microwaves & RF
2022-02-03
What you’ll learn:
Sampling rates for data converters are on the rise, bringing multiple benefits to users.
Higher data throughput is required to accommodate the rate of raw RF data capture and storage.
Dealing with supply-chain issues requires careful planning. ......
(Read more)
Article, General SDR, Microwaves & RF
January
Software Defined Radio Use Case for Test & Measurement
everythingRF
2022-01-26
Software Defined Radios are becoming a valuable resource for Test & Measurement (T&M) of RF device function and capability development. These radio systems are particularly enticing due to their ability to be upgraded via software and/or field-programmable gate array (FPGA) IP cores, and thereby providing T&M engineers with extended flexibility, capabilities, and cost-efficiency......
(Read more)
Article, Test & Measurement, everythingRF
SDR Balances Performance and Cost, Offers Easy Integration into Systems
Microwave Journal
2022-01-13
Per Vices has developed a new software-defined radio (SDR), named Chestnut, to serve mid-range applications seeking a high performance SDR with a smaller form factor, more accessible price range and easy integration in wireless communications and other systems applications. Chestnut is positioned between Per Vices’ Crimson TNG and Cyan SDRs.....
(Read more)
Product Feature, General SDR, Microwave Journal
Software Defined Radio Use Case for Spectrum Monitoring
everythingRF
2022-01-12
Today's focus is the use of SDRs in spectrum monitoring. This covers a wide range of applications such as testing new cellular networks, protecting aviation channels, monitoring restricted areas for illegal broadcasts, and protecting military assets from RF attacks.....
(Read more)
Article, Spectrum Monitoring, everythingRF
Disruptive Technologies for COTS Products: Software Defined Radio (SDR) Trends Over the Last Year
COTS Journal; December 2021
2022-01-11
Trends in the software defined radio (SDR) market over the last 12 months have been centered around increasing performance while simultaneously navigating through challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. While a lot of capabilities in SDRs stem from advances in commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS)....
(Read more)
Article, General SDR, COTS Journal
SDR Paves the Way for 5G Testbeds
Electronic Product & Technology
2022-01-01
For the full potential of 5G, 5G+, and mmWave technologies involved in cellular networks to be achieved, immense testing of how user equipment (UE) and base stations interact in lan simulations and real-life environments is necessary - in so called 5G testbeds.....
(Read more)
Article, General SDR, Microwave Product Digest
December
View From the Top
Microwave Product Digest
2021-12-20
An interview with Per Vices COO Brandon Malatest on RF/microwave systems and the commericial and defense satellite market......
(Read more)
Article, General SDR, Microwave Product Digest
Selecting the Right Software Defined Radio Solution for Your Application
Embedded
2021-12-15
Within the SDR market, there is an immense variety of products, ranging from small portable devices for the consumer enthusiast to precise and robust equipment for large-scale organizations and critical applications. Product selection is not an easy task in the SDR field, and to guide you through this decision, we will discuss the basic concepts of SDR, applications, common challenges during system design, and how the right SDR can solve them......
(Read more)
Article, General SDR, Embedded
Year in Review: Per Vices
Milsat Magazine
2021-12-21
Per Vices now offers three top-of-the-line products that meet various budget and configuration needs. Crimson TNG, Cyan, and now Chestnut, are all Commercial-Off- The-Shelf (COTS) products that can fit clients’ needs or be modified for specific use cases and technical requirements.....
(Read more)
Article, General SDR, Milsat Magazine
Year in Review: Per Vices
SatMagazine
2021-12-07
During the past year, Per Vices enjoyed a number of notable successes with various new product launches and an expansion of features that have expanded the firm’s capabilities to serve various clients and markets. Per Vices now offers three product lines that offer top-of-the-line value to address the needs required for various performance and budget considerations. Offering Crimson TNG, Cyan, and now Chestnut, there is a COTS product that can fit clients’ needs or be modified for specific use cases and technical requirements.....
(Read more)
Article, General SDR, SatMagazine
November
Software Defined Radio Use Case for Radars
everythingRF
2021-11-24
Software Defined Radios (SDR) have become the best option for many radio applications due to their precision, flexibility, reliability and simplified design process. In this article, we will discuss the application of SDR in radars. Although composed of mainly analog circuits in the past, modern radars rely on powerful digital signal processing to operate. Aviation and marine navigation,....
(Read more)
Article, Radar, everythingRF
Modern Naval Radar: Software Defined Radio Supports Maritime Security
Sea Technology Magazine
2021-11-17
Radar (radio detection and ranging) is a technology that involves transmission, reception and processing of radio signalswih the aim of estimating the characteristics of the target object. Although the technology was initially developed for military applications,it has a broad array of commercial applications....
(Read more)
Article, Radar, Sea Technology Magazine
Software Defined Radio Use Case for GPS/GNSS
everythingRF
2021-11-09
In this article we discuss how software defined radios (SDR) provide the radio communication capabilities of global positioning systems (GPS) and global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), and how different signals originating from the satellite constellations are used. With the increasing number of satellite constellations in orbit around the Earth....
(Read more)
Article, GPS/GNSS, everythingRF
5G for Industrial Internet of things (IIoT) and the role of SDRs
High Frequency Electronics
2021-11-03
Mobile communications companies worldwide are just in the beginning of developing mmWave based telecommunication networks. A lack of spectrum in the legacy (sub-6 GHz) radio bands has demanded the use of the mmWave and sub-THz frequencies to fulfill the growing wireless data demands from an increasing number of Internet connected mobile devices.......
(Read more)
Article, 5G, High Frequency Electronics
Application of Software Defined Radios in Test & Measurement
High Frequency Electronics
2021-11-23
Modular test equipment makes it possible to perform many different test and measurement (T&M) scenarios using a single device with many different module configurations - thanks to a modular design principle. Modular RF test equipment allows for various RF T&M functions and capabilities to be incorporated into one piece of equipment due to its ability to be replaced or upgraded via software and....
(Read more)
Article, Test & Measurement, High Frequency Electronics
CDR Ontario Regional Report 2021
Canadian Defense Review
2021-11-17
Volume 27, Issue 5, Pages 33-34
Interview by Peter Deikmeyer with Victor Wollesen about supply chain disruptions and the impact on production.
(Read more)
Interview, General SDR, Canadian Defense Review
Per Vices Product Development
OneSDR
2021-11-08
In this article we will discuss how Per Vices Corporation works with clients to integrate high performance software defined radios (SDR) into customer systems for various mission critical applications. An SDR is a radio system where RF communication is done using software/firmware, instead of hardware that traditional radios are based on.......
(Read more)
Article/Blog, General SDR, OneSDR
5G for Industrial Internet of things (IIoT) and the role of SDRs
Microwave Journal
2021-11-01
5G has huge disruptive potential when it comes to serving the fundamental network needs of manufacturing operations. The industry better known as Industry 4.0 is now being digitally transformed by the ever evolving Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)......
(Read more)
Article, 5G, IOT, Microwave Journal
October
Software-Defined Radio (SDR) and Low Noise Amplifiers Working Together
Microwave Product Digest
2021-10-25
A low noise amplifier is an integral part of an RF system, and it is important to choose an LNA with the right specifications LNAs serve a vital role in software defined radio.....
(Read more)
Article, General SDR, Microwave Product Digest
SSA & SDS for Satellites
MilsatMagazine
2021-10-18
Space Situational Awareness and
Space Domain Awareness (SSA) (SDA)
serve an important role in protecting satellites
from hazards and collisions.
Software Defined Radio (SDR) can be integrated
into SSA systems to great effect....
(Read more)
Article, Satellite, MilsatMagazine
Advancing the Internet of Military Things (IoMT) with Software Defined Radio
COTS Journal
2021-10-13
Discussed in this article are the many technologies involved in handling the vast amount of data generated by the IoMT/IoBT devices, including tactical edge servers and software defined radio (SDR)....
(Read more)
Article, IOT, COTS Journal
Podcast: Software Defined Radio Applications and Benefits
Microwave Journal
2021-10-06
Victor Wollesen, founder and CEO at Per Vices, talks with Pat Hindle, editorial director at Microwave Journal, about software defined radio applications...
(Listen Here)
Podcast, General SDR, Microwave Journal
SDRs: Solving Problems in Spectrum Management
Military Embedded Systems
2021-10-21
The solution: Software-defined radios (SDRs), which are capable of enforcing spectrum policy and removing interference from the allocated frequency bands by incorporating a number of suitable strategies....
(Read more)
Article, Spectrum Monitoring, Military Embedded Systems
SDR for Ground Stations
Global Military Communications
2021-10-15
Software defined radio has been a gamechanger for enabling military communications, however, it's also been a critical development enabler for the larger satellite sector...
(Read more)
Article, Satellite, Global Military Communications
Why Is Latency Important in SDRs?
everythingRF
2021-10-13
When it comes to software defined radio (SDR) applications requiring time sensitive reception and processing of signals, latency is of great concern. Components, devices and computing which contribute to latency in Per Vices SDRs are discussed here, as well as how these can be mitigated...
(Read more)
Article, Low Latency, everythingRF
September
Important Parameters for SDR Systems
everythingRF
2021-09-24
Fundamental components of an SDR are found on the following five modular circuit boards: Transmit Board (Tx chain), Receive Board (Rx chain), Power Distribution Board, Digital Board, and Time Board....
(Read more)
Article, General SDR, everythingRF
How SDR is Enabling the Emerging Field of Microwave Tomography
Imaging Technology News
2021-09-14
New advances are bringing a renewed interest to MWT and the technology it provides. While microwave tomography (MWT) imaging ....
(Read More)
Article, Medical Imaging, Imaging Technology News
Software Defined Radio (SDR) Makes Integrating Radar Easier
Microwave Product Digest
2021-09-21
The hardware architecture of SDR systems allows them to be easily integrated into a broad array of complex modern radar systems. To begin with, the SDR architecture allows radar engineers to connect a duplexer and power amplifier.....
(Read more)
Article, Radar, Microwave Product Digest
August
Test And Measurement Products in 2021: August Edition
everythingRF
2021-08-31
The RF/Microwave Test and Measurement (T&M) market is one of the most crucial and challenging markets in wireless communication. T&M instruments are used to measure, analyze, display, test, and record electrical data....
(Read More)
Article, Test & Measurement, everythingRF
Top 10 Questions Engineers Ask About Software Defined Radios
everythingRF
2021-08-20
We discuss the top 10 questions asked by engineers about SDRs. The questions are grouped into three broad categories: SDR specifications, Field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) and host systems....
(Read More)
Article, General SDR, everythingRF
What is a Software Defined Radio?
everythingRF
2021-08-27
A Software Defined Radio (SDR) is a radio communication system that employs reconfigurable software-based components for processing and conversion of digital signals....
(Read More)
Article, General SDR, everythingRF
Improving High-Frequency Trading
Traders Magazine
2021-08-17
Improving High-Frequency Trading: Using Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Software Defined Radios to Break Down Technological Barriers....
(Read More)
Article, Low Latency, Traders Magazine
July
Next Generation Physiological Sensor Technologies: The Benefits of Wireless Body Area Networks (WBAN)
Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiology
2021-07-23
WBAN consists of wearable or implanted devices to monitor health parameters and can transmit real-time patient data to healthcare centers....
(Read More)
Article, Medical, DAIC
SDR Adds Flexibility to Communications Systems
5G Technology World
2021-07-22
Software-defined radio addresses problems and limitations found in hardware-based radios, such as hardware obsolescence and rigidity....
(Read More)
Article, 5G, 5G Technology World
Applications of FPGAs in SDRs
COTS Journal
2021-07-01
Software-defined radio addresses problems and limitations found in hardware-based radios, such as hardware obsolescence and rigidity....
(Read More)
Article, General SDR, COTS Journal
COT'S Picks: Per Vices Releases Cyan EC SDR- with 64 DSP Channels
COTS Journal
2021-07-01
Per Vices Corporation announced the release of an upgraded version of their high-performance Software Defined Radio (SDR) platform Cyan EC (extended channel) – enabling up to 64 DSP channels across 16 physical SMA ports....
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Article, General SDR, COTS Journal
June
SDRs as a Reference and Common Clock Source for GNSS Timing Apps
Electronic Design
2021-06-30
Software-defined radios can monitor the integrity of satellites and ground stations and ensure the functionality of GPS tracking, autonomous driving, automation, and financial markets.....
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Article, GNSS, Electronic Design
SDRs for Satellites
Military Embedded Systems
2021-06-15
Radio technology is and will continue to be an indispensable part of communication systems, particularly those used by the military. Software-defined radios (SDRs) have significantly reduced the cost of satellite systems while exponentially increasing their functionality, efficiency, and.....
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Article, Satellite, Military Embedded Systems
SDRs as a Reference and Common Clock Source for GNSS Timing Apps
Microwaves & RF
2021-06-30
Software-defined radios can monitor the integrity of satellites and ground stations and ensure the functionality of GPS tracking, autonomous driving, automation, and financial markets.....
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Article, GNSS, Microwaves & RF
Software-Defined Radio: High Performance, Flexible Technology for Spectrum Monitoring
Microwave Journal
2021-06-14
The software-defined radio (SDR) paradigm replaces hardware with flexible software-based components that are inexpensive and easily upgraded to meet current and future needs in spectrum management.....
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Article, Spectrum Monitoring, Microwave Journal
May
Evaluating ADC and DAC Performance Characteristics
Electronic Design
2021-05-25
At the boundary of the digital and analog domains is the ADC and DAC, both of which have numerous architectures. The article discusses the types of performance characteristics associated with these architectures and their application within SDRs.....
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Article, General SDR, Electronic Design
Ultra-wide frequency tuning in software-defined radios
EDN
2021-05-05
A software-defined radio (SDR) uses a general-purpose computer processor to perform aspects of digital signal processing in place of analog circuit hardware. This allows for greater flexibility in application, processing ability, and dynamic range often at a lower cost relative to dedicated circuitry......
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Article, Spectrum Monitoring, EDN
Evaluating ADC and DAC Performance Characteristics
Microwaves & RF
2021-05-25
At the boundary of the digital and analog domains is the ADC and DAC, both of which have numerous architectures. The article discusses the types of performance characteristics associated with these architectures and their application within SDRs.....
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Article, General SDR, Microwaves & RF
April
High Data Rate Considerations for SDR in Spectrum Monitoring and Recording
Embedded Computing Design
2021-04-26
An ever-increasing number of technologies are using unprecedented levels of bandwidth. Despite the increase in captured data, it is generally best to collect as large a portion of spectrum as possible. This poses a significant problem for modern spectrum monitoring solutions......
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Article, Spectrum Monitoring, Embedded Computing Design
Podcast: Waves of Innovation – Why IoT Is Just Getting Started
DM Radio - Waves of Innovation Podcast
2021-04-01
The Internet of Things grows by leaps and bounds every day. And so do the solutions that enable this massive industry to get better at tracking and managing technology assets all over the world! What’s the latest? Check out this episode of DM Radio to find out! Host @eric_kavanagh will interview Christian Lutz, Crate.io; Lucas Funes, Webee; and Victor Wollesen, Per Vices
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Podcast, IOT, DM Radio
Software Defined Radio for Radar Modernization & Service Life Extension Programs
COTS Journal
2021-04-05
The fundamentals of defense systems are changing. Technology shifts are happening at an unprecedented pace, putting us leaps and bounds ahead of where we have come from, and the electronics and components critical to modern warfare need to keep up with these advancements.......
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Article, Radar, COTS Journal
March
Advancements in Spectrum Monitoring Leverage Software-Defined Radios
Evaluation Engineering
2021-03-19
Spectrum monitoring has become a critically important task in many sectors to help identify spectrum use and ensure compliance with standards and government regulation. While software-defined radios (SDR) are helping to drive wireless innovations through.....
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Article, Spectrum Monitoring, Evaluation Engineering
Design Considerations for High-Throughput SDR Systems
Electronic Design
2021-03-15
One key performance parameter of SDRs is their high throughput, which is the rate of data that can flow through the system. The high throughput is enabled by the wide-band connections that SDRs can support, as well as the FPGA used to interface with the host.....
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Article, General SDR, Electronic Design
The Future of 5G with SDR
Electronic Design
2021-03-03
5G is an emerging communications protocol that will increase data-transfer rates on cellular networks and in turn increase the versatility of cellular networks, aided in no small part by SDR technology.....
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Article, 5G, Electronic Design
Implementing Continuous Integration for Hardware Systems
Microwave Journal
2021-03-15
Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Deployment (CD), are engineering process methodologies that automate code compilation, deployment, and testing. Extensively used in software development, it directly benefits engineering and product organizations by....
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Article, Test & Measurement, Microwave Journal
Design Considerations for High-Throughput SDR Systems
Microwaves & RF
2021-03-15
One key performance parameter of SDRs is their high throughput, which is the rate of data that can flow through the system. The high throughput is enabled by the wide-band connections that SDRs can support, as well as the FPGA used to interface with the host.....
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Article, General SDR, Microwaves & RF
February
The Future of 5G with SDR
Microwaves & RF
2021-02-26
5G is an emerging communications protocol that will increase data-transfer rates on cellular networks and in turn increase the versatility of cellular networks, aided in no small part by SDR technology.....
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Article, 5G, Microwaves & RF
The Path to 5G for Military Use
Military Embedded Systems
2021-02-08
With ever-improving user mobile devices, network infrastructure must also be improved and developed at a similar rate. Every generation of communication standards has improved data throughput and latency, and 5G is no different. This new standard will pave the way for new applications and increase data throughput of cellular networks tenfold.....
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Article, 5G, Military Embedded Systems
What is Software-Defined Radio Imaging?
Medical Design & Outsourcing
2021-02-11
The flexibility of this technology allows new techniques and technologies to be implemented at a low cost and without requiring hardware modifications. Software-defined radio (SDR) technology offers impressive configuration flexibility and high....
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Article, Medical, Medical Design & Outsourcing
Securing Networks Through Software-Defined Radio
Evaluation Engineering
2021-02-04
Software-defined radio (SDR) is a flexible and high performance signal processing and radio communication system that employs certain software...
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Article, Interoperability, Evaluation Engineering
January
Low Latency Radio System Design Considerations
EETimes
2021-01-20
The design of radio communication networks often focuses on considering factors such as bandwidth, operating frequency, and latency. This article focuses on the design considerations required to achieve low latency performance — a guide on the....
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Article, Low Latency, everythingRF
Leaders Profile: Per Vices
Microwaves & RF
2021-01-11
Leaders Issue, Page 46
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Satellite Navigation and Software Defined Radio
Embedded
2020-12-21
Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) refers to systems that use satellites in orbit to assist earth bound devices in determining navigation information. Receivers typically use multilateration algorithms to infer their location relative to the orbiting satellites.....
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SDR for the Rapidly Evolving Demands of Test and Measurement
Military Embedded Systems
2020-09-15
As communications technologies evolve rapidly, performing test and measurement on communications equipment more easily and flexibly has become increasingly crucial, particularly in military applications. Software-defined radio (SDR)....
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SDR in Military and Aerospace - Beyond Tactical Radios
Microwave Journal
2020-09-10
In the telecommunications and electronics domain, Software Defined Radio (SDR) has been a major focus of military organizations for years. It is recognized as an optimal solution capable of shaping more flexible and powerful tactical radios that traditionally relying on single channel...
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SME Corner: Per Vices Corporation
Canadian Defence Review
2020-08-20
Building software defined radios that offer truly flexible, reliable communications, for.....
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Low Latency Software Defined Radios for Point-to-Point Networks
everythingRF
2020-06-29
There has been industry buzz around software defined radio (SDR) over the last several decades, however, older systems provided solutions for hobbyists with limited application in a commercial setting. Since then, many.........
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The Value of SDR Integration Across Industries
Miocrowaves & RF
2020-08-18
Per Vices has introduced a wide-band software defined radio (SDR) offering up to sixteen independent Rx and Tx chains, with 1GHz rf bandwidth on each chain, up to 18GHz......
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Canada’s Top 100 Defence Companies – Per Vices (new for 2021)
Canadian Defense Review
2020-06-29
There has been industry buzz around software defined radio (SDR) over the last several decades, however, older systems provided solutions for hobbyists with limited application in a commercial setting. Since then,.....
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Software Defined Radio and the Future of Test & Simulation
COTS Journal
2020-10-13
Software defined radio has been revolutionary in many sectors, including surveillance, military, radio astronomy, telecommunication, and aviation. The research and development process in these fields require extensive testing and simulation. For these specialized tasks....
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The Power & Evolution of High Performance SDRs
gnuRadio Blog
2020-09-15
Software Defined Radios (SDRs) have been evolving since their inception to provide communication and signal processing abilities to serve multiple fields and needs from amateur radio to mission critical wireless systems. SDRs transmit and receive radio data and convert between the analog and digital domains.....
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Going Places with SDR Receivers
Geoconnexion
2020-08-26
Receivers that process Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) signals for navigation and positioning purposes are usually configured as specialised hardware. However, it is a field undergoing continuous change in which such hardware can no longer be considered a viable and practical solution.....
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Software defined radio offers 16x 1GHz bandwidth up to 18GHz
Electronics Weekly
2020-08-12
Per Vices has introduced a wide-band software defined radio (SDR) offering up to sixteen independent Rx and Tx chains, with 1GHz rf bandwidth on each chain, up to 18GHz......
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Mission-Critical Broadband SDR Integrated into Radar System
Unmanned Systems Technology
2020-06-26
Per Vices Corporation has performed a successful integration of the company’s Crimson TNG COTS software defined radio (SDR) into a North American radar system........
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Special Report: Signal and Spectrum Analyzers
Evaluation Engineering
2020-07-29
Solving Data Acquisition Problems with Software-Defined Radio
Evaluation Engineering
2019-09-06
Compact Software Defined Radio Platform from 100 kHz to 18 GHz
Evaluation Engineering
2019-04-29
Compact Software Defined Radio Platform from 100 kHz to 18 GHz
everythingRF
2019-04-17
SDR Platform Packs Multifaceted Performance
Microwaves & RF
2019-04-09
One radio platform for all security and public safety needs
Electronic Specifier
2019-02-18
SDRs and designing for flexibility
Military Embedded Systems
2017-10-06
SDR tech deployed throughout military, but design challenges remain
Military Embedded Systems
2016-09-29
"Build Your Own SDR Tool" released
Geoconnexion
2017-08-08
The emergence of software-defined radar technology
Military Embedded Systems
2017-05-17
Per Vices new SDR for radar applications
Shephard Media - Digital Battlespace
2016-06-27
Embedded devices are building smart cities, but…
embedded
2016-02-16
Quick Fix: Q&A on Per Vices’ Crimson SDR
Design World
2015-12-28
Software-defined radio is key to seamless and effective military communication
Military Embedded Systems
2015-10-07
Future Software Define Radios To Have Increased Processing Power
Security and Defense Arabia
2015-07-27
Crimson Software Defined Radio and Enhanced Defense Communication
Security and Defense Arabia
2015-05-31
Software Defined Radio Meeting Demanding Applications
Electronics World
2015-03-27
Rapid open hardware innovation to redefine wireless
opensource.com
2015-03-15
DC to 6 GHz SDR
Microwave Journal
2014-11-03
SDR Approach Seizes 6 GHz
Microwaves & RF
2014-09-17
How software-defined radio could revolutionize wireless
Ars Technica
2012-07-05