Adalm Pluto

Analog Devices ADALM-PLUTO SDR Active Learning Module (PlutoSDR)

The Analog Devices ADALM-PLUTO SDR Active Learning Module (PlutoSDR) provides an introduction to the fundamentals of software-defined radio (SDR), radio frequency (RF), and wireless communications for electrical engineering students. Designed for all levels and backgrounds, students can use this self-contained RF lab either in a classroom environment guided by an instructor or independently.

Portable Lab
By using the ADALM1000 on a laptop or tablet, the PlutoSDR can serve as a portable lab even in a classroom setting. PlutoSDR supports MATLAB® and Simulink® software packages. These packages feature an innovative graphical user interface (GUI) that allows learners to study faster, work more efficiently, and explore more deeply.

Exploring RF Theory and Practice
With the ADALM-PLUTO SDR active learning module, students in technology, engineering, and science disciplines can build a solid foundation in real-time RF and communications. The ADALM-PLUTO SDR features independent transmit and receive signals that can operate in full duplex. PlutoSDR can capture and generate RF analog signals in the tuning range of 325 MHz to 3.8 GHz at up to 61.44 MSPS. It is powered by libiio drivers and supports OS X®, Windows®, and Linux®, allowing learners to study across multiple platforms.

Features

• Portable, self-contained RF learning module

• Low-cost experimentation platform

• Based on the Analog Devices AD9363 highly integrated RF agile transceiver and Xilinx® Zynq Z-7010 FPGA

• RF coverage from 325 MHz to 3.8 GHz

• Up to 20 MHz instantaneous bandwidth

• 12-bit ADC and DAC with flexible sampling rates

• One transmitter and one receiver, half- or full-duplex

• Support for MATLAB® Simulink®

• GNU Radio sink and source blocks

• Libiio API: A, C, C++, C#, and Python

• USB 2.0 interface

• Durable plastic enclosure

  
  

Power

• DC input (USB): 4.5 V to 5.5 V

  
  

Conversion Performance and Clocks

• ADC and DAC sample rate: 65.2 kSPS to 61.44 MSPS

• ADC and DAC resolution: 12 bits

• Frequency accuracy: ±25 ppm

  
  

RF Performance

• Tuning range: 325 MHz to 3,800 MHz

• Tx output power: 7 dBm

• Rx noise figure: <3.5 dB

• Rx and Tx modulation accuracy (EVM): –34 dB (2%)

• RF shielding: none

  
  

Digital Specifications

• USB: 2.0 OTG

• Core: ARM Cortex®-A9 at 667 MHz

• FPGA logic cells: 28k

• DSP slices: 80

• DDR3L: 4 Gb (512 MB)

• QSPI flash: 256 Mb (32 MB)

  
  

Physical Specifications

• Dimensions: 117 mm × 79 mm × 24 mm (4.62 in × 3.11 in × 0.95 in)

• Weight: 114 g

• Operating temperature: 10 °C to 40 °C

  
  

USB Device Classes Supported by the PlutoSDR Host Interface

• Mass Storage (for easy firmware updates)

• Serial (for interaction with the Linux kernel/userspace on PlutoSDR)

• Network/RNDIS (for loading and controlling custom ARM® applications)

• Libiio (bulk USB for SDR data transfer and control)

• Device Firmware Upgrade (for backup firmware upgrades)

  
  

More info and Wiki:
https://wiki.analog.com/university/tools/pluto