SDRlab 122-16 Standard Kit

Introducing the SDRlab 122-16 Standard Kit, an affordable and versatile open-source digitizer designed for creating your own SDR transceiver. This kit combines FPGA and CPU technology, offering a perfect blend of real-time processing and CPU flexibility.

SDRlab 122-16 was developed specifically for software-defined radio and more demanding RF applications. It comes with two 16-bit 50-ohm inputs and 14-bit 50-ohm outputs, Xilinx Zynq 7020 FPGA for real-time processing capabilities plus an ultra-low phase noise 122.88MHz clock which makes it more hardware-compatible with HPSDR compliant applications. RF inputs are optimised for minimal distortion, noise and crosstalk which significantly improves reception and broadens the choice of antenna.

 

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Description

 

SDRlab 122-16 was developed specifically for software-defined radio and more demanding RF applications.

It comes with two 16-bit 50-ohm inputs and 14-bit 50-ohm outputs, Xilinx Zynq 7020 FPGA for real-time processing capabilities plus an ultra-low phase noise 122.88MHz clock which makes it more hardware-compatible with HPSDR compliant applications. RF inputs are optimised for minimal distortion, noise and crosstalk which significantly improves reception and broadens the choice of antenna. With the SDRlab 122-16 Standard Kit, you can unleash your creativity and explore the world of software-defined radio. Whether you are a hobbyist or a professional, this kit provides the tools you need to build your own SDR transceiver with ease.

Key features:

  • Credit-card-sized RF signal acquisition and generation platform
  • Dual-Core ARM Cortex-A9 MPCore Xilinx ZYNQ 7020 SoC (CPU & FPGA)
  • FPGA and CPU integration for enhanced performance
  • Open-source design for customization and flexibility
  • Ethernet connectivity
  • Configurable units of measurement for seamless integration
  • Ideal for creating SDR transceivers
  • Innovative lab tool for various applications
  • Two simultaneous fast analog inputs and two outputs
  • Possibility of integration into own system/product
  • Open-source software code
  • Works with Linux, Windows PC, Android, IOS, basically anything with a web browser
  • Free web apps (oscilloscope & signal generator, spectrum, logic analyzer, SDR, VNA)
  • Can be controlled remotely using C, LabVIEW, MATLAB, Python, or Scilab
  • Can be programmed to meet custom needs

Applications:

  • Software-defined radio
  • Reverse beacon network (RBN)
  • Skimmer server
  • Communications
  • Diversity radio systems
  • RF HF applications
  • Space and military RF applications
  • FFT analysis and signal measurement
  • Environmental electromagnetic measurements
  • Universal test platform for RF prototyping

What is in the box

  • Red Pitaya SDRlab 122-16 digitiser board
  • SD card (16GB, class 10)
  • Ethernet cable (1m)
  • Power supply (5V, 2A)

Tailored for SDR & other RF applications, HF and 50MHz bands

No DC coupling! minimum RF Input frequency (-3dB): 300kHz

  • Comes with two 16 bit ADCs 50 ohm inputs; 14 bit DACs 50 ohm outputs
  • Three times bigger dual-core ARM Cortex A9 + Xilinx Zynq 7020 FPGA
  • Bigger FPGA provides more real-time processing capabilities
  • Hardware compatible with HPSDR
  • Improved distortions, dynamic range, sensitivity, noise & crosstalk

 

Specifications

 

Basic

Processor:   Dual-Core ARM Cortex-A9 MPCore

FPGA:   Xilinx Zynq 7020

RAM:   512MB (4Gb)

System memory:   Micro SD up to 32GB

 

Connectivity

Ethernet:  1 Gbit

USB:   USB 2.0

WI-FI:   Using Wi-Fi dongle

 

RF inputs

Channels:   2

Sample rate:   122.8MS/s

ADC resolution:   16bit

Full scale voltage range:  0.5Vpp/-2dBm

Input coupling:   AC

Bandwidth:   300 kHz – 550 MHz

Input impedance:   50 ohm

 

RF outputs

Channels:   2

Sample rate:   122.8MS/s

DAC resolution:   14 bit

Full scale voltage range:  +-0.5V / +4 dBm

Load impedance:   50 ohm

Shortcut protection:   N/A, RF transformer & AC coupled

Typical rising/falling time:   N/A

Bandwidth:  300 kHz – 60MHz

 

Extension connector

Digital IOs:   16

Analog inputs:   4 channels 0-3.5V 12bit

Analog outputs:   4 channels 0-1.8V 12bit

Communication interfaces:   I2C, UART, SPI

Available voltages:   +5V, +3.3V, -4V

 

Synchronisation

Trigger input:   through extension connector

Daisy chain connection:   over SATA connection

Ref. clock input:   N/A

 

Applications

 

  • Software-defined radio
  • Reverse beacon network (RBN)
  • Skimmer server
  • Communications
  • Diversity radio systems
  • RF HF applications
  • Space and military RF applications
  • FFT analysis and signal measurement
  • Environmental electromagnetic measurements
  • Universal test platform for RF prototyping