A software defined radio receiver test-bed

MacLeod J., Beach M., Warr P., NESİMOĞLU T.

54th IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC 2001), New Jersey, United States Of America, 7 - 11 October 2001, pp.1565-1569, (Full Text) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
  • City: New Jersey
  • Country: United States Of America
  • Page Numbers: pp.1565-1569
  • Middle East Technical University Northern Cyprus Campus Affiliated: No

Abstract

This paper identifies the issues that are important in the design of a SDR receiver. Receiver architectures are first discussed, and the conclusion drawn that the conventional superheterodyne structure is most appropriate for a SDR receiver. Issues associated with image rejection, and receiver linearity are discussed. The design of a sweepable preselect filter is discussed in detail. Design considerations for a practical SDR test-bed are presented.