Design an RF Up-Down Convertor using Software Defined Radio and GNU Radio

Authors

  • Aniket Thavai Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering Pillai HOC College of Engineering and Technology, Rasayani Dist. Raigad, Maharashtra 410207 India
  • Mansi Subhedar Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering Pillai HOC College of Engineering and Technology, Rasayani Dist. Raigad, Maharashtra 410207 India
  • Yash Thakur Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering Pillai HOC College of Engineering and Technology, Rasayani Dist. Raigad, Maharashtra 410207 India
  • Mrunal Patil Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering Pillai HOC College of Engineering and Technology, Rasayani Dist. Raigad, Maharashtra 410207 India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.13052/jmm1550-4646.2046

Keywords:

RF signal processing, frequency up-down conversions GNU radio, software defined radio (SDR)

Abstract

There is a need to design of RF Up/Down- converter for (from C/Ku to/from L band) signals required for several applications. The proposed work presents a design of an RF Up/Down Converter that makes use of GNU Radio and Software-Defined Radios (SDRs). The converter helps in frequency translation between the C/Ku and L bands, leading to a cost-effective and versatile solution for RF signal processing. By using open-source GNU Radio software, the proposed system enhances accessibility, enabling its deployment in diverse applications, from satellite communication to radar systems. The converter’s unique features include real-time processing capabilities, customization through an intuitive graphical interface, and Python scripting. This idea presents the design considerations, signal processing techniques, and performance evaluation of the RF Up/Down Converter. The advantages of an open-source solution over other available alternatives are in terms of cost, flexibility, and rapid prototyping. Simulation and hardware results demonstrate the efficacy of the proposed work.

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Author Biographies

Aniket Thavai, Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering Pillai HOC College of Engineering and Technology, Rasayani Dist. Raigad, Maharashtra 410207 India

Aniket Thavai. He has completed B.E. in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering from the Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering at Pillai HOC College of Engineering and Technology, Rasayani, Maharashtra, India. He is currently working as an assistant engineer at Ambetronics Engineers Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Mansi Subhedar, Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering Pillai HOC College of Engineering and Technology, Rasayani Dist. Raigad, Maharashtra 410207 India

Mansi Subhedar. She completed her Ph.D. in Electronics Engineering in 2019. She has more than 17 years of teaching experience. She is currently working as IQAC Coordinator, and Head, at the Department of Electronics and Computer Science at Pillai HOC College of Engineering and Technology, Rasayani, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. She has published 49 papers in peer-reviewed international journals and conferences. She was a reviewer and technical committee member of 19 reputed international conferences. She is a life member of ISTE, IEI, and CSI, Fellow IETE, Senior Member IEEE. Her research interests include IoT, Telecommunication networks, Industry 4.0 and Machine learning.

Yash Thakur, Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering Pillai HOC College of Engineering and Technology, Rasayani Dist. Raigad, Maharashtra 410207 India

Yash Thakur. He has completed B.E. in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering from the Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering at Pillai HOC College of Engineering and Technology, Rasayani, Maharashtra, India.

Mrunal Patil, Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering Pillai HOC College of Engineering and Technology, Rasayani Dist. Raigad, Maharashtra 410207 India

Mrunal Patil. He has completed B.E. in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering from the Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering at Pillai HOC College of Engineering and Technology, Rasayani, Maharashtra, India.

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Published

2024-10-01

How to Cite

Thavai, A., Subhedar, M., Thakur, Y., & Patil, M. (2024). Design an RF Up-Down Convertor using Software Defined Radio and GNU Radio. Journal of Mobile Multimedia, 20(04), 901–916. https://doi.org/10.13052/jmm1550-4646.2046

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2024: Vol 20 Iss 4

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