RF down-converter for SDR
Allow low-frequency SDR (mainly RTL-SDR) to recieve wireless signals in frequencies higher than 1500MHz
- Dynamic LO - LO will be determined by the user and programmed by the MCU
- Almost no filtering - will leave this challenge outside of this project scope
- Power up and programming via micro-usb connector. Should be able to power up from a USB power-pack (but probably not from a computer port)
- Highest RF frequency will be 3GHz
- Product also features a VCO for signal-generation purposes. VCO support should be 200-2700MHz
Can be found currently on http://slides.com/raziele/software-define-radio-4-5-6-7-8#/ All details should be updated here in the near future
PCB design. Planning on ordering first prototype until the end of January 2017
- All those who were patient enough to teach, review, and answer my endless questions
- Michele Perla and his HACK project - for the Atmel SAMD21E reference design
I haven't dealt with the licensing part yet, though it will probably be under CERN OHL v. 1.2. For now, please contact me for any licensing request.