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ADALM-PLUTO

ADIADALM-PLUTO

Analog Devices Inc.
Wireless, RF RF
Active473 in stock

Overview

The ADALM-PLUTO is a self-contained Software Defined Radio (SDR) active learning module designed for students and RF engineers to explore wireless communications. Powered by an ARM Cortex-A9 core and featuring 12-bit ADC and DAC resolution, it provides a portable, cost-effective platform for real-world signal processing. It supports both full and half-duplex operation and integrates seamlessly with common open-source SDR tools.

Why Choose This Part

The module is USB-powered and includes a flexible rate ADC and DAC with 12-bit resolution, providing a high degree of precision for its price point. Its support for Libiio allows engineers to interface with the hardware using Python, C++, C#, or MATLAB, ensuring high compatibility with existing software ecosystems.

Applications

RF Education
Used in university labs to teach fundamental concepts in wireless communication, signal modulation, and software-defined radio architecture.
Prototyping Wireless Protocols
Ideal for developing and testing custom PHY layer protocols or analyzing existing signals in the field using portable hardware.
Signal Analysis
Acts as a GNU Radio source or sink for real-time spectral analysis and signal decoding on a host computer via USB.

Key Specifications

Kit Type RF
Main Purpose Wireless, RF

Getting Started

Connect the device to a host PC via USB 2.0 to begin experimenting with the pre-installed firmware. Use the Libiio library or provided GNU Radio blocks to interface with the radio, or leverage MATLAB and Simulink for advanced algorithmic simulation and hardware-in-the-loop testing.

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