Title :
Characterization of the A/D conversion section in Software Defined Radios
Author :
Daponte, P. ; De Vito, L. ; Rapuano, S. ; De Dominicis, C.M. ; Ferrari, P. ; Flammini, A.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Eng., Univ. of Sannio, Benevento, Italy
Abstract :
This paper presents an experimental investigation aimed at evaluating the influence of the Analog to Digital (A/D) conversion section on the overall Software Defined Radio (SDR) behavior. An actual SDR platform has been set up and the main A/D conversion parameters, affecting the receiving path, have been experimentally evaluated. In particular, Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR), SIgnal to Noise And Distortion ratio SINAD and Spurious Free Dynamic Range (SFDR) have been taken in account.
Keywords :
analogue-digital conversion; distortion; software radio; analog-digital conversion section; signal to noise and distortion ratio; signal to noise ratio; software defined radios; spurious free dynamic range; Analog-digital conversion; Computer architecture; Dynamic range; Hardware; RF signals; Radio frequency; Receivers; Signal generators; Signal processing; Software radio; Software defined radio; analog-to-digital converter;
Conference_Titel :
Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference (I2MTC), 2010 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Austin, TX
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2832-8
Electronic_ISBN :
1091-5281
DOI :
10.1109/IMTC.2010.5488023
