Title :
Software defined radio receiver test-bed
Author :
MacLeod, J.R. ; Beach, M.A. ; Warr, P.A. ; Nesimoglu, T.
Author_Institution :
Centre for Commun. Res., Bristol Univ., UK
fDate :
6/23/1905 12:00:00 AM
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
Keywords :
MMIC; micromechanical devices; microwave filters; network synthesis; software architecture; superheterodyne receivers; MEMS switches; MMIC filter design; SDR receiver; image rejection; micro-electro mechanical structures; monolithic microwave integrated circuit; receiver architectures; receiver linearity; software defined radio receiver test-bed; superheterodyne structure; sweepable preselect filter design; Filters; Frequency; Hardware; Linearity; Mixers; Receivers; Receiving antennas; Reflector antennas; Software radio; Software testing;
Conference_Titel :
Vehicular Technology Conference, 2001. VTC 2001 Fall. IEEE VTS 54th
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7005-8
DOI :
10.1109/VTC.2001.956461
