RF Daughterboards
The Ettus line of Radio Frequency (RF) Daughterboards are perfect for users that require specific frequency coverage for their application using the Universal Software Radio Peripheral (USRP™) family of software defined radio hardware.
One important thing to consider is the bandwidth capability of the USRP device selected. While a daughterboard may provide up to 40 MHz of RF bandwidth, this does not guarantee the USRP device can transfer an equal bandwidth to the host machine. If a user requires a specific maximum bandwidth, they should ensure both the daughterboard and USRP device meet those requirements. If you need help deciding which daughterboard best suits your application needs, please view the Ettus Knowledgebase article below.
Command Applications and Suggested Daughterboards
| Application Area | Frequency Range(s) | Transmit/Receive | Recommended Daughterboard |
|---|---|---|---|
| TV Broadcast Reception | 54-806 MHz | RX Only | WBX |
| GPS Reception | L1 - 1575.42 MHz L2 - 1227.60 MHz And others | RX Only | WBX, SBX, CBX, UBX |
| GPS Record and Playback | L1 - 1575.42 MHz L2 - 1227.60 MHz And others | RX/TX | WBX, SBX, CBX, UBX |
| OpenBTS GSM Basestation | GSM900 - 890-960 MHz GSM1800 - 1850-1989 MHz | RX/TX | WBX, SBX, UBX |
| WiMAX | 2.5 GHz | RX Only | SBX, CBX, UBX |
| Broadcast FM Reception | 88-108 MHz | RX Only | WBX, UBX |
| 802.11 B/G/N Development | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz | RX/TX | UBX |
| HF Communications | 3-30 MHz | RX/TX | LFRX + LFTX |
| Amateur Radio (2m, 70cm, 33cm, 23cm) | 144 MHz, 430 MHz, 915 MHz, 1.2 GHz | RX/TX | WBX, UBX |
| Public Safety/P25 VHF Transceiver | 136-174 MHz | RX/TX | WBX, UBX |
| Radar Research | 2-4 GHz | RX/TX | SBX, UBX |