Product Overview

This improved USRP B210 is upgraded based on the classic Ettus USRP B210 reference design, targeting RF teaching, wireless algorithm prototyping, amateur radio, spectrum monitoring, software-defined radio research and communication system verification. It retains the classic USRP hardware architecture while optimizing the FPGA chip, interface and power supply layout, fully compatible with official UHD driver and GNU Radio ecosystem, and supports independent Vivado FPGA secondary development.

Centered on the high-performance AD9361 wideband agile RF transceiver paired with Xilinx XC7A75T-2FBG484I Artix-7 FPGA or Xilinx XC7A200T-2FBG484I Artix-7 FPGA (please note the XC7A75T or XC7A200T bundle), the upgraded USRP B210 features 2 independent receive channels and 2 independent transmit channels supporting full-duplex and half-duplex operation. It generates and captures RF analog signals covering 70 MHz to 6 GHz, with a maximum real-time instantaneous bandwidth of 56 MHz and flexible adjustable channel bandwidth from 200 kHz to 56 MHz. High-speed USB 3.0 Type-C bus serves as the data transmission and power supply interface, delivering stable 56 MHz real-time streaming bandwidth verified under native Linux systems, and compatible with Windows and Linux operating systems.

The board reserves MMCX external clock interfaces for 10 MHz reference clock and PPS synchronization signals, supporting external GPSDO clock input for high-precision time-frequency synchronization. Multiple SMA RF ports are equipped for TRX1, TRX2, RX1 and RX2, and an MX1.25 expansion connector is reserved for multi-channel GPIO extension and external hardware linkage. Multiple status indicator LEDs are integrated on board, including power supply, firmware loading, PPS lock, reference clock lock, and separate TX/RX status indicators for each RF channel to facilitate real-time working state observation. Compared with the original version, the new design removes the onboard GPSDO slot to reduce overall dimensions to 70*97 mm for better portability.
Its wide application scenarios include FM broadcast reception, ADS-B aircraft signal tracking, wideband spectrum analysis, 2.4G/5G WiFi & Bluetooth signal testing, amateur satellite communication, cognitive radio prototyping, LTE/5G physical layer algorithm research, simple radar echo simulation, multi-antenna MIMO verification and university RF communication laboratory teaching.

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Features & Specifications

• Ultra-compact pocket-sized design with integrated protective plastic ​enclosure, lightweight & easy to carry
• Native full-duplex 2TX+2RX independent channel, simultaneous ​transmit & receive support
• Equipped with upgraded XC7A200T FPGA, fully compatible with Vivado ​for customized RF digital signal processing
• High-speed USB3.0 Type-C port, up to 56MHz real-time bandwidth under ​native Linux; lossless large-volume IQ data transmission, durable plug-and-play
• MMCX 10MHz reference clock and PPS pulse input, compatible with ​GPSDO for multi-SDR synchronous acquisition
• Cross-platform support for Windows & Linux with UHD driver; ​native compatibility with GNU Radio, Matlab, SDRangel and mainstream SDR tools
• Low learning curve, ideal for university teaching and beginner SDR ​learning

Full Technical Specifications

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