ADALM-PLUTO

The ADALM-PLUTO, also known as PlutoSDR, is a software-defined radio (SDR) active learning module developed by Analog Devices. It provides a powerful, flexible, and affordable platform for wireless communication experimentation, RF education, and signal processing research.

Designed to cover frequencies from 325 MHz to 3.8 GHz (expandable up to 6 GHz with firmware), the ADALM-PLUTO supports both transmit (Tx) and receive (Rx) functions, enabling users to explore a wide range of modern wireless systems including FM radio, LTE, Wi-Fi, GSM, Bluetooth, and satellite communications.

Powered by the AD9363 RF transceiver and a Xilinx Zynq Z-7010 SoC, PlutoSDR combines RF hardware, programmable logic, and ARM processing into a compact USB-powered device. It interfaces seamlessly with popular SDR software such as MATLAB, GNU Radio, SDRangel, and PySDR, making it ideal for students, educators, hobbyists, and engineers.

Key Features:

• Frequency range: 325 MHz to 3.8 GHz (expandable to ~6 GHz)

• 20 MHz instantaneous bandwidth

• Full-duplex operation (1 Tx and 1 Rx channel)

• 12-bit ADC and DAC for high-quality signal processing

• USB 2.0 interface for power and data transfer

• Programmable via MATLAB, GNU Radio, IIO, and C/C++ APIs

• Powered by AD9363 transceiver and Zynq Z-7010 FPGA/ARM processor

• Compact, portable, and USB-powered design

• Open-source firmware and community support