This course, Intro to Software-Defined Radio (SDR) From Basics to Design, is your complete hands-on guide to understanding and working with SDR technology using LabVIEW and USRP hardware. Designed for beginners and professionals alike, this course takes you step by step through both the theory and practical implementation of SDR systems.
You’ll start by learning the fundamentals of SDR, its advantages, key components, and how it compares to traditional analog radios. Then, we’ll cover wireless communication basics, modulation techniques (AM, FM, PM, ASK, FSK, PSK, QAM), and digital signal processing concepts like filtering, sampling, and Fourier transforms.
Next, you’ll move into LabVIEW and build fully functional SDR transmitters and receivers. You’ll even complete a final project where you implement a real communication link using USRP.
In the advanced section, we explore exciting applications like SDR in 5G networks, satellite systems, and ethical hacking. You’ll also complete a practical assignment: decoding live ADS-B signals from aircraft in your area.
Whether you’re a student, engineer, or hobbyist, this course will give you the skills and confidence to start building your own SDR systems from the ground up.
- Students and beginners interested in wireless communication and SDR fundamentals.
- Hobbyists and DIY enthusiasts looking to build and experiment with SDR systems.
- Engineering and computer science students seeking practical applications of digital signal processing and modulation techniques.
- Professionals in telecommunications, electronics, and IT aiming to enhance their knowledge in modern radio technologies.
- Anyone curious about integrating software tools like LabVIEW into communication system design.
