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PackRF
PackRF is a pair of software defined radios designed using the ADRV9361-Z7035system on module (SOM). The SOM is based on theAD9361 RF Transceiver and the Xilinx Zynq®-7000 All Programmable (AP)SoC.
The purpose of the radio is to provide an RF platform to software developers, system architects, and product developers who want a single platform which operates over a wide tuning range (70 MHz – 6 GHz). PackRF accelerates development from initial evaluation to field deployment.
The radio is contained inside a blue aluminum enclosure with access to connections for power, ethernet, USB, OLED, audio and micro SD card. Antenna’s connect to SMA’s on the second face plate (not shown here) for TX, RX, monitoring and GPS I/O’s. Silkscreen on the radio contains various part numbers and links to additional material.
Portable Radio Reference Design
The radios are referred to as 'Portable Radio Reference Design'. Each one is a combination of ADRV9361-Z7035 PCB, carrier card, metal enclosure and additional, smaller items (adapter PCBs, cables, connectors etc). The image below is one radios with plastic windows installed. The SOM, RF Shield, FPGA, and other connections are visible. Note: this unit is for demonstration purposes only.
The system is fully contained inside of a 159.99mm x 78.00mm x 43.00mm (6.3“ x 3.071” x 1.69“) aluminum metal enclosure. Card guides on the inside of the case provide a secure shelf for the PCB's. Production units will be a blue metal etched with silkscreen providing part numbers, links to documentation and more.
Radio Hardware
A list of Design files is located Hardware. These include pdf's of the schematics, gerber files, board file in native format, bill of materials and more.
Radio Features
The Portable Radio Reference Design is a complex system with a variety of design features. Click here for information regarding the power supply design, mechanical considerations, battery maintenance and system logic. Each one of these plays a critical role in guaranteeing a robust design, as well as a friendly user experience.
Assembly
Assembly of the Portable Radio Reference Design is almost as complicated as some of the hardware and software. At the very least, it occupies a significant amount of time and will cause headaches, finger aches and if you do not pay attention or follow directions, it will test your patience.
A detailed list of instructions is provided in the event you decided to open your Portable Radio Reference Design. Perhaps you are just assembling a unit. In either case, before you try to fix something or start building, have a look at the instructions provided below. There are a few pitfalls which can damage part of the radio and send you three steps back before you continue forward.
The worst thing you can do is finish assembling a unit and realize you forgot to attach the heatsink, or the cable brace, or you hear something rattling around on the inside. Please be patient, read first, build second.
The Gallery
There is also a picture gallery to document the travels and adventures of the radio.
PackRF - Contents
- This is a list of every item contained inside one PackRF. When you purchase your PackRF, it includes a variety of accessories allowing the user to exercise all aspects of the radio.
- Portable Radio Reference Design x2
- Ethernet Cables x 2
- USB Webcam x2
- Pulse W1910 3G Pentaband 824-2170MHz, SMA Antenna x20
- GPS Antenna x2
- Micro SD Card x2
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