Software Defined Radio Processing Platform Based on ZYNQ SOC + AD9361

This is a Software Defined Radio (SDR) processing platform based on Xilinx ZYNQ SOC. The platform utilizes a single Xilinx high-performance ZYNQ series SOC, the XC7Z020, to achieve 2-channel AD9361 RF signal transmission and reception. It is widely applicable in SDR (Software Defined Radio), mobile base stations, Wi-Fi, wireless local area networks, and specialized or general-purpose wireless equipment, among other applications. The ZYNQ 7000 is an extensible processing platform introduced by Xilinx. The ZYNQ SOC integrates a dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor, perfectly coupling the programmability of the FPGA with ARM's video and multimedia interfaces, making it suitable for low-power, low-cost signal processing products. Data interaction between the PS (Processing System) and PL (Programmable Logic) of this SOC is achieved via high-speed HP (High Performance) interfaces. The PS side can run operating systems like Linux and features an embedded Gigabit Ethernet protocol stack, facilitating Ethernet TCP/IP protocol transmission. The PL side contains abundant programmable logic resources for front-end signal processing and other tasks.

• Onboard SOC Real-time Processor: XC7Z020-2CLG484I
• Onboard 2 AD9361 RF Transceiver Chips, compatible with AD80305
• Features 1 Gigabit Ethernet port
• Features 1 USB serial port, 1 USB OTG, 1 SD card slot
• ADC/DAC Sampling Bit Width: 12-bit
• 2 TX, 2 RX channels, capable of full-duplex or half-duplex operation

Functional Block Diagram

Technical Specifications

• Onboard SOC Real-time Processor: XC7Z020-2CLG484I;
• Hardware Features:
  1. Onboard 2 AD9361 RF Transceiver Chips, compatible with AD80305;
  2. Features 1 Gigabit Ethernet port;
  3. Features 1 USB serial port, 1 USB OTG, 1 SD card slot;
• RF Specifications:
  1. RF Frequency: 60MHz~6GHz;
  2. ADC/DAC Sampling Bit Width: 12-bit;
  3. 2 TX, 2 RX channels, capable of full-duplex or half-duplex operation;
  4. RF Matching Impedance: 50 Ohms;
  5. Instantaneous Bandwidth: 56MHz;
  6. Shielded design
• Dynamic Storage Performance:
  1. Memory Bandwidth: 32-bit, DDR3 SDRAM, 500MHz operating clock;
  2. Memory Capacity: Supports up to 4GByte DDR3 SDRAM;
• Other Interface Performance:
  1. Features JTAG online debugging interface;
  2. Features 1 RS232 serial port, connected to the PS side;
  3. Features 1 SPI Flash for ZYNQ loading;
• Physical and Electrical Characteristics
  1. Board Dimensions: 100 x 160mm
  2. Board Power Supply: 1.6A max@+12V (±5%)
  3. Cooling Method: Metal conduction cooling
• Environmental Characteristics
  1. Operating Temperature: -40°~﹢85°C;
  2. Storage Temperature: -55°~﹢125°C;
  3. Operating Humidity: 5%~95%, non-condensing