Using software defined radio for RF measurements

Abstract

Internet of Things (IoT) is driving the need for wireless connectivity to unprecedented scale. High development costs and risks of ASIC development have been deterring startups and small companies to innovate and disrupt the IoT market. Software defined radio (SDR) platforms have democratized wireless innovation, allowing everyone to enter markets reserved for big players. Although SDR platforms are intended for wireless communications, they can be used for RF measurements as well. This paper presents the (mis)use of LimeSDR for RF measurements.