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IcoBoard Software Defined Radio Project - Hardware

IcoBoard Software Defined Radio Project - Hardware

Summary

Feb 21, 2018

Hardware design and construction of a Software Defined Radio project powered by the IcoBoard.

Parts

Alinx AN108 Board

Search "AD FPGA Board" on AliExpress @ ~$22.

Board Photos

Product Info

Parts

ADC
- AD9280 8-Bit, 32 MSPS A/D Converter
- TL072 JFET-Input Op-Amp
- 1x Single Op-Amp
DAC
- AD9708 8-Bit, 100 MSPS+ D/A Converter
- 2x Single Op-Amps
Power Supply
- MC34063 Step-Up/Down/Inverting Switching (regulator for ±5V supply).
- ANS111 3.3V Low Dropout Linear Regulator

Tools

Soldering

Needle Files
- GearBest @ $3.00
- BangGood @ $4.06
2x 10cc Lead/Tin Solder Paste
- BangGood @ $7.33
Syringe Nozzles
- BangGood @ $1.49
Syringe Dispensers
- YCL983A Electrics Syringe Dispenser - GearBest @ $118.79
- Syringe Gun - AliExpress @ $23.99
- 3D Printed Syringe Gun - Thingiverse
Reflow Machines
- Gordak 863 - GearBest @ $183.19
- T962 Reflow Oven AliExpress @ $232.20

Test Equipment

MHS-5200A DDS Function Generator GearBest @ $100.05

Design Files

Adapter Board

20180219-icoboard-40-pin-adaptor.zip

Frame

20180217-otl-modem-frame.zip

Loop-back Demo

otl-modem project on GitHub: Loop-back Firmware Branch