USRP SDR 2972 SDR | 2x2 MIMO, 70MHz–44GHz, 56MHz BW, USB 3.0, AD9361

The SDR-LW 2972 is a versatile 2x2 MIMO Software Defined Radio (SDR) platform with AD9361 RFIC, supporting a frequency range of 70 MHz–44 GHz and 56 MHz bandwidth per channel. Featuring USB 3.0 connectivity and an Artix 7 XC7A200T FPGA, it enables high-speed data transfer and real-time processing for advanced wireless applications.

Key Features and Specifications

• 2 TX & 2 RX channels (2x2 MIMO)
• Frequency range: 70 MHz–6 GHz / 24 GHz / 44 GHz (model dependent)
• Bandwidth: 56 MHz per channel
• AD9361 RF front end
• FPGA: Artix 7 XC7A200T
• USB 3.0 interface
• ADC/DAC: 12 bits, 61.44 MSps
• Output power: up to 16 dBm
• Gain range: 0–89.8 dB, 1 dB stepping
• Local oscillator accuracy: 2 ppm
• Operating temperature: 0–50°C
• Multiple form factors and memory options

Software Compatibility

Compatible with GNU Radio, USRP Hardware Driver (UHD), HDSDR, and OpenBTS. UHD-based support enables design reuse across USRP platforms and seamless integration with open-source SDR frameworks^[1][2].

Applications

• Broadcasting and television signal processing
• Mobile communications and WiFi
• GPS and ISMFM
• Wireless prototyping and research
• Open-source SDR development