USRP X310 SDR | 2x2 MIMO, DC–6GHz, 160MHz BW, Kintex-7, SFP+, PCIe

The USRP X310 is a next-generation, high-performance Software Defined Radio (SDR) platform designed for advanced wireless research and custom development. It features 2 TX/RX channels with a frequency range from DC to 6 GHz and up to 160 MHz bandwidth per channel. The digital core is powered by a Xilinx Kintex-7 410T FPGA for real-time, low-latency signal processing and flexible programmability.

Key Features and Specifications

• 2 TX & 2 RX channels (2x2 MIMO, full-duplex)
• Frequency range: DC – 6 GHz
• Bandwidth: 160 MHz per channel
• Xilinx Kintex-7 410T FPGA, 1 GB DDR3 memory
• High-speed interfaces: 2 × SFP+, PCIe x4, Gigabit Ethernet
• ADC: 14 bits, up to 200 MSps; DAC: 16 bits, up to 800 MSps
• Output power: up to 20 dBm; noise figure: 8 dB
• Optional GPSDO for high-precision timing (20 ppb accuracy)
• Local oscillator accuracy: 2.5 ppm
• Size: 29 × 22.5 × 4.5 cm; Weight: 2.5 kg

Software Compatibility

Fully compatible with GNU Radio, USRP Hardware Driver (UHD), RFNoC, Matlab, and LabVIEW. UHD and RFNoC frameworks enable flexible DSP, multi-device synchronization, and rapid prototyping.

Applications

• Wireless communication research and prototyping
• GNSS signal generation and testing
• Radar system development
• Drone jamming and spoofing
• Protocol validation, spectrum monitoring, and MIMO testbeds