usrp start

[gctripathi]

Hi

I am a student and want to start with NI USRP-2921.

Is Labview is essential for USRP?

[muffin.vi]

Hi gctripathi,

NI USRPs are designed to be programmed with LabVIEW or LabVIEW Communications. Using LabVIEW is an easy way to get started and to build powerful programs quickly. You can find many examples of USRP applications on our community here. 

It is also possible to use other methods to program a USRP, such as GNU Radio. You can find more information about that here. 

[gctripathi]

Hi Muffin

Thanks a lot for your quick response.

As  there is a driver CD is provided.

My Question is for using USRP with Matlab or GNU radio, do the installation od Driver CD requires?

[gctripathi]

Hi Muffin

Today I have tested USRP-2921 with Matlab.

My query:

1. As in USRP TX1, RX1 and TX2 ,Rx2 . Can I use transmission form TX1 to Rx2 on same board and vice-versa?

2. Is there any examples form NI with Matlab?

3. For SISO transmission how can I decide which antenna is transmitting?

Thanks a lot

[muffin.vi]

Hi gctripathi,

Questions about using non-LabVIEW programming languages should be directed to Ettus support, rather than NI support. Most everyone on these forums only use LabVIEW. To answer your first question, the hardware is not capable of simultaneously transmiting on Tx1 and recieving on Rx2. The 2922 and 2920 are capable of this, however.