Mantiswave Networks
Hands-On SDR Communication Lab with GNU Radio
Learn Communications by Doing
Hands-on GNU Radio, SDR-based labs with ready-to-use GRC models and live bootable pendrive for real hardware experience
Our Hands-On SDR Communication Lab with GNU Radio gives students and researchers practical exposure to modern communication systems. The lab bridges theory and practice by combining software simulations with real hardware using Software Defined Radios (SDRs) and GNU Radio Companion (GRC) models. Students can explore modulation, coding, filtering, synchronization methods, spectrum analysis, and over-the-air transmission to gain real-world insights.
To simplify deployment, we provide ready-to-use GRC models in a live bootable pendrive along with radios—ensuring a plug-and-play lab setup without complex installations. The lab supports advanced experiments such as OFDM, Wi-Fi, ZigBee, cognitive radio, and custom communication block designing. Beyond standard learning, it enables user-defined models, AI/ML integration, and protocol-level experimentation, making it ideal for postgraduate research, innovation, and cutting-edge wireless communication projects. This comprehensive setup prepares learners for Industry 4.0, IoT, and next-generation 5G applications
Key Features
Hands-On Learning
Gain practical experience in communication systems by directly designing, simulating, and implementing various modulation, coding, and signal processing techniques with Software Defined Radios and GNU Radio Companion models.
Portable & Scalable Lab
Eliminate software setup barriers by supplying a bootable live USB system with all required operating system and tools pre-installed. Allows quick deployment across multiple lab systems, making it scalable and cost-effective for institutions.
Ready-to-Use GRC Models
Provide hands-on experience in signal processing, analog/digital communication, OFDM, wireless standards, and cognitive radio. Offer a structured set of 20 Pre-built GNU Radio flowgraphs experiments ranging from fundamentals to advanced topics.
Hardware Implementation
Bridges the gap between theory and practice by combining software simulation with real hardware-based communication experiments. Enable students and researchers to work with real-world SDR hardware (HackRF, BladeRF, USRP etc.).
Benefits
Research and Innovation Platform
Supports algorithm testing, project development, and advanced research—preparing students and researchers for careers in wireless communication, SDR design, and Industry 4.0 technologies.
Bridging Theory with Practice
The lab connects classroom knowledge to live experiments, enabling spectrum analysis, wireless communication testing, and hardware-based demonstrations for deeper understanding.
Industry Readiness
Equips learners and researchers with practical skills aligned to modern wireless technologies, preparing them for careers in telecom, IoT, and 5G-driven industries.
Advanced R&D Applications
With support for custom GNU Radio flowgraphs and hardware integration, the lab is ideal for postgraduate and doctoral-level projects, prototyping, and experimental studies.
Hands-On SDR Communication Lab with GNU Radio Specification
| Software Environment | GNU Radio (latest stable release) with GNU Radio Companion (GRC) Pre-built GRC flowgraphs (basic to advanced experiments) Bootable Live Linux OS (pendrive-based, pre-installed dependencies) Support for Python & C++ custom block development |
| Hardware Setup | SDRs Supported: USRP B, E, N, X series, RTL-SDR, LimeSDR, HackRF, PlutoSDR etc.(depending on lab scale) Frequency Coverage: 70 MHz – 6 GHz (SDR device dependent) Bandwidth: up to 20–56 MHz (SDR device dependent) Antennas: Omni-directional & frequency-specific antennas Connectivity: USB 3.0 / Gigabit Ethernet Computing Requirements: Intel i5/i7 (octa-core), 8–16 GB RAM, 100 GB storage, optional GPU for AI/ML |
| Experiments & Capabilities | Basic: AM, FM, ASK, FSK, PSK, QAM, filtering, spectrum analysis Advanced: OFDM, Wi-Fi, ZigBee, synchronization (time/freq/phase), over-the-air transmission R&D: Cognitive radio, spectrum sharing, custom communication block design AI/ML: Modulation classification, signal detection |
| Lab Deployment | Plug-and-play via bootable pendrive with GNU Radio + drivers Scalable for multiple SDRs and PCs Academic support: lab manuals, documentation, assignments Remote lab access support (optional) |
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