The EDL-Nano from Aeronix is a Software-Defined Radio (SDR) that operates from 1.8 to 2.4 GHz (100 MHz to 6 GHz option available). It has been designed to provide on-the-move connectivity for IP data, video, and voice wireless networks over distances of 250 miles. This SDR is based on Freescale’s MX6 quad-core processor with support for H.264 video compression format and CSI-2 digital video output. It supports channel bandwidths of 3.5/7.0/14.0 MHz with a channel tuning step of 1 MHz.
The EDL-Nano delivers an output power of 4 W and has a noise figure of 3 dB. It allows multiple modulation schemes such as BPSK, QPSK, GMSK, QAM16, QAM64, PSK8, and PSK16 to be utilized depending on the scenario. This SDR has built-in 128/256-bit AES encryption for security. It can be configured remotely with GUI or SNMP v3 network management on Linux OS using USB, Ethernet, and RS-232 interfaces. This radio requires a DC supply from 8 to 18 V and consumes less than 8 W of power. The EDL-Nano is available in a module that measures 2.0 x 4.0 x 0.5 inches and has SMA connectors. It is ideal for unmanned vehicle applications.
