Question 4:
For the SDR and monitoring functions, what processing and performance specifications are most important? Options to consider (choose one or detail your own):
High-Performance Signal Processing:
Processor Choice: Advanced FPGA or hybrid microcontroller-FPGA solution
ADC Requirements: High-speed, high-resolution ADC (e.g., 14-16 bits, sampling rates in tens of MSPS)
Storage: High data throughput for real-time processing and optional data logging
Trade-offs: Superior performance with increased cost, power consumption, and design complexity
Moderate Performance:
Processor Choice: High-end DSP or MCU with integrated analog front-end
ADC Requirements: Moderate resolution (e.g., 12-14 bits) with sampling rate around several MSPS
Trade-offs: Lower cost and power usage but potentially limited processing headroom for complex signals
Customizable/Scalable Solution:
Ability to adjust or upgrade the processing modules (e.g., swappable FPGA/DSP board) for performance tuning
Trade-offs: Greater design flexibility with modularity, but increased initial design overhead
Please let me know your preferred option or detail any specific performance targets (such as desired sample rate, ADC resolution, or processing functionalities).
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