Fobos

Wideband SDR Receiver

Fobos

Wideband SDR Receiver

Fobos

Wideband SDR Receiver

The Fobos SDR is a high-performance Software-Defined Radio (SDR) receiver with a USB 3.0 interface. This device offers a continuous operating frequency range from 100 kHz to 6 GHz and up to 50 MHz bandwidth with 14-bit signal sampling resolution, ensuring full data integrity. With two auxiliary input channels, HF1 and HF2, for coherent direct sampling and a primary RF reception channel, Fobos SDR provides flexibility and precision in signal reception.

Support for an external clock input, straightforward driver installation, and wide compatibility with popular software such as SDRSharp, HDSDR, and GNURadio make Fobos SDR an ideal solution for hobbyists, researchers, and professionals in the field of radio communication seeking to leverage the capabilities of SDR technology fully. We recommend to use Fobos SDR with the native software μSDR.

Fobos SDR
Specifications

Fobos SDR
Frequency range
  • 50 MHz - 6 GHz (coverage 25 - 6025 MHz)
Operation modes
  • double conversion heterodyne for VHF/UHF range
  • two-channel direct sampling for HF range
ADC resolution
  • 14 bits
Frequency stability
  • ±0.5 ppm
Blocking Dynamic Range
  • 82 dB UHF/VHF
  • 86 dB in HF
Selectivity
  • -110 dBm combined selectivity
IQ Image rejection
  • 52 dB (software)
Maximum RF input
  • +10 dBm
Power source
  • USB Plug, 3.8 - 5.5 V nominal
Current consumption
  • 450 mA in idle state
  • 670 mA in direct sampling mode
  • 850 mA in full-band operating mode
Clock source
  • external, selectable within API
  • internal
External clock input
  • 10 MHz, high impedance
Clock output
  • 10 MHz, 5Ohm, 3.0 V p2p, permanent
Operating temperature
  • 0..+60°C
PCB type
  • 6-layer impedance controlled, ENIG finished
PCB dimensions
  • 110 mm x 60 mm
Outline dimensions
  • 130 mm x 60 mm x 16 mm
Weight
  • 143 g
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Fobos SDR: Reveal the Spectrum!

Broad Frequency Range: 100 kHz to 6 GHz, versatile for various applications

High-Quality Signal Conversion: Dual conversion, two HF channels, 14-bit ADC, 50 MHz IQ rate

Continuous Data Stream: Uninterrupted recording and real-time analysis

High-Speed USB 3.0: Quick data transfer, easy device connectivity

Compact and Durable: Mobile-friendly, EMI-shielded

Flexible Connectivity: Clock input/output for system integration

Powerful Software Support: Lightweight API for Windows/Linux, SDRSharp and HDSDR ExtIO plugins, μSDR native support, GNURadio source

Ease of coding: Application examples and source code are available, programming guides and manuals for quick start

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    Two-year Replacement Warranty
    • We independently manage every process from the product development to its delivery to our trading partners.
    • Each device goes through four phases of quality control before sending it to the user.
    • That’s why we are confident in the quality of our products.
    • When you need it, we will repair your device or replace it with a new on
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    Where to buy

    North America

    Yuri Onipko, N2WCQ/VE3DZ RigExpert USA and Canada, Inc.

    North America

    GigaParts Inc.

    e-mail:

    web: https://www.gigaparts.com

    ph: 256-535-4442, 866-535-4442

    35806, AL, Huntsville, 6123 University Blvd, Suite 120

    USA

    North America

    R&L Electronics

    e-mail: [email protected]

    web: http://www.randl.com/

    ph: 800-221-77-35

    513-868-6574

    USA

    North America

    DX Engineering

    e-mail: [email protected]

    web: https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/reu-reamp

    ph: 1-800-777-0703, 1-330-572-3200

    1200 Southeast Avenue, Tallmadge, Ohio 44278

    USA

    Asia and Middle Asia

    Wuxi Venus Information Technology Co., Ltd

    e-mail: [email protected]

    web: https://www.venus-itech.com

    ph: 180 183 45 013

    R138-3302,Yinren Yushu Garden, Wuxi 214011

    China

    Europe

    WiMo Antennen und Elektronik GmbH

    e-mail: [email protected]

    web: https://www.wimo.com/en/rigexpert-gpsdo-tokenblauser?queryID=8ad9a0e58d60449c48a838c251d8b552

    ph: 49 (0)7276 9668-0, 49 (0)7276 9668-11

    Am Gaexwald 14, 76863 Herxheim.

    Germany

    Europe

    Moonraker UK Limited

    e-mail: [email protected]

    web: https://moonrakeronline.com/eu/rigexpert-zero-ii-vna-project-boards?___store=base_eu

    ph: 441908281705

    Woburn Sands, Milton Keynes, MK17 8UR

    UK

    Europe

    KBC import / export

    e-mail: [email protected]

    web: https://www.k-po.com/product/rigexpert-reamp/

    ph: 31 318 552491

    Argonstraat 6, 6718 WT Ede, Netherlands

    Belgium, Netherlands, Luxemburg

    Europe

    PCS Elektronik d.o.o.

    e-mail: [email protected]

    web: https://www.pcs-electronics.com

    ph: +386 31 318236

    Delavska cesta 41 SI-4000 Kranj

    Slovenia

    Europe

    Astro Radio S.L.

    e-mail: [email protected]

    web: https://www.astroradio.com/en/p/rigexpert_ti5000/

    ph: 93-735-34-56, 72-778-07-27, 93-735-07-40

    Roca i Roca 69 Terrassa, 08226 Barcelona

    Spain

    Europe

    Limmared Radio & Data AB

    e-mail: [email protected]

    web: https://www.limmared.nu

    ph: 46 (0)325 660 660

    Lövstagatan 1 S-514 33 Tranemo

    Sweden

    News

    18.12.2024

    Fobos SDR got new 14 GHz per second best in class Band Scan feature

    The developers at RigExpert have introduced an incredibly powerful software capability for the Fobos SDR receiver, which allows for comprehensive wideband analysis of the radio frequency spectrum. Thanks to the updated built-in firmware and the API libraries developed for it, it was possible to reveal the new potentials of the Fobos SDR hardware platform.
    This news is primarily addressed to other developers who are using or planning to use Fobos SDR in their projects

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    11.08.2024

    Explore the Enhanced Fobos SDR Receiver: Unleash the Spectrum

    The main features of our NEW Fobos SDR we are proud of: 

    Broad main frequency range: continuous 25 MHz to 6 GHz coverage.
    Two auxiliary coherent direct sampling channels: 100 kHz to 25 MHz coverage, suitable for diversity reception, correlation and phase-difference direction finding.
    Overall frequency coverage 100 kHz to 6 GHz.
    50 MHz sampling bandwidth: 50 M samples per second IQ rate or 2x25 M samples per second direct sampling rate.
    High-quality signal conversion: double heterodyne, 14-bit sample depth analog to digital conversion (ADC).
    Continuous data stream: digitized data with no dropped buffers, uninterrupted recording and real-time analysis.
    All the features simultaneously, no "either-or": 50 MHz rate, and 14-bit ADC and continuous data stream within continuous frequency coverage.

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    26.04.2024

    Inviting to develop SDR together!

    Now you can easily integrate Fobos SDR receiver into your projects, gaining access to a wide spectrum of signals for processing and experiments.

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