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. It has 14 GHz per second best in class Band Scan feature.

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.

Docs & software

FOBOS SDR Receiver Datasheet.EN FOBOS SDR Receiver User Guide.EN Firmware Update Guide SDRSharp FobosSDR plugin Fobos SDR receiver Complex IQ signal source block for GnuRadio. Full source code Fobos SDR receiver host software API shared library. Full source code uSDR Simple lightweight (micro) SDR receiver software Fobos SDR ExtIO frontend plugin Fobos SDR lib delphi HDSDR Fobos portable pack SDRSharp v1716 Fobos portable pack SDRSharp v1732 Fobos portable pack uSDR Release (beta) Soapy SDR plugin for Fobos SDR SDRPluPlus for Fobos SDR FobosSDR ExtIO SDRPP Fobos source dab Firmware Release v2.3.2 SatDump software support

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

More

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

Video review

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

Where to service

Docs & software

FOBOS SDR Receiver Datasheet.EN FOBOS SDR Receiver User Guide.EN Firmware Update Guide SDRSharp FobosSDR plugin Fobos SDR receiver Complex IQ signal source block for GnuRadio. Full source code Fobos SDR receiver host software API shared library. Full source code uSDR Simple lightweight (micro) SDR receiver software Fobos SDR ExtIO frontend plugin Fobos SDR lib delphi HDSDR Fobos portable pack SDRSharp v1716 Fobos portable pack SDRSharp v1732 Fobos portable pack uSDR Release (beta) Soapy SDR plugin for Fobos SDR SDRPluPlus for Fobos SDR FobosSDR ExtIO SDRPP Fobos source dab Firmware Release v2.3.2 SatDump software support

Where to buy

North America

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

e-mail: [email protected]

web: https://rigexpert.net/index.php?route=product/search&search=Rigexpert

ph: 716-240-2597

Buffalo, N.Y.

USA

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/search/brand/rigexpert

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/catalogsearch/result/?q=RigExpert

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

Am Gaexwald 14, 76863 Herxheim.

Germany

Europe

Moonraker Group Limited

e-mail: [email protected]

web: https://moonrakeronline.com/eu/brands/rigexpert

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

01.05.2025

Fobos SDR Now Supported by SatDump – A Powerful Leap Forward for Satellite Data Enthusiasts

We are excited to announce that Fobos SDR is now supported by SatDump, the powerful, open-source satellite data processing software. This integration significantly expands the capabilities of Fobos users, offering a streamlined, all-in-one solution for capturing, decoding, and analyzing satellite transmissions.

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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 50 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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