Manual de prácticas para el laboratorio de comunicaciones utilizando el módulo USRP ETTUS B210 y GNURADIO.

Abstract

Developing practical skills and understanding concepts is essential for comprehensive training in the telecommunications field. Practical laboratories are crucial for applying theoretical knowledge to real-world situations. This study focused on designing a manual to Communications Laboratory at the Faculty, aimed at providing students with a comprehensive tool for their professional development. The manual is centered on using the USRP ETTUS B210 module and the GNU Radio software as on core platforms to allow exploration of various concepts and techniques in communications. The USRP ETTUS B210 module offered flexibility by transmitting and receiving radio frequency signals at different frequencies and bandwidths, providing a versatile and high-performance hardware platform for practical experimentation. On the other hand, GNU Radio, an open-source software development environment, enabled students to implement and simulate real-time signal processing algorithms, facilitating the understanding of theoretical concepts. The design of the manual was based on a pedagogical approach integrating the theory and practice in an accessible and understandable way, with exercises designed to address specific learning objectives and provide practical experience that reinforced the understanding of fundamental communication concepts. Experimentation and active research were promoted as part of the learning process.