[hpsdr] Project proposal - Hermes

[Charles Brain]

Well I think you should go for it Kevin!

Something in a smaller form factor would be ideal
for a project I have been thinking about for a few months. 

I am interested in developing software for a next generation
VHF/UHF radio something a bit smarter than DStar with more
advanced waveforms. I need something that could be delivered
in a mobile format.

I am hoping to get into OMAP3 development in the next few weeks.
I have the toolchain installed. I just need the development board which
should be with me next week (crossed fingers).

- Charles G4GUO

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From: "Kevin Wheatley" <m0khz at tiscali.co.uk>
To: <hpsdr at lists.hpsdr.org>
Sent: Sunday, April 12, 2009 5:35 PM
Subject: [hpsdr] Project proposal - Hermes


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So here is the proposal, to develop a single board HPSDR based on the  
hardware of Mercury and Penelope and a single large fpga.

This board would have PC connectivity by USB. I'm planning to squeeze  
this all onto Euro Card sized PCB (100 x 160 mm), and if I utilize  
both sides I might even have room for a Pennywhistle type PA  :).

Basic specs so far (nothing cast in stone)

Fpga EP3C25Q240C (I think this is the largest without BGA pin out)
Mercury receive chain
Penelope transmit chain
USB2 to PC data transfer
Pennywhistle PA (if there's room)
10Mhz on board with ext an option
Alex filter switching header
13.5V supply

All comments welcome.

Kevin - M0KHZ




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