An RFSoC-Based Wideband Receiving Platform for Spectrum Sensing: Design, Implementation, and RF Performance Verification
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1Key Laboratory of Electronics and Information Technology for Complex Aerospace Systems, National Space Science Center,Chinese Academy of Science,Beijing 101499,China;2School of Computer Science and Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences,Beijing 100049,China

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TN85;TN971.1

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National Major Project (No.GJ110500).

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    The electromagnetic spectrum is a core strategic resource of modern information systems. As the physical-layer foundation of spectrum cognition, a high-performance wideband RF receiving platform directly bounds the performance ceiling of subsequent sensing and cognition algorithms through its front-end hardware performance. This paper presents a highly integrated software-defined radio platform for spectrum cognition applications based on radio frequency system-on-chip (RFSoC) technology, integrating Gsps-class high-speed AD/DA converters, FPGA programmable logic, multi-core ARM processors, DDR4 high-capacity memory, and diversified high-speed peripheral interfaces onto a single 150 mm×100 mm board. A systematic RF receiving performance evaluation is conducted via a direct signal-source connection method, covering key dimensions including basic receiving parameters, ADC core dynamic performance, and dynamic range with sensitivity. Experimental results demonstrate that the platform supports a maximum receiving frequency of 4 GHz, maintains an effective number of bits (ENOB) of 7.97—8.32 bits, achieves a noise spectral density better than -151 dBFS/Hz, and delivers a system dynamic range exceeding 71 dB. With its comprehensive advantages in high integration density, wide instantaneous bandwidth, and diversified high-speed interfaces, the platform offers an effective hardware foundation for spectrum cognition intelligence.

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XU Jianxiang, HU Jiyingshuo, ZHOU Li, ZHU Yan, HUANG Yonghui, WANG Jinyang. An RFSoC-Based Wideband Receiving Platform for Spectrum Sensing: Design, Implementation, and RF Performance Verification[J]. Journal of Data Acquisition and Processing,2026,(3):710-724.

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  • Received:March 15,2026
  • Revised:May 09,2026
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