Re: [Discuss-gnuradio] What single-board computers (SBCs) work well with GNURadio?

[Andrew Back]

I can't comment on using an SBC with a B200, but I was quite pleased
with the results when using an UDOO x86 Advanced Plus with a LimeSDR
Mini and  gr-fosphor. Nice thing about these little boards being that,
in addition to having a quad-core Intel processor, they have a GPU with
OpenCL SDK support. They also have an integrated Arduino, which could
come in handy if you ever needed some GPIO. Plus they have an M.2 card
option which gives you an additional 2x GigE ports.

Cheers,

Andrew

On 15/12/17 13:49, Timothy Coyle wrote:
> Hi Dave,
> 
> I’ve tried several SBCs with B200 boards and here’s what I found:
> 
>  
> 
>   * RPI3 doesn’t have enough CPU power. There’s actually an Ubuntu port
>     for RPI3 and the UHD driver works great but just couldn’t get it to
>     run fast enough.
>   * I’ve tried several SBC variations on the Intel Cherry Trail
>     processor with mixed results. For some of them it was a real hack to
>     get Ubuntu fully working (i.e. built in Wi-Fi if you need it) and
>     definitely want the 4GB of RAM. Other issue was thermals – make sure
>     it has a heat sink as passive heating may not be enough if you have
>     an intense application. In the end though I was able to get GNU
>     Radio and UHD working on all of the Cherry Trail SBCs I bought.
>   * The UP SBC was the best option I found so far. It’s a Cherry Trail
>     variant well made in terms of thermals and Ubuntu support. UHD and
>     GNU Radio worked great on it and seemed to have enough power for
>     variety of applications.
> 
>  
> 
> Best,
> 
>  
> 
> Timothy Coyle
> Staff Engineer
> Environetix Technologies
> 
> 20 Godfrey Drive
> Orono, ME 04473
> 
> Office: (207) 866-6551
> Cell: (207)844-0951
> 
> www.environetix.com
> 
>  
> 
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> *From:* Discuss-gnuradio
> <address@hidden> on behalf of
> David Rose <address@hidden>
> *Sent:* Thursday, December 14, 2017 3:11:06 PM
> *To:* address@hidden
> *Subject:* [Discuss-gnuradio] What single-board computers (SBCs) work
> well with GNURadio?
>  
> 
> I’m looking for recommendations for a small computer to use in an
> embedded GNURadio product.  By “small” I mean small enough that the
> whole system can be portable, like the size of a lunchbox or smaller. 
> It will connect to an Ettus USRP B200mini-i, which communicates using
> USB 3.0.  The application is fairly compute intensive, so a fast,
> multi-core processor will make life easier.
> 
>  
> 
> I’ve researched a few Single Board Computers (SBCs).  Low-end SBCs don’t
> look like a good idea.  For example, the Rasperry Pi 3 has a relatively
> slow processor, and only supports USB 2.0.  Here are a few products I’m
> considering:
> 
>  
> 
> LattePanda SBC
> 
>   * Intel Cherry Trail Z8350 quad-core processor 1.44 GHz
>   * USB 3.0 x 1, USB 2.0 x 2
>   * Size: 3.5" x 2.75"
>   * RAM: 2–4 GB DDRL3L
>   * Storage: 32–64 GB eMMC
>   * Can run Ubuntu
>   * Price: about $120.00
> 
>  
> 
> UP Board SBC
> 
>   * Intel Atom x5 Z8350 64-bit, quad core processor 1.44GHz
>   * USB 3.0 x 1, USB 2.0 x 4
>   * Size: 3.37" x 2.22"
>   * RAM: 4GB
>   * Storage: 64 GB eMMC
>   * Can run Ubuntu
>   * Price: about $150.00
> 
>  
> 
> INTEL NUC Board NUC7i5DNBE
> 
>   * Intel® Core™ i5-7300U dual core processor, up to 2.6 GHz
>   * USB 3.0 x 1, USB 2.0 x 2
>   * Size: 4” x 4”
>   * RAM: up to 32 GB
>   * Storage: M.2 SSD slot - any size(?)
>   * Comes with Windows 10, but can probably run Ubuntu
>   * Price: about $400.00
> 
> Does anyone have any experience with these, or have another recommendation?
> 
>  
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Dave Rose
> 
> Valkyrie Systems Corp
> 
> Phoenix, AZ
> 
>  
> 
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