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HACKRF ONE
HackRF One is the current hardware platform for the HackRF project. It is a Software Defined Radio peripheral capable
of transmission or reception of radio signals from 1 MHz to 6 GHz. Designed to enable test and development of modern
and next generation radio technologies, HackRF One is an open source hardware platform that can be used as a USB
peripheral or programmed for stand-alone operation.
4.1 Features
• half-duplex transceiver
• operating freq: 1 MHz to 6 GHz
• supported sample rates: 2 Msps to 20 Msps (quadrature)
• resolution: 8 bits
• interface: High Speed USB (with USB Micro-B connector)
• power supply: USB bus power
• software-controlled antenna port power (max 50 mA at 3.3 V)
• SMA female antenna connector (50 ohms)
• SMA female clock input and output for synchronization
• convenient buttons for programming
• pin headers for expansion
• portable
• open source
4.2 Differences between Jawbreaker and HackRF One
Jawbreaker was the beta platform that preceded HackRF One. HackRF One incorporates the following changes and
enhancements:
• Antenna port: No modification is necessary to use the SMA antenna port on HackRF One.
• PCB antenna: Removed.
• Size: HackRF One is smaller at 120 mm x 75 mm (PCB size).
• Enclosure: The commercial version of HackRF One from Great Scott Gadgets ships with an injection molded
plastic enclosure. HackRF One is also designed to fit other enclosure options.
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