HackRF One Open Source Software Defined Radio (SDR) – 1MHz to 6GHz

The HackRF One is an open-source Software Defined Radio (SDR) transceiver designed for receiving and transmitting radio signals across a wide frequency range from 1MHz to 6GHz. Featuring half-duplex operation, high-speed USB connectivity, and compatibility with popular SDR software platforms, it is an excellent tool for RF research, wireless security analysis, signal monitoring, protocol development, satellite communication, amateur radio experimentation, and educational applications.

Key Features -

• Wide frequency coverage from 1MHz to 6GHz

• Half-duplex transmit and receive capability

• Open-source hardware and software platform

• High-speed USB interface for PC connectivity

• Sample rates from 2Msps to 20Msps

• 8-bit quadrature sampling architecture

• Software-controlled antenna port power (bias tee)

• SMA antenna connector with 50Ω impedance

• External clock input and output for synchronization

• Expansion pin headers for custom hardware integration

• Compact and portable design

Specifications -

• Product Type - Software Defined Radio (SDR)

• Model - HackRF One

• Operating Frequency Range - 1MHz to 6GHz

• Transceiver Type - Half-Duplex

• ADC/DAC Resolution - 8-bit

• Supported Sample Rates - 2Msps to 20Msps (Quadrature)

• RF Connector - SMA Female (50Ω)

• USB Interface - High-Speed USB 2.0 (Micro-B Connector)

• Power Supply - USB Bus Powered (5V)

• Antenna Bias Voltage - 3.0V to 3.3V (Software Controlled)

• Maximum Bias Current - 50mA

• External Clock Input - SMA Female

• External Clock Output - SMA Female

• Expansion Interface - GPIO Pin Headers

• Programming Controls - Onboard Buttons

• Platform - Open Source Hardware and Software

Applications -

• Software Defined Radio (SDR) development

• RF signal analysis and monitoring

• Wireless communication research

• Protocol reverse engineering

• Amateur radio experimentation

• Satellite communication studies

• GNSS and GPS signal research

• IoT wireless development

• Educational RF laboratories

• Spectrum monitoring and testing

• Academic research and embedded RF projects