Transmit the same signal through both TX ports

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TheGribble
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Transmit the same signal through both TX ports

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I have a signal sampled at 61.44MHz, is there any way to transmit that exact same signal through both TX ports without running in to the USB speed limit? I'm getting this warning:

The total sample throughput for the 2 active channels, 122.88 Msps, is greater than the recommended maximum sample throughput, 80 Msps. You may experience dropped samples unless the sample rate is reduced, or some channels are deactivated.

I'm currently streaming using the BLADERF_TX_X1 format with a single buffer, and it kind of looks like it's working. Is this sending a single copy and transmitting it through both ports or is it duplicating it under the hood?
soliane
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Re: Transmit the same signal through both TX ports

Post by soliane »

If your signal does not require a 61.44 MSps sample rate, you can try lowering the rate so that the total rate is below 80 MSps.
givencolossal
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Re: Transmit the same signal through both TX ports

Post by givencolossal »

If your goal is literally to transmit the same signal on both TX ports, the safer way is to configure one channel and then use the BladeRF’s internal hardware loopback/duplication features (or just split the RF output externally) rather than trying to stream two identical buffers over USB. That way you avoid doubling the throughput requirement.
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