Re: [Discuss-gnuradio] Query: using the USRP in optical interferometry

[Matt Ettus]

Richard wrote:
> Dear All,
>
> I've just joined this list, and I'm trying to find out whether a USRP
> could be used/modified in an unusual way.
>
> What we're trying to do is build an interface for a HAWAII Focal-Plane
> Array (basically, a 1 Mpixel CCD that is sensitive to the far
> Infrared, and works in Liquid Nitrogen) - the use would be for the
> COAST and MRO telescopes.


While this sounds like a very interesting project, the USRP might not be
the best choice.  It only has a 12-bit ADC which is not noise optimized
-- it is optimized for dynamic range.  That being said, you could use it
for testing and prototyping.

Matt