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On the Use of an Algebraic Language Interface for Waveform Definition

NCJ Number
305475
Journal
Analog Integrated Circuits and Signal Processing Volume: 73 Dated: 2012 Pages: 613–625
Date Published
July 2012
Length
13 pages
Annotation

The authors discuss implementation aspects of a software-defined radio system that allows the user to define waveforms using an algebraic language interface, currently as an extension to C++.

Abstract

Current software-defined radio systems provide waveform definitions through a combination of a graphical interface, markup language, interpreted script, and compiled code. Regardless of the methods used, the actual executed code generates each waveform via a series of graph-style connections: instantiating blocks and then explicitly connecting ports between blocks. The current authors propose a system that allows the definition of waveforms using a novel text-based algebraic language interface similar to that found in MathWorks MATLAB or GNU Octave.

Date Published: July 1, 2012