Signal and algorithm development environment for SDR

Like any software program, SDR requires a fast and efficient method for generating and verifying the required signal processing algorithms. Not only is it inefficient for each SDR member to develop his own environment, they may not be compatible from one to another. This will make development and standardization most difficult. In previous years there has been a strong emphasis on using COTS systems in the military for the purpose of reducing time and development costs. SystemView by Elanix is a commercial EDA tool that is well suited for SDR development. It employs a GUI interface and runs on a PC platform. System View is capable of generating any physical signal from SINCGARS to GPS to the 3GPP wireless system. A key feature of SystemView is the ability to simulate algorithms and then directly down load them to DSP chips.