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09/04/2026

Want to win a FREE Analog Discovery Pro ADP2230? Have no fear - we're giving one away! Get more entries in a number of different ways. It's this weekend only, so make sure you get in!

Labor Day Weekend: Win a FREE Analog Discovery Pro 2230 Oscilloscope and Logic Analyzer! by Digilent. Hosted by KingSumo Giveaways

09/03/2026

Ever wonder what's flying through the air around you? With software defined radio, you can actually tune in. Track aircraft, listen to the International Space Station, decode weather satellite images, or go deep with radio astronomy.

We built a project guide for every level, whether it's your first receiver or your next research build. Take a look and tell us which project you'd try first.

https://digilent.com/blog/best-sdr-projects/

09/01/2026

Check out YouTuber TheSignalPath using the new ADP2440 to help Mark Rober steal a car using a baby monitor! Very cool stuff.

In this special episode Shahriar presents his collaboration with Ma...

08/27/2026

What can you actually do with a software defined radio? Turns out, a lot. Track planes at 1090 MHz, decode weather satellite images as they pass overhead, monitor spectrum, or prototype next-gen wireless. One flexible platform doing the work of a whole shelf of tools.

We rounded up the top real-world SDR applications, plus a simple guide to picking the right hardware: https://digilent.com/blog/real-world-software-defined-radio-applications/

08/27/2026

Lookie here - LabVIEW being used on an Arty Z7 👀 Cool stuff from Hackster.io

Read analog signals from the Arty Z7 XADC directly in LabVIEW through a custom FPGA interface for real-time data acquisition. By Jorge Hernan López Botero.

08/19/2026

How does a software-defined radio actually work?

Our latest article follows the complete SDR signal chain, showing how RF signals move from the antenna through the RF front end, ADCs, FPGAs, and digital processing systems.

Whether you're learning SDR fundamentals or exploring advanced RF applications, this guide provides a clear look at what happens behind the scenes.

Read more: https://digilent.com/blog/how-sdr-works-software-defined-radio-signal-chain-explained/

08/13/2026

Ever wondered how modern radio systems can adapt to different frequencies, protocols, and applications without changing hardware?

That's the power of Software-Defined Radio (SDR). Our latest blog explains what SDR is, how it works, and why it's becoming an essential tool for engineers, educators, and innovators.

Learn more: https://digilent.com/blog/what-is-sdr-software-defined-radio/

08/04/2026

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07/28/2026

Is technical accuracy enough to create understanding?

A student poster at a recent conference raised a simple but important point: the way we communicate engineering concepts matters just as much as the concepts themselves. Students can follow a process and arrive at the correct answer, but true learning happens when they understand why it works and how it connects to the real world. That's where context, language, and hands-on experiences can make all the difference.

In our latest blog, we explore why communication may be the missing link in engineering education and how experiential learning can help bridge the gap between theory and intuition.

Read more: https://digilent.com/blog/why-communication-might-be-the-missing-link-in-engineering-education/