Tuning the USRP X410 to 8 GHz

Updated Apr 30, 2026

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Hardware

  • Ettus USRP X410

Issue Details

The specifications for the USRP X410 list an operational frequency range of 1 MHz to 7.2 GHz, with tuning capability up to 8 GHz. This can be confusing for users who want to understand how and where the device can be tuned beyond 7.2 GHz, and whether any special configuration steps are required to access this extended frequency range.

Solution

No additional configuration steps are required to tune the USRP X410 up to 8 GHz. You can tune the device by simply setting the center frequency in your application to any value up to 8 GHz.

While the USRP X410 supports tuning between 7.2 GHz and 8 GHz, this upper frequency range is separated in the specifications because the RF front‑end performance is optimized for operation from 1 MHz to 7.2 GHz. When operating above 7.2 GHz, the device remains functional, but signal performance characteristics such as noise figure and gain flatness may not match those of the primary supported range.

Additional Information

The distinction in the specifications helps set expectations for RF performance rather than indicating a functional limitation. Applications that require operation above 7.2 GHz should validate system performance in that range based on their specific requirements.

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