Analysis of Hardware and Software Tools for Implementation of Cognitive Radio Networks

This paper analyzes of the hardware and software tools for implementing a cognitive radio network. In particular, software-configurable radio modules, which are considered the main element of the cognitive network, were studied according to their main characteristics, among which the widely used ones were comparatively analyzed. As a result of the analysis, the HackRF One device was selected as the most preferred option for cognitive network research, and its working principles, structure, and characteristics were revealed in detail. It also provides information about the GNU Radio software environment and its capabilities, which are used to operate the HackRF One device.