Plugins & Data Acquisition
Fig. 24 Schematic overview of the 5G NR PUSCH. Note that this is a simplified view showing only the relevant components for the following tutorial. For simplicity, MIMO aspects are not shown.
This tutorial explains how to capture and record real-world 5G signals using the Sionna Research Kit. It summarizes the OAI dynamic module loader [OAILib] and explains how to generate custom plugins to replace existing functions. This simplifies the integration of custom code - such as data capturing or a neural demapper - in the OAI stack. In preparation of the Integration of a Neural Demapper tutorial, we focus on capturing complex-valued IQ symbols before and after demapping.
The advantage of plugins is that they can be loaded and unloaded dynamically, which allows for a flexible integration of custom code in the OAI stack.
The tutorial is structured as follows: