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== LimeSDR-Mini Boards ==
== LimeSDR-Mini v1.x Boards ==
 
'''Warning: this documentation is for LimeSDR Mini v1.x boards only. For LimeSDR Mini v2.x boards see the [https://limesdr-mini.myriadrf.org associated documentation].''''


The LimeSDR-Mini  is low-cost  software defined radio board. LimeSDR-Mini development board provides a hardware platform for developing and prototyping high-performance and logic-intensive digital and RF designs using Intel’s MAX 10 FPGA and Lime Microsystems transceiver.  
The LimeSDR-Mini  is low-cost  software defined radio board. LimeSDR-Mini development board provides a hardware platform for developing and prototyping high-performance and logic-intensive digital and RF designs using Intel’s MAX 10 FPGA and Lime Microsystems transceiver.  
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| Dimensions || 69mm x 31.4mm
| Dimensions || 69mm x 31.4mm
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== Getting Help ==
== Getting Help ==
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* [[LimeSDR-Mini_v1.1_hardware_description | LimeSDR-Mini v1.1 hardware description]]
* [[LimeSDR-Mini_v1.1_hardware_description | LimeSDR-Mini v1.1 hardware description]]
* [[LimeSDR-Mini_v1.2_hardware_description | LimeSDR-Mini v1.2 hardware description]]
* [[LimeSDR-Mini_JTAG_cable_adapter| LimeSDR-Mini JTAG cable adapter]]
* [[LimeSDR-Mini_JTAG_cable_adapter| LimeSDR-Mini JTAG cable adapter]]
* [[LMS7002Mr3_Calibration_Using_MCU|LMS7002M (Mask 1) Transceiver Calibration]] - LMS7002Mr3 calibration guide, using internal MCU
* [[LMS7002Mr3_Calibration_Using_MCU|LMS7002M (Mask 1) Transceiver Calibration]] - LMS7002Mr3 calibration guide, using internal MCU
* [[LimeSDR Made Simple]] - Demystifying using SDR in the real world and programming a simple example with confidence, through bite sized chunks.
* [[LimeSDR Made Simple]] - Demystifying using SDR in the real world and programming a simple example with confidence, through bite sized chunks (note that not all examples will work with the Mini, e.g. those using the waveform player)
* [https://github.com/myriadrf/LMS7002M-docs/blob/master/LMS7002M_Data_Sheet_v3.1r00.pdf LMS7002M Datasheet (PDF)] - LMS7002M RF transceiver datasheet
* [https://github.com/myriadrf/LMS7002M-docs/blob/master/LMS7002M_Data_Sheet_v3.2r00.pdf LMS7002M Datasheet (PDF)] - LMS7002M RF transceiver datasheet
* [https://github.com/myriadrf/LMS7002M-docs/blob/master/LMS7002M_Programming_and_Calibration_Guide_v31r05.pdf LMS7002M Programming and Calibration Guide (PDF)] - LMS7002M programming and calibration guide
* [https://github.com/myriadrf/LMS7002M-docs/blob/master/LMS7002M_Programming_and_Calibration_Guide_v31r05.pdf LMS7002M Programming and Calibration Guide (PDF)] - LMS7002M programming and calibration guide
* [[LimeSDR-Mini-Phase-Noise | LimeSDR-Mini v1.2 phase noise measurements]]


== USB Drivers ==
== USB Drivers ==
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*[[LimeSuiteGUI|LimeSuiteGUI]]
*[[LimeSuiteGUI|LimeSuiteGUI]]
*[[LimeQuickTest|LimeQuickTest]]
*[[LimeSDR ExtIO Plugin for HDSDR|LimeSDR ExtIO Plugin for HDSDR]]
*[[Gr-limesdr_Plugin_for_GNURadio|gr-limesdr Plugin for GNURadio]]


== FPGA Binaries ==
== FPGA Binaries ==


Here are the links to pre-compiled MCU firmware and FPGA gateware (bitstream):
Here are the links to pre-compiled MCU firmware and FPGA gateware (bitstream):
* FPGA [https://github.com/myriadrf/LimeSDR-Mini_GW/blob/master/LimeSDR-Mini_bitstreams/LimeSDR-Mini_lms7_trx_HW_1.1_auto.rpd gateware]
* FPGA [https://github.com/myriadrf/LimeSDR-Mini_GW/blob/master/LimeSDR-Mini_bitstreams/LimeSDR-Mini_lms7_trx_HW_1.2_auto.rpd gateware]


== Board Design Files ==
== Board Design Files ==
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* Tested fans:
* Tested fans:
** [http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/sunon-fans/MC30060V1-000U-A99/259-1545-ND/2757809 MC30060V1-000U-A99]
** [http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/sunon-fans/MC30060V1-000U-A99/259-1545-ND/2757809 MC30060V1-000U-A99]
** [http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/sunon-fans/MC30060V2-000U-A99/259-1572-ND/2757810 MC30060V2-000U-A99] (prefered choise)
** [http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/sunon-fans/MC30060V2-000U-A99/259-1572-ND/2757810 MC30060V2-000U-A99] (preferred option)


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Latest revision as of 13:32, 7 February 2023

LimeSDR-Mini v1.x Boards

Warning: this documentation is for LimeSDR Mini v1.x boards only. For LimeSDR Mini v2.x boards see the associated documentation.'

The LimeSDR-Mini is low-cost software defined radio board. LimeSDR-Mini development board provides a hardware platform for developing and prototyping high-performance and logic-intensive digital and RF designs using Intel’s MAX 10 FPGA and Lime Microsystems transceiver.

LimeSDR-Mini v1.1 board

LimeSDR-Mini v1.1
LimeSDR-Mini v1.1

Features and Specifications

Feature Description
RF Transceiver Lime Microsystems LMS7002M MIMO FPRF
FPGA Intel MAX 10 (10M16SAU169C8G 169-UBGA)
USB 3.0 controller FTDI FT601
Oscillator Rakon RTX5032A @40.00MHz
Continuous frequency range TBD
Bandwidth TBD
RF connection 2 SMA connectors (1 RX, 1 TX)
Power Output (CW) TBD
Status indicators Programmable LEDs
Dimensions 69mm x 31.4mm

Getting Help

If you have questions, the MyriadRF Discourse is a best place to ask for help.


Documentation

USB Drivers

Windows only, OSX and Linux users do not need to install drivers for USB support. Follow driver installation instructions in Driver Installation Documentation.

Software

FPGA Binaries

Here are the links to pre-compiled MCU firmware and FPGA gateware (bitstream):

Board Design Files

Here are links to the schematic, PCB project and BOM:

LimeSDR-Mini v1.1

Additional Components

Here is a list of additional components to be used with LimeSDR-Mini board.