LimeNET Micro

LimeNET-Micro Board

LimeNET Micro makes deploying wireless networks more accessible than ever before, by extending the LimeNET line of integrated hardware solutions via an ultra-low cost platform that is capable of supporting narrowband systems, such as GSM and IoT wireless standards, in a stand-alone configuration. LimeNET-Micro v2.1 board

LimeNET-Micro v2.1

Features and Specifications

Feature	Description
RF Transceiver	Lime Microsystems LMS7002M MIMO FPRF
FPGA	Intel MAX 10 (10M16SAU169C8G 169-UBGA)
Raspberry Pi	Raspberry Pi CM3(L)
USB 2.0 controller	FTDI FT601 (connects FPGA to USB2.0 HUB)
Oscillator	Rakon U7475LF @30.72MHz
Continuous frequency range	10MHz - 3.5 GHz
Bandwidth	Up to 10 MHz
RF connection	2 SMA connectors (2 TRX)
Power Output (CW)	Up to 10 dbm
Power Supply	Via PoE, external 5V DC connector or microUSB port
Status indicators	Programmable LEDs
Dimensions	without connectors 125mm x 65mm

Getting Help

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

Documentation

• Getting Started with the LimeNET-Micro
• LimeNET-Micro v2.1 hardware description
• LimeNET-Micro SO-DIMM Adapter for Classic Raspberry Pi
• Connecting LimeNET-Micro v2.1 to USB Host
• 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 (note that not all examples will work with the Mini, e.g. those using the waveform player)
• LMS7002M Datasheet (PDF) - LMS7002M RF transceiver datasheet
• LMS7002M Programming and Calibration Guide (PDF) - LMS7002M programming and calibration guide

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

• LimeSuiteGUI
• LimeSDR ExtIO Plugin for HDSDR
• gr-limesdr Plugin for GNURadio
• PantaHub

FPGA Binaries

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

• FPGA gateware

Board Design Files

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

LimeNET-Micro 2.1

• Schematic (PDF)
• PCB project (Altium project)
• BOM (XLS)

Additional Components

Here is a list of additional components to be used with LimeNET-Micro board.

• Raspberry Pi Touch Display
• Camera Module V2
• LimeNET-Micro SO-DIMM Adapter for Classic Raspberry Pi