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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

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

LimeSDR-Mini v1.1 hardware description
LimeSDR-Mini v1.2 hardware description
LimeSDR-Mini JTAG cable adapter
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
LimeSDR-Mini v1.2 phase noise measurements

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):

FPGA gateware

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.

U.FL to SMA adapter cable
Tested fans:
- MC30060V1-000U-A99
- MC30060V2-000U-A99 (preferred option)

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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.
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 | Dimensions || 69mm x 31.4mm
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 == Getting Help ==
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 == Documentation ==
-* [[LimeSDR-Mini_v1.1_hardware_description | LimeSDR-USB 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]]
 * [[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
+* [[LimeSDR-Mini-Phase-Noise | LimeSDR-Mini v1.2 phase noise measurements]]
 == USB Drivers ==
-TBD
+'''Windows only''', OSX and Linux users do not need to install drivers for USB support.
+Follow driver installation instructions in [[LimeSDR-Mini_driver_installation|Driver Installation Documentation]].
 == Software ==
 *[[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 ==
 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 ==
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 * [https://github.com/myriadrf/LimeSDR-Mini/tree/master/hardware/1v1 PCB project (Altium project)]
 * [https://github.com/myriadrf/LimeSDR-Mini/blob/master/hardware/1v1/Project%20Outputs%20for%20LimeSDR_Mini_1v1/BOM/LimeSDR_Mini_1v1_BOMr1.xls BOM (XLS)]
+== Additional Components ==
+Here is a list of additional components to be used with LimeSDR-Mini board.
+* [http://uk.farnell.com/ls-research/080-0001/cable-ufl-to-sma-rp-female-bulkhead/dp/2324836 U.FL to SMA adapter cable]
+* 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/MC30060V2-000U-A99/259-1572-ND/2757810 MC30060V2-000U-A99] (preferred option)
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