LimeSDR-QPCIe: Difference between revisions
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* LimeSDR-QPCIe 1.2v [https://github.com/myriadrf/LimeSDR-QPCIe/blob/master/hardware/1v2/Project%20Outputs%20for%20LimeSDR-QPCIe_1v2/LimeSDR-QPCIe_1v2_schematic_r2.PDF Schematic (PDF)] | |||
* LimeSDR-USB 1.4v plug version [https://github.com/myriadrf/LimeSDR-USB/blob/master/hardware/plug/1v4/Project%20Outputs%20for%20LimeSDR-USB_1v4_LMS031pad/LimeSDR-USB_1v4_schematic_r7.PDF Schematic (PDF)] | * LimeSDR-USB 1.4v plug version [https://github.com/myriadrf/LimeSDR-USB/blob/master/hardware/plug/1v4/Project%20Outputs%20for%20LimeSDR-USB_1v4_LMS031pad/LimeSDR-USB_1v4_schematic_r7.PDF Schematic (PDF)] | ||
* LimeSDR-USB 1.4v socket version [https://github.com/myriadrf/LimeSDR-USB/blob/master/hardware/socket/1v4/Project%20Outputs%20for%20LimeSDR-USB_1v4s_LMS031pad/LimeSDR-USB_1v4s_schematic_r7.PDF Schematic (PDF)] | * LimeSDR-USB 1.4v socket version [https://github.com/myriadrf/LimeSDR-USB/blob/master/hardware/socket/1v4/Project%20Outputs%20for%20LimeSDR-USB_1v4s_LMS031pad/LimeSDR-USB_1v4s_schematic_r7.PDF Schematic (PDF)] | ||
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* LimeSDR-USB 1.4v plug version [https://github.com/myriadrf/LimeSDR-USB/blob/master/hardware/plug/1v4/Project%20Outputs%20for%20LimeSDR-USB_1v4_LMS031pad/BOM/LimeSDR-USB_1v4_BOMr7.xls BOM (XLS)] | * LimeSDR-USB 1.4v plug version [https://github.com/myriadrf/LimeSDR-USB/blob/master/hardware/plug/1v4/Project%20Outputs%20for%20LimeSDR-USB_1v4_LMS031pad/BOM/LimeSDR-USB_1v4_BOMr7.xls BOM (XLS)] | ||
* LimeSDR-USB 1.4v socket version [https://github.com/myriadrf/LimeSDR-USB/blob/master/hardware/socket/1v4/Project%20Outputs%20for%20LimeSDR-USB_1v4s_LMS031pad/BOM/LimeSDR-USB_1v4s_BOMr7.xls BOM (XLS)] | * LimeSDR-USB 1.4v socket version [https://github.com/myriadrf/LimeSDR-USB/blob/master/hardware/socket/1v4/Project%20Outputs%20for%20LimeSDR-USB_1v4s_LMS031pad/BOM/LimeSDR-USB_1v4s_BOMr7.xls BOM (XLS)] | ||
== Additional Components == | == Additional Components == | ||
Revision as of 07:16, 13 March 2019
LimeSDR-QPCIe Boards
LimeSDR-QPCIe is software defined radio board based on Lime LMS7002M Field Programmable Radio Frequency (FPRF) transceiver and Altera Cyclone V PFGA, through which apps can be programmed to support any type of wireless standard, e.g. UMTS, LTE, LoRa, GPS, WiFi, Zigbee, RFID, Digital Broadcasting, Radar and many more.

Features and Specifications
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| RF Transceiver | 2x Lime Microsystems LMS7002M MIMO FPRF |
| FPGA | Intel Cyclone V, 5CGXFC7D7F31C8N device in 896-pin FBGA package |
| PCIe interface | PCIe x4 (Gen1) |
| USB 3.0 controller | Cypress USB 3.0 CYUSB3014-BZXC |
| Oscillator | ???? |
| Continuous frequency range | 100 kHz – 3.8 GHz |
| Bandwidth | 61.44MHz ??? |
| RF connection | 20 U.FL connectors (12 RX, 8 TX) |
| Power Output (CW) | Up to 10dBm |
| Multiplexing | 4×4 MIMO |
| Power Supply | Via PCIe interface or external or PCIe 6-pin and DC power connectors |
| Status indicators | Programmable LEDs |
| Dimensions | 190mm x 106.7mm (7.48” x 4.20”) |
Getting Help
If you have questions, the MyriadRF Discourse is a best place to ask for help.
Documentation
- LimeSDR-QPCIe v1.2 hardware description - LimeSDR-QPCIe hardware description
- LimeSDR-QPCIe driver installation description - LimeSDR-QPCIe driver installation description
- LimeSDR-QPCIe Board Programming - LimeSDR-QPCIe FX3 USB microcontroller and FPGA flashing guide
Sections below NOT FINISHED !!!
- Getting Started with LimeSDR-USB and LimeSuiteGUI - Using LimeSDR-USB board with LimeSuiteGUI software
- LimeSDR-USB Quick Test - How to check if LimeSDR-USB is working correctly
- LimeSDR-USB HF Performance - LimeSDR-USB board performance in HF band and RF network modification
- 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.
- 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 LimeSDR-QPCIe driver installation description.
Software
USB3 MCU and 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-QPCIe 1.2v Schematic (PDF)
- LimeSDR-USB 1.4v plug version Schematic (PDF)
- LimeSDR-USB 1.4v socket version Schematic (PDF)
- LimeSDR-USB 1.4v plug version PCB project (Altium project)
- LimeSDR-USB 1.4v socket version PCB project (Altium project)
- LimeSDR-USB 1.4v plug version BOM (XLS)
- LimeSDR-USB 1.4v socket version BOM (XLS)
Additional Components
Here is a list of additional components to be used with LimeSDR-USB board.
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