LimeSDR-Mini
LimeSDR-Mini Boards
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-USB hardware description - LimeSDR-Mini v1.1 hardware description
- 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 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-USB board.
- U.FL to SMA adapter cable
- Tested fans:
- MC30060V1-000U-A99
- MC30060V2-000U-A99 (prefered choise)
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