LimeSDR

LimeSDR is a low cost, open source, apps-enabled software defined radio (SDR) platform that can be used to support just about any type of wireless communication standard; it can transmit and receive UMTS, LTE, GSM, LoRa, Bluetooth, Zigbee, RFID, and Digital Broadcasting, to name but a few.

Features & Specifications

LimeSDR-USB

• RF Transceiver: Lime Microsystems LMS7002M MIMO FPRF
• FPGA: Altera Cyclone IV EP4CE40F23 – also compatible with EP4CE30F23
• Memory: 256 MBytes DDR2 SDRAM
• USB 3.0 controller: Cypress USB 3.0 CYUSB3014-BZXC
• Oscillator: Rakon RPT7050A @30.72MHz
• Continuous frequency range: 100 kHz – 3.8 GHz
• Bandwidth: 61.44 MHz
• RF connection: 10 U.FL connectors (6 RX, 4 TX)
• Power Output (CW): up to 10 dBm
• Multiplexing: 2×2 MIMO
• Power: micro USB connector or optional external power supply
• Status indicators: programmable LEDs
• Dimensions: 100 mm x 60 mm

Note that the LimeSDR-USB is available in versions with a Micro USB Type B socket and a USB Type A plug.

See also

• LimeSDR-USB User Guide
• Lime Suite