




LimeNET Mini
Opis
Stacja SDR LimeNET Mini
LimeNET Mini to kompletne sprzętowe rozwiązanie, mające zastosowanie w zaawansowanych projektach doświadczalnych, eksperymentalnych czy naukowych. Wachlarz zastosowań LimeNET jest bardzo szeroki, począwszy od IoT, poprzez strumieniowe przesyłanie multimediów, radioastronomię, skończywszy nawet na komórkowych stacjach bazowych.
Zasadniczo LimeNET Mini składa się z dwóch części: komputerową i radiową. Pierwsza z nich oparta jest na procesorze Intel Core i7-7500U, druga zawiera transceiver LimeSDR USB micro type-B z antenami, niezbędnym okablowaniem oraz dodatkowym ekranowaniem.
Opis i dane techniczne w j. angielskim:
imeNET extends LimeSDR’s open source software-defined radio ecosystem by offering an array of standard LimeSDR-based hardware configurations on which you can run Ubuntu Core to find, share, publish, and deploy pre-packaged applications (“snaps”). The idea is to replace specialized, closed equipment, software, and knowledge with open source software and commodity hardware. LimeNET is an open alternative to the incumbent, closed wireless model.
LimeNET Open Model | Incumbent Closed Model | |
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Chipset | Readily available and open source software | Closed and proprietary with vendor lock-in |
Radio Hardware | Readily available and open source | Closed and highly specialised |
Baseband & Digital | General-purpose motherboards | Proprietary ASICs |
Software | App-based with worldwide developer network | Closed and expensive with vendor lock-in |
Deployment & Maintenance | Uses general IT skillset and commodity hardware | Highly specialised and requires OEM support |
What is LimeNET For?
LimeNET is the next step in the evolution of software defined radio. What you actually use it for is completely up to your imagination (and the imagination of thousands of other developers). Broadly speaking, LimeNET is a great option for any application that is a convergence of wireless technologies, such as:
- IoT
- Media streaming
- Test & measurement
- Cellular base stations
For example, at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2017, there was a demonstration of a complete 4G network running on a commodity laptop connected to a software-defined radio dongle (a LimeSDR!) streaming HD video to standard, off-the-shelf smart phones. Several aspects of this demo were unique:
- Complete LTE stack and EPC was running on low-cost, high-volume equipment
- The APIs and drivers for the radio were completely open source and available to developers worldwide
- None of the software or hardware came from incumbent cellular suppliers
This is just one example. There are plenty of others involving HAM, radio astronomy, AM/FM, GNSS, and more.
Hardware Offerings
In this campaign, we’re offering the LimeNET Mini and LimeNET Base Station, and many of their constituent components.
LimeNET Mini
Complete with an integrated LimeSDR USB micro Type-B with added shielding, this mini PC will get you up and running with the LimeNET app store in no time.
- Mainboard
- Form Factor: 105 x 110 mm
- Processor: Intel Core i7-7500U, two cores, 2.7 GHz (3.5 GHz boost)
- Memory: 32 GB (2 x 16 GB SO-DIMM) DDR4 2133 MHz
- Storage: 512 GB SSD
- Video
- Intel HD Graphics 620
- Mini DisplayPort 1.2: 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz
- HDMI 2.0: 4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz
- Audio: Realtek ALC255
- Connectivity
- 1 x USB 3.1 Type-C
- 1 x USB 3.1
- 2 x USB 3.0
- 1 x Gigabit Ethernet
- Wi-Fi + Bluetooth (tentatively Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3168)
- Power Supply
- Power adaptor: 19 VDC input @ 3.42 A, 65 W
- Cooling: single fan
- Enclosure
- Material: injection molded plastic and stainless steel
- Dimensions: 11.2 x 12.0 x 5.2 cm (exclusive of antennas)
- Partitions: top (black) holds mini PC, bottom (green) holds LimeSDR
- Radio (Integrated)
- Board: LimeSDR USB micro Type-B
- Shielding: attached to LimeSDR
- Antennas: five (of which one is dedicated for HF reception)
- Cables: 5 x U.FL (internal and pre-installed)
- Transmit Range: Approximately 15 meters for LTE
- Power Amplifier: None
- Filters: None
The LimeNET Mini comes pre-installed with the LimeSDR USB micro Type-B board and associated cabling and antennas.

LimeNET Mini ports layout
Left | Right |
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1. USB 3.0 | 1. Risecard connector |
2. LAN | 2. USB 3.1 Type-C |
3. Mini DisplayPort | |
4. HDMI 2.0 | |
5. DC input | |
6. SATA cable connector | |
7. Microphone/headset | |
8. USB 3.1 Type-A | |
9. 30-pin debug connector | |
10. Power connector |
Urządzenie sprzedawane jest z gwarancją 24 miesięcy.