• BT100_front
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  • Bias tee connected
  • Bias tee powereed

BT-100 Bias-tee Power Amplifier

$30.00

Bias-tee powered Power Amplifier (TX) for the bladeRF 2.0 micro

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SKU: BT-100 Categories: ,

Description

Kit contains:

  • 1x BT-100 Bias-tee Power Amplified

Documentation:

Compatible with:

Key features:

  • Features Mini-Circuits PHA-1H+ MMIC Amplifier – 50MHz to 6GHz MMIC
  • Power consumption: 200mW
  • Blue LED power indicator
  • Typ Gain: +15.6dB @ 200MHz, +10.7dB @ 2.4GHz
  • Low TX Noise Figure
  • High output IP3 point

bladeRF-cli command:

  • Enable module: set biastee tx on
  • Disable module: set biastee tx off
  • Query system power consumption: print hardware

 

The BT-100 is a wideband bias tee TX Power Amplifier (PA) that draws its current from the bladeRF 2.0 micro’s SMA connectors. The BT-100 is versatile PA that is an ideal intermediary or final stage amplifier in a TX chain. bladeRF-cli and the libbladeRF API can be used to enable and disable the bias-tee when it is needed. Care should be taken to avoid overdrawing current when powering the bladeRF 2.0 micro from USB bus power and enabling multiple bias-tee amplifiers simultaneously. In case the power budget (print hardware in bladeRF-cli) is a concern, the bladeRF 2.0 micro can be powered by an external DC power supply.


NOTE: The BT-100 can only be plugged into the TX ports.

Frequently Asked Questions:

How can I tell if the PA is enabled?
A green light will appear on the BT-100 if the program or tool you are using enables the bias-tee. In addition to the command line commands listed above, add “biastee=tx” to gr-osmosdr sink blocks to enable BT-100 from within GNU Radio.

How many BT modules can be added to the bladeRF 2.0 micro?
All 4 ports of the bladeRF 2.0 micro are powered, so any and all RF ports can have a bias-tee module installed and powered.

Additional information

Weight 0.2 lbs
Dimensions 1.5 × 1 × .5 in

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All specifications subject to change at any time without notice. bladeRF is sold as test equipment and is expected for all intents and purposes to be used as such. Use of this device is at your own risk and discretion. Nuand LLC makes no warranty of any kind (whether express or implied) with regard to material presented on this page, and disclaims any and all warranties, including accuracy of this document, or the implied warranties of merchatability and fitness for use.