• BT200 Front
  • BT200_back
  • Bias tee powereed
  • Bias tee connected

BT-200 Bias-tee Low Noise Amplifier

$30.00

Bias-tee powered Low Noise Amplifier (RX) for the bladeRF 2.0 micro

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SKU: BT-200 Categories: ,

Description

Kit contains:

  • 1x BT-200 Bias-tee Low Noise Amplifier

Documentation:

Compatible with:

Key features:

  • Features Mini-Circuits TSS-53LNB+ MMIC Low Noise Amplifier – 0.5GHz to 5GHz MMIC
  • Power consumption: 300mW
  • Green LED power indicator
  • Ultra low Noise Figure
  • Typ Gain: +20.2dB @ 200MHz, +16dB @ 2.4GHz
  • LNA enters bypass mode when port is unpowered (4dB IL)

bladeRF-cli command:

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

 

The BT-200 is a wideband bias-tee RX Low Noise Amplifier that draws its current from the bladeRF 2.0 micro’s SMA connectors. The BT-200 is a compact LNA solution useful for substantially lowering the noise figure and substantially increasing dynamic range of most applications. 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-200 can only be plugged into the RX ports.

Frequently Asked Questions:

How can I tell if the LNA is enabled?
A green light will appear on the BT-200 if the program or tool you are using enables the bias-tee. In addition to the command line commands listed above, add “biastee=rx” to gr-osmosdr source blocks to enable BT-200 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 .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.