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bladeRF x40

SKU: WRL-14041 Brand: Sparkfun

The bladeRF x40 is an affordable USB 3.0 Software-Defined Radio (SDR) designed to allow students and RF enthusiasts to explore wireless communication, and to provide...

Special Price $1,134.85 AUD, inc GST

Regular Price $1,169.95 AUD, inc GST

$1,063.59 AUD, exc GST

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Restrictions apply to this RF Equipment for use in Australia:

Only to be operated on 433Mhz / 915-930Mhz / 2.4Ghz (check the product description for compatible frequency ranges).
If operating outside of shared frequencies or in such a way that is beyond low interference potential devices are intended to function, then you have obtained the appropriate authorisation to do so.

For use in other locations around the world:

Follow region-specific frequency spectrum rules.

A declaration of use will need to be submitted during checkout.

The bladeRF x40 is an affordable USB 3.0 Software-Defined Radio (SDR) designed to allow students and RF enthusiasts to explore wireless communication, and to provide professionals with a versatile COTS waveform development platform. The bladeRF x40 is a great next step after using an SDR like the HackRF One, especially with the built-in FPGA providing you with more user-defined options.

Out of the box, the bladeRF can tune from 300MHz to 3.8GHz without the need for extra boards. Through open source software such as GNURadio (live image), the bladeRF can be placed into immediate use. With its flexible hardware and software, the bladeRF can be configured to operate as a custom RF modem, a GSM and LTE picocell, a GPS receiver, an ATSC transmitter or a combination Bluetooth/WiFi client, without the need for any expansion cards.

Includes:

1x bladeRF x40 (40KLE Cyclone 4 FPGA)
1x USB 3.0 SS cable
2x SMA cables

Features:

Full-duplex 40MSPS 12-bit quadrature sampling
Factory calibrated VCTCXO tuned within 1Hz of 38.4MHz
Removable-cap RF shields for increased system sensitivity and isolation
Flexible clocking architecture for arbitrary sample rates
GPIO expansion port (GPIO Expansion Board)
SPI flash allowing for headless operation
Expanded frequency coverage using XB-200 Transverter Board
Typical +6dBm TX power
Fully bus-powered USB 3.0 Superspeed SDR
300MHz–3.8GHz RF frequency range
Independent RX/TX 12-bit 40MSPS quadrature sampling
Capable of achieving full-duplex 28MHz channels
16-bit DAC factory-calibrated 38.4MHz +/-1ppm VCTCXO
Onboard 200MHz ARM9 with 512KB embedded SRAM (JTAG port available)
Onboard 40KLE Altera Cyclone 4 E FPGA (JTAG port available)
2x2 MIMO configurable with SMB cable, expandable up to 4x4
Stable Linux, Windows, Mac and GNURadio software support

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$12+ for Pack and Track (3+ days, tracked)
$16+ for Express International (2-5 days, tracked)

If you order lots of gear, the postage amount will increase based on the weight of your order.

Our physical address (here's a PDF which includes other key business details):

Unit 18, 132 Garden Grove Parade
Adamstown
NSW, 2289
Australia

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