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UHD and USRP User Manual

2026-01-23T10:42:43Z

MarianKoop:

'''Software'''
* [https://files.ettus.com/manual/ UHD Manual (master)]
* [https://files.ettus.com/manual_archive/ UHD Manual Archive (previous releases)]

'''Motherboards'''
* [http://files.ettus.com/manual/page_usrp_b200.html B200/B210/B200mini/B205mini/B206mini]
* [http://files.ettus.com/manual/page_usrp_x3x0.html X300/X310]
* [http://files.ettus.com/manual/page_usrp2.html N200/N210]
* [http://files.ettus.com/manual/page_usrp_e3x0.html E310/E312/E320]
* [http://files.ettus.com/manual/page_usrp_n3xx.html N300/N310/N320/N321]
* [http://files.ettus.com/manual/page_usrp_x4xx.html X410/X440]

'''Daughterboards'''
* [http://files.ettus.com/manual/page_dboards.html#dboards_basictx BasicRX/LFRX]
* [http://files.ettus.com/manual/page_dboards.html#dboards_basicrx BasicTX/LFTX]
* [http://files.ettus.com/manual/page_dboards.html#dboards_cbx CBX]
* [http://files.ettus.com/manual/page_dboards.html#dboards_sbx SBX]
* [http://files.ettus.com/manual/page_dboards.html#dboards_wbx WBX]
* [http://files.ettus.com/manual/page_dboards.html#dboards_wbx UBX]

'''Other'''
* [http://files.ettus.com/manual/page_octoclock.html OctoClock]

UHD and USRP User Manual

2026-01-23T10:37:12Z

MarianKoop:

'''Software'''
* [https://files.ettus.com/manual/ UHD Manual (master)]
* [https://files.ettus.com/manual_archive/ UHD Manual Archive (previous releases)]

'''Motherboards'''
* [http://files.ettus.com/manual/page_usrp_b200.html B200/B210/B200mini/B205mini/B206mini]
* [http://files.ettus.com/manual/page_usrp_x3x0.html X300/X310]
* [http://files.ettus.com/manual/page_usrp2.html N200/N210]
* [http://files.ettus.com/manual/page_usrp_e3x0.html E310/E312]

'''Daughterboards'''
* [http://files.ettus.com/manual/page_dboards.html#dboards_basictx BasicRX/LFRX]
* [http://files.ettus.com/manual/page_dboards.html#dboards_basicrx BasicTX/LFTX]
* [http://files.ettus.com/manual/page_dboards.html#dboards_cbx CBX]
* [http://files.ettus.com/manual/page_dboards.html#dboards_sbx SBX]
* [http://files.ettus.com/manual/page_dboards.html#dboards_wbx WBX]
* [http://files.ettus.com/manual/page_dboards.html#dboards_wbx UBX]

'''Other'''
* [http://files.ettus.com/manual/page_octoclock.html OctoClock]

B200/B210/B200mini/B205mini/B206mini

2025-12-08T14:35:11Z

MarianKoop:

== Device Overview ==
The USRP Bus Series provides a fully integrated, single board, Universal Software Radio Peripheral platform with continuous frequency coverage from 70 MHz – 6 GHz. Designed for low-cost experimentation, it combines a fully integrated direct conversion transceiver providing up to 56MHz of real-time bandwidth, an open and reprogrammable Spartan6 FPGA, and fast and convenient bus-powered SuperSpeed USB 3.0 connectivity.

== Key Features==
=== B200===
{|
|style="vertical-align:top"|
* Xilinx Spartan 6 XC6SLX75 FPGA
* Analog Devices AD9364 RFIC direct-conversion transceiver
* Frequency range: 70 MHz - 6 GHz
* Up to 56 MHz of instantaneous bandwidth
* Full duplex, SISO (1 Tx & 1 Rx)
* Fast and convenient bus-powered USB 3.0 connectivity
* Optional Board Mounted GPSDO
|[[File:Product b200.png|250px|center]]
|}

=== B210===
{|
|style="vertical-align:top"|
* Xilinx Spartan 6 XC6SLX150 FPGA
* Analog Devices AD9361 RFIC direct-conversion transceiver
* Frequency range: 70 MHz - 6 GHz
* Up to 56 MHz of instantaneous bandwidth (61.44MS/s quadrature)
* Full duplex, MIMO (2 Tx & 2 Rx)
* Fast and convenient bus-powered USB 3.0 connectivity
* Optional Board Mounted GPSDO
|[[File:Product b210.png|250px|center]]
|}

=== B200mini===
{|
|style="vertical-align:top"|
* Xilinx Spartan-6 XC6SLX75 FPGA
* Analog Devices AD9364 RFIC direct-conversion transceiver
* Frequency range: 70 MHz - 6 GHz
* Up to 56 MHz of instantaneous bandwidth
* Full duplex, SISO (1 Tx & 1 Rx)
* Fast and convenient bus-powered USB 3.0 connectivity
|[[File:Product b200 mini.png|250px|center]]
|}

=== B200mini-i===
{|
|style="vertical-align:top"|
* Industrial-grade Xilinx Spartan-6 XC6SLX75 FPGA
* Analog Devices AD9364 RFIC direct-conversion transceiver
* Frequency range: 70 MHz - 6 GHz
* Up to 56 MHz of instantaneous bandwidth
* Full duplex, SISO (1 Tx & 1 Rx)
* Fast and convenient bus-powered USB 3.0 connectivity
|[[File:Product b200 mini i.png|250px|center]]
|}

=== B205mini-i===
{|
|style="vertical-align:top"|
* Industrial-grade Xilinx Spartan-6 XC6SLX150 FPGA
* Analog Devices AD9364 RFIC direct-conversion transceiver
* Frequency range: 70 MHz - 6 GHz
* Up to 56 MHz of instantaneous bandwidth
* Full duplex, SISO (1 Tx & 1 Rx)
* Fast and convenient bus-powered USB 3.0 connectivity
|[[File:Product b200 mini i.png|250px|center]]
|}

=== B206mini-i===
{|
|style="vertical-align:top"|
* Industrial-grade Xilinx Spartan-6 XC6SLX150 FPGA
* Analog Devices AD9364 RFIC direct-conversion transceiver
* Frequency range: 70 MHz - 6 GHz
* Up to 56 MHz of instantaneous bandwidth
* Full duplex, SISO (1 Tx & 1 Rx)
* Fast and convenient bus-powered USB 3.0 connectivity
|[[File:Product b206 mini i.png|250px|center]]
|}

==Frontend Specifications==
===Tuning===

The RF frontend has individually tunable receive and transmit chains. On the B200/200mini/205mini/206mini, there is one transmit and one receive RF frontend. On the B210, both transmit and receive can be used in a MIMO configuration. For the MIMO case on the B210 only, both receive frontends share the RX LO, and both transmit frontends share the TX LO. Each LO is independently tunable between 50 MHz and 6 GHz and can be used with 1 or 2 channels; all channels using the same LO must use the same sampling parameters, including the sample rate and RF center frequency.

===Gains===
All frontends have individual analog gain controls. The receive frontends have 76 dB of available gain; and the transmit frontends have 89.8 dB of available gain. Gain settings are application specific, but it is recommended that users consider using at least half of the available gain to get reasonable dynamic range.

===Bandwidths===
The analog frontend has a seamlessly adjustable bandwidth of 200 kHz to 56 MHz.

Generally, when requesting any possible master clock rate, UHD will automatically configure the analog filters to avoid any aliasing (RX) or out-of-band emissions whilst letting through the cleanest possible signal.

If you, however, happen to have a very strong interferer within half the master clock rate of your RX LO frequency, you might want to reduce this analog bandwidth. You can do so by calling uhd::usrp::multi_usrp::set_rx_bandwidth(bw).

The property to control the analog RX bandwidth is bandwidth/value.

UHD will not allow you to set bandwidths larger than your current master clock rate.

==RF Specifications==
The USRP B200/210/200mini/205mini/206mini are derived from the Analog devices AD936x integrated transceiver chip. The overall RF performance of the device is largely governed by the transceiver chip itself.

===RF Performance===
* [https://www.ni.com/docs/en-US/bundle/usrp-b206mini-i-specs/page/specs.html B206mini RF specifications]
* [https://www.ettus.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/USRP_B200mini_Data_Sheet-1.pdf B200mini/205mini RF specifications]
* [https://www.ettus.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/b200-b210_spec_sheet.pdf B200/210 RF specifications]
* SSB/LO Suppression: It is based on the AD9364 performance. Refer AD9364 [https://www.analog.com/media/en/technical-documentation/data-sheets/AD9364.pdf Datasheet] and [https://www.analog.com/media/cn/technical-documentation/user-guides/ad9364_reference_manual_ug-673.pdf Reference Manual] for more information.
* Tx Phase Noise:
** '''B200mini/205mini/206mini'''<br/>Above 1.5 GHz, to achieve optimized transmit (TX) phase noise performance, it is recommended to tune the USRP device to center frequencies that are integer multiples of internal clock signals. <br/>For best results, use tuning frequencies that are integer multiples of the following step sizes:
*** 1.5GHz to 3GHz: 20MHz step size
*** 3GHz to 6GHz: 40MHz step size

===Input/Output Impedance===
All RF Ports are matched to 50 Ohm with -10dB or better return loss generally. Detailed test is pending.

===Input Power Levels===
* The maximum input power for the B200/210/200mini/205mini/206mini is -15 dBm.

===RF Performance Data===
====B200mini / B205mini / B206mini====
* [[Media:B20xmini RF Performance Data.pdf]]

====B200 / B210====
* [[Media:B200 RF Performance.pdf]]

==Hardware Specifications==
* Ettus Research recommends to always use the latest stable version of UHD

=== B200===
* Current Hardware Revision: 6
* Minimum version of UHD required: 3.8.4
* B200 Rev 5 (AD9364-based board) requires minimum UHD 3.8.4

=== B210===
* Current Hardware Revision: 5
* Minimum version of UHD required: 3.6.0

=== B200mini===
* Current Hardware Revision: 2
* Minimum version of UHD required: 3.9.0

=== B200mini-i===
* Current Hardware Revision: 2
* Minimum version of UHD required: 3.9.0

=== B205mini-i===
* Current Hardware Revision: 1
* Minimum version of UHD required: 3.9.2

=== B206mini-i===
* Current Hardware Revision: 1
* Minimum version of UHD required: 4.9.0

==Physical Specifications==
===Dimensions===
* B206mini-i
** 8.4 x 5.1 x 0.8 cm (Board-only)
** 8.5 x 5.5 x 1.8 cm (Enclosed)
* B200mini/B205mini 5.0 x 8.4 cm
* B200/B210 9.7 x 15.5 x 1.5 cm

===Weight===
* B206mini
** Enclosed 108 g
** Board-only 25 g
* B200mini 24.0 g
* B200/B210 350 g

===Drawings===
====B206mini-i====
* [[Media:cu usrp b206mini-i cca.pdf| B206mini Board only]]
* [[Media:cu usrp b206mini-i.pdf| B206mini Enclosure]]

====B200mini====
* [[Media:B200mini_drawing.png| Board only]]
* [[Media:cu usrp-b200mini.pdf| B20xmini Enclosure]]

====B200====
* [[Media:cu ettus b200 cca.pdf| Board only]]

====B210====
* [[Media:cu ettus b210 cca.pdf| Board only]]

====B200/B210 Enclosure====
* [[Media:cu ettus-b2xx-full-enclosure.pdf|Enclosure]]

===CAD/STP Models===
====B206mini-i====
* [[Media:cu usrp b206mini-i.stp.tar.gz| B206mini with Enclosure]]
* [[Media:cu usrp b206mini-i enc.stp.tar.gz| Enclosure only]]
* [[Media:cu usrp b206mini-i cca.stp.tar.gz| Board only ]]

====B200mini====
* [[Media:B200mini.stp.tar.gz| B200mini with Enclosure]]
* [[Media:B200mini enclosure-only.stp.tar.gz| Enclosure only]]
* [[Media:cu ettus b200mini cca.stp.tar.gz| Board only ]]

====B20xmini-i====
* [[Media:b20xmini-i._thermal_insert.stp.tar.gz| B20xmini-i Thermal Insert]]

====B200====
* [[Media:cu ettus b200 cca.stp.tar.gz| Board only]]

====B210====
* [[Media:cu ettus b210 cca.stp.gz| Board only]]

====B200/B210 Enclosure====
* [[Media:cu ettus-b200-b210-case.zip|Enclosure]]

==Environmental Specifications==
===Operating Temperature Range===
* B200 / B210: 25 °C
* B200mini - Board Only: 0 - 40 °C
* B200mini - With Enclosure: -20 - 60°C
* B200mini-i / B205mini-i / B206mini - Board Only: 0 - 45 °C
* B200mini-i / B205mini-i / B206mini - With I-Grade Enclosure: -40 - 75°C

===Operating Humidity Range===
* 10% to 90% non-condensing

==Schematics==

===B200mini/B200mini-i/B205mini-i===
[http://files.ettus.com/schematics/b200mini/b200mini.pdf B200mini/B200mini-i/B205mini-i Schematics]

===B200/B210===
[http://files.ettus.com/schematics/b200/b210.pdf B200/B210 Schematics]

==Key Component Datasheets==
{| class="wikitable" style="width:80%"
!Part Number
!Description
!Schematic ID (Page)

|-
|[https://www.minicircuits.com/pdfs/TCM1-63AX+.pdf Mini-Circuits TCM1-63AX+]
|Transformer
|T1 (1,3); T2 (1,3)
|-

|-
|[http://www.analog.com/en/products/rf-microwave/integrated-transceivers-transmitters-receivers/wideband-transceivers-ic/ad9364.html#product-overview Analog Devices AD9364]
|RF Transceiver
|U1 (2)
|-
|[http://www.analog.com/en/products/rf-microwave/integrated-transceivers-transmitters-receivers/wideband-transceivers-ic/ad9361.html#product-overview Analog Devices AD9361]
|RF Transceiver
|U2 (2,8)
|-

|[https://www.analog.com/en/lp/001/integrated-rf-agile-transceiver-design-resources.html AD9361/AD9364 Product Page]
|RF Transceiver
| -
|-
|[http://www.xilinx.com/products/silicon-devices/fpga/spartan-6.html Xilinx Spartan-6 Product Page]
|FPGA
|rowspan="2"|U1 (2,3,4,6); PG1 (6); U18B, U18C (7); U18D (8); U18E, U18F (9); U18G, U18H (10)
|-
|[http://www.xilinx.com/support/documentation/data_sheets/ds160.pdf XC6SLX75 / XC6SLX150]
|FPGA
|-
|[http://www.analog.com/media/en/technical-documentation/data-sheets/ADF4001.pdf ADF4001]
|Frequency Synthesizer
|U101 (1)
|-

|[http://www.cypress.com/file/140296/download CYUSB3014]
|rowspan="2"|FX3: SuperSpeed USB Controller
|rowspan="2"|U3 (5,6); U13 (5)
|-

|[http://www.cypress.com/applications/ez-usb-fx3-superspeed-usb-30-peripheral-controller-collateral-guide EZ-USB FX3™ Product Page]
|-

|[https://d1ehax0mqsd4rz.cloudfront.net/-/media/SkyWorks/Documents/Products/301-400/SKY13317-373LF_200914L.pdf?rev=9aae5568774a4ec69e6e3b6b335f4fc4 SKY13317]
|Antenna Switch
|U801, U810 (8)
|-
|[https://cdn.ttm.com/repository/products/wireless-xinger/balun-transformers/BD3150L50100AHF/BD3150L50100AHF.pdf BD3150L50100A00]
|Balun
|U802, U808, U809, U815 (8)
|-
|[https://www.minicircuits.com/pdfs/PGA-102+.pdf PGA−102+]
|Amplifier
|U804, U817 (8)
|-

|[https://support.epson.biz/td/api/doc_check.php?dl=brief_TG2520SMN&lang=en VCTCXO]
|VCTCXO (B200mini only)
| -
|-

|[https://support.epson.biz/td/api/doc_check.php?dl=brief_TG-5006CE&lang=en 525L20DA40M0000]
|VCTCXO (B200/B210 only)
| X100 (1)
|-

|[http://www.jackson-labs.com/index.php/products/lc_xo Jackson Labs LC_XO] [https://www.viavisolutions.com/en-us/literature/low-cost-desktop-gpsdo-module-kit-data-sheets-en.pdf Spec Sheet] [https://comms.viavisolutions.com/Request-PNT-Manuals-vs12228 Manual]
|Optional GPSDO (B200/B210 only)
|U100 (1)
|-
|}

==Enclosures==

* SMA connectors should be torqued to 4 inch-pounds

===B206mini-i===
* [https://www.ettus.com/all-products/usrp-b206mini-i-enclosure/ B206mini I-Grade Enclosure]

===B200mini===
* [https://www.ettus.com/all-products/usrp-b200mini-enclosure/ B200mini C-Grade Enclosure]
* [https://www.ettus.com/all-products/usrp-b200mini-i-enclosure/ B200mini I-Grade Enclosure]

===B205mini===
* [https://www.ettus.com/all-products/usrp-b205mini-i-enclosure/ B205mini I-Grade Enclosure]

===B200/B210===
* [https://www.ettus.com/product/details/USRP-B200-Enclosure USRP B200/B210 Enclosure]
** Full Steel Enclosure
** Compatible with green USRP B200 and B210 devices (revision 6 or later)
** Front and rear K-Slots for anti-theft protection

==FPGA==
* Utilization statistics are subject to change between UHD releases. This information is current as of UHD 3.9.4.
===B200===
<pre>
Device utilization summary:
---------------------------

Selected Device : 6slx75fgg484-3

Slice Logic Utilization:
Number of Slice Registers: 15781 out of 93296 16%
Number of Slice LUTs: 19987 out of 46648 42%
Number used as Logic: 15983 out of 46648 34%
Number used as Memory: 4004 out of 11072 36%
Number used as RAM: 972
Number used as SRL: 3032

Slice Logic Distribution:
Number of LUT Flip Flop pairs used: 24062
Number with an unused Flip Flop: 8281 out of 24062 34%
Number with an unused LUT: 4075 out of 24062 16%
Number of fully used LUT-FF pairs: 11706 out of 24062 48%
Number of unique control sets: 434

IO Utilization:
Number of IOs: 172
Number of bonded IOBs: 155 out of 280 55%
IOB Flip Flops/Latches: 124

Specific Feature Utilization:
Number of Block RAM/FIFO: 144 out of 172 83%
Number using Block RAM only: 144
Number of BUFG/BUFGCTRLs: 4 out of 16 25%
Number of DSP48A1s: 76 out of 132 57%
</pre>

===B210===
<pre>
Device utilization summary:
---------------------------

Selected Device : 6slx150fgg484-3

Slice Logic Utilization:
Number of Slice Registers: 29310 out of 184304 15%
Number of Slice LUTs: 36486 out of 92152 39%
Number used as Logic: 29279 out of 92152 31%
Number used as Memory: 7207 out of 21680 33%
Number used as RAM: 1752
Number used as SRL: 5455

Slice Logic Distribution:
Number of LUT Flip Flop pairs used: 43635
Number with an unused Flip Flop: 14325 out of 43635 32%
Number with an unused LUT: 7149 out of 43635 16%
Number of fully used LUT-FF pairs: 22161 out of 43635 50%
Number of unique control sets: 723

IO Utilization:
Number of IOs: 180
Number of bonded IOBs: 163 out of 338 48%
IOB Flip Flops/Latches: 148

Specific Feature Utilization:
Number of Block RAM/FIFO: 186 out of 268 69%
Number using Block RAM only: 186
Number of BUFG/BUFGCTRLs: 4 out of 16 25%
Number of DSP48A1s: 152 out of 180 84%
</pre>

===B200mini===
<pre>
Device utilization summary:
---------------------------

Selected Device : 6slx75csg484-3

Slice Logic Utilization:
Number of Slice Registers: 15949 out of 93296 17%
Number of Slice LUTs: 19963 out of 46648 42%
Number used as Logic: 16140 out of 46648 34%
Number used as Memory: 3823 out of 11072 34%
Number used as RAM: 972
Number used as SRL: 2851

Slice Logic Distribution:
Number of LUT Flip Flop pairs used: 23859
Number with an unused Flip Flop: 7910 out of 23859 33%
Number with an unused LUT: 3896 out of 23859 16%
Number of fully used LUT-FF pairs: 12053 out of 23859 50%
Number of unique control sets: 429

IO Utilization:
Number of IOs: 123
Number of bonded IOBs: 114 out of 328 34%
IOB Flip Flops/Latches: 147

Specific Feature Utilization:
Number of Block RAM/FIFO: 110 out of 172 63%
Number using Block RAM only: 110
Number of BUFG/BUFGCTRLs: 6 out of 16 37%
Number of DSP48A1s: 76 out of 132 57%
Number of PLL_ADVs: 1 out of 6 16%
</pre>

===B205mini/B206mini===
<pre>
Device utilization summary:
---------------------------

Selected Device : 6slx150csg484-3

Slice Logic Utilization:
Number of Slice Registers: 15949 out of 184304 8%
Number of Slice LUTs: 19963 out of 92152 21%
Number used as Logic: 16140 out of 92152 17%
Number used as Memory: 3823 out of 21680 17%
Number used as RAM: 972
Number used as SRL: 2851

Slice Logic Distribution:
Number of LUT Flip Flop pairs used: 23859
Number with an unused Flip Flop: 7910 out of 23859 33%
Number with an unused LUT: 3896 out of 23859 16%
Number of fully used LUT-FF pairs: 12053 out of 23859 50%
Number of unique control sets: 429

IO Utilization:
Number of IOs: 123
Number of bonded IOBs: 114 out of 338 33%
IOB Flip Flops/Latches: 147

Specific Feature Utilization:
Number of Block RAM/FIFO: 110 out of 268 41%
Number using Block RAM only: 110
Number of BUFG/BUFGCTRLs: 6 out of 16 37%
Number of DSP48A1s: 76 out of 180 42%
Number of PLL_ADVs: 1 out of 6 16%
</pre>

==Interfaces and Connectivity==
B200/B210/B200mini/B206mini - USB 3.0

===GPIO===
====Power on state====
The hardware power on state and UHD initial state for the front-panel GPIOs is high-Z. For the B2xx, B2xxmini there are no external pull-ups/pull-downs for the GPIO pins, but the FPGAs do have them and they are configured as follows: B2xx: pull-up, B2xxmini: pull-up.

====Output Current====
The GPIOs are configured as LVCMOS33 outputs with pull-ups on the B2xx. The strength for LVCMOS and LVTTL on Spartan 6 is 12 mA if not otherwise specified.

===Timing Reference Input===
====B200mini/B200mini-i/B205mini-i/B206mini-i====
* 1-PPS or 10 MHz input

=====1-PPS=====
* Maximum: -5V / +5V
* Minimum: 0V / +2.5V

=====10 MHz=====
* Maximum: 0V / +5V
* Minimum: 0V / +1.8V
'''OR'''
* +10dBm ~ +27dBm

====B200/B210====
=====1-PPS=====
* Maximum: 5V
=====10 MHz=====
* Maximum: 15dBm (3.5Vpp into 50 ohms)

==Certifications==
===RoHS===
As of December 1st, 2010 all Ettus Research products are RoHS compliant unless otherwise noted. More information can be found at [http://ettus.com/legal/rohs-information http://ettus.com/legal/rohs-information]

===China RoHS===
'''Management Methods for Controlling Pollution Caused by Electronic Information Products Regulation'''

'''Chinese Customers'''

National Instruments is in compliance with the Chinese policy on the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) used in Electronic Information Products. For more information about the National Instruments China RoHS compliance, visit [http://www.ni.com/environment/rohs_china ni.com/environment/rohs_china].

===Certifications for European Union===
In order to ensure compliance with EU certifications for radio equipment, a ferrite bead (included in kits with NI part number 785825-01 and 785826-01) should be affixed onto the GPIO cable, if in use. This is achieved by opening the snap-on ferrite bead and enclosing it around the GPIO cable(s).

In addition to the part numbers listed above, these ferrite beads can be sourced through Fair-Rite using part number 0443164251.

==Certificate of Volatility==

Found on the [https://www.ni.com/en/support/documentation/product-certifications.html NI Product Certifications lookup tool]:
* [https://www.ni.com/pdf/manuals/377354a.pdf B200/B210 Letter of Volatility]
* [https://www.ni.com/pdf/manuals/377354a.pdf B200mini/205mini Letter of Volatility]
* [https://www.ni.com/docs/en-US/bundle/usrp-b206mini-i-lov/resource/usrp-b206mini-i-lov.pdf B206mini Letter of Volatility]

==Downloads==

[http://files.ettus.com/manual/md_fpga.html FPGA Resources]

[http://files.ettus.com/binaries/uhd_stable/ UHD Stable Binaries]

[https://github.com/EttusResearch/uhd UHD Source Code on Github]

==FAQ==
This is a list of frequently asked questions on the USRP [https://www.ettus.com/product/details/UB200-KIT B200]/[https://www.ettus.com/product/details/UB210-KIT B210]/[https://www.ettus.com/product/details/USRP-B200mini B200mini]. If you have questions that are not answered in this document, please contact us - [mailto:info@ettus.com info@ettus.com].

'''Will the USRP [https://www.ettus.com/product/details/UB200-KIT B200]/[https://www.ettus.com/product/details/UB210-KIT B210] work with USB 2.0?'''

Yes, both the USRP B200 and USRP B210 will fall back to the USB 2.0 standard if a USB 3.0 port is not available. There are several things to consider. First, the USB 2.0 data rates are slower. Depending on the USB controller, operating system, and other factors, you may achieve a sample rate up to 8 MS/s with USB 2.0. Also, you may not be able to bus-power the USRP B200/B210 in USB 2.0 mode.

'''What samples rates should I expect with USB 3.0? USB 2.0?'''

The performance and throughput of USB 3.0 can vary between host controllers. Ettus Research recommends using the Intel Series 7, 8, and 9 USB controllers. In Linux, the command <code>lspci</code> will show the USB controller on the system.

'''When can I power the USRP B200/B210/B200mini off USB?'''

The experience will vary across various controllers. Generally speaking, bus-power is ideal for SISO operation. If you are using both channels of a USRP B210 we recommend an external power supply. We [https://www.ettus.com/all-products/powersupply/ sell an external power supply that works with a variety of USRPs].

MIMO operation with the USRP B210 is not recommended when using the USRP B210 on bus-power. It is also not recommended to run the B210 on bus-power if a GPS-disciplined oscillator is installed.

'''How much power does the USRP consume?'''

The table below shows power consumption (Watts) of a USRP B210 run with a 6V power supply. Figures on a 5V supply (USB power), or with a USRP B200 will be moderately lower. The sample rates shown are aggregate sample rates on the USB 3.0 interface.

{| class="wikitable"
!
!5 Msps
!15.36 Msps
!30.72 Msps
!56 Msps
!61.44 Msps
|-
|1 RX
|1.92
|2.112
|2.184
|2.508
|
|-
|2 RX
|2.148
|2.436
|2.508
|2.64
|
|-
|1 TX
|2.184
|2.34
|2.352
|2.22
|
|-
|2 TX
|2.76
|2.88
|2.904
|2.64
|
|-
|Full Duplex (1x1)
|2.508
|2.736
|2.796
|3.168
|
|-
|2x2 MIMO
|3.252
|3.588
|3.672
|4.11
|4.092
|-
|}

'''Can I build a multi-unit system with the USRP B200/B210?'''

It is possible to synchronize multiple USRP B200/B210 devices using the 10 MHz/1 PPS inputs and an external distribution system like to the OctoClock-G. However, [http://www.ettus.com/kb/detail/usrp-b200-and-b210-usb-30-streaming-rate-benchmarks USB 3.0/2.0 performance] varies dramatically when multiple devices are streaming through the same controller. Generally, we recommend using the USRP N200/N210 if you need to build a high-channel count system.

'''Can I access the source code for the USRP B200/B210?'''

Yes. The USRP B200/B210 is supported by the USRP Hardware DriverTM software. You can find the driver and FPGA source code for the USRP B200/B210, and all other USRP models, in the UHD git repository:

http://files.ettus.com/manual/page_build_guide.html

'''What operating systems does the USRP B200/B210 work on?'''

The USRP B200/B210 is supported on [http://files.ettus.com/manual/page_install.html Linux, OSX (MacOSX / macOS) and Windows].

'''Does the USRP B200/B210 work with GNU Radio?'''

Yes. The USRP B200/B210 work with our GNU Radio plugin - gr-uhd.

'''Does the USRP B200/B210 work with MATLAB and Simulink?'''

Yes. You need to install the [http://www.mathworks.com/hardware-support/usrp.html Communications System Toolbox Support Package for USRP Radio].

'''Does the USRP B200/B210 work with OpenBTS?'''

Yes. This is a third-party application and you can find instructions here: [http://wush.net/trac/rangepublic/wiki/BuildInstallRun OpenBTS - Build, Install, Run.]

For support, please sign up and contact the [https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/openbts-discuss OpenBTS mailing list].

'''What tools do I need to program the FPGA?'''

The USRP [https://www.ettus.com/product/details/UB200-KIT B200] and USRP [https://www.ettus.com/product/details/UB210-KIT B210] include a Spartan 6 XC6SLX75 and XC6S150, respectively. The USRP B200 can be programmed with the free version of Xilinx tools, while the larger FPGA on the USRP B210 requires a licensed seat.

'''Can I use a GPSDO with the USRP B200/B210?'''

Ettus Research offers a [https://www.ettus.com/product/details/GPSDO-MINI Board-Mounted GPS-Disciplined OCXO] and a [https://www.ettus.com/product/details/GPSDO-TCXO-MODULE Board-Mounted GPS-Disciplined TCXO], which are compatible with the USRP B200/B210. These provide a high-accuracy XO, which can be disciplined to the global GPS standard. Please note: When the GPSDO OCXO model is integrated on the USRP B200/B210, the device should be powered with an external supply instead of USB bus power. The TCXO version can be USB bus powered.

[[Category:Hardware Resources]]

B200/B210/B200mini/B205mini/B206mini Getting Started Guides

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==Kit Contents==
* USRP B200 / B210 / B200mini / B205mini / B206mini
* USB 3.0 Cable
* Universal power supply (B210 only)

{|
|style="vertical-align:top"|
||[[File:Product b200.png|250px|center]]
||[[File:Product b210.png|250px|center]]
||[[File:Product b200 mini.png|250px|center]]
||[[File:Product b206 mini i.png|250px|center]]
|}

==Verify the Contents of Your Kit==
Make sure that your kit contains all the items listed above. If any items are missing, please contact your sales agent or Ettus Research Technical support immediately.

==You Will Need==
* A host computer with an available USB 2.0 or 3.0 port to use the USRP B2xx.

==Proper Care and Handling==
All Ettus Research products are individually tested before shipment. The USRP™ is guaranteed to be functional at the time it is received by the customer. Improper use or handling of the USRP™ can easily cause the device to become non-functional. Listed below are some examples of actions which can prevent damage to the unit:

*Never allow metal objects to touch the circuit board while powered.
*Always properly terminate the transmit port with an antenna or 50 Ohms load.
*Always handle the board with proper anti-static methods.
*Never allow the board to directly or indirectly come into contact with any voltage spikes.
*Never allow any water, or condensing moisture, to come into contact with the boards.
*Always use caution with FPGA, firmware, or software modifications.
{|
|style="padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px;" |[[File:Caution.png|24px|center]]
|style="padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px;" |Never apply more than -15 dBm of power into any RF input.
|-
|style="padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px;" |[[File:Caution.png|24px|center]]
|style="padding-left:10px; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px;" |Always use at least 30dB attenuation if operating in loopback configuration
|-
|}

==Getting Started with B206mini Tutorials==
To learn how to set up the USRP Hardware Driver (UHD), and use UHD to acquire an RF spectrum using the B206 follow the [https://learn.ni.com/pages/getting-started?labels=%5B%22Product%22%5D&values=%5B%22USRP%22%5D Getting Started with USRP Products] tutorials.

==Install and Setup the Software Tools on Your Host Computer==
In order to use your Universal Software Radio Peripheral (USRP™), you must have the software tools correctly installed and configured on your host computer. A step-by-step guide for doing this is available at the Building and Installing the USRP Open-Source Toolchain (UHD and GNU Radio) on [[Building and Installing the USRP Open-Source Toolchain (UHD and GNU Radio) on Linux|Linux]], [[Building and Installing the USRP Open-Source Toolchain (UHD and GNU Radio) on OS X|OS X]] and [[Building and Installing the USRP Open Source Toolchain (UHD and GNU Radio) on Windows|Windows]] Application Notes. The following minimum USRP Hardware Driver, UHD, versions are required:
*The USRP B2xx other than B206mini require UHD version 3.8.4 or above.
*The USRP B206mini requires UHD version 4.9 or above.
It is recommended to use the latest stable version of UHD that is available.

==Connect the USRP to the Host Computer==
The included USB 3.0 cable provides power and data connectivity for the USRP Bus Series. The shipping kits include appropriate USB 3 cables to connect the B200/B210, B200mini, or B205mini to an available USB 3.0 (or 2.0) Type-A port on the host computer. The B206mini shipping kit includes a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C cable, designed for connection to USB 3 Type-C ports on the host computer. It also features a USB Type-C connector with a locking screw, which when used with the optional enclosure and matching threaded insert, provides added strain relief for secure and stable operation.

Note: If a GPSDO module is installed (B200/210 only) or when using USB 2.0, an external DC power supply or a cable designed to pull power from 2 USB ports (USB 2.0 dual A to micro-B or B) must be used.

Note: The cables for the B200-Series USRP have different device side USB connectors. Before attempting to use custom 3rd party USB 3 cables ensure they have the required device side USB connector:
{| class="wikitable" style="width:30%"
!Device
!Device side USB connector

|-
|B200/B210
|USB Type B connector
|-

|B200mini/B205mini
|USB Micro B Superspeed connector
|-

|-
|B206mini
|USB Type C connector
|-
|}

==Test and Verify the Operation of the USRP==
Once the software tools are installed on the host computer, verify the correct operation of the USRP by running the utility programs on the host computer. More information is available at the [[Verifying the Operation of the USRP Using UHD and GNU Radio]] Application Note.

==Technical Support and Community Knowledge Base==
Please contact [https://kb.ettus.com/Technical_Support Technical Support], for any questions or issues with your USRP.

==Legal Considerations==
Every country has laws governing the transmission and reception of radio signals. Users are solely responsible for insuring they use their USRP system in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Before attempting to transmit and/or receive on any frequency, we recommend that you determine what licenses may be required and what restrictions may apply.

*NOTE: This USRP product is a piece of test equipment.

==Sales and Ordering Support==
If you have any non-technical questions related to your order, then please contact us by email at [mailto:orders@ettus.com orders@ettus.com], or by phone at +14086106399 (Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM, Pacific Time). Please be sure to include your order number and the serial number of your USRP.

==Terms and Conditions of Sale==
Terms and conditions of sale can be accessed online at the following link: http://www.ettus.com/legal/terms-and-conditions-of-sale

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