Digilent NI Ettus USRP B206mini-i
Software Defined RadioCompact 1x1 SDR module covering 70 MHz to 6 GHz with USB 3.0 interface for embedded wireless research and OEM integration. Available in India from GSAS.
Frequency
70 MHz – 6 GHz continuous
Channels
1 Tx / 1 Rx (full duplex)
Bandwidth
Up to 56 MHz
Sample Rate
61.44 MS/s quadrature
FPGA
Xilinx Spartan-6
Interface
USB 3.0 (bus-powered)
Overview
About NI Ettus USRP B206mini-i
The NI Ettus USRP B206mini-i is a compact, single-channel software defined radio module providing continuous frequency coverage from 70 MHz to 6 GHz. As the currently recommended replacement for the B200mini and B205mini-i, the B206mini-i delivers enhanced performance with long-term support in the smallest form factor of the USRP B-Series family, ideal for embedded SDR applications and OEM integration where space and power are constrained.
USRP B206mini-i Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 70 MHz – 6 GHz continuous |
| Channels | 1 Tx / 1 Rx (full duplex) |
| Instantaneous Bandwidth | Up to 56 MHz |
| Sample Rate | 61.44 MS/s quadrature |
| FPGA | Xilinx Spartan-6 |
| Interface | USB 3.0 SuperSpeed |
| Power | Bus-powered via USB |
| Form Factor | Compact board-level module |
| Software | UHD, GNU Radio |
The compact form factor makes the B206mini-i suitable for integration into portable spectrum analyzers, drone-based RF sensing payloads, deployed cognitive radio nodes, and space-constrained test equipment. Full UHD driver compatibility ensures software portability across the entire USRP product family.
GSAS Micro Systems provides the USRP B206mini-i as part of the NI Ettus SDR portfolio available through Digilent, with INR invoicing and technical support for wireless research teams across India.
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