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bladeRF 2.0 micro xA9 THERMAL 47MHz–6GHz 2x2 MIMO USB 3.0 Software Defined Radio SDR

Reference: BG0052-9214722-T

Condition: New product

Delivery on: Jun 10 2026

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The bladeRF 2.0 micro xA9 THERMAL is a next‑generation software defined radio (SDR) covering 47MHz to 6GHz with a 61.44MSPS sampling rate and full 2×2 MIMO. Designed for serious RF developers, researchers, and wireless security professionals, it combines wideband performance, low latency USB 3.0 connectivity, and a thermally enhanced RF shield for demanding environments.

At its core, the bladeRF 2.0 micro xA9 integrates an Analog Devices AD9361 wideband RF transceiver, a Cyclone V xA9 FPGA (≈301kLE, ≈292kLE user‑programmable), and a Cypress FX3 USB 3.0 controller. This architecture enables high‑throughput, real‑time baseband processing and is ideal for implementing custom modems, 4G/5G physical layers, GNSS experimentation, spectrum analysis, and more. The RF shield can both reduce EMI and improve thermal dissipation, ensuring stable operation at high duty cycles

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Key Features

  • Frequency range: 47MHz – 6GHz wideband coverage
  • Sampling rate: up to 61.44MSPS
  • MIMO: 2×2 transmit/receive streaming
  • Thermal RF shield: EMI reduction and improved heat dissipation
  • USB 3.0 Superspeed: high‑speed, low‑latency full‑duplex interface
  • FPGA: Intel (Altera) Cyclone V xA9 with large user logic for DSP and custom HDL modems
  • RF front end: Analog Devices AD9361 professional‑grade transceiver
  • Bias‑tee on all RF SMA ports: software‑controlled power for external LNAs and PAs (e.g. BT‑100 TX amp, BT‑200 RX LNA)
  • Clocking: advanced clock architecture with 38.4MHz fundamental, 10MHz reference in/out, on‑board VCTCXO and PLL
  • Headless mode: can boot from on‑board flash and run without a host PC

Software & Compatibility

  • Host library: libbladeRF
  • SDR software support: compatible with GNU Radio, GQRX, SDR#, SDR-Radio, gr‑fosphor, SoapySDR and more
  • Operating systems: Windows, Linux, macOS
  • Use cases: LTE / 5G prototyping, wireless security research, spectrum analysis, satellite and GNSS experimentation, custom PHY development

Power & Hardware Architecture

  • Power: can run from USB 3.0 bus power or external DC for maximum linear performance
  • PDN design: mix of low‑noise linear and efficient switch‑mode regulators with auto‑select and hold‑over between USB and external power
  • Clock I/O: can lock to external 10MHz reference and provide reference out to other equipment
  • On‑board flash: stores FPGA images for standalone / headless operation

Built for professional‑grade RF work yet compact enough for mobile and embedded projects, the bladeRF 2.0 micro xA9 THERMAL is a powerful USB 3.0 SDR platform for anyone serious about wideband RF, custom waveforms, and advanced wireless research.