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Antenna for transmission

Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2015 4:39 am
by adam
Hi all

What is the BladeRF's output impedance? I'm having trouble finding any documentation on this.

Also, if I attach an antenna that doesnt exactly match the output impedance, do I run the risk of damaging the BladeRF? For example, suppose the output impedance is 75 ohms and I attach a 50 ohm load, will this damage the device?

Thanks,
Adam

Re: Antenna for transmission

Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2015 6:16 am
by bpadalino
It's 50 ohms. The output power is pretty low, so having mismatched impedances won't kill the device but it isn't recommended to transmit into an open for a long time either.

I hope this helps.

Re: Antenna for transmission

Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2015 10:10 am
by jynik
FWIW, there's some links to some MiniCircuits attenuator and terminator kits here: https://github.com/Nuand/bladeRF/wiki/b ... erminators