Announcing LimeSDR Mini 2.0
LimeSDR Mini, the smaller, two-channel sibling of LimeSDR, is being retired due to ongoing supply chain shortages. In its place, we will soon launch LimeSDR Mini 2.0. As for the LimeNET line of products, they are based exclusively on LimeSDR, not LimeSDR Mini, so are unaffected by this change. Read the full update.
Supply Chain Crunch & New RF Filter Bank Demo
The global supply chain crunch has severely disrupted production of Lime products. We're still committed to bringing all Lime products back into regular availability. We're plotting a course of action and we have updated delivery estimates accordingly. In the meantime, we're excited to share a video demo of a new software-controlled frontend filter bank (a.k.a. preselector). Read the full update.
Field Report Contest
Did you do something cool with your Lime technology? Let the world know, by submitting a Field Report to us. You’ll enjoy fame and maybe even a little bit of fortune. Check out all the details in this update. Read the full update.
Mimik edgeSDK Demo
The mimik edgeSDK turns any device into an edge cloud server and when combined with a LimeNET base station, this provides a decentralised platform upon which applications can be built that are not tethered to a cloud service provider. Read the full update.
Announcing LimeNET Micro
We're thrilled to announce the launch of the campaign for the latest addition to the integrated universal wireless family, the LimeNET Micro. LimeNET Micro provides fully standalone SDR at an unprecedented price point and, thanks to the combination of Lime's FPRF and the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3, in an eminently compact form factor, with high frequency stability and accuracy, courtesy of integrated GPS and OCXO. Learn more on the campaign page: https://www.crowdsupply.com/lime-micro/limenet-micro Read the full update.
First Steps Towards a RISC-V powered LimeNET Base Station
We’re excited to share details of something we’ve been working on in partnership with SiFive. Read the full update.
Quortus Pocket EPC Available via the App Store
Quortus and Lime Microsystems have announced the availability of PocketEPC – a complete cellular core network realized as an App – via the LimeNET Ubuntu App Store. By combining the LimeNET hardware platform with PocketEPC, the two companies allow any developer to rapidly and cost-effectively create complete 4G (or 5G / IoT) networks. Read the full update.
Competition to Find 10 Best Radio Access Demos
BT and Lime Microsystems invite all backers of the LimeSDR, LimeNET and LimeSDR Mini campaigns to enter a competition to find the best 10 radio access demos. Read the full update.
Platform Vision and App Store
In this latest video, Ebrahim outlines the vision for the LimeSDR platform and its role in democratising wireless innovation. Read the full update.
Shipping Begins
We've finished production and will be shipping out packages to backers soon. If you have moved or would like to change your shipping address for any reason, you can update it online through your account on Crowd Supply. If your account needs updating, please do so within 48 hours. Read the full update.
Taken Delivery of Motherboards
We have received the motherboards for both the LimeNET Mini and LimeNET Enterprise units. Read the full update.
Thank You!
Our campaign has officially ended. We just wanted to say a big thank you to our backers and all who have supported us throughout. In our view, wireless innovation has been limited by access to affordable, easy-to-use, maintainable and upgradeable hardware. Read the full update.
LimeNET SIM
Welcome to the latest addition to the LimeNET family, LimeSIM, which is to be used in conjunction with LimeNET Gateway. The LimeNET Gateway, like all LimeNET systems is multi standard and provides connectivity to the nearest macro base station via 2G through to 4G air interface. Read the full update.
Vodafone Backs LimeNET Software-defined 5G/IoT Radio Platforms
Vodafone, a key global operator, is backing LimeNET and supporting us to take our software defined radio technology mainstream with operator deployments. Read the full update.
Wireless Convergence Platform Vision
Here's an overview of Lime's vision of what is possible using the LimeNET wireless platform. Read the full update.
OpenAirInterface Presentation and Demo
In this update, we share some videos introducing OpenAirInterface and demonstrating its use with LimeSDR hardware to run and monitor an LTE stack streaming YouTube HD video content. Read the full update.
Osmocom Presentation
We were very fortunate to have a presentation at the BT / EE & Lime Micro hackathon on the Open Source Mobile Communications (Osmocom)project. Check out the video! Read the full update.
Backhaul Connectivity with LimeNET Gateway
We have been hard at work to come up with the LimeNET Gateway so that our backers can have backhaul cellular connectivity. LimeNET Gateway box offers Ethernet and Wi-Fi connectivity backed up by a connection to any 2G, 3G, or 4G macrocell. Read the full update.
Quortus LTE EPC Presentation and Demo
The BT / EE and Lime Micro Mini Hackathon hosted in London last week featured a series of excellent talks from partners, including one from Quortus head of product management, Paul Trubridge. This provided an introduction to their LTE EPC technology. Check out these video demos. Read the full update.
Open Source LTE Physical Layer Routines
We are open sourcing our LTE (4G) physical layer routines. Check out this video demo of how this code can be used. Read the full update.
Video Update of WAN LTE Installation
We have been hard at work since the start of the campaign in building numerous prototypes of our network-in-a-box solutions. Our most challenging platform, in terms of both the required performance and testing, is the wide-area network solution where we turn a high-end PC into a cellular network supporting many users over a large coverage area. Read the full update.
Lime Adaptive Digital Predistortion (LimeADPD)
We’re excited to announce that Lime Micro have open sourced their implementation of adaptive digital predistortion (ADPD) for PA linearisation. This can be used with the LimeNET Base Station and other platforms based around the 4x4 MIMO LimeSDR-QPCIe board, to help meet wireless regulatory specifications, while also improving power efficiency and reducing running costs. Read the full update.
Osmocom GSM Network Demo
In this video you can see a quick demo of a LimeNET Mini being used together with the Osmocom GSM stack to create a self-contained GSM network. Read the full update.
Show and Tell
This introductory video shows off the LimeNET hardware and adds a bit of context to what we hope to achieve. Read the full update.
Hacking the Wireless Future
British Telecom (BT) and EE are sponsoring a summer hackathon competition in partnership with Lime Micro. Let's see what you can do with LimeNET and LimeSDR! Read the full update.
New Launch Date: May 18th
We're currently in Taiwan with one of our manufacturing partners finalizing the details of the LimeNET product line. In parallel, we're in discussion with some key strategic partners about how they can contribute to LimeNET and make it even better for everyone. Read the full update.