Re: [Discuss-gnuradio] (USRP) WBX Daughterboard ESD Protection?

On 05/21/2010 05:57 AM, James Stein wrote:
> I'd be grateful for some information about the level of electro-static
> discharge (ESD) protection on the RF inputs to the WBX daughterboard for
> the USRP/USRP2 (with granddaughter-board installed).
>
> In particular, is it likely to be susceptible to static build-up on an
> open circuit antenna?
>

The antenna ports both have DC-blocking capacitors, so that should give
you some protection. If you expect an unusually high level of static, I
would suggest putting a 1 MOhm resistor across the antenna output.

Matt

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