# Interfacing LimeSDR XTRX with a linux computer

**URL:** <https://discourse.myriadrf.org/t/interfacing-limesdr-xtrx-with-a-linux-computer/8251>\
**Category:** LimeSDR\
**Created:** [21 March 2024 17:05 UTC](https://discourse.myriadrf.org/t/interfacing-limesdr-xtrx-with-a-linux-computer/8251 "2024-03-21T17:05:40Z")\
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**Author:** ![umamaheshrouthu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/8797f3/32.png) [@umamaheshrouthu](https://discourse.myriadrf.org/u/umamaheshrouthu)\
**Post date:** [21 March 2024 17:05 UTC](https://discourse.myriadrf.org/t/interfacing-limesdr-xtrx-with-a-linux-computer/8251/1 "2024-03-21T17:05:40Z")

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I want to connect my linux PC to limesdr Xtrx through the mPcie connector. can you please give details which connector/converter shall be used between linux PC and Limesdr Xtrx ?

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**Author:** ![andrewback](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/22d042/32.png) [@andrewback](https://discourse.myriadrf.org/u/andrewback)\
**Post date:** [22 March 2024 12:21 UTC](https://discourse.myriadrf.org/t/interfacing-limesdr-xtrx-with-a-linux-computer/8251/2 "2024-03-22T12:21:50Z")

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If it’s a desktop, you need a full size PCIe to mPCIe adapter. Something like:

[https://www.amazon.co.uk/ASHATA-Express-External-Adapter-Network-default/dp/B07MCCRRMP/](https://www.amazon.co.uk/ASHATA-Express-External-Adapter-Network-default/dp/B07MCCRRMP/)