PE43713 Evaluation Kit (EVK) User`s Manual
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1. Gy Peregrine Bo Andie PE43713 Evaluation Kit EVK User s Manual UltraCMOS RF Digital Step Attenuator 9 kHz 6 GHz Yj tere DOC 65453 1 3 2015 ULTBACMOS EVK User s Manual www psemi com PE43713 Evaluation Kit EVK User s Manual 7 Peregrine Semiconductor Copyright and Trademarks 2015 Peregrine Semiconductor Corporation All rights reserved The Peregrine name logo UTSi and UltraCMOS are registered trademarks and HaRP MultiSwitch and DuNE are trademarks of Peregrine Semicon ductor Corp Disclaimers The information in this document is believed to be reliable However Peregrine assumes no liability for the use of this information Use shall be entirely at the user s own risk No patent rights or licenses to any circuits described in this document are implied or granted to any third party Peregrine s products are not designed or intended for use in devices or systems intended for surgical implant or in other applications intended to support or sustain life or in any application in which the failure of the Peregrine product could create a situation in which personal injury or death might occur Peregrine assumes no liability for damages including consequential or incidental damages arising out of the use of its products in such applications Patent Statement Peregrine products are protected under one or more of the following U S patents patents psemi com Sales Contact For additional informatio2. Hardware Operation eos 605504 555 a case es e on ewes clan ena SIL A sr owes KS ES 11 Using the Graphical User Interface gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt 12 Technical RO OUTES gt gt gt gt sane sees gt RR 17 Technical Resources gt 17 DOC 65453 1 3 2015 ULTBACMOS Page 1 www psemi com PERSO Peregrine Evaluation Kit User s Manual Jaka Aaa Page 2 ULTRACMOS DOC 65453 1 3 2015 www psemi com PE43713 Evaluation Kit User s Manual Peregrine Semiconductor f d f d y Introduction Introduction The PE43713 is a 500 HaRP technology enhanced 7 bit RF digital step attenuator DSA designed for use in 3G 4G wireless infrastructure and other high performance RF applications An integrated digital control interface supports both serial and parallel programming of the attenuation Covering a 31 75 dB attenuation range in 0 25 dB steps it maintains high linearity and low power consumption from 9 kHz through 6 GHz PE43713 features glitch less attenuation state transitions and is offered in a 32 lead 5 x 5 mm QFN package In addition no external blocking capacitors are required if 0 VDC is present on the RF ports The PE43713 evaluation kit EVK includes the application software and hardware required to control and evaluate the functionality of the DSA using a PC running the Windows operating system to control the USB i
3. excess of the specified voltage including voltages produced by electrostatic discharges Handle the board in accordance with procedures for handling static sensitive components Avoid applying excessive voltages to the power supply terminals or signal inputs or outputs Page 2 ULTRACMOS DOC 65453 1 3 2015 www psemi com PE43713 Evaluation Kit User s Manual GOH aeia ihs Evaluation Board Assembly Evaluation Board Assembly Overview The evaluation board is assembled with a PE43713 DSA SP2T mechanical switch P S SP3T mechanical switches DO D6 LE several headers and SMA connectors The P S switch is used for Parallel or Serial mode selection The DO D6 LE switches are used for setting the control bits in Direct Parallel programming mode Figure 1 PE43713 Evaluation Board Assembly DOC 65453 1 3 2015 ULTRACMOS Page 3 www psemi com PERSO Peregrine Evaluation Kit User s Manual Jaka Aaa Page 4 ULTRACMOS DOC 65453 1 3 2015 www psemi com PE43713 Evaluation Kit User s Manual Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide Overview The digital attenuator evaluation board EVB was designed to ease customer evaluation of the PE43713 digital step attenuator This chapter will guide the user through the software installation hardware configu ration and using the graphical user interface GUI Software Installation USB Driver The latest USB interface board drivers are available via Micros
4. are to the following tolder To install in this folder click Next To install to a different folder enter amp below or click Browse Folder C Program Files x86 Pereqrine Semiconductor Cop iDSA Evaluatio instal DSA Evaluation Software for yourself or for anyone who uses this computer a Everyone Just me Peregrine Semiconductor G In the window of Confirm Installation click Next gt to proceed with the software installation Figure 7 Confirm Installation Confirm Installation i 1 The installer is ready to install DSA Evaluation Software on your computer Click Next to start the installation as As the software files are installed a progress indicator will be displayed On slower computers installation of the software may proceed for a few moments Figure 8 e Progress Indicator DSA Evaluation Software is being installed Page 6 ULTRACMOS DOC 65453 1 3 2015 www psemi com Peregrine E YH 1 Evaluation Kit User s Once the evaluation software is installed click Close to exit Figure 9 Installation Complete Installation Complete DSA Evaluation Software has been successfully installed Click Close to exit Please use Windows Update to check for any critical updates to the NET Framework A new Start Menu item under Peregrine Semicon ductor will appear in the start menu of your computer Select DSA Evaluation S
5. el Mode or S for Serial Mode operation Please ensure the switch is in the correct position before continuing a a l 02014 Peregrine Semiconductor Corp All rights reserved No reproduction without prior written consent Page 12 ULTRACMOS DOC 65453 1 3 2015 www psemi com PE43713 A Y peregrine Evaluation Kit User s The DSA application software GUI supports Latched Parallel and Serial modes with position of the P S switch Table 3 and shows the control bit waveform at the right side of the GUI when the mode is selected Table 3 EVK Jumper Switch Configuration GUI Operation Jumper Switch Direct Parallel Mode Latched Parallel Mode Serial Mode Se ICI T A A e em A DOC 65453 1 3 2015 ULTRACMOS Page 13 www psemi com PE43713 Evaluation Kit User s Manual aeia ihs The Send button changes functionality based on the control interface mode Send Latch in Latched Parallel mode and Send Signal in Serial mode are provided to resend the programming bits to the device at the same attenuation state Figure 16 e Latched Parallel or Serial Mode Control Interface Control Interface e Parallel lata o Parallel Send Signal Serial 2 Serial Parallel Interface Digital Word Parallel Interface Digital Word Serial Interface Waveform Serial Interface Waveform i o Continuous Pattern Loop can be selected to automati The Attenuation Value box displays the attenuation cally step t
6. eps below to configure the hardware properly for the performance 1 Verify that all DC power supplies are turned off before proceeding 2 Connect the jumper on JP2 JP3 and JP4 3 Place the three jumpers of HDR2 connecting the middle pin to the GND pin HDR2 is for the serial address able features Refer to the PE43713 datasheet for more details 4 Position the P S switch to Parallel or Serial mode 5 Set the DO D6 and LE mechanical programming switches on the board to support Direct Parallel Latched Parallel or Serial mode a Place DO D6 and LE at the middle position to support Latched Parallel and Serial modes with GUI appli cation software and proper position of the P S switch b In Direct Parallel mode DO D6 can be set to HIGH or LOW to manually program the attenuation state while LE is connected to HIGH without using the USB interface board and GUI application software 6 Provide external power supply to the HDR3 Table 2 a VDD is the positive power supply with 3 0V typical b VDD_DIG is the positive power supply for control signals with 1 8V typical and it can be connected to Vpp with jumper to simplify the test set up c VDD_DIG can be connected to VDD with jumper to simplify the test set up VDD_DEG VDD 3 0V typical d VSS is the external negative power supply for PE43713 It can also be short to GND using the internal negative voltage generator to simplify the test setup 7 Calibrate board trace loss
7. hrough each of the attenuation states value the DSA is currently programmed to The user can enter the desired attenuation value followed by Figure 17 Continuous Pattern Loop the Enter key to program the DSA Figure 18 Attenuation Value Attenuation Value A Continuous Pattern Loop Page 14 ULTRACMOS DOC 65453 1 3 2015 www psemi com Gy Peregrine Y 17 PE43713 Evaluation Kit User s The center of the GUI is the attenuation slide bar that allows the user to guickly select the desired attenuation The arrows at the top and bottom can be clicked to increase or decrease attenuation state at the minimum step size Figure 19 Attenuation Slide Bar ee 31 75 23 50 15 75 7 15 127 on Lad FP 0 00 E O Atten e DOC 65453 1 3 2015 otate ULTRACNMOS www psemi com Page 15 PERSO Peregrine Evaluation Kit User s Manual Jaka Aaa Page 16 ULTRACMOS DOC 65453 1 3 2015 www psemi com PE43713 Evaluation Kit User s Manual GO aeia ihs Technical Resources Technical Resources Additional technical resources are available for download in the Products section at www psemi com These include the Product Specification datasheet S parameters zip file evaluation kit schematic and bill of materials material declaration form and PC compatible software file Trademarks are subject to trademark claims DOC 65453 1 3 2015 ULTRACMOS Page 17
8. n contact Sales at sales psemi com Corporate Headquarters 9369 Carroll Park Drive San Diego CA 92121 858 731 9400 Page ii ULTRACMOS DOC 65453 1 3 2015 www psemi com ERES Peregrine Evaluation Kit User s Manual Aaaa Adis Table of Contents MMOD UCONN 3 PER 1 Introduction 22 r errr rrr rr rt ee nee ence eeeee 1 Appi aton SUDPOIL 5a52540455 054 bis ie asla bn atorado S A abroad raro 1 Evaluation Kit Contents and Requirements o oooooccooccccocccnrccc ro aa aaa aa aaa aaa 1 RIG COMPCING Le nis ais pasiekia a e ins o a o i ai a i a i Ghee ra a S S G i ai E 1 BOM Wale REGMINCINGIING asa ses ks ks S S S aa S S i ASS S ac a a pea as 2 Hardware Requirements S a as a a r a a i ere a a o S a S cas Evaluation Board Assembly 3 Evaluation Board Assembly Overview a aaa 3 QuickStart Guide gt 25 1225 72 25 70 20 5 Quick Start Guide Overview gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt 5 Software Installation 5 JoB Bg o o II e 5 EVR OOTATE escurre ar aka darian dara arar aida 5 Hardware Configuration ere rece e ec ceee 8 USB Interface BOaTG OVEIVIEW enc cece cuietoselercdes es nie Us s rieda ane br S i r Us cia 8 Connection of the USB Interface Board to the Evaluation Board kaka 8 Evaltia ioji Board OVEIVICW Li is ni ss k ko i ri i i r i r a i e P L d k a i i 9
9. nterface board The EVK can also be operated manually Refer to Hardware Operation in Chapter 3 page 11 for instructions on manually programming the EVK in Direct Parallel mode Application Support For any technical inquiries regarding the evaluation kit or software please visit applications support at www psemi com fastest response or call 858 731 9400 Evaluation Kit Contents and Requirements Kit Contents The PE43713 Evaluation Kit EVK includes all of the specific software and hardware required to evaluate the DSA Included in the EVK are Table 1 PE43713 Evaluation Kit Contents a PE43713 DSA Evaluation Board Assembly PRT 45305 oa Peregrine USB Interface Board Assembly PRT 50446 USB 2 0 Type A to Type B Mini Cable DOC 65453 1 3 2015 ULTRACMOS Page 1 www psemi com PE43713 Evaluation Kit User s Manual 43 Peregrine Semiconductor Software Requirements The application software will need to be installed on a computer with the following minimum requirements e PC compatible with Windows XP Vista 7 or 8 e Mouse USB port HTML browser with internet access e Administrative privileges Hardware Requirements In order to evaluate the step attenuation performance of the evaluation board the following equipment is required e DC power supplies and DC cables Vector network analyzer Caution The PE43713 DSA EVK contains components that might be damaged by exposure to voltages in
10. oft Windows update Internet connectivity is required to download the drivers Connect the USB interface board to the PC and select the Windows Update option to obtain and install the drivers If the USB board drivers are not installed it will not be possible to run the program correctly A USB interface board Figure 2 is included in the evaluation kit Figure 2 DSA USB Driver Installation EVK Software In order to evaluate the PE43713 performance the application software has to be installed on your computer The USB interface and DSA application software is compatible with computers running DOC 65453 1 3 2015 ULTRACNMOS Peregrine AS Windows XP Vista 7 or 8 This software is available directly from Peregrine s website at www psemi com To install the DSA evaluation software unzip the archive and execute the setup exe Figure 3 DSA Evaluation Software Installer jF DSA Evaluation Software Installer msi IFE AAA m Tisetup e exe After the setup exe file has been executed a welcome screen will appear It is strongly recommended that all programs be closed prior to running the install program Click the Next gt button to proceed Figure 4 DSA Evaluation Software Setup Welcome to the DSA Evaluation Software Setup o Wizard The installer vall guide you through the steps required to install DSA Evaluation Software on pour computer WARNING This computer program is
11. oftware to launch the GUI Figure 10 DSA Evaluation Software Launch J Peregrine Semiconductor DSA Evaluation Software DOC 65453 1 3 2015 ULTRACMOS Page 7 www psemi com PE43713 A Evaluation Kit User s Manual Peregrine Hardware Configuration USB Interface Board Overview A USB interface board Figure 11 is included in the evaluation kit This board allows the user to send serial peripheral interface SPI commands to the device under test by using a PC running the Windows operating system To install the software extract the zip file to a temporary directory and follow the installation procedure included Figure 11 DSA USB Interface Board E Peregrine Ei a ral L r y Connection of the USB Interface Board to the Evaluation Board The evaluation board and the USB interface board contain a keyed 16 pin header This feature allows the USB interface board socket to connect directly to the evaluation board pin on the front side as shown in Figure 12 Figure 12 USB Interface Board Connected to the Evaluation Board for Latched Parallel and Serial Programming Page 8 ULTRACMOS DOC 65453 1 3 2015 www psemi com PE43713 Peregrine Evaluation Kit User s HP S e Aan al VCC OP Y dt IC Or Evaluation Board Overview The evaluation board is designed to ease customer evaluation of Peregrine s products The board contains 1 Digital signal connectors
12. protected by copyright law and international treaties Unauthornzed duplication or distribution of this program or any portion of it may result in severe civil of criminal penalties and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under the law Page 5 www psemi com PE43713 Evaluation Kit User s Manual Take a moment to read the license agreement then click I Agree and Next gt Figure 5 e License Agreement License Agreement Please take a moment to read the license agreement now If you accept the terms below chck Agree then Next Othenwse click Cancel BY CLICKING ON THE I Agree BUTTON YOU MEANING YOU PERSONALLY OR THE COMPANY YOU REPRESENT AND ON WHOSE BEHALF YOU ARE FULLY AUTHORIZED TO ENTER THIS AGREEMENT ARE CONSENTING TO BE BOUND BY AND ARE BECOMING A PARTY TO THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT AGREEMENT IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO ALL OF THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT CLICK THE CANCEL BUTTON AND THE O I Do Not Agree i Agree For most users the default install location for the program files is sufficient If a different location is desired the install program can be directed to place the program files in an alternate location The software is installed for Everyone by default Once the desired location is selected click Next gt Figure 6 Select Installation Folder Select Installation Folder The installer will install DSA Evaluation Softw
13. that are connected for power supply digital control signals and USB interface board 2 SMA connectors that are connected for RF performance verification and THRU trace to calibrate board trace loss The schematic and evaluation board outline are provided in this user manual Figure 13 PE43713 Evaluation Board Schematic PS o VDD_DIG J5 RAMA VDD VDD_DIG VSS DOC 65453 1 3 2015 ULTRACMOS Page 9 www psemi com d Peregrine Evaluation Kit User s Manual Semiconductor Figure 14 e PE43713 Evaluation Board Outline Showing Functional Overview L 4 m amp j A J USB Interface Board Connector Low in Direct Parallel Mode Set for Latched Parallel Serial Mode High in Direct Parallel Mode I Apply VSS and GND External Connect Together Serial Addressable Jumper Programming Switches Power Supply VDD and VDD_DIG Connect Together Parallel Serial Mode Selection i y L ir z LZ mu y Fs n Ou ring RF In Out Sig Ara ala 2 Peregrine r i 444 Semiconductor EJ a gz _ 3 i i Te THRU trace is for board trace loss calibration Page 10 ULTRACMOS DOC 65453 1 3 2015 www psemi com PE43713 Peregrine Evaluation Kit User s Hardware Operation The general guidelines for operating the hardware evaluation board are listed in this section Follow the st
14. with THRU trace between J3 and J4 Table 2 Operating Ranges DOC 65453 1 3 2015 ULTRACMOS Page 11 www psemi com d Peregrine Evaluation Kit User s Manual Semiconductor Using the Graphical User Interface Figure 15 displays the DSA application software graphical user interface GUI which has the USB interface board plugged into the computer Hardware Operation for the EVK hardware configuration to use with the GUI control software If the USB interface board is not connected when the application software is launched the message No interface board connected Please connect USB SPI Interface 4101 0695 will appear at the bottom of the screen In the upper left corner under the Peregrine logo there is a drop down menu item to select the part for evalu ation and the part description is below the part number box Figure 15 DSA Application Software Graphical User Interface 8 DSA Evaluation Software File Help Y Peregrine Semic Part Number E Maximum Attenuation 31 75 dB Step Size 0 25 dB Additional Step Sizes 0 5 dB 1 0 dB Resolution 7 bit Interface GPIO SPI AIR Os BIR lr elle Parallel Interface Parallel Interface Digital Word Control Interface ES Parallel Send Sianai i Serial i 7 Continuous Pattern Loop Attenuation Value USB SPI Interface Board 101 0695 connected Note Mechanical switch on evaluation board must be set to P for Parall
15. www psemi com PERSO Peregrine Evaluation Kit User s Manual Jaka Aaa Page 18 ULTRACMOS DOC 65453 1 3 2015 www psemi com PE43713 Evaluation Kit User s Manual pelea ne Document Categories Advance Information The product is in a formative or design stage The datasheet contains design target specifications for product development Specifications and features may change in any manner without notice Preliminary Specification The datasheet contains preliminary data Additional data may be added at a later date Peregrine reserves the right to change specifications at any time without notice in order to supply the best possible product Product Specification The datasheet contains final data In the event Peregrine decides to change the specifications Peregrine will notify customers of the intended changes by issuing a CNF Customer Notification Form Not Recommended for New Designs NRND This product is in production but is not recommended for new designs End of Life EOL This product is currently going through the EOL process It has a specific last time buy date Obsolete This product is discontinued Orders are no longer accepted for this product DOC 65453 1 3 2015 ULTRACMOS Page 19 www psemi com PERSO Peregrine Evaluation Kit User s Manual Jaka Aaa DOC 65453 1 3 2015 ULTRACMOS Page 20 www psemi com
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