Evaluation Kit User`s Manual
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1. Peregrine Semiconductor Evaluation Kit User s Manual Digital Step Attenuator PE4312 9380 Carroll Park Drive San Diego CA 92121 USA Phone 858 731 9400 Fax 858 731 9499 Z Peregrine PE4312 Semiconductor Evaluation Kit Manual Table of Contents Introduction iis ter Dc vnda eu S vex ra ved al a e cat ad DUM RE Md 3 Applications Support o reete eye ree ga eae Sewn SEES su SEE a Oa NER E seeds 3 Evaluation Kit Contents and Requirements sss 3 Kit Contents wid escola tick hottie or divide gunn ere dete eu ttt erbe woes Or du TENOR ER 3 Software Requirements ssssssssssssssssseense seen nnne nemen eee sense tenere nnn 3 Hardware Requirements oocoococcccconococononcnnonononononennnonennnnnnonrnnnenenenanannnnenananannnns 3 PE4312 DSA Evaluation Board Assembly 4 OVERVIOW EHE RE 4 USB Interface Board sc ete ME RR duse DEKA CERTE 5 USB Interface Board Overview ccc cece cece LLC cece eae LLC LL LL LL GLAF LL FL sas ns 5 Connection of the USB Interface Board to the Evaluation Board 5 USB Driver Installations ics ee rere ea ri AA rw D a 5 EVK Software Installation sss mmm 6 Using the Application Software Graphical User Interface 9 Evaluation Board Overview ccccccceecceeee eee III HI mn mense menn 12 Hardware Operation oo2. 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 J9 connector refer to the Operating Ranges table in the datasheet for the voltage range a VDD is the positive power supply with 3 3V typical b VDD DIG is the positive power supply for control signals with 1 8V typical and it can be connected to VDD with jumper on JP3 to simplify the test set up c VSS is the external negative power supply with 3 3V typical To simplify the test set up it can also be shorted to GND with jumper on JP4 to enable using the internal negative voltage generator 7 Calibrate board trace loss with THRU trace between J10 and J11 Document No DOC 59828 1 www psemi com For applications support please visit www psemi com 2014 Peregrine Semiconductor Corp All rights reserved Page 14 of 15 PE4312 Be ma w Peregrine Semiconductor 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 For applications support please visit www psemi com Document No DOC 59828 1 UltraCMOS RFIC Solutions Page 15 of 15 2014 Peregrine Semiconductor Co
3. Assembly Overview The Evaluation Board is assembled with a PE4312 DSA SP2T mechanical switch P S SP3T mechanical switches D1 D6 LE several headers and SMA connectors The P S switch is used for Parallel or Serial mode selection The D1 D6 LE switches are used for setting the control bits in Direct Parallel programming mode Figure 1 PE4312 Evaluation Board Assembly 4X4 20L DSA grine Semiconductor p m a Document No DOC 59828 1 www psemi com For applications support please visit www psemi com 2014 Peregrine Semiconductor Corp All rights reserved Page 4 of 15 PE4312 Z Peregrine Evaluation Kit M valuation Kit Manual Semiconductor USB Interface Board USB Interface Board Overview Figure 2 DSA USB Interface Board A USB interface board Figure 2 is included in the Evaluation Kit This board allows the user to send SPI commands to the device under test by j ESE Z 9 using a PC running the Windows operating WN 35 system To install the software extract the zip EM OO file to a temporary directory and follow the installation procedure included Connection of the USB Interface Figure 3 DSA USB Interface Board Connected to Board to the Evaluation Board the PE4312 Evaluation Board for Latched Parallel and Serial Programming 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
4. Schematic PE4312 Evaluation Kit Manual ve tt JE 1 7 I l lil lil li li lil m I y t R d MEN N A PIS Di D3 D4 gt D5 DAN LE a E L 4 3 cos b4 k 6 s c1 4 A c2 a i 3 3 ru 10 9 C4 4 M pel 11 C8 CLK F S L 14 13 C16 DATA ne k 6 15 LE i HEADER16 c5 C6 C4 0 JP2 100pF 100pF 100pF C2 c3 E i E lt S lt 100pF 100pF E e Es 9 a ae 9 9 g a 85283 o J4 R3 10K LES cs 15 7 50 Ohm J5 FS 2 REN ul RFOUT 114 SN 1 O24 Eg R8 e DATA PE4312 es 13 Ee x 4 CLK vssiGnp H2 4 Se Sige FN 5 11 J9 E aigna g ew C18 J SUPPLY C1 222868 0 F 1 LC VDD Rodina OS 100pF Troope g 1 E J10 Jn i eos a l Hi A p roar a zi C16 1 C13 x L oF sop EAN au DOC 13527 Q DN E R9 at CONS VDD DIG DNI J7 Lone gt ae R6 oot Lg lt PUP2 E ar J8 CONS Notes 1 CAUTION Contains parts and assemb ies susceptible to damage by electrostatic discharge ESD 2 Install shunt connector on JP2 JP3 and JP4 Document No DOC 59828 1 www psemi com 2014 Peregrine Semiconductor Corp All rights reserved For applications support please visit www psemi com Page 12
5. Evaluation Board pin on the front side as shown in Figure 3 USB Driver Installation Figure 4 USB Driver Installation The latest USB interface board drivers are available via Microsoft Windows update Internet connectivity is reguired 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 For applications support please visit www psemi com Document No DOC 59828 1 UltraCMOS RFIC Solutions Page 50f 15 2014 Peregrine Semiconductor Corp All rights reserved Z Peregrine Semiconductor EVK Software Installation PE4312 Evaluation Kit Manual In order to evaluate the PE4312 performance the Application Software has to be installed on your computer The USB interface and DSA application software is compatible with computers running 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 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 Take a moment to read the licen
6. ed 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 The Confirm Installation is ready to install the DSA evaluation software on your computer then click Next gt to proceed with the software installation 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 Z Peregrine Semiconductor Figures 5 d f Application Software Installation Procedure Select Installation Folder The installer will install DSA E valuation Software to the following folder To install in this folder click Next To install to a different folder enter it below or click Browse C Program Files x86 Peregrine Semiconductor Corp DSA Evaluatio Install DSA Evaluation Software for yourself or for anyone who uses this computer Everyone Just me TE Confirm Installation The installer is ready to install DSA Evaluation Software on your computer Click Next to start the installation DSA Evaluation Software is being installed Please wait Cancel Document No DOC 59828 1 UltraCMOS RFIC Solutions For applications support please visit www psemi com Page 7 of 15 2014 Peregrine Semiconductor Corp All rights reserved Z Peregrine Semiconductor Once the
7. el or Serial Mode Control Interface Control Interface O PM Parallel Send Latd er Parallel Send Signal Serial e Serial Parallel Interface Digital Word Parallel Interface Digital Word Serial Interface Waveform Serial Interface Waveform e Lo fke I Continuous Pattern Loop can be selected to automatically step through each of the attenuation states 7 Continuous Pattern Loop The Attenuation Value box displays the attenuation value the DSA is currently programmed The user can enter the desired attenuation value followed by the Enter key to program the DSA Attenuation Value Document No DOC 59828 1 www psemi com For applications support please visit www psemi com 2014 Peregrine Semiconductor Corp All rights reserved Page 10 of 15 PE4312 Z Peregrine Evaluation Kit M valuation Kit Manua Semiconductor The center of the GUI is the attenuation slide bar that allows the user to quickly 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 ES 63 23 00 46 15 50 31 15 For applications support please visit www psemi com Document No DOC 59828 1 UltraCMOS RFIC Solutions Page 11 of 15 2014 Peregrine Semiconductor Corp All rights reserved Z Peregrine Semiconductor Evaluation Board Overview Figure 8 PE4312 Evaluation Board
8. evaluation software is installed click Close to exit A new Start Menu item under Peregrine Semiconductor will appear in the start menu of your computer Select DSA Evaluation Software to launch the GUI i Peregrine Semiconductor y DSA Evaluation Software Document No DOC 59828 1 www psemi com 2014 Peregrine Semiconductor Corp All rights reserved PE4312 Evaluation Kit Manual Figure 5 g Application Software Installation Procedure 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 For applications support please visit www psemi com Page 8 of 15 PE4312 i Z Peregrine Evaluation Kit Manual Semiconductor Using the Application Software Graphical User Interface Figure 6 displays the DSA application software graphical user interface GUI which has the USB interface board plugged into the computer 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 14101 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 evaluation and the part description is right below the part number box Figure 6 DSA Application Software Graphical User Interface GUI Fi
9. le Help j Peregrine IX Part Number EN Maximum Attenuation 31 50 Step Size 0 50 Resolution 6 bit Interface GPIO SPI Serial r Parallel Interface name interface Parallel Interface Digital Word Control Interface Latched Parallel 9 Serial Send Signal 7 Continuous Pattern Loop Attenuation Value USB SPI Interface Board 7101 0695 connected Serial Interface Waveform Note Mechanical switch on evaluation board must be set to P for Parallel Mode or S for Serial Mode operation 9 00 a Please ensure the switch is in the correct position before continuing Atten w State 2013 Peregrine Semiconductor Corp All rights reserved No reproduction without prior written consent For applications support please visit www psemi com Document No DOC 59828 1 UltraCMOS RFIC Solutions Page 9 of 15 2014 Peregrine Semiconductor Corp All rights reserved 1 PE4312 Z Peregrine Evaluation Kit Manual Semiconductor The DSA application software GUI supports Latched Parallel and Serial modes and shows the control bit waveform at the right side of the GUI when the mode is selected The Send button changes functionality based on the control interface mode Send Latch in Latched Parallel mode and Send Signal in Serial mode is provided to resend the programming bits to the device at the same attenuation state Figure 7 Latched Parall
10. luation Kit Contents and Requirements Kit Contents The PE4312 Evaluation Kit EVK includes all of the specific software and hardware required to evaluate the DSA Included in the EVK are Quantity Description PE4312 DSA Evaluation Board Assembly PRT 10505 Peregrine USB Interface Board Assembly PRT 50446 USB 2 0 Type A to Type B Mini Cable 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 Mouse USB port HTML browser with internet access 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 e Vector network analyzer CAUTION The PE4312 DSA EVK contains components that might be damaged by exposure to voltages in 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 For applications support please visit www psemi com Document No DOC 59828 1 UltraCMOS RFIC Solutions Page 3 of 15 2014 Peregrine Semiconductor Corp All rights reserved PE4312 Z Peregrine Evaluation Kit Manual Semiconductor PE4312 DSA Evaluation Board
11. of 15 PE4312 Z Peregrine Evaluation Kit M f valuation Kit Manua Semiconductor Figure 10 PE4312 Evaluation Board Outline Showing Functional Overview USB Interface Board Connector Programming Switches 4X4 20L DSA High in Direct Parallel Mode Set for Latched Parallel Serial Mode Low in Direct Parallel Mode RF In Out RF In Out Power up Selector Jumper Parallel Serial Mode Selection A 3 UDD and ADO DIO ups A La ARES nen VSS Jumper to GND Together m Power Supply Connector YY Peregrine GY ci a THRU trace is for board trace loss calibration For applications support please visit www psemi com Document No DOC 59828 1 UltraCMOS RFIC Solutions Page 13 of 15 2014 Peregrine Semiconductor Corp All rights reserved Evaluation Kit Manual Z Peregrine PE4312 Semiconductor Hardware Operation 1 Verify that all DC power supplies are turned off before proceeding 2 Connect the jumper on JP2 3 Position the P S switch to Parallel or Serial mode 4 Setjumpers of PUP1 J7 and PUP2 J8 to be HIGH at RIGHT position and LOW at LEFT position 5 Setthe D1 D6 and LE mechanical programming switches on board to support Direct Parallel Latched Parallel or Serial mode a Place D1 D6 and LE at the middle position to support Latched Parallel and Serial modes with GUI application software and proper position of P S switch b In Direct Parallel mode D1 D6 can be set to HIGH or LOW
12. ooooccccccococcccncncncononcnnncncoconenencncononenencnnnnnnrncnrnnnnnnnn 14 Technical Resources c eR A ea e des ae ap ate ya rh Oe 15 Document No DOC 59828 1 www psemi com For applications support please visit www psemi com 2014 Peregrine Semiconductor Corp All rights reserved Page 2 of 15 PE4312 a Pe Semiconductor Introduction The PE4312 is a 500 HaRP technology enhanced 6 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 including the capability to program an initial attenuation state at power up Covering a 31 5 dB attenuation range in 0 5 dB steps it maintains high linearity and low power consumption from 1 MHz through 4 GHz PE4312 also features an external negative supply option and is offered in a 20 lead 4x4 mm QFN package In addition no external blocking capacitors are required if OV DC is present on the RF ports The PE4312 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 interface board Applications 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 Eva
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14. se agreement then click I Agree and Next gt Document No DOC 59828 1 www psemi com 2014 Peregrine Semiconductor Corp All rights reserved Figures 5 a c Application Software Installation Procedure Welcome to the DSA Evaluation Software Setup o Wizard gt The installer will guide you through the steps required to install DSA Evaluation Software on your computer WARNING This computer program is protected by copyright law and international treaties Unauthorized duplication or distribution of this program or any portion of it may result in severe civil or criminal penalties and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under the law Cancel License Agreement Please take a moment to read the license agreement now If you accept the terms below click I Agree then Next Otherwise 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 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 5 Do Not Agree Agree Cancel lt Back For applications support please visit www psemi com Page 6 of 15 PE4312 Evaluation Kit Manual For most users the default install location for the program files is sufficient If a different location is desired the install program can be direct
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