PE9701 EVALUATION KIT USER`S MANUAL
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1. 14 Peregrine Semiconductor Corportation 2 Doc 79 0041 00 Copyright 2001 Peregrine Semiconductor Corp All rights reserved Printed in United States of America No part of this publication may be reproduced photocopied stored in a retrieval system or transmitted by electronic mechanical or any other means without prior written permission of Peregrine Semiconductor Corp Peregrine Semiconductor Corp the Peregrine logotype and UTSi are registered trademarks of Peregrine Semiconductor Corp PE9701 is a trademark of Peregrine Semiconductor Corp Peregrine Semiconductor Corp reserves the right to make improvements to the hardware firmware or software described in this manual at any time and without notice While the accompanying material has been carefully reviewed to insure the most accurate information possible the data are not warranted for absolute accuracy or completeness and are subject to change without notification Peregrine Semiconductor Corp Life Support Policy Peregrine Semiconductor Corp products are not intended for use life critical situations or as critical components in life support devices or systems Life support devices or systems are defined as devices or systems that are intended for surgical implant into the body or that support or sustain life and whose failure to perform when used in accordance with the instructions provided by the manufacturer might result in injury to the u2. 9701 EVALUATION USER S MANUAL 6175 Nancy Ridge Drive San Diego CA 92121 858 455 0660 Fax 858 455 0770 http www peregrine semi com Peregrine Semiconductor Corportation 1 Doc 79 0041 00 Table of Contents 2 AE A 4 Introduction 985 82808000080000000000000000000000000000000010010000007 5 Applications 5 FCC Labeling 5 5 6 Evaluation Kit Contents amp 7 Evaluation Kit ConnguraviOniti anal 8 Evyal ation 2 9 SOfWaAre SOCUON E E SEE 13 Software Installation INStrUCtiIONS cccccccecceeccecceeececcecceeeceeceececcueeceeceeeaueceecueeaeeeeeens 14 Printer Port Programming Sita 14 Software Operation Instructions
3. 2 H A3 S_Mode Fmax VCO F 52 Switch 8 Serial Programming Enabled Peregrine Semiconductor Corportation 11 Doc 79 0041 00A Figure 3 Jumper Setting to Disable On board Reference External Reference Input Ny 29 27 2 Peregrine Semiconductor 101 0002702 S N A2 A3 S_Mode Peregrine Semiconductor Corportation 12 JP1 set to utilize external reference left two pins shorted J3 jumper removed 15 Microcommunicator 7 TP8 TP10 J7 Doc 79 0041 00A 2 Software Section Peregrine Semiconductor Corportation 13 Doc 79 0041 00A Software Installation Instructions In order to setup the Evaluation Software on your computer 1 Start Microsoft Windows 95 98 2000 2 Insert the Peregrine CD into CDROM drive If your computer has AutoPlay enabled and the splash screen automatically appears select the Products link at the bottom of the page If the Peregrine splash screen does not automatically appear utilize Windows Explorer to browse the CD directory and open the file cd startup htm 3 Select the PE9701 link on the Products page to obtain product information and evaluation kit documentation 4 Select the Evaluation Board Software link and choose the option of Run this program from its current location Iden
4. The passive loop filter is designed for a 1 MHz comparison frequency and a 3000 MHz output frequency with unity gain crossover at 75 kHz phase margin of 65 degrees and 1 2 dB of peaking The data provided was measured in this configuration with the default jumper settings shown in Figure 2 Two jumpers JP1 amp J3 configure the Evaluation Board to operate with either the on board reference oscillator TCXO or an external reference applied to J10 Figure 2 shows the proper configuration for utilizing the TCXO reference JP1 in the middle to right connection as shown attaches the output of the TCXO to the PLL Fr input while J3 installed provides power to the TCXO Do not connect any external reference to J10 if the on board reference is selected Figure 3 displays the proper configuration for utilizing an external reference source JP1 is in the middle to left connection which connects the PLL input to the J10 SMA connector and the jumper J3 is removed to power down the TCXO The PE9701 Evaluation Kit also allows for manual programming using the fifteen on board switches Setting the BMODE Control switch ON BMODE switch S3 1 enables direct mode programming Setting the BMODE Control switch to the OFF position S3 1 and the A3 S_mode switch to the ON position 53 8 the serial programming mode is enabled allowing for software control The default jumper and switch settings are shown in Figure 2 which will place the part into ser
5. Hz by typing 10 into the reference frequency box If an external reference is applied type in the appropriate reference value in MHz Set reference counter R counter to 9 by entering it into the R counter box in the R Select box in the bottom left corner Note that the numbers in the orange boxes are computed values and cannot be directly typed in Verify frequency step 1 000 MHz Set Frequency to 3000 MHz by typing it into the secondary register frequency box Once the frequency values are entered by Enter key in the keyboard the software will automatically send out data to program PLL You can also click the Send Data button to program PLL Verify on the spectrum analyzer that the part locks at 3000 MHz Peregrine Semiconductor Corportation 15 Doc 79 0041 00 Figure 4 9701 Software Control Panel o Pulldown product menu Cast it Cee em ALE i i i oie Ae Prescaler Bypass Option Light blue number boxes identify user defined program states and can be modified by utilizing the arrows next to the boxes or clicking into the box and lue switches or typing typing the appropriate value Either clicking on the light b Register Selection the counter variable into the text box can program the registers The primary or secondary register be selected utilizing the switch identified in the upp
6. conductor Corportation 5 Doc 79 0041 00 2 Hardware Section Peregrine Semiconductor Corportation 6 Doc 79 0041 00A Evaluation Kit Contents amp Requirements The Evaluation Kit includes all of the specific software and hardware required to evaluate the PE9701 Included in the Evaluation Kit are PE9701 Evaluation Board PE9701 3 GHz Integer N PLL Peregrine CD ROM with application software included Jumpers 4 Wire Interface Cable with GND Power Supply Cables Set of Evaluation Kit Data Plots In order to program the part using serial programming mode the Evaluation Kit software will need to be installed on a computer with the following minimum requirements PC Compatible with Windows 95 98 2000 Mouse Parallel Port HTML Browser to access CD contents CAUTION The PE9701 EK circuit 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 Peregrine Semiconductor Corportation 7 Doc 79 0041 00A Evaluation Kit Configuration The PE9701 Evaluation Board is configured with an on board VCO TCXO reference and a second order passive loop filter The VCO tuning range is 3000 MHz to 3500 MHz and the reference oscillator runs at 10 MHz
7. er right side of the panel The prescaler can be either enabled or bypassed depending on switch position Data is sent to the evaluation board with every change in register value To force data across the bus click on the dark blue Send Data button below the loop diagram Peregrine Semiconductor Corportation 16 Doc 79 0041 00A
8. hat M7 register is not available in the direct mode programming Instructions for programming PLL registers are available in the datasheet 5 The output of the on board VCO can be measured by connecting a spectrum analyzer to port J5 Additional GND posts and test points are available on the Evaluation Board for measurement flexibility 6 Refer to the next section for further information on configuring and running the application software Peregrine Semiconductor Corportation 9 Doc 79 0041 00 Figure 1 Typical Setup for Evaluation Kit Measurements J10 External Reference Input Do not connect if on board TCXO is used J7 Harness Supplied in Kit PLL VDD 17 13 43 41 4 Wire Serial Interface to Computer Printer Port Supplied in Kit B Int N PLL VDD 47 31 33 45 VCO Output to Spectrum Analyzer Peregrine Semiconductor Corportation 10 Doc 79 0041 00 Figure 2 Evaluation Kit Default Jumper amp Switch Settings JP1 set to utilize on board reference External Reference Input S1 Switch 1 ON 43 Enhanced Mode OFF reference supply 8 7 TP8 TP10 J7 PLL 3 V Supply J7 1 3 85 Peregrine lt n BMODE 3 Semiconductor 101 0002702 14 1 033 Al S N
9. ial programming mode utilizing the on board reference Peregrine Semiconductor recommends that the default settings be used initially to bring up the evaluation board and duplicate the enclosed measured data Peregrine Semiconductor Corportation 8 Doc 79 0041 00A Evaluation Kit Setup 1 Verify a jumper is placed on the connector J3 and REF Selector JP1 is positioned to select the on board reference as shown in Figure 2 2 Connect power supply cables to the Evaluation Kit board as shown in Figure 1 Verify all supplies are turned off prior to connecting to evaluation board Connect the 3 V supply to J7 Pins 1 amp 3 Connect the 5 V supply to J7 Pins 31 amp 33 3 Using the application software provided and described in detail in the next section serial and direct programming can be evaluated To enable software control of the evaluation board ensure all DIP switches are turned OFF except for ENH S1 1 A3 S_Mode 53 8 as shown in Figure 2 The 4 wire interface cable 3 wire serial interface and GND should be connected from your computer s printer port to J1 on the evaluation board to enable software control 4 Direct mode programming can be evaluated manually without the Application Software enabled To enable direct mode programming both the ENH S1 1 and the Bmode 53 1 DIP switches should be turned on The on board DIPswitches can then be used to manually program the PLL Note t
10. ser FCC Compliance Statement This device is intended for use only in a research and development environment It has not been tested for compliance with FCC regulations regarding interference with radio frequency energy It might cause harmful interference with radio communications The user assumes responsibility for any interference caused by this device Peregrine Semiconductor Corportation 3 Doc 79 0041 00 2 Introduction Peregrine Semiconductor Corportation 4 Doc 79 0041 00 Introduction This Evaluation Kit is specifically designed for evaluating the PE9701 3 GHz Integer N PLL The Evaluation Kit allows maximum flexibility for optimizing phase noise spur lock time and power performance for specific applications Using the hardware and software provided in the Evaluation Kit both serial and direct modes of programming can be demonstrated Applications Support If you have a problem with your evaluation kit software or if you have applications questions call 858 455 0660 and ask for applications support You may also contact us by fax or e mail Fax 858 455 0770 E Mail help peregrine semi com FCC Labeling Requirement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Peregrine Semi
11. tify the desired directory for installation and select the Unzip option when the WinZip Self Extractor window appears 5 Utilize Explorer to run Setup exe from your hard disk directory and follow the instructions on the screen This will install the Evaluation Kit Application Software in the selected directory and add a shortcut to the Windows Start menu Printer Port Programming When programming the PE9701 in serial mode using the computer printer port option the following software programming features are not available Enhancement modes Parallel and Direct interface modes Ping pong mode Ping pong mode may be implemented on the evaluation setup by attaching a square wave generator to J1 5 pin of the Serial Control connector and programming both primary and secondary registers Software Operation Instructions To run the PE9701 using your computer s parallel port follow steps 1 through 7 below and reference Figure 4 Step 1 Start the Peregrine Integer N PLL EK Control program This is a generic program for all Interger N PLL s at Peregrine Semiconductor Peregrine Semiconductor Corportation 14 Doc 79 0041 00 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Select the PE9701 from the pull down menu button in the upper left corner of the program screen This selection will enable certain product specific modes of operation If the on board reference is being used set the reference frequency to 10 M
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