Si477x-EVB User's Guide
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3. Munan RDS Data Freq Off 4PPM PS Cochrane RT Now Playing Life Is a Highway by Tom Cochrane RDS Deviation 49 kHz Ghan BW 445 kHz No Warnings FMAGCI Off 154770 S N GA143 00 51 Comp Rev 8 1 0 4 Boot Mode File Address 0006 Audio Mode Analog Connected 11 17 2011 18 11 30 Comm Figure 23 FM Tuner Window 1 2 Frequency Numerical Window Slider Use to set the receiver frequency This also acts as an indicator for receive frequencies selected by seek or preset features Note that frequency resolution is set by the Band and Spacing properties of the tuner via the Properties window 3 Tuning Increment Decrement Adjusts receiver frequency in increments set by the Spacing property 4 Seek Executes tuner Seek command as configured by the applicable Seek Tune properties 5 Auto Scan Executes sequential tuner Seek commands to cover the entire band Valid stations are denoted beneath the tuner by red tick marks Clicking the To Presets button automatically populates the presets with the strongest twelve stations found 6 Presets Each Preset button stores frequencies for convenient recall Frequencies may be either automatically programmed using the Auto Scan as described above or may be manually set by selecting a frequency and holding the desired button until the frequency is m
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6. 3 1 Install the Software Insert the CD Open the file Start_Here htm Click on the link to the GUI Run setup exe 3 2 Connect the Board m Configure the PCB for USB as the power source e Slide switch to USB e Place four jumpers between LDO and TNR positions Figure 2 Selecting USB Power Source m Connect headphones or powered speakers to the HEADPHONE OUT jack Figure 3 Audio Output Connection 4 Rev 0 4 SILICON LABS Si477x EVB m Connect an AM loop antenna or FM whip antenna to the tuner daughtercard using the appropriate connection For conducted tests a signal source may be connected to AM or FM using the appropriate SMA connectors gt SILITHE 141114111115 ANT TEST AM TEST AMANT Figure 4 Antenna Connections Rev 0 4 5 SILICON LABS Si477x EVB 3 3 Listen m Launch the GUI from the desktop shortcut Silicon Labs Audio Gul GA143 00 51 Si4770 R4 Not Initialized General Tuner 1 Initialization Parameters Glock information EVB Application Single Tuner Clock Source EVB Crystal Oscillator Initial Boot Mode 1 Clock Frequency 37 209375MHz Output Mode XTAL Loading Cap 285 Note Remove jumper from J61 E Auto Boot UI Initialize Cancel Details Figure 5 Initialization Window m Tune station by entering the frequency or dragging the tuning slider m Decrease t
7. Stereo 96 1 1 40 60 80 40 60 80 RSSI dBuV USN dBFS RSSI dBuV USN dBFS Plot Legend Stereo Blend RSSI E Stereo Blend USN Stereo Blend Multipath Stereo 63 RSSI 59 B USN 43 Multipath 3 FINE Fast Slow Selected Parameter Description Stereo Threshold dB 55 5 gt BlendFast RSSI Stereo Thresh dBuV Mono Threshold dB 25 25 en RSSI is greater than or equal to this value the part will be in full stereo Range 20 Attack mSec 16 6 Release mSec 4000 24 14000 Notes The current blend pointer is also mitigated by the USN and Multipath metrics IUE Figure 28 Configuration Helper 24 Rev 0 4 SILICON LABS Si477x EVB 5 10 3 RDS Receive Data The Si477x UI features tools help in capturing and analyzing RDS performance The first is the RDS Receive Data window under menu Window RDS Receive Data This shows various RDS metrics such as the decoded RDS fields group counters and performance statistics This is shown in Figure 29 m r RDS Receive Data 514776 cp Radio Data Service RDS Altemate Frequencies PS Werewolv PTY Adult Hits 0 142 RDS Sync 60 ms RT Now Playing Werewolves of London by Warren Zevon RT Display 7329 ms eRT N A eRT Display N A CT Thursday 11 17 2011 18 18 GMT 6 00 605 PS Display 2162 ms Block Counte
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10. 8 Rev 0 4 SILICON LABS Si477x EVB f Firmware selection The firmware for the tuner or tuners in multi tuner configurations may be selected by selecting the appropriate Tuner tab as shown in Figure 9 Firmware Configuration Window In particular i Select either the firmware image in the chip s NVRAM by selecting From Device or ii Select a firmware image from a list of options g Part Number and I C address for the selected device These are read back configured automatically from the tuner or ID EEPROM on the daughtercard Default Mode UI default mode allows the selection of the UI configuration as a default for the part number last used UI state or you can select a configuration previously saved see Figure 8 For saving a UI configuration see Section 5 1 2 GA143 00 51 5i4770 R4 Not Initialized General Tuner 1 Receiver Fom _ amx7xR4 70 csg OxD4C3 7 1 0 10 5 2011 4 55 PM HFM Receiver Ox0AA6 8 1 0 10 5 2011 4 48 PM Use Chip Defaults Use Last Ul State Your Configuration Device Info Part Number Si4770R4 120 Address Part State Not Initialized Auto Boot UI Initialize Cancel Figure 8 Default Mode Selection Rev 0 4 SILICON LABS Si477x EVB Note If window displays No Boards Found check USB connections and power supply configuration Function Receiver
11. SILICON LABS Si477x EVB Si477X EVALUATION BOARD USER S GUIDE Description The Si477x EVB is a platform designed to simplify evaluation and development with the Silicon Laboratories Si477x series tuners The platform includes both hardware and software tools to easily configure and operate the tuner This guide contains the following information m Quick Start Guide Three quick steps to set up your board and tune a station m Kit Contents Components included in the kit m Software GUI Guide Installation and usage of the evaluation GUI m Hardware Guide Description configuration and design files for baseboard and daughtercards Features Complete antenna to audio evaluation system Intuitive software interface supports simple evaluation to detailed performance testing m Flexible hardware interface for evaluation and prototyping of various RF front end circuit options m Portable operation facilitates field measurements with only a PC Functional Block Diagram test points Si477x Tuner Daughter Card Micro controller x a Direct Out Headphone Buffered Power Supplies PC GUI Rev 0 4 10 13 Copyright 2013 by Silicon Laboratories Si477x EVB Si477x EVB 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Silicon Laboratories Si477x Evaluation Kit This kit includes hardware and software tools to facilitate evaluation and development with the Si477x AM FM Tun
12. 22 Rev 0 4 SILICON LABS Si477x EVB 5 10 Other Useful Tools 5 10 1 RSSI SNR Graphing Utility The Graphing utility Window RSSI SNR Graph provides a scan of user selectable metrics versus frequency Graphing options include RSSI SNR Low Adjacent Channel Strength LASSI and High Adjacent Channel Strength HASSI These metrics can be individually selected for display A line or bar graph style can be chosen and markers indicating valid stations and their frequencies can be displayed Once the preferred graphing and displays have been selected click the Draw button Figure 27 shows an example scan in the FM band Stations above the red line meet the RSSI threshold for valid stations The SNR page shows a complementary scan of SNR values across the band as well as the SNR threshold for valid stations In IM IB m 522 y RSSI J SNR 7 LASSI 7 HASSI 7 ASSI200 Li mw Seek Threshold RSSI SNR Valid Stations Show Marker LASSIIHASSIIASSI200 Delete Plots l All 95 7 100 Frequency MHz Clear Figure 27 RSSI SNR Graphing Utility Rev 0 4 23 SILICON LABS Si477x EVB 5 10 2 Blend Hicut Soft Mute Configuration Helper The mitigation engines such as FM stereo mono blend hi cut hi blend and soft mute have configurable low and high end thresholds These thresholds may be configured numerically through the Properties page or graphi
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14. RDS Data PS facebook RT 103 5 Bob FM We Play Anything No Warns Volume 63 42 21 0 Mute RDS Deviation 14 kHz Status AVP Erna S N GA143 00 51 state SILICON LABS Comp Rev 8 1 0 R4 Boot Mode File Address kC6 Connected 11 17 2011 17 55 13 MM Comm Figure 15 Selecting Configuration State to Delete In addition to saving retrieving and deleting the configuration state the GUI also gives the end user the ability to export the contents of the configuration state into a file the contents of which can be viewed using a text editor and which can be imported to different machines to allow multiple users to test the tuner with the same configuration Rev 0 4 13 Si477x EVB 5 4 Exporting Saved State This feature allows the user to export the contents of the configuration state into a file 1 Go to File gt State Management gt Export Saved State to export the saved state into a file as shown in Figure 16 Initialize Status gt Import State File ssi200 2 aBs Delete State 44 5 RDS Data IFreq PS facebook 103 5 Bob We Play Anything a Deviation 46 kHz Noni IE S N GA143 00 51 Comp Rev 8 1 0R4 Boot Mode File Address 0 6 Audio Mode Analog Connected 11 17 2011 17 55 13 MM Comm 9 Si470x 1x 2x 3x 4x Board Discovery Bus Mode Save Cu
15. are adjustable via trimpot Level translation to other blocks such as the microcontroller is via discrete translators Switch SW1 selects the LDO configuration as sourced from the 9 V coaxial connector or the USB 5 V supply from the PC When in the USB position the 5 V analog supply to the tuner is derived directly from the PC USB supply Notes m The USB power supply option is provided for convenience but may result in decreased RF performance due to PC power supply noise and lack of regulation between PC and the tuner s analog power supply Regulation inaccuracy and cable loss may result in a VA supply voltage below specification m Ensure any wall power supply has a maximum output voltage of less than 11 V Higher voltages will engage a clamping diode and may damage the LDOs Jumpers shown highlighted in Figure 32 Power Supply Jumpers select each tuner supply s source as either the on board LDO shown or external via J1 J2 Tuner supply currents may be measured by opening jumpers J9 J12 and inserting an ammeter in positions JP8 JP11 28 Rev 0 4 SILICON LABS Si477x EVB Figure 32 Power Supply Jumpers 6 3 2 Microcontroller USB Interface Communication to the tuner and configuration is through firmware on a Silicon Laboratories C8051F340 USB microcontroller This device translates USB commands via HID interface to I C control words to the tuner PB1 resets the microcontroller LED s 03 06 are driven by the mic
16. LABS Si477x EVB 5 6 AM Receive Mode Initialize the receiver as described in Section 4 2 Initialization selecting AM mode The Tuner panel will appear as shown in Figure 21 AM Tuner Window File Control View Tools Window Help Tune Seek Status gt ERSS 40 dBuV T T 520 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1710 2 M SNR 798 gt Frequency 1300 LASSI 12 dB 8 Auto Scan Presets HASSI 10 dB Function LETS orm 6 handew 2 kHz J eJ nj e pou _ Loop 800 AM is degraded when EVB is connected toa computer aaa 2 5 2 For best results unplug USB cable and run EVB battery power Soft Mute 5 dB No Warnings Varactor 420 54770 S N GA143 00 51 Comp Rev 7 1 0 R4 Boot Mode File Address 0xC6 Audio Mode Analog Connected 11 17 2011 18 08 16 Comm Figure 21 AM Tuner Window 1 2 Frequency Numerical Window Slider Use to set the receiver frequency This also acts as an indicator for receive frequencies selected by seek or preset features Note that frequency resolution is set by the Band and Spacing properties of the tuner via the Properties window 3 Tuning Increment Decrement Adjusts receiver frequency in increments set by the Spacing property 4 Seek Executes tuner Seek command as configure
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19. bandwidth Stereo Indicates the Stereo Mono blend ratio HI Cut HI Blend Hicut mitigation applied to either the Left Plus Right LPR or Left Minus Right LMR audio signals Soft Mute Indicates the soft mute attenuation applied FMAGC1 FMAGC2 PGA Gain AGC indicators for FM AGC 9 Status Indicator Undock Opens a separate window with all status indicators for more convenient viewing as shown in Figure 24 FM Status Indicator Window Band Width Gain Actuators ERSSES9dBuV Gnamewmag 65 32 dB FMAGCZ Of HiCutiSkHz 32 HiBlendid0 kHz Soft Mute 0 dB ASSI200 2 46 dBFS Multipath 3 Freq Off 10PPM on 44 kHz Figure 24 FM Status Indicator Window 10 Stereo Mono selector Force the receiver to mono mode by selecting this button The tuner will automatically blend between stereo and mono mode when Stereo is selected 11 RDS Program Service and Radio Text indicators Displays received RDS strings Notes m Many of these mitigation engines and indicators are configured via properties m Refer to the Programming Guide for specific details including configuration applicable ranges etc m The USB power supply is provided for convenience only Better performance will be attained using the external 9 V supply option 20 Rev 0 4 SILICON LABS Si477x EVB 5 8 Configuring Tuner Properties As des
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22. 7 209375MHz Output Mode Analog Audio XTAL Loading Cap 28 Note Remove jumper from J61 E Auto Boot UI Initialize Cancel Figure 7 Initialization Window 1 Start the software by either using the desktop shortcut or from Start gt Programs Silicon Laboratories Inc Silicon Labs Audio GUI 2 Configure initialization options as shown in Figure 7 Initialization Window A number of powerup options are available a EVB Application Select one of the following EVB application modes m Single tuner m RDS VICS b Initial Boot Mode Selects whether the receiver will first start in FM Receive mode AM Receive mode etc c Clock Configuration This section displays information on the crystal oscillator clock frequency and crystal loading cap capacitance The Clock frequency can not be modified in conjunction with a Quark Baseboard d Output Mode Configures tuner and EVB for either analog or MPX output through the HEADPHONE OUT and L R LINE OUT jacks Use the HEADPHONE OUT jack for listening through headphones or powered speakers Use the L R LINE OUT jack for low distortion measurements Other output modes are not supported by the Quark Baseboard e XTAL Loading Cap Indicates the crystal frequency trim capacitance This is retrieved from an EEPROM on the daughtercard Additional options are available in the Firmware Configuration window shown in Figure 9 Firmware Configuration Window
23. 77x EVB J2 FM ANT E J9 AM ANT SILICON LABS EXT SUPPLY e 007 NV e id 3153 liz m m cn e gt e SILICON LABS 51477 INTERPOSER REVLO Figure 59 Interposer Top Silkscreen Rev 0 4 57 Si477x EVB Figure 60 Interposer L1 Copper 58 Rev 0 4 SILICON LABS Si477x EVB Figure 61 Interposer L2 Copper Rev 0 4 59 SILICON LABS Si477x EVB DOCUMENT CHANGE LIST Revision 0 1 to Revision 0 2 m Converted document to Quark Baseboard Revision 0 2 to Revision 0 3 m Added support for the Si4770Module A EVB Revision 0 3 to Revision 0 4 m Updated BOM 60 Rev 0 4 SILICON LABS Si477x EVB NOTES SILICON LABS Rev 0 4 61 Si477x EVB CONTACT INFORMATION Silicon Laboratories Inc 400 West Cesar Chavez Austin TX 78701 Tel 1 512 416 8500 Fax 1 512 416 9669 Toll Free 1 877 444 3032 Please visit the Silicon Labs Technical Support web page https www silabs com support pages contacttechnicalsupport aspx and register to submit a technical support request Silicon Laboratories and Silicon Labs are trademarks of Silicon Laboratories Inc Other products or brandnames mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders The information in this document is believed to be accurate in all respects at the time of publication but is s
24. ABS Rev 0 4 27 Si477x EVB 6 2 Daughtercard Each evaluation kit will be provided with an Si477x daughtercard Each daughtercard contains the minimal application circuit including the following Si477x Tuner IC RF Input circuitry Crystal EEPROM for serial number calibration constants and crystal information Each daughtercard features a number of test points with direct access to the tuner signal pins These signals may be disconnected from the baseboard connector by removing either a 0 jumper or by removing a solder dot on a printed chevron pattern Small vias allow for connection via wire wrap wire The reference frequency is generated by the on chip crystal oscillator by default If desired the reference clock may be sourced by the baseboard oscillator or an external generator by removing the crystal and inserting a 0 1uF capacitor to bridge the connection Refer to 7 Hardware Schematics and PCB Layout on page 32 for daughtercard schematics and PCB layouts 6 3 Baseboard The Quark baseboard contains all support circuitry including the following m Power supplies all four Si477x supplies derived from USB 5 V or wall pack 9 V supplies USB HID based communications interface via C8051F340 microcontroller Test points for all tuner interface lines Direct and buffered L R MPX analog outputs 6 3 1 Power Supplies On board LDOs generate VA VD VIO1 and VIO2 supplies for the tuner Three of these VD VIO1 and VIO2
25. Descriptions Reference Description 1 J1 FM antenna connector test conductor 2 JP1 AM antenna connector 3 J33 AM test connector 4 Tuner pin net connection points 5 J48 Tuner pin net connection points 6 J56 9 V input to LDOs Maximum 11 V 7 J1 VIO 1 2 inputs Source with bench power supply if on board LDOs are not used 8 J2 VA VD inputs Source with bench power supply if on board LDOs are not used 9 R72 VIO1 LDO adjust 1 2 3 6 V nominal 3 3 V 10 J57 Selects tuner VIO1 source from LDO or TERMinal 11 R74 VIO2 LDO adjust 1 7 3 6 V nominal 3 3 V 12 J60 Selects tuner VIO2 source from LDO or TERMinal 13 J59 Selects tuner VA source from fixed 5 V LDO USB or TERMinal 14 J58 Selects tuner VD source from LDO or TERMinal 15 R73 VD LDO adjust 2 7 3 6 V nominal 3 3 V 16 SW1 Selects USB or 9 V input to LDO Note that in USB position PC 5 V sources VA directly which could result in decreased performance Center position is off 17 J13 L R LINE OUT L R lineout direct from tuner Rev 3 and later Buffered 110 kHz lowpass filtered L ch analog output when in MPX mode Rev 2 18 J14 HEADPHONE OUT Buffered headphone out Rev 3 and later Buffered 30 kHz lowpass filtered L R channel outputs when in L R audio mode Rev 2 19 D3 D6 LEDs 20 PB1 MCU Reset 21 J15 USB connector 22 J9 J12 Current measurement jumpers SIL ICON L
26. ECTOR SM DIGIKEY PESD0402 140TR ND 2 J1 J33 CONN SMA EDGEMOUNT YAZAKI RA2EJ2 6G 1 J2 CONN SM 2X30 SAMTEC SFM 130 02 S D A 1 JP1 CONN TH HEADER 1X2 SAMTEC HTSW 101 07 G D 1 L1 IND SM 0603 220NH MURATA LQW18ANR22G00 1 L2 IND SM 0603 47NH MURATA LQW18AN47NGO00 1 L3 IND SM 0603 150NH MURATA LQW18ANR15GO00 1 L9 IND SM 0603 10NH MURATA LQW18AN10NJOOD 2 R1 R4 RES SM 0402 OR 1 R5 RES SM 0402 NP 1 T1 BALUN 1 1 TOKO TOKO 458PT 1566 1 T2 TRANSFORMER THRU HOLE SILABS SL755TF01 1 U1 IC SM SI4770 MLP40 SILICON LABO S1477x RATORIES 1 U2 IC SM RAM MICROCHIP 34LC02 1 X1 XTAL SM 3 2 X 2 5 MM 37 209375 MHz TAI SAW TZ1522A 34 Rev 0 4 SILICON LABS Si477x EVB r lt j SILICON LABORATORIES 9 VA J3 GPIOS J4 02 ROUT ze J LOUTE 01 LU i gt L9 Cn XIN J8 XOUT J9 Imm m ane gt com commo 22 1 mm C9 DCLK 010 DFS J12 QOUT J14 Qrs J16 2 um Cd 6 0003 018 HE Su 20 J19 INTB xe m 21 35 J23 CM V uro EN _0 J25 J27 D 3 O N on C19 BEN Bo m a a R m 2 C15m m m m 053 J33 AL te om J37 On re 00 J31 e e J36
27. LABS 2 r 09 91 2102 20 01 b 019836 p awos AS NMW 0 8 azs W3SsOd3 NI 3 10GON XZZrIS 0088 917 ZLS 1 10181 sexe unsny auo T REINE 10902 IS9M OOP VASE vas Wouass K seuoje1oqe uoollIS pv 6 SE AE 798 Wouda 01 lt m Rev 0 4 4 T vds 08033 L z Sos nonm di v AEST 9 9 ae 8 IT 5 oF dooT wy a 9 an buit WNITSISH Qi False 207 WW ave k 0 187 WV r Sr 9r UNI 006 vas er 9 i 2 UNI 706 Qj 108 3002 wis UNL Vas 4 zz lt n 0 INI lt T SIN YU UNIT gu TENi d LA LT ir ANV WV 1000 E 06 9 Ed gs SNI 1000 75 vt 9 lt Na van TE 8 0 ONT 690 e r UNI _ u zr E er 12 e gt l k kK lt UNL INOT A 2007 ly 7 SIXINNOO 7 INI 1007 082 UNI 1008 Oh m 75 S LL 99 98 0 48 UNL VA oF 65 09 aNg er WS 0136 NNOO T er 7 4 Si477x Interposer Rev 1 0 56 Si4
28. Together these serve in place of a daughter card on an Si477x EVB Alternatively the Si4770 Module can be installed into a user created system with a compatible pinout To use the Si4770Module A EVB in conjunction with an Si477x EVB connect the module interposer card and baseboard as shown in Figure 34 Note The Si4770 Module is configured by default for an AM Loop Antenna connected through the Si47xx Interposer card For optimum results in conducted tests through the AM Test SMA connector remove transformer T2 from the AM signal path on the Si4770 Module Figure 34 Si4770Module A EVB Module and Interposer Card Rev 0 4 31 SILICON LABS Si477x EVB 7 Hardware Schematics and PCB Layout This section contains schematics PCB layouts and Bills of Material for all daughtercards DCs and the baseboard BB 32 Rev 0 4 SILICON LABS 072 XZZH S Se 911614 Si477x EVB 97 80 110
29. ation is selected Once the selection is made click on Initialize and the part will boot with the property values stored in the My Configuration state GA143 00 51 Si4770 R4 Not Initialized m amnx7xR4_70 csq OxD4C3 7 1 0 10 5 2011 4 55 FM Receiver EEN SSIES fmoc7xR4_80 csg OxOAA6 8 1 0 10 5 2011 4 48 12 Address 0006 Part State Not Initialized Figure 13 Power Up from Saved Configuration State 12 Rev 0 4 SILICON LABS Si477x EVB 5 3 Deleting the Configuration State This feature allows the user to delete the configuration state 1 Go to File State Management gt Delete State as shown in Figure 14 Control View Tools Window Help Initialize Disconnect State Management Si470x 1x 2x 3x 4x Board Discovery Bus Mode Board Configuration Exit RDS Data gt Le Load State Save Current State Export Saved State Import State File Delete State PS facebook RT 103 5 Bob FM We Play Anything 605 8099699080 Chan BW 129 kHz Status Si4770 S N GA143 00 51 Comp Rev 8 1 0 R4 Figure 14 Delete Configuration State Boot Address kC6 Connected 11 17 2011 17 55 13 Comm 2 Click on Delete state and the Delete Configuration window shown in Figure 15 will pop up Select the configuration state you want to delete and click OK Auto Scan To Presets Select Stn
30. cally through the Configuration Helper Figure 28 shows an example of the Configuration Helper set to display FM stereo mono blend based on RSSI This example also provides the ability to set the Fast and Slow metrics on the same screen If a configuration setting does not have Fast and Slow metrics available only one graph and column of configurable values will appear On both graphs the green line depicts the blend in percent stereo The green point shows the current operating point of the receiver 30 dBuV RSSI which results in 18 stereo given the property settings The cyan line reflects the actual reported stereo value 14 from the Si477x device which is mitigated by all the metrics RSSI Multipath USN in this example Since the cyan line is tracking the green point or RSSI mitigated blend the device is limiting stereo based on RSSI in this example When selecting a mitigation control item the description text is updated automatically The name of the property being changed is displayed in bold The property can then be found in the property window by finding the property with the same name being displayed in the configuration helper Changes made to this page are applied to the tuner immediately making it a useful tool in real time configuration of the mitigation engines Configuration Helper X Select Parameter SECS 40 55 RSSI mitigated stereo blend metrics Fast Slow Multipath Multipath 60 127 0 60 127 Stereo
31. cribed in the Programming Guide various tuner aspects are configured through either a command response or get set property API interface The GUI contains a window to help manage properties under Window Properties as shown in Figure 25 Properties Window Pr Last Property Changed FM Seek Tune Properties Address Unless otherwise noted all numerical values are in decimal 4 Seek Tune Properties Band US 87 5MHz to 108MHz Band Bottom MHz 87 5MHz Band Top MHz 107 9MHz Max Tune Error ppm 150 Current Property Values RSSI Valid Time mSec SNR Valid Time mSec RSSI Valid Threshold dBuV SNR Valid Threshold dB 6 18 12 8 Spacing 100kHz Seek Mode Wrap At Limit Band The band to use for FM Hide Details lt Comm Figure 25 Properties Window Properties are grouped by category Properties specific to the Si477x device are prefixed with either FM or AM FM RDS Settings FM UI Settings and AM UI Settings are categories that are used to control UI behavior but do not modify the property settings on the Si477x device To see all properties associated with the Si477x device choose FM All or AM All All depending on what mode the device is powered up into Most properties included in the API are also included in the properties window Clicking on a particular property opens a brief description of the property and its arguments Refer to the Programmi
32. d by the applicable Seek Tune properties 5 Auto Scan Executes sequential tuner Seek commands to cover the entire band Valid stations are denoted beneath the tuner by red tick marks Clicking the To Presets button automatically populates the presets with the strongest twelve stations found 6 Presets Each Preset button stores frequencies for convenient recall Frequencies may be either automatically programmed using the Auto Scan as described above or may be manually set by selecting a frequency and holding the desired button until the frequency is memorized 7 Volume Mute Sets the audio L R output volume The Mute button engages the AUDIO MUTE property for both channels Note Volume must be set to maximum 63 for all performance tests Rev 0 4 17 SILICON LABS Si477x EVB 8 Status Indicators These indicators show the various metrics reported back to the user via either the AM_RSQ_STATUS or AM_ACF_STATUS API commands Commonly used metrics include the following RSSI The Received Signal Strength Indicator at the IC input Note that this will vary from the actual antenna RSSI due to front end gains or losses SNR The Signal to Noise Ratio at the demodulator input Note that this is not the SNR of the Audio output LASSI Adjacent Signal Strength Indicator Indicates signal noise at the low side adjacent frequency in dB relative to the wanted carrier HASSI Adjacent Signal Strength Indicator Indicates signal
33. emorized 7 Volume Mute Sets the audio L R output volume The Mute button engages the AUDIO MUTE property for both channels Note Volume must be set to maximum 63 for all performance tests 8 Status Indicators These indicators show the various metrics reported back to the user via either the FM RSQ STATUS FM AGC STATUS or FM ACF STATUS API commands Commonly used metrics include RSSI The Received Signal Strength Indicator at the IC input Note that this will vary from the actual antenna RSSI due to front end gains or losses SNR The Signal to Noise Ratio at the demodulator input Note that this is not the SNR of the Audio output LASSI Low Side Adjacent 100 kHz Channel Strength Indicator reports the Signal Noise power relative to the carrier HASSI High Side Adjacent 100 kHz Channel Strength Indicator reports the Signal Noise power relative to the carrier ASSI200 The 200 kHz offset alternate signal strength indicator Indicates signal noise at the 200 kHz offset alternate channel in dB relative to the wanted carrier Returns the maximum of high and low side alternate channels Rev 0 4 19 SILICON LABS Si477x EVB USN The Ultrasonic Noise indicator Higher numbers indicate better signal quality Multipath Multipath indicator Higher numbers indicate more severe multipath impairment Freq Off Frequency offset of received signal Deviation FM deviation indicator Channel BW Receiver channel IF
34. er family SILICON LABORATORIES QUARK BB REVI MCU_PWR 156 11v HU Figure 1 Si477x Evaluation Board Register at www silabs com for additional application notes articles and other support resources Rev 0 4 2 SILICON LABS Si477x EVB 2 Kit Contents 2 1 Si477x EVB Evaluation Board All material and information contained in the enclosure is confidential and covered under non disclosure agreement NDA m Quark baseboard 1 Si477x Rev 2 0 and later daughtercard 1 USB cable 1 BNC to RCA adapters 2 RCA cable 1 Loop antenna 1 BNC to SMA adapter 1 Headphones 1 9 V universal adapter 1 Documentation and software CD including the following e Si477x EVB User s Guide Development GUI Software and Example Code Microsoft net Framework for use with the Development GUI AN645 Si477x Programming Guide Si477x Release Notes 2 2 Si4770Module A EVB Module Kit Separately from the Si477x EVB kit user s may also order an Si4770Module A EVB kit All material and information contained in the enclosure is confidential and covered under non disclosure agreement NDA m 4 Layer Si4770 Module Rev1 0 m Si477x Interposer Rev1 0 card Rev 0 4 3 SILICON LABS Si477x EVB 3 Quick Start Guide This section gives three quick steps to get your evaluation kit installed and running Refer to the following sections for additional details on configuring and using the kit
35. he volume by dragging the Volume slider File Control View Tools Window Help i Tune Seek c lt 107 9 87 90 92 94 96 98 100 102 gt Freeney 1035 XD Auto Scan Presets HASSI 22 312131 41519 To Presets Stm 7 JL 8 9 Jo n td Multipath 2 RDS Data Freq Off 8PPM RI Now Playing Louis Louie by Kingsmen Si4770 S N GA143 00 51 Comp Rev 8 1 0R4 Boot Mode File Address 0 6 Audio Mode Analog Connected 11 17 2011 17 33 26 Comm Figure 6 FM Receiver Window 6 Rev 0 4 SILICON LABS Si477x EVB 4 Software The Si477x Evaluation Kit includes a graphical user interface GUI to simplify tuner evaluation and configuration This utility is useful both for demonstrations and for fine tuning the various tuner properties and modes before coding firmware in the target system The GUI is designed for Windows XP and later 4 1 Installation The software installation has two components the GUI and the Microsoft NET Framework The board communicates via a USB HID interface so no additional hardware drivers are needed Install the software components by the following steps 1 Locate the installation software a Open a window to the installation CD b Open the software folder 2 Install the software a Start setup exe b Follow the on screen prompts Notes m You may receive an err
36. iguration window shown in Figure 11 will pop up Enter the name of the configuration state and click OK The current state called My Configuration which contains the property values is now saved Select or enter a name for the configuration ASSI200 2 42 dBFS Multipath 3 Freq Off 8PPM 53 kHz RDS Data RT Now Playing Raise Your Glass by P nk Sor N A n 21 15 51 2 BB gt 85 lt lt Elle 7 S N GA143 00 51 Comp Rev 8 1 0R4 Boot Mode File Address 0 6 Audio Mode Analog Connected 11 17 2011 17 45 21 Comm Figure 11 Naming a Configuration State During Save Rev 0 4 11 SILICON LABS Si477x EVB 5 2 Retrieving the Configuration State This feature allows the user to retrieve the configuration state 1 Go to File gt Initialize gt Tuner 1 tab as shown in Figure 12 The different states which were saved before are available in the default mode for user selection GA143 00 51 Si4770 R4 Not Initialized Tuner CT am R4_70 csg XD4C3 7 1 0 10 5 2011 4 55 Use Chip Defauts gt FM Receiver Ka OxOAA6 8 1 0 10 5 2011 4 48 Use Chip Defaults 7 Use Chip Defaults Use Last Ul State My Configuration Device Info Part Number Si4770R4 120 Address amp xC6 Part State Not Initialized Figure 12 Saved Configuration State 2 In Figure 13 below configuration state My Configur
37. ioFilter BQ2A2 15441877 AudioFilter BQ2B0 4381446 AudioFi Iter_BQ2B1 1461852 AudioFilter BQ2B2 113391 AudioFilter 1 13427646 AudioFilter BQ3A2 15910940 AudioFilter BQ3B0 3656431 AudioFilter 1 1085969 AudioFilter 2 71519 AudioFilterstate on Band Bottom MHz 87 5MHz Band Top MHZ 107 9 2 Blend Fast Mult Attack Time msec 16 Blend Fast Mult Max Stereo Sep dB 45 Blend Fast Mult Min Stereo Sep dB 0 Blend Fast Mult Mono Thresh 60 Blend Fast Mult Release Time msec 4000 Blend Fast Mult stereo Thresh 30 Blend Fast RSSI Attack Time msec 16 Blend Fast RSSI Mono Thresh dBuV 25 Blend Fast RSSI Release Time msec 4000 Blend Fast RSSI stereo Thresh dBuv 55 Blend Fast USN Attack Time msec 16 Blend Fast USN Max Stereo Sep dB 45 Blend Fast USN Min stereo Sep dB 0 Blend Fast USN Mono Thresh dBFS 27 Blend Fast USN Release Time msec 4000 Blend Fast USN Stereo Thresh dBFS 52 Blend slow Mult Attack Time msec 16 Blend slow Mult Max Stereo Sep dB 45 Blend slow Mult Min Stereo Sep dB 45 Blend Slow Mult Mono Thresh 60 Blend Slow Mult Release Time msec 4000 Blend slow Mult Stereo Thresh 30 Blend slow RSSI Attack Time msec 16 4 SILICON LABS Figure 18 Saved Configuration File Rev 0 4 15 Si477x EVB 5 5 Import State File This feature allows the user to import the configuration state file which has been saved using Export C
38. k Baseboard L4 Copper Rev 0 4 49 Si477x EVB 5 85 95 23 S 83 SS a Di en amp 8 THO BADENO i o 28883 3 194 3 Se o u w 8 sen 0 188 wol gA 508 617 5 s F S amp s DL a El UT sho 8 8 Figure 51 Quark Baseboard Bottom Silkscreen H T C38 C20 2 Bre nr 50 Rev 0 4 SILICON LABS Si477x EVB 7 3 Si4770 Module Rev1 0 2 26 941614 2 r 60 LL 2102 20 60 y Y 7738 awos Ag uno sunsops q Jenuepijuoo seuojeJoqe lnpolN XZZVIS suu 0088 917 218 1 WSN 10181 sexo unsny 12580 ISOM 00 ir Duy uoollls 6LXLNNOO gt gt
39. ng 4 g 0098 9L 215 1 1 7 NOW 9025 81584 VS 10 82 sexo Sra 1 0 IS M 005 gt NGL 269 9 z Eis 098 psy 298 ery H vnow 000 2 k 88 A ovr 19981 00 T 33H GA n Sameon 800101 sm 33870 00 gt Ke m sa x 202186 1 0 anro Ay vast Daren 4 md vid 6919 _ 8910 060 Y T T T 3010 anyo anro 69 959 89 88 58 S E o 8 88 A 4305 Would SZ vea CH 24 gs WOUd33 A ET 92 254 EH HH EAE sou ZZ eed 0 a 254 62 064 0v64150800 ano 8 1 lt Now ord 94 06 Zd en 004 2 uNLZ O lt now ua ze 94 vod Q lt ved 2 non zia ved 608 noW eid n vod ET INI AIOI lt TOW vid 9e ced Sod t lt lt NGHS aH 9 SENI IM NI 23565 E 22 lafe o 10 1 h 30 c 99H oH 8 T 9775 p puno 6 100 NL NOO WEIN NT NL 8133 NL 81 noma NL SIN UNI NL VOS lt 43 Rev 0 4 SILICON LABS Si477x EVB JOYIYS 9491
40. ng Guide for detailed information on the properties and values Property addresses and values can be displayed or hidden using the Display Hide Details button When displayed all of the current properties can be viewed or exported to a file using the Export Properties button and the last property changed is displayed By clicking the Export Properties button shown in Figure 25 the properties can be exported to a csv file Rev 0 4 21 SILICON LABS Si477x EVB 5 9 Register Read Write The software s graphical user interface and property windows provide an easy intuitive method of configuring the device In development however it is often useful to have low level bytewise read write interface to the tuner The GUI provides this interface under Window Register Map Figure 26 Register Map Window shows an example read write operation The FM_RSQ_STATUS request is sent with an ARGument of 0x00 The reply returned in the RESPonse fields Refer to the Programming Guide for detailed information on the register definitions and their arguments and responses 61141101101171010101 10101411171110 CMD Power Up 001 ARG1 0 ARG10 0 4 4 gt 4 4 3 e 5119 ARG11 RESP12 0 RESP13 0 RESP14 0 RESP15 0 RESP16 0 RESP17 0 RESP18 0 RESP19 0 Unless otherwise noted all numerical values are hexadecimal Figure 26 Register Map Window
41. noise at the high side adjacent frequency in dB relative to the wanted carrier Freq Off Frequency offset of received signal Chan BW Receiver channel bandwidth Hicut Hicut corner frequency Soft Mute Indicates the attenuation applied Status Indicator Undock Opens a separate window with status indicators as shown in Figure 22 AM Status Indicator Window Detectors Band Width Gain Actuators WRSSI 40 dBuV 2 gt 23 25 2 Figure 22 AM Status Indicator Window 10 Band Selector Chooses which AM SW LW band to use for frequency tuning seeking Notes m Many of these mitigation engines and indicators are configured via properties m Refer to the Programming Guide for specific detail including configuration applicable ranges etc m The USB power supply is provided for convenience only Better performance will be attained using the external 9 V supply option 18 Rev 0 4 SILICON LABS Si477x EVB 5 7 FM Receive Mode Initialize the receiver as described in Section 4 2 Initialization selecting FM mode The Tuner panel will appear as shown in Figure 23 FM Tuner Window vb Tune Seek Status 106 107 9 2 31 dB Frequency 1035 MHz LASSI 24 dies Auto Scan Presets Function HASSI 21 dB 63 USN 42 dBFS s s
42. or stating This setup requires the NET Framework version 4 0 If so install the NET version provided on the CD dotnetfx exe m Important release specific notes may be included in the Readme doc file Please review this before finalizing the installation m Register at the Broadcast Audio Customer Support Page at www silabs com All supporting documentation including data sheets application notes example code and important layout guidelines are available only through the support site Silicon Labs periodically updates versions of the content above and posts them there All materials are covered under NDA Rev 0 4 7 SILICON LABS Si477x EVB 4 2 Initialization The Silicon Labs GUI will commutate with the evaluation board s and tuner s to identify which are in use The applicable part numbers will be displayed under device info during initialization and on the front panel while the radio is in operation Only the available application modes and tuners will be displayed by the GUI when initializing the tuner Note that this user s guide may show figures with application modes and features that may not be available depending upon the tuner part number or daughter card in use 143 00 51 514770 4 Not Initialized General 1 Initialization Parameters Clock Information EVB Application Single Tuner Clock Source EVB Crystal Oscillator Initial Boot Mode FM Receiver Clock Frequency 3
43. rocontroller The green LED D4 lights when the microcontroller has booted The USB connection may be disconnected once the tuner is configured Tuner settings will persist until reset or the power is removed Rev 0 4 29 SILICON LABS Si477x EVB 6 3 3 Headphone Amplifier Buffer Left and Right audio outputs are buffered and lowpass filtered by on board amplifiers in Figure 33 Audio Output The software automatically selects the L R audio band output when AM or FM modes are selected The left channel MPX output is selected in MPX mode only Unbuffered L R outputs are available at the debug header J48 Note Use L R outputs directly from tuner for THD SINAD and stereo imbalance measurements The headphone amplifier may degrade performance The analog L R and MPX outputs are available at two 3 5 mm jacks The function of each jack varies by baseboard revision The left jack is a direct dc coupled L R MPX output from the tuner This output should be used for all low distortion laboratory measurements The right jack is an ac coupled unity gain buffered L R output for listening through headphones or powered speakers L R MPX Line Out Buffered L R Out Figure 33 Audio Output 30 Rev 0 4 SILICON LABS Si477x EVB 6 4 Si4770Module A EVB Separately from the Si477x EVB kit user s may also order an Si4770Module A EVB kit The Si4770Module A EVB kit consists of an Si4770 Module and Si477x Interposer card
44. rrent State quency 1035 MHz Board Configuration Export Saved State Exit Volume Disconnect 63 RSSI 58 dBuV I State Management Load State 104 106 107 2 BESNR 32 dB 21 0 i Figure 16 Exporting Saved State 2 Click on Export Saved State and the Select Configuration to Export window will pop up as shown in Figure 17 File Control View Tools Window Help 551200 2 43 dBFS Multipath 3 Freq Off 8PPM hon bw 514770 S N GA143 00 51 Comp Rev 8 1 0R4 Boot Mode File Address 0006 Audio Mode Analog Connected 11 17 2011 17 55 13 Comm Figure 17 Selecting Configuration State to Export 3 Select the configuration state to export and click OK to save the configuration file with a ini extension This configuration file can now be opened in a text editor and saved to different machines The contents of the configuration file will be displayed in a format as shown in Figure 18 below 14 Rev 0 4 SILICON LABS Si477x EVB File Edit Format View Help Type Si477x Name My Configuration ROMID 4 Function FMRX Requires OxFFFF Flavor 7x Readonly False 28 2 225 Preferences start ACF Control Source RSSI AGCState on AudioFilter 0141 1874529 AudioFilter 0142 16716001 AudioFilter BO1B0 4453131 AudioFilter 151 14657907 AudioFilter 0162 1468280 AudioFilter BQ2A1 1305086 Aud
45. rs After Sync After Tune Ideal 1176 Ideal 1172 Accepted 1176 Errors 0 Error Rate 0 000 Error Rate 0 000 Total Recv 1176 Group Counters 0A 0B 1A 1B 24 2B 3A 3B 4B 5A 5B 6A 6B 7A 7B 799 0 0 0 573 0 79 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 371 00 00 00 266 00 37 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 88 a 108 118 12 128 13A 138 14B 15 158 540 0 8 7 0 0 No AE Data 251 00 00 00 00 00 37 00 36 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ST a ee Comm Figure 29 RDS Receive Data Window The second is a graphical display of the RDS group counter information shown in Figure 30 This window is available under menu Window RDS Group Counters RDS Group Counters Si47 RDS Groups Figure 30 RDS Group Counter Window e Rev 0 4 25 SILICON LABS Si477x EVB 6 Hardware Description The evaluation hardware consists of two components a daughtercard and a baseboard Note Refer to Rev 0 1 of this document if the Si475x 6x Baseboard is supplied 6 1 Feature Overview Figure 31 EVB Features Using Quark Baseboard shows various connections jumpers adjustments and features for an EVB using a Quark baseboard SILICON LABORATERIES QUARK BB REV 23 456 9 11V Figure 31 EVB Features Using Quark Baseboard 26 Rev 0 4 SILICON LABS Si477x EVB Table 1 EVB Feature
46. ubject to change without notice Silicon Laboratories assumes no responsibility for errors and omissions and disclaims responsibility for any consequences resulting from the use of information included herein Additionally Silicon Laboratories assumes no responsibility for the functioning of undescribed features or parameters Silicon Laboratories reserves the right to make changes without further notice Silicon Laboratories makes no warranty rep resentation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its products for any particular purpose nor does Silicon Laboratories assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any product or circuit and specifically disclaims any and all liability including without limitation conse quential or incidental damages Silicon Laboratories products are not designed intended or authorized for use in applications intended to support or sustain life or for any other application in which the failure of the Silicon Laboratories product could create a situation where per sonal injury or death may occur Should Buyer purchase or use Silicon Laboratories products for any such unintended or unauthorized ap plication Buyer shall indemnify and hold Silicon Laboratories harmless against all claims and damages 62 Rev 0 4 SIL gt ICON LABS
47. urrent State and hence use the same configuration state file on different machines 1 Go to File State Management Import State File to export the saved state into a file as shown in Figure 19 Initialize Disconnect State Management Load State Si470x 1x 2x 3x 4x Board Discovery Bus Mode Save Current State Board Configuration Export Saved State Import State File Exit Delete State Presets Select Sn gt 12 RDS Data RT Now Playing She Works Hard for the Money by Donna Summer 605 E 54770 S N GA143 00 51 Comp Rev 8 1 0R4 Boot Mode File Address xC6 Audio Mode Analog Connected 11 17 2011 17 55 13 Comm Figure 19 Import Configuration State 2 Select the file to import 3 Once the state file is imported it will show up in the Default Mode of the Initialization window In Figure 20 below the test ini file was imported using Import State File and once that was done it shows up in the default mode in the Initialization window GA143 00 51 Si4770 R4 Function Receiver From Fie gt amn7xR4_70 csg OxD4C3 7 1 0 10 5 2011 4 55 PM FM Receiver fmc7R4_80 csg OxOAA6 8 1 0 10 5 2011 4 48 PM Use Last UI State 120 Address 0006 Part State Not Initialized E Auto Boot UI Initialize Cancel Connected 11 17 2011 5 55 13 PM Figure 20 Selecting Imported State File 16 Rev 0 4 SILICON
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