EV9710 CML Microcircuits

EV9710 CML Microcircuits Evaluation Kit User Manual COMMUNICATION SEMICONDUCTORS UM9710/1 April 2012 Advance Information Features CMX971 Quadrature Modulator Frequency Range 20 - 1000 MHz C-BUS Interface to Host Microcontroller Direct Control Mode (host-less operation) Easy Interfacing to PE0601-xxxx 1 Brief Description The EV9710 is an Evaluation Kit designed for evaluating and demonstrating the capabilities of the CMX971 integrated circuit. All the circuits necessary to demonstrate the facilities provided by the IC, such as matching circuits, power supply regulators, etc are provided on the EV9710 board. A C-BUS interface connector is provided for control of the EV9710 by a host microcontroller or CML PE0002 interface card. The CMX971 can also be used in direct control mode where a host or PE0002 is not required. 2012 CML Microsystems Plc Evaluation Kit for CMX971 EV9710 CONTENTS Section Page 1 Brief Description .................................................................................................. 1 1.1 History ....................................................................................................... 3 2 Block Diagram ...................................................................................................... 4 3 Preliminary Information ....................................................................................... 5 3.1 Laboratory Equipment ............................................................................... 5 3.1.1 Power Supply ............................................................................... 5 3.1.2 Control Interface ........................................................................... 5 3.2 Handling Precautions ................................................................................ 5 3.2.1 Static Protection ........................................................................... 5 3.2.2 Contents - Unpacking................................................................... 5 3.3 Approvals .................................................................................................. 5 4 Quick Start ............................................................................................................ 6 4.1 First Initial Setup..................................................................................... 6 4.1.1 Make External Connections and Apply Power ............................. 6 4.1.2 Hardware/Software Installation (for PE0002) ............................... 7 4.2 Second Configure .................................................................................. 7 4.2.1 EV9710 Configuration .................................................................. 7 4.3 Third Operate ......................................................................................... 8 5 Signal Lists ........................................................................................................... 9 6 Circuit Schematics and Board Details ............................................................. 13 7 Detailed Description .......................................................................................... 14 7.1 Hardware Description .............................................................................. 14 7.1.1 Power Supply ............................................................................. 14 7.1.2 CMX971 ..................................................................................... 14 7.1.3 CMX971 Direct Control Mode .................................................... 14 7.2 PC Control Software Description ............................................................ 15 7.2.1 The C-BUS Control Tab ............................................................. 17 7.2.2 The Registers Tab ..................................................................... 18 7.2.3 The Script Handler Tab .............................................................. 19 7.3 Evaluation Tests ...................................................................................... 21 7.3.1 Single Tone Test ........................................................................ 21 7.3.2 Two Tone Test ........................................................................... 21 7.4 Troubleshooting ...................................................................................... 23 7.4.1 General ...................................................................................... 23 7.4.2 Quadrature Modulator Operation ............................................... 23 8 Performance Specification ................................................................................ 24 8.1 Electrical Performance ............................................................................ 24 8.1.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings ....................................................... 24 8.1.2 Operating Limits ......................................................................... 24 8.1.3 Operating Characteristics........................................................... 25 2012 CML Microsystems Plc 2 UM9710/1