P21XXCSR-EVB Powercast

P21XXCSR-EVB P21XX Powerharvester Chipset Reference Design Evaluation Board DESCRIPTION The P21XXCSR-EVB is an evaluation board featuring PCC110 and PCC210 chips with support for six frequency bands to test and develop with the Powerharvester Chipset Reference Design. The P21XXCSR converts radio frequency (RF) energy into DC power and stores it in a capacitor to provide an intermittent, regulated voltage output. Frequency bands supported: GSM-850 uplink Europe RFID & GSM-850 downlink ISM USA & GSM-900 uplink GSM-1800 uplink GSM-1900 uplink WiFi 2.4GHz ORDERING INFORMATION The P21XXCSR can be evaluated on the P21XXCSR-EVB evaluation board. Contact Powercast for information about obtaining one of the reference designs on the P21XXCSR-EVB for integration onto your PCB. The chipset is listed under part numbers PCC110 & PCC210. Additional CSR designs are available to support different frequencies and power ranges. Send requests to: contact@powercastco.com. ITEMS INCLUDED 1 Evaluation Board for Powerharvester Chipset Reference Designs Notes 1. This kit requires a user provided antenna. Contact Powercast for custom antenna designs: contact@powercastco.com. 2. This kit needs to receive power from an RF source with sufficient transmit power. Test equipment can be used to test any band. A DC block must be added if the antenna or test equipment is a DC short. Other common sources include: Powercast TX91501 Transmitter RFID readers Cell phones WiFi routers INSTRUCTIONS 1. Connect an antenna to the SMA connector (J1 J6) on the evaluation board, or connect J1 J6 directly to RF test equipment. Exceeding the ratings may cause permanent damage. 2. Select the corresponding band(s) using JP2. 3. Adjust switches S2, S3, and S4 to the desired settings. See the descriptions on the next page. 4. Place the evaluation board on a flat surface and connect test meters as desired. 5. Turn on the source of RF energy (e.g. Powercaster transmitter, test equipment, other transmitter) P21XXCSR-EVB v1.0 2014/7 2014 Powercast Corporation, All rights reserved. +1 412-455-5800 www.powercastco.com / contact@powercastco.com P a g e 1 P21XXCSR-EVB P21XX Powerharvester Chipset Reference Design Evaluation Board P21XXCSR-EVB EVALUATION BOARD (RENDERING) ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS T = 25C, unless otherwise noted. A Parameter Rating Unit RF Input Power 23 dBm Exceeding the RF to GND 0 V IN absolute D to GND 6 V SET maximum ratings RESET to GND 6 V may cause V to GND 2.3 V CAP permanent V to GND 6 V OUT damage to the VOUT Current 100 mA device. Operating Temperature Range -40 to 85 C Storage Temperature Range -40 to 140 C ESD CAUTION This is an ESD (electrostatic discharge) sensitive device. Proper ESD precautions should be taken to avoid degradation or damage to the component. P21XXCSR-EVB v1.0 2014/7 2014 Powercast Corporation, All rights reserved. +1 412-455-5800 www.powercastco.com / contact@powercastco.com P a g e 2