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1 Introduction 1.1 Purpose 1.2 System Requirements 1.3 Power Requirements User's Guide SLWU038 – August 2006 TRF2436EVM This user’s guide provides an overview of the TRF2436 evaluation module (EVM) to get you started using the TRF2436EVM right away. It also provides a general description of the features and functions to be considered when [...]
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www.ti.com 1.4 Hardware Configuration 2 TRF2436EVM Operational Procedure 2.1 TX Operation TRF2436EVM Operational Procedure The TRF2436EVM can be set up in a variety of configurations to accommodate a specific mode of operation. Before starting an evaluation, decide on the configuration and make the appropriate connections or changes. The demonstrat[...]
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www.ti.com 2.2 RX Operation 3 Physical Description Physical Description 1. Set TR (J13) to logic 0. 2. Set PA_A SEL (J10) to logic 0. 3. Connect a differential LO source to the LOP/LON SMAs (or use an external balun). Set the LO to an appropriate frequency, with the power level between 0 to +4 dBm. Remember that for A-band operation, the LO input f[...]
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www.ti.com 3.1 PCB Layout Physical Description The EVM is constructed on a 4-layer, 3.6-inch × 3.6-inch, 0.042-inch thick PCB using Polycad 370 Turbo/HR material. Figure 1 through Figure 4 show the PCB layout for the EVM. Figure 1. Top Layer 1 Figure 2. Ground Plane Layer 2 4 TRF2436EVM SLWU038 – August 2006 Submit Documentation Feedback[...]
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www.ti.com Physical Description Figure 3. Power Plane Layer 3 Figure 4. Bottom Layer 4 SLWU038 – August 2006 TRF2436EVM 5 Submit Documentation Feedback[...]
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www.ti.com 3.2 Part List 3.3 Schemtic Drawing Physical Description Table 1 lists the parts used in constructing the EVM. Table 1. TRF2436EVM PARTS LIST QTY Ref Value Part Number Note 1 C1 470pF GRM033R71C471KD 1 C2 10pF GRM1555C1H100JZ 1 C3 5600pF C0402C562K3RACT 7 C4 C6 C11 C15 C17 C24 0.01 µ F GRM155R71E103KA C33 12 C5 C9 C12–C14 C16 C19 100pF[...]
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5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 D D C C B B A A IF_SMA IFP IFN LOP LON BCOUT BYPOUT RFANTB DETN DETP RFANTA MXB_SMA RFB_SMA RFB RFA_SMA MXA_SMA FANTA_S FANTA FANTB_S FANTB MXA RFA MXB VDD VDD BCIN BCIN V+PA3B V+LNABA V+IF V+IFP V+IFN V+PA1A V+GEN V+PA2A V+PA3A PABCA V+PA1B V+PA2B PABCB RXDGC TR LOADJB LOADJA ABSEL Title Size Document Number Rev Date: Sheet of [...]
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5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 D D C C B B A A 3.3V_IN PSG VDD VDD VDD VDD VDD VDD VDD VDD VDD VDD GND GND VDD V+LNABA V+IF V+IFP V+IFN V+PA1A V+GEN V+PA2A V+PA3A V+PA1B V+PA2B V+PA3B LOADJB LOADJA Title Size Document Number Rev Date: Sheet of TRF2436EVM-SCH A TRF2436 Evaluation Module B 23 Thursday, April 13, 2006 Title Size Document Number Rev Date: Sheet o[...]
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5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 D D C C B B A A VDD VDD VDD VDD VDD VDD RXDGC TR ABSEL PABCA PABCB Title Size Document Number Rev Date: Sheet of TRF2436EVM-SCH A TRF2436 Evaluation Module B 33 Thursday, April 13, 2006 Title Size Document Number Rev Date: Sheet of TRF2436EVM-SCH A TRF2436 Evaluation Module B 33 Thursday, April 13, 2006 Title Size Document Numbe[...]
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EVALUATION BOARD/KIT IMPORTANT NOTICE Texas Instruments (TI) provides the enclosed product(s) under the following conditions: This evaluation board/kit is intended for use for ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT, DEMONSTRATION, OR EVALUATION PURPOSES ONLY and is not considered by TI to be a finished end-product fit for general consumer use. Persons handling th[...]
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IMPORTANT NOTICE Texas Instruments Incorporated and its subsidiaries (TI) reserve the right to make corrections, modifications, enhancements, improvements, and other changes to its products and services at any time and to discontinue any product or service without notice. Customers should obtain the latest relevant information before placing orders[...]