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1. 128 g 54 457 o o Phase w State DOC 68986 2 08 2015 U rnaCMOS PE44820 EVK User s Manual Phase Value The Phase Value text box see Figure 25 is updated with each change of the phase slider This control is two way the user can also enter a valid phase value into this text box followed by the ENTER key to program the hardware with the updated value This is useful in comparing phase steps Figure 25 e Phase Value Text Box Phase Value Continuous Pattern Loop The Continuous Pattern Loop checkbox combined with the Loop Start Loop Stop and Loop Step numeric controls see Figure 26 allow the user to observe the evaluation board automatically step through each of the phase states within the defined range and step size Once the GUI reaches the Loop Stop value the cycle begins again at the Loop Start The delay between state changes is controlled by the Loop Delay numeric control see Figure 26 Figure 26 e Continuous Pattern Loop E Continuous Pattern Loop Loop Start Loop Stop Loop Step Loop Delay Page 15 www psemi com PE44820 EVK User s Manual Lookup Table In Serial mode using the DPS evaluation software the PE44820 can be operated in two modes through the Lookup Table see Figure 27 The Default mode programs the PE44820 via the slider from 0 255 states where each state LSB 1 40625 The OPT bit is tied to the 90 bit per the datasheet In Custom mode the user must s2. Figure 21 and displays information pertinent to the selected device This includes the maximum phase shift value step size and serial address A0 A3 of the device Part Description Figure 21 e Part Description Information Box PE44820 8 hit Phase Shifter 4 bit unit address with SPI interface Maximum Phase Shift 358 6 degrees Step Size 1 40625 degrees Address 0 Selected Serial Interface Waveform The Serial Interface Waveform window see Figure 22 displays the most recent waveform programmed into the device Figure 22 Serial Interface Waveform Serial Interface Waveform Send Button The Send Button see Figure 23 sends the programming waveform to the device at the same phase value Figure 23 Send Signal Button Send Signal DOC 68986 2 08 2015 www psemi com Y Peregrine 7 Semiconductor Phase Slider In the center of the GUI is the phase slider see Figure 24 This allows the user to quickly select the desired phase shift The states and phase values automatically change to valid values based on the capability of the part number selected The arrows at the top and bottom can be clicked to increase or decrease the phase state at the minimum step size Each time the phase slider is changed the hardware is programmed with the updated value displayed in the phase value text box see Figure 25 Figure 24 e Phase Slider os 356 200 3159 T _ Ir 2 0 192 180
3. PE44820 Evaluation Board Parallel Mode External Supply Configuration Page 10 UtreaCMOs DOC 68986 2 08 2015 www psemi com Sf Peregrine PE44820 A semicon EVK User s Manual Evaluation Board Overview The evaluation board is designed to ease customer evaluation of Peregrine s products The board contains 1 Switches for digital control signals and programming selectivity 2 Header pins for power supplies jumpers and the USB interface board 3 SMA connectors for RF performance verification and THRU traces for board loss calibration The schematic and evaluation board outline are provided in this user manual Figure 16 PE44820 Evaluation Board Schematic VDD_DIG R1 swt p 0 bo a R2 p7 gt 4 SS14MDP2 z C1 DNI e T DNI j ids CALIBRATION ke o vr GND gt _ 20 re 4 SS14MDP2 t C2 o na DNI THRU SW3 R5 GND j Yo J8 IM TLINE J9 ps gt 2o 0 t C3 RF_THRU ek r 4 Sstawpre T L E E o R6 Tav D4 Xo 7 0 a C4 GND GND 4 SS14MDP2 e T DNI a R Ta z SHORT D3 A3 gt 2 j 0 c5 J10 4 SS14MDP2 o T DNI i SW6 R8 end 1 C1 1 GND x E T DNI GND D22 X gt 2o p C6 GND 4 SS14MDP2 o T Di GND SW7 R9 GND Pe OPEN o AAA D1 A1 gt 0 i c7 RF_OPEN 4 SS14MDP2 T Ba R16 N Ro 70 o vr Do AO gt 0 C8
4. Page iv ULTRACMOS DOC 68986 2 08 2015 www psemi com PE44820 EVK User s Manual A Peregrine Semiconductor Introduction Introduction The PE44820 is an 8 bit 1 7 2 2 GHz monolithic RF digital phase shifter DPS fabricated in Peregrine s UltraCMOS silicon on sapphire SOS process technology This highly versatile DPS features a 358 6 degree phase shift in 1 40625 degree steps and contains 1 4 degree phase accuracy optimization bit used to optimize the phase accuracy across any given phase state PE44820 provides a flexible CMOS control interface which supports parallel and serial programming modes and includes an optional Vss feature PE44820 is available in a 32 lead 5 x 5 mm QFN footprint No blocking capacitors are required if DC voltage is not present on the RF ports The PE44820 evaluation kit EVK includes hardware required to control and evaluate the functionality of the DPS The DPS evaluation software can be downloaded at www psemi com and requires a PC running Windows operating system to control the USB interface board Application Support For any technical inquiries regarding the evaluation kit or software please visit applications support at www psemi com fastest response or call 858 731 9400 Evaluation Kit Contents and Requirements Kit Contents The PE44820 evaluation kit EVK includes the following hardware required to evaluate the DPS Table 1 PE44820 Evaluation Kit Contents PE44820 D
5. SP3T mechanical switches SW1 SW10 several headers and SMA connectors SW10 P S switch is used for parallel or serial mode selection SW1 SW8 switches are used for setting the control bits in direct parallel programming mode Figure 1 Figure 1 e PE44820 Evaluation Board Assembly SW10 Low for Direct Parallel Mode SW10 Set for Serial Signal Set for External J6 Control Serial Ext J6 Control SW10 High for Serial Mode DOC 68986 2 08 2015 ULTRACMOS Page 3 www psemi com des ke Peregrine AA EVK User s Manual Z2 Sra Aah This page intentionally left blank Page 4 UtreaCMOs DOC 68986 2 08 2015 www psemi com PE44820 EVK User s Manual Quick Start Guide Quick Start Overview The EVB was designed to ease customer evaluation of the PE44820 digital phase shifter DPS This chapter will guide the user through the software instal lation hardware configuration and using the graphical user interface GUI Software Installation USB Driver The latest USB interface board drivers are available via Microsoft Windows update Internet connectivity is required to download the drivers Connect the USB interface board to the PC and select the Windows Update option to obtain and install the drivers Figure 2 If the USB interface board drivers are not installed it will not be possible to run the program directly Once the board drivers are installed the USB inter
6. exe If the software is installed on a o 4 bit Operating System the default directory is C Program Files x86 Peregrine Semiconductor Corp DES Evaluation Sottware DPS Evaluation Sottware exe The following example uses the software installed in the default directory on a 64 bit machine DOC 68986 2 08 2015 ULTRACMOS Page 17 www psemi com PERSE Peregrine 4 EVK User s Manual GG The DPS software also contains a help section with the board outline image containing the jumper and switch control descriptions to aid in the configuration and evaluation of the phase shifter To access the help image click Help on the menu bar item then click on Board Connections see Figure 30 Figure 30 e Board Connections OPEN trace is fer joy IE j SSHORT trace is for board face calibration 7 T board face calibration VOD External Supply VDO DIG Extemal Supply VSS External Supply USB Supplied 2 8 VOD_DIG Jumper SWTU Low for Low in Direct Direct Parailel Mode A Parallel Mode k SiW10 Set for Sena i Signal Sat for Extemal JG Gantre Seales J Contre tates Tanal Made i art al all a e e dia da Paralel Mode USB Supplied 2 5 VO Jumper r Evera Programming Monitoring Interface ISB Cannecigi R Imut Page 18 UtreaCMOs DOC 68986 2 08 2015 www psemi com PE44820 pyr regr n EVK User s Manual GO elan Technical Resources Technical Resource
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9. G Peregrine Semiconductor PE44820 Evaluation Kit EVK User s Manual UltraCMOS RF Digital Phase Shifter PE44820 Evaluation Kit DOC 68986 2 08 2015 ULTRACMOS EVK User s Manual www psemi com PE44820 Evaluation Kit EVK User s Manual 4 Peregrine Semiconductor Copyright and Trademarks 2015 Peregrine Semiconductor Corporation All rights reserved The Peregrine name logo UTSi and UltraCMOS are registered trademarks and HaRP MultiSwitch and DuNE are trademarks of Peregrine Semicon ductor Corp Disclaimers The information in this document is believed to be reliable However Peregrine assumes no liability for the use of this information Use shall be entirely at the user s own risk No patent rights or licenses to any circuits described in this document are implied or granted to any third party Peregrine s products are not designed or intended for use in devices or systems intended for surgical implant or in other applications intended to support or sustain life or in any application in which the failure of the Peregrine product could create a situation in which personal injury or death might occur Peregrine assumes no liability for damages including consequential or incidental damages arising out of the use of its products in such applications Patent Statement Peregrine products are protected under one or more of the following U S patents patents psemi com Sales Contact For additional in
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11. PS evaluation board assembly PRT 39204 Peregrine USB interface board assembly PRT 53581 USB 2 0 USB A to USB mini B cable assembly DOC 68986 2 08 2015 ULTRACMOS Page 1 www psemi com PE44820 EVK User s Manual 4 Peregrine Software Requirements The DPS evaluation software will need to be installed on a computer with the following minimum requirements e PC compatible with Windows operating system XP Vista 7 8 32 bit or 64 bit e Mouse or other pointing device e USB port e Web browser with internet access Hardware Requirements In order to evaluate the phase shift performance of the evaluation board the following equipment is required e Serial mode USB powered Vector network analyzer e Parallel mode external powered Vector network analyzer DC power supply DC test leads Caution The PE44820 DPS EVK 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 Page 2 ULTRACMOS DOC 68986 2 08 2015 www psemi com des ken Peregrine Jp EVK User s Manual GG Ll Evaluation Board Assembly Evaluation Board Assembly Overview The evaluation board EVB is assembled with a PE44820 digital phase shifter DPS
12. al Set for External J6 Control Ta els Serial Ext J6 Control SW10 High for Serial Mode USB Supplied 2 5V VDD Jumper External Programming Monitoring Interface USB Interface Board Connector Connector i SASAPI AAA AES E me 7 meran a nazand RF In Out _ PET re mi are amara m ate a ZE emra ABLE BA ntn ia nt om e 5 E RF In Out PCBA PRT 39204 ME Page 12 UtreaCMOs DOC 68986 2 08 2015 www psemi com PE44820 Z peregrine EVK User s Manual Using the Graphical User Interface The DPS application software graphical user interface GUI is displayed in Figure 18 and illustrates the available controls and messages available to the user Figure 18 DPS Evaluation Software Graphical User Interface File Help Peregrine Semiconductor 192 1 No interface board connected Please PE44820 8 bit Phase Shifter 4 bit unit address with SPI connect USB SPI Interface 101 0652 interface Maximum Phase Shift 358 6 degrees Step Size 1 40625 degrees Address 0 Selected Lookup Table Normal Operation Custom PE44820_LookupTable Continuous Pattern Loop Loop Start Loop Stop Loop Step Loop Delay a 128 o ES 0 Phase wz State 2013 2015 Peregrine Semiconductor Corp All rights reserved No reproduction without prior written consent DOC 68986 2 08 2015 UtreaCMOs Page 13 www psemi com PE44820 EVK User s Manual Func
13. ation Complete fal DPS Evaluation Software Installation Complete as DPS Evaluation Software has been successtully installed Click Close to exit Please use Windows Update to check for any critical updates to the WET Framework Close Cancel lt Back DOC 68986 2 08 2015 U rnaCMOS PE44820 EVK User s Manual If using Windows XP Vista or 7 operating system a new Start Menu under Peregrine Semiconductor will appear in the start menu of your computer Select DPS Evaluation Software to launch the GUI Figure 11 e DPS Evaluation Software Launch di Peregrine Semiconductor Ed DPS Evaluation Software If using Windows 8 operating system show all appli cations on the tile screen then navigate to Peregrine Semiconductor Corp and click on DPS Evaluation Software You can also right click on the DPS Evalu ation Software application and select Pin to Start to add an icon to the Start Menu to run the application Page 7 www psemi com PE44820 EVK User s Manual Hardware Configuration The EVB can be configured to operate in serial mode using the GUI parallel mode using the switches located on the EVB or driven by external digital logic USB Interface Board Overview The USB interface board Figure 12 is included in the evaluation kit This board allows the user to send serial peripheral interface SPI commands to the device under test by using a PC running the Windo
14. ed prior to running the install program Click the Next gt button to proceed Figure 5 e DPS Evaluation Software Setup 3H DPS Evaluation Softwar Welcome to the DPS Evaluation Software Setup o s Wizard The installer will guide you through the steps required to install OPS Evaluation Software on your computer WARNING This computer program is protected by copyright law and international treaties Unauthorized duplication or distribution of this program or any portion of it may result in severe civil or criminal penalties and will be prosecuted to the masinun extent possible under the law Take a moment to read the license agreement then click I Agree and Next gt Figure 6 e License Agreement 38 DPS Evaluation Software i License Agreement Please take a moment to read the license agreement now l you accept the terms below click I Agree then Nest Othenvise click Cancel BY CLICKING ON THE I Agree BUTTON YOU MEANING YOU PERSONALLY OR THE COMPANY YOU REPRESENT AND ON WHOSE BEHALF YOU ARE FULLY AUTHORIZED TO ENTER THIS AGREEMENT ARE CONSENTING TO BE BOUND BY AND ARE BECOMING A PARTY TO THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT AGREEMENT IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO ALL OF THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT CLICK THE CANCEL BUTTON AND THE Agree O Do Not Agree Y Peregrine Semiconductor For most users the default install location for the program files is sufficient If a different
15. elect a custom compensation file in CSV format supplied by Peregrine Semicon ductor that has optimized the PE44820 at a particular frequency inside or outside the 1 7 2 2 GHz range For example the file PE44820 LookupTable_Opt Phase_1700 2200MHz csv is included with the DPS evaluation software which optimizes the PE44820 s performance for minimum phase error across the band of operation Additionally the following files are provided e PE44820 LookupTable OptPhase_1575MHz csv e PE44820 LookupTable OptPhase_2400MHz csv e PE44820 LookupTable OptPhase_2600MHz csv Each of these files optimizes the PE44820 s perfor mance for narrow band operation in the frequency defined in the filename Other custom lookup tables can be provided for specific customer applications by Peregrine Semiconductor Figure 27 Lookup Table Lookup Table W Normal Operation IF Custom PE44820_LookupTable_ Browse Page 16 U rnaCMOS Z2 Peregrine Semiconductor Phase Shifter Graphic The Phase Shifter graphic Figure 28 displays the active sections of the phase shifter at any given time This allows the user to observe the effect of the lookup tables on the control and operation of the phase shifter Active phase shift sections have a red background Figure 28 e Phase Shifter Graphic UltraC M OS Phase Shifter JUG ULB Digital Interface Io serial Iri bari ara DOC 68986 2 08 2015 www psem
16. face will be recognized by the Device Manager within Windows Figure 3 Figure 2 e USB Driver Installation Detecting DOC 68986 2 08 2015 U rnaCMOS GO Peregrine 2Z sero ler Figure 3 e USB Driver Installation Device Manager File Action View Help le gt aa E b amp mw qi Intel R QM77 Express Chipset LPC Controller 1E55 4 y Intel R USB 3 0 eXtensible Host Controller 4 Intel R USB 3 0 Root Hub USB2 0 Hub g USB 3 0 Hub t g USB Serial Converter EVK Software In order to evaluate the PE44820 performance the application software has to be installed on your computer The USB interface and DPS application software is compatible with computers running Windows 2000 XP Vista 7 8 in 32 or 64 bit config urations This software is available directly from Peregrine s website at www psemi com To install the DPS evaluation software unzip the archive and execute the setup exe Figure 4 e DPS Evaluation Software Installer ie DPS Evaluation Software Installer msi RD setup exe After the setup exe file has been executed the installer may prompt you to install Windows Installer 3 1 or Microsoft NET Framework 4 0 Follow the instructions as prompted to download and install these packages directly from Microsoft Page 5 www psemi com PE44820 EVK User s Manual Next a welcome screen will appear It is strongly recommended that all programs be clos
17. formation contact Sales at sales psemi com Corporate Headquarters 9369 Carroll Park Drive San Diego CA 92121 858 731 9400 Page ii ULTRACMOS DOC 68986 2 08 2015 www psemi com PERSE Peregrine AA EVK User s Manual GG Seabee Abia Table of Contents MMOD UCIION 9 2S ensSseecesee sae see rt eee N JJ eee eee eee eae 1 Introduction 22 c errr errr rr tr rt ee KK KK KK KK KK KK KK 8 1 Appi kan su SUDPOIL 26405 050c65450es e505 ernerdsses nets teense eo4erssecetersandbeasseetoeecuecreseees 1 Evaluation Kit Contents and Requirements ccc cece cece erect ere e e e e e e eee le ele e ele e e le e l l l e eee 1 Awirek 2oooc oreoe gt p gt DIp pTb TD TMbrTTrrrmmmnm zyZzm ymydd d dlJ l v o a anana n rl o amm gt EE E E E pp o2gggjj 1 1 Sor War REGUIFGIMIGIN L5 s s asa keke x kk baka kr ay n WAA tana lel n di ad aera ey Kh d Hl DA 0 4 6 Al wd y RETRETAR 2 Hardware KeGuINEINGNIS s y sa sa La a d l k l d na ar m 2ik A E a av n d bd dik dy War dn berd dd D na d didiwa an 2 Evaluation Board Assembly cr Ak edl Eid da dr ed n K y 3 Evaluation Board Assembly Overview 0c rrr rrr rrr rrr k sk kK kk KS kK K KK KK KK K8 3 Quick Start GU l S55 Smn l seseeses B KE i del bel eb aed sk de d Ge d dan Bkn s l ELA eran e r dir n
18. i com PE44820 peregrine EVK User s Manual G Help The DPS software contains a help section with information on using the evaluation software via a command line interface to aid in the evaluation of the phase shifter To access the command line help click Help on the menu bar item then click on Command Line see Figure 29 Figure 29 e Command Line Control Z Command Line Help cy y WAREK This software can also be run from the command line The syntax is DPS Evaluation Softtware exe A B C D E no commas A Full part number It should be gent in quotes without the usbz extension PE44820 E Phase state It should be an integer number between 255 0 255 Corresponding state on the slider C This bit controls the graphical user interface 0 No Interface 1 Interface will open to the state that the device was programmed to This is helpful to verify that you are sending the correct programming syntax You must close the interface to send the next command D This bit controls the DPS optimized configuration file enable 2 Disable 1 Enable E Filename of the DPS optimization file with the _csv extension Must be located in game directory as executable PE446820 LookupTable OptPhase 1700 2200MHz2 cay If the software is installed on a 32 bit Operating System the default directory is C Program Files Peregrine Semiconductor Corp DES Evaluation Software DES Evaluation Sottware
19. ing through the EOL process It has a specific last time buy date Obsolete This product is discontinued Orders are no longer accepted for this product DOC 68986 2 08 2015 ULTRACMOS Page 21 www psemi com
20. location is desired the install program can be directed to place the program files in an alternate location The software is installed for Everyone by default Once the desired location is selected click Next gt Figure 7 Select Installer Folder 38 DPS Evaluation Software Select Installation Folder The installer will install DFS Evaluation Software to the following folder To install in this folder click Next To install to a different folder enter it below or click Browse Folder C Program Files x86 Pereqrine Semiconductor Corp DFS Evaluatio Install DPS Evaluation Software for yourself or for anyone who uses this computer In the window of Confirm Installation click Next gt to proceed with the software installation Figure 8 e Confirm Installation je DPS Evaluation Software Confirm Installation The installer is ready to install DPS Evaluation Software on pour computer Click Nest to start the installation Page 6 U rnaCMOS DOC 68986 2 08 2015 www psemi com Sy Peregrine Semiconductor As the software files are installed a progress indicator will be displayed On slower computers installation of the software may proceed for a few moments Figure 9 e Progress Indicator DPS Evaluation Software it being installed Please wait Cancel Ff Once the evaluation software is installed click Close to exit Figure 10 Install
21. rd trace loss calibration Use OPEN trace at J11 for vector network analyzer port extension Use SHORT trace at J10 for vector network analyzer port extension Attach the USB connection to the USB interface board Figure 14 e PE44820 EVB Serial Mode USB Supply Configuration DOC 68986 2 08 2015 ULTRACMOS Page 9 www psemi com PE44820 Peregrine 4A EVK User s Manual GG VL Parallel Mode Configuration To operate PE44820 EVB in parallel mode verify the following switch jumper settings Figure 15 Verify that all DC power supplies are turned off before proceeding Set SW1 10 to LOW Remove JP4 and JP5 jumpers Install JP3 JP1 JP2 and J4 jumpers VDD_DIG VDD VSS and GND to board connections Connect VDD and VDD_DIG externally to the PE44820 Typically VDD_DIG and VD are set to 2 8V Refer to the datasheet for VDD_DIG and VDD voltage ranges Verify that VDD is the positive power supply Verify that VDD_DIG is the positive power supply for control signals it can be provided with VDD to simplify the test setup Verify that VSS is the external negative power supply it can also be short to GND to use the internal negative voltage generator and simplify the test setup Use THRU trace between J8 and J9 for board trace loss calibration Use OPEN trace at J11 for vector network analyzer port extension Use SHORT trace at J10 for vector network analyzer port extension Figure 15
22. s Additional technical resources are available for download in the Products section at www psemi com These include the Product Specification datasheet S parameters zip file evaluation kit schematic and bill of materials material declaration form and PC compatible software file Trademarks are subject to trademark claims DOC 68986 2 08 2015 ULTRACMOS Page 19 www psemi com des ke Peregrine AA EVK User s Manual Z2 Sra Aah This page intentionally left blank Page 20 ULTRACMOS DOC 68986 2 08 2015 www psemi com PE44820 reor n EVK User s Manual Z2 elan Document Categories Advance lnformation The product is in a formative or design stage The document contains design target specifications for product development Specifications and features may change in any manner without notice Preliminary Specification The document contains preliminary data Additional data may be added at a later date Peregrine reserves the right to change specifications at any time without notice in order to supply the best possible product Product Specification The document contains final data In the event Peregrine decides to change the specifications Peregrine will notify customers of the intended changes by issuing a CNF Customer Notification Form Not Recommended for New Designs NRND This product is in production but is not recommended for new designs End of Life EOL This product is currently go
23. tions Connection Status The connection status box is located in the upper right area of the GUI below the block diagram of the phase shifter see Figure 19 and indicates if the USB interface board is connected to the computer Verify the Connection Status field is green and contains the message Hi Speed USB SPI Interface Board 101 0653 connected This indicates that the GUI has established communication with the red USB interface board and is ready to be used Figure 19 e Connection Status Connection Status USB SPI Interface Board 101 0653 connected If the USB interface board is not connected when the application is launched the message No interface board connected Please connect Hi Speed USB SPI Interface Board 101 0653 will appear at the bottom of the screen Typically this can be corrected by reinserting the USB interface board connection cable from your PC The GUI is successfully installed when the driver is loaded in the Device Manager see Figure 3 Restart the DPS evaluation software and verify that the Connection Status field is green Part Number In the upper left corner under the Peregrine logo there is a drop down menu item to select the part for evaluation see Figure 20 Figure 20 e Part Number Selection Part Number PE44820 B Page 14 U rnaCMOS Z Peregrine YD serne ler The part description information box is located directly below the part number drop down menu see
24. ws operating system To install the software extract the zip file to a temporary directory and follow the installation procedure included Figure 12 e USB Interface Board rene Sx n T 2200 a 4j 7 1 if a f ll al T 1 Page 8 U rnaCMOS GO Peregrine YN Aor Connection of the USB Interface Board to the Evaluation Board The EVB and the USB interface board contain a 14 pin 100 mil dual row header This feature allows the USB interface board socket to connect directly to the EVB header on the front side as show in Figure 13 Use caution when making the connection to ensure the USB interface board is aligned and connected to both rows of pins properly Figure 13 e USB Interface Board Connected to the PE44820 EVB DOC 68986 2 08 2015 www psemi com Peregrine FERD 4 G Sach Ab EVK User s Manual Serial Mode USB Supply Configuration To operate the PE44820 EVB in serial mode with VDD and VDD_DIG supplied by the USB interface board verify the following switch jumper settings Figure 14 Remove USB connection from USB interface board removed power Set SW1 4 and SW9 to SIGNAL middle position controlled by the USB interface board Set SW5 8 to LOW Set SW10 to HIGH Install JP5 and JP4 USB interface board supplies VDD and VDD_ DIG Install JP1 JP2 JP3 and JP4 connect VDD VSS VDD_DIG and GND to board connections Use THRU trace between J8 and J9 for boa
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