CML Microcircuits EV9730 Quick Start Manual

CML Microcircuits
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Publication: QS/EV9730/1

1 Introduction

Thank you for your interest in the EV9730 Evaluation Board.
This quick start guide will help you get started with your EV9730 evaluation. The respective datasheet
and user manual provide full details on the board, but this "quick start" guide consolidates information
from multiple sources to accelerate your testing.
This guide walks the user through the following steps:
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Downloading necessary files
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Connecting the EV9730 and PE0003
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Installing PE0003 USB driver
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Using PE0003 graphical user interface (GUI) to adjust CMX973 settings for modulator and
demodulator operation

2 History

Version Changes
1 Initial release

3 EV9730 Operation

3.1 Download of Documents and Software
Please visit the CML website (www.cmlmicro.com) and download the following files:
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CMX973 Datasheet
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EV9730 User Manual
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EV9730 Schematic
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EV9730 Evaluation Software package
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PE0003 Driver
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PE0003 User Manual
3.2 Test Equipment
The following test equipment will be needed:
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PC with Windows 8 or earlier.
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+5V supply (rated for 300mA) for PE0003 and EV9730.
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RF signal generator
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Baseband IQ signal generator
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RF spectrum analyzer
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Oscilloscope (for generic signal viewing if desired)
3.3 Basic Connections
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Connect EV9730 to "C-BUS1" port on PE0003.
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Apply +5V to PE0003 and EV9730.
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Evaluation Board

Quick Start
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EV9730
Date
15-01-26
QS/EV9730/1