Powercast Powerharvester P2110CSR-EVB Quick Start Manual

P2110CSR-EVB
P2110 Powerharvester
Evaluation Board

DESCRIPTION

The P2110CSR-EVB contains an evaluation board and antennas to test and develop with the
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Powerharvester Chipset Reference Design. The P2110CSR converts radio frequency (RF) energy
into DC power and stores it in a capacitor to provide an intermittent, regulated voltage output.

ORDERING INFORMATION

The P2110CSR can be evaluated on the P2110CSR-EVB evaluation board. Contact
Powercast for information about obtaining a design license of the P2110CSR for integration
onto your PCB. The chipset is listed under part number PCC210. Additional CSR designs
are available to support different frequencies and power ranges.

ITEMS INCLUDED

1 – Evaluation Board for Powerharvester Chipset Reference Design
1 – 915 MHz PCB dipole antenna
1 – 915 MHz PCB patch antenna
Note – this kit needs to receive power from an RF source such as a Powercaster
Transmitter (TX91501-3W-ID) or other test equipment.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Download the P2110CSR product datasheet from www.powercastco.com/documentation to learn
about the specific I/O, functions, and electrical ratings.
damage.
2. Connect one of the antennas to the SMA connector (J1) on the evaluation board, or
connect J1 directly to RF test equipment. See datasheet for maximum input power.
3. Adjust switches S2, S3, and S4 to desired settings. See descriptions on next page.
4. Place evaluation board on flat surface and connect test meters as desired.
5. Turn on the source of RF energy (e.g. Powercaster transmitter, test equipment, other transmitter)

ITEM DESCRIPTIONS

915 MHz PCB Dipole Antenna
This antenna is flat and has the RF connector located at the bottom of the
antenna. Type: Omni-directional, Vertically polarized
Energy pattern: 360°
Antenna gain: Linear gain = 1.25 (1.0 dBi)
915 MHz PCB Patch Antenna
This antenna has two layers and the RF connector located on the back of the antenna. The
front side should be pointed toward the transmitter with the same polarization.
Type: Directional, Vertically polarized
Energy pattern: 122° (azimuth/horizontal), 68°
(elevation/vertical) Antenna gain: Linear gain = 4.1 (6.1 dBi)
P2110CSR-EVB v1.2 – 2015/06
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Chipset Reference Design
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