HP module EVK hardware user guide – XM112, XB112 LH112 Table of Contents 1 Overview of the HP module EVK......................5 Introduction ..........................5 2 Software for the Module EVK ......................6 Software download ........................6 Module software for XM112 ....................6 SDK for ATMEL SAME70 .....................
The HP Module Evaluation Kit (The EVK) is a platform for evaluating the HP Module. The module is based on the Acconeer A111 sensor, which is an optimized low-power, high-precision 60 GHz radar in one package solution with integrated Baseband, RF front-end and Antenna. In the HP Module The A111 sensor is integrated together with an M7 processor (Atmel SAME70) which facilitates signal processing for advanced use cases.
For the HP Module Acconeer provides two deliveries, a software development kit (SDK) for ATMEL SAME70 and a module software image for XM112. Details about the software offer can be found in the document “Introduction to Acconeer’s sensor technology”, available at the Acconeer website.
HP module EVK hardware user guide – XM112, XB112 LH112 3 The HP Module EVK Hardware Figure 1 shows the block diagram for the HP Module Evaluation Kit XM112 1.8V ENABLE MCU_INT MCU_GPIO INTERRUPT ERASE A111 NRST SPI internal ATSAME70...
3.1.1 Overview The XB112 is a breakout-board designed for the XM112 Radar Module. It makes the interfaces from the XM112 radar module accessible for evaluation and debug. It also enables flashing of the XM112 via USB-UART or SWD. The XM112 is connected to the XB112 via a board-to-board connector on the top side of the PCB.
The EVK is powered via the USB connectors on XB112. USB1 powers the USB-UART chip (U4) and the XM112. USB2 powers the USB-SPI chip (U5). If no SPI data is needed, the USB2 can be left unconnected. USB1 must however always be connected. If the USB-UART interface is not used, a dedicated USB charger can be inserted to USB1.
HP module EVK hardware user guide – XM112, XB112 LH112 3.1.4 Bill of Material Table 1 shows the BOM for the XB112 Table 1 The BOM for the XB112. Component Ref. Specification QTY Value Comment C2,C9,C10,C11,C16,C 100/NF/K/50V/X7R/1005 100nF 18,C20,C22,C32,C33, 100/PF/J/10V/NP0,C0G/10...
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HP module EVK hardware user guide – XM112, XB112 LH112 FT230XS-R/USB to UART bridge FT4222H/USB to SPI bridge J5,J6 FTSH_105_04_F_DH/SWD Manufacturer: Samtech Connector, Right angle 2x5 pin header J7,J8 SWITCH TACTILE SPST- Manufacturer: Wurth NO 0.05A 12 Electronics 434331045822 B1,B2...
Pinning/Connectors 3.1.6.1 USB1 (J1) USB1 is used as power supply for the XB112 and the XM112. It is also used for flashing and communicating over UART. USB1 is connected to the FTDI chip FT230XS which converts the UART interface from XM112 into USB signals. The pinout of USB1 is shown in Table 2.
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3.1.6.3 2x20 pin header (J3) The 2x20 pin header (1.27mm pitch) is not mounted. The reason is that it is intended for Acconeer internal use only. All the interfaces available in the 2x20 pin header are also available in the other connectors.
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HP module EVK hardware user guide – XM112, XB112 LH112 3.1.6.4 30 pin board-to-board connector (J4) The 30-pin board-to-board connector is intended to connect the XM112 to the XB112. The pinout is found in Table 5. Table 5. The pinout of J4.
Buttons There are two buttons on the XB112. J7 controls the signal “ERASE” from XM112 and J8 controls “NRST” from the XM112. In Table 8 the state of the buttons and the corresponding signal states are listed. Table 8. The states of the buttons J7 and J8.
HP module EVK hardware user guide – XM112, XB112 LH112 3.2.3 Bill of Material Table 9 shows the BOM for the XM112. Table 9 The BOM for XM112 Component Ref. Specification QTY Value Comment C3,C8,C10,C12,C31 1/UF/K/10V/X5R/1005 C1,C2,C4,C9,C11,C13, 100/NF/K/50V/X7R/1005 100nF C22,C23,C27C28,C29,...
HP module EVK hardware user guide – XM112, XB112 LH112 3.2.5 Pinning 4 shows the pinout of the XM112 connector J1. Table 10 The pinout of the XM112 connector J1. Pin Number Signal Pin Number Signal SPI_CLK SPI_MOSI SPI_MISO MCU_GPIO...
3.3.1 Overview The LH112 lens evaluation kit is an accessory for the XM112/XB112 evaluation kit. The lenses can be used to increase sensor performance. The lenses increase signal strength by focusing the beam width of the radiated EM-waves and thereby concentrating the emitted power. The lens kit is sold separately from XM112 and XB112.
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HP module EVK hardware user guide – XM112, XB112 LH112 Both lenses can be fitted in the holder in two different positions, D1 or D2. The cover is only used in the D1 position. The two positions will give you slightly different performance. Performance results can be found in the next section.
HP module EVK hardware user guide – XM112, XB112 LH112 3.3.3 Lens Performance The transmitted electromagnetic waves from the Acconeer sensor has different divergence for the E-plane and H-plane. When mounted in front of the sensor the lenses affect the signal strength as well as the spread of the signal.
Step 1: The SAM E70 CPU have a ROM boot loader that is used during the software update. In order to enter this boot mode the internal flash must be erased with the following sequence: 1. Connect the XB112 together with XM112 to your PC with a micro USB cable to the “USB1/Power/UART0” connector 2.
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HP module EVK hardware user guide – XM112, XB112 LH112 A progress dialog is shown showing the current progress: When the flash is completed a new dialog is shown: Press “OK” and exit the BOSSA application. In order to start the new software, press the “NRST”...
HP module EVK hardware user guide – XM112, XB112 LH112 6 Regulatory Information Acconeer have no plans to certify the XM112/XB112 EVK, it is only for evaluation purposes. Regulatory Compliance for XM112: Refer to XM112 datasheet. Regulatory Compliance for A111: Refer to A111 datasheet.
LH112 8 Disclaimer The information herein is believed to be correct as of the date issued. Acconeer AB (“Acconeer”) will not be responsible for damages of any nature resulting from the use or reliance upon the information contained herein. Acconeer makes no warranties, expressed or implied, of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or course of performance or usage of trade.
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