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ME1000 RF Circuit Design Courseware Out-of-Box Teaching Solution for the RF Circuit Design

Quick Start Guide revision 2.40

Printed on 28 December 2009

http://dreamcatcher.asia/cw [email protected]

ME1000 RF Circuit Design Quick Start Guide - 2/23

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Reorient or relocate the receiving unit. Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver unit. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a different electrical circuit from the

receiver. Consult the dealer or/and an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Table of Contents Table of Contents .............................................................................................................................. 3

1. Read Me First ................................................................................................................................ 4

2. Courseware Overview.................................................................................................................... 5

3. Courseware Configuration ............................................................................................................. 6

4. Quick Setup and Verification ........................................................................................................ 11

5. Support and Warranty .................................................................................................................. 18

Appendix A: ME1000 Transmitter Unit ............................................................................................. 19

Appendix B: ME1000 Receiver Unit ................................................................................................. 20

Appendix C: Technical Specifications .............................................................................................. 21



1. Read Me First Congratulations on your purchase of the ME1000 RF Circuit Design courseware! Please read this Quick Start Guide carefully to ensure you get the most out of your investment in this solution. This courseware includes the following items: Item Quantity Description

CD 1

o Teaching slides (Microsoft® PowerPoint® format) o Lab sheets (Microsoft® Word format) o Problem-based assignments (Microsoft® Word format) o CAE design files (based on Agilent ADS and Genesys software) o Measurement Automation Program (Agilent VEE format) o Windows-based RF Trainer Control Panel software

ME1000 RF Circuit Design Training Kit 1 Transmitter unit and receiver unit

Antennas 2 One each for the transmitter unit and the receiver unit Calibration kit 1 Thru-Reflect-Match (TRM) standard calibration kit RF power combiner 1 Power combiner for OIP3 measurement Jumper cables 9 SMA(m)-to-SMA(m) coaxial cables (0.18 m) Coaxial cables 2 SMA(m)-to-SMA(m) coaxial cables (1 m) USB cables 3 USB cables RF connectors 2 N(m)-to-SMA(f) adapter

Ground cables 2 For grounding purpose (1 m) The following items are not included in this solution but are required/recommended:

One PC running Microsoft® Windows 2000/XP/Vista® with a minimum of 512 MB RAM and USB ports

Appropriate measurement instruments and software (see Section 3.6, "Lab Station" for details)

Appropriate Train-the-Trainer Program (see Section 3.7, "Train-the-Trainer Program" for details)

Complete the steps in Section 4, "Quick Setup and Verification" to start using the ME1000 RFCD TX (transmitter unit) and RX (receiver unit). Thank you for your purchase and do contact us (see Section 5, "Support and Warranty") if you require any assistance.

IMPORTANT The ME1000 RF Circuit Design training kit can be damaged by excessive power levels from the

instruments. Please adhere strictly to the power levels recommended in the instructions.



2. Courseware Overview The ME1000 serves as an out-of-box teaching solution in the areas of RF and wireless communication targeting final year undergraduates or postgraduates. The modules can be used as standalone trainers to demonstrate basic RF concepts and design principles. These include the characterization of antennas, filters, low-noise amplifier (LNA), power amplifier (PA), mixers, and phase-locked loop (PLL) based frequency synthesizers. The modules can also be connected together to create a fully functional end-to-end RF transceiver. To achieve a better understanding and enhance design knowledge of RF and wireless communications, students are required to complete the lab exercises and assignments. This courseware consists of:

Teaching slides (editable with Microsoft PowerPoint) Training kit: RF Transceiver kit Lab sheets (editable with Microsoft Word) Problem-based assignments (editable with Microsoft Word) Model answers and solutions (downloadable by registered instructors)

The following items are not included but recommended:

Agilent Technologies RF Signal Generator and Spectrum Analyzer o N9310A RF Signal Generator, 9 kHz to 3 GHz o N9320B 3 GHz RF Spectrum Analyzer, 9 kHz to 3 GHz

Agilent Technologies Vector Network Analyzer o N9912A FieldFox RF Analyzer, 4 GHz (with option 104, 110, 303)

Agilent Technologies Noise Figure Analyzer o N8973A Noise Figure Analyzer, 10 MHz to 3 GHz o N4000A SNS Series Noise Source, 10 MHz to 18 GHz (ENR 6 dB)

Agilent Technologies EDA Software o W1418L Genesys Integrated; or o E8975L Advanced Design System

This complete solution is designed to impart knowledge in:

Basic RF concepts RF circuit design concepts RF communication systems concepts RF circuit characterization Usage of RF Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software RF circuit simulation and construction Usage of RF measurement instruments Measurement automation



3. Courseware Configuration 3.1 Teaching Slides

Editable slides in Microsoft PowerPoint format are provided for the following topics:

Advanced Transmission Line Theory Transmission Line Circuits and RF Microwave Network Analysis Impedance Transformation and Impedance Matching RF Microwave Filters 3-Port and 4-Port Microwave Components Coaxial Components and Rectangular Waveguide Components Passive and Active RF Lumped Components Small-Signal Amplifier Theory SSA Design – Maximum Power Gain and Fixed Transducer Power Gain SSA Design – Low-Noise Amplifier SSA Design – Constant Mismatch and Effective Power Gain General Single-Stage SSA Design Multistage SSA Design RF Oscillator High Power Circuits Broadband Amplifiers

3.2 Design Files and Measurement Automation Program

CAE design files (based on Agilent ADS and Genesys software) Measurement Automation Program (Agilent VEE format) Windows-based RF Trainer Control Panel software

3.3 ME1000 RF Circuit Design Training Kit

Transmitter unit: o 1 x frequency synthesizer o 1 x mixer (upconversion) o 1 x power amplifier o 2 x RF band-select filter o 1 x antenna o 1 x microcontroller-based control unit

Receiver unit:

o 1 x antenna o 1 x RF band-select filter o 1 x low-noise amplifier o 1 x mixer (downconversion) o 1 x frequency synthesizer o 1 x IF bandpass filter o 1 x IF amplifier o 1 x microcontroller-based control unit



3.4 Lab Sheets Lab Sheet Objective Duration Calibration with Spectrum Analyzer To perform scalar offset calibration, to

verify the signal purity of a signal generator, and to determine the losses contributed by the cables, connectors, and PCB traces

3 Hours

Calibration with Vector Network Analyzer To modify the built-in TRM standards in the VNA, to perform TRM calibration using user-defined calibration kits, and to verify the calibrated results using the Smith Chart plot

3 Hours

Power Amplifier Characterization Using Spectrum Analyzer1

To measure gain, gain compression, harmonic distortion, third-order intercept point, and isolation of power amplifier

3 Hours

Power Amplifier Characterization Using Vector Network Analyzer

To characterize the power amplifier with reflection and transmission measurement, and to measure gain compression using power sweeps

3 Hours

Low-Noise Amplifier Characterization Using Spectrum Analyzer

To measure gain and isolation of a low-noise amplifier

3 Hours

Low-Noise Amplifier Characterization Using Vector Network Analyzer2

To characterize a low-noise amplifier with reflection and transmission measurement

3 Hours

Low-Noise Amplifier Characterization Using Noise Figure Analyzer3

To measure the noise figure of a low-noise amplifier

3 Hours

Filter Characterization Using Spectrum Analyzer

To measure insertion loss, bandwidth, and rejection of an RF bandpass filter

3 Hours

Filter Characterization Using Vector Network Analyzer

To characterize the RF filter with reflection and transmission measurement, and to display results in multiple plots, such as the Smith Chart, Magnitude, and Phase plots.

3 Hours

Mixer Characterization Using Spectrum Analyzer

To measure some important characteristics of the frequency mixer and to understand the frequency conversion principles of the frequency mixer

3 Hours

Mixer Characterization Using Vector Network Analyzer

To measure the standing wave ratio, return loss, RF feedthrough, and LO isolations of a mixer

3 Hours

Frequency Synthesizer Characterization Using Spectrum Analyzer

To measure the output power level, harmonic frequencies, and phase noise of a frequency synthesizer

3 Hours

1 The third-order intermodulation measurement in this lab requires an additional signal generator. 2 Extra exercises on transmission measurements in this lab sheet require a network analyzer with vector

S12/S21 measurement capability. 3 This lab requires a noise figure analyzer.



Measurement Automation Using Agilent VEE Pro

To introduce Agilent VEE Pro for measurement automation and instruments control

3 Hours

Antenna Reflection Measurement with Vector Network Analyzer

To characterize an antenna through reflection measurement

3 Hours

Antenna Gain Measurement with Spectrum Analyzer

To estimate the gain of an antenna 3 Hours

End-to-End RF Transceiver Measurement

To analyze the signal flow through each module in the transceiver chain

3 Hours

3.5 Problem-based Assignments No Assignment 1 Maximum Operating Distance Measurement Using Spectrum Analyzer 2 Maximum Operating Distance Measurement Using Oscilloscope 3 RF Bandpass Filter Design 4 RF Amplifier Design 3.6 Lab Station

Basic Setup

1 x PC running Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista with a minimum of 512 MB RAM

1 x Agilent N9310A RF Signal Generator, 9 kHz to 3 GHz1

1 x Agilent N9320B 3 GHz RF Spectrum Analyzer, 9 kHz to 3 GHz

1 x Agilent N9912A FieldFox RF Analyzer, 4 GHz [with option 104, 110, 303]2

1 x Agilent N8973A Noise Figure Analyzer, 10 MHz to 3 GHz

1 x Agilent N4000A SNS Series Noise Source, 10 MHz to 18 GHz (ENR 6 dB)

1 x Agilent W1418L Genesys Integrated or E8975L Advanced Design System3

1 x Agilent VEE Pro

The above list can be replaced by instruments and software of similar functions and capabilities. 1 An additional signal generator is required for the third-order intermodulation measurement in the Power

Amplifier Characterization lab. 2 This instrument only performs scalar S12/S21 measurements. It may be replaced by a network analyzer with full

vector measurement capability to perform the extra lab exercises. 3 This software is used for the problem-based assignments.



The following table shows the training kit and recommended instruments used in each lab.

Lab Sheet

Training Kit Instrument

ME1000 Training Kit

Option 1 RF Signal

Generator & Spectrum Analyzer

Option 2 Vector Network

Analyzer

Option 3 RF Signal Generator, Spectrum Analyzer, &

Vector Network Analyzer

Calibration with Spectrum Analyzer

Calibration with Vector Network Analyzer

Power Amplifier Characterization Using Spectrum Analyzer

Power Amplifier Characterization Using Vector Network Analyzer

Low-Noise Amplifier Characterization Using Spectrum Analyzer

Low-Noise Amplifier Characterization Using Vector Network Analyzer

Low-Noise Amplifier Characterization Using Noise Figure Analyzer

Filter Characterization Using Spectrum Analyzer

Filter Characterization Using Vector Network Analyzer

Mixer Characterization Using Spectrum Analyzer

Mixer Characterization Using Vector Network Analyzer

Frequency Synthesizer Characterization Using Spectrum Analyzer

Measurement Automation Using Agilent VEE Pro

Antenna Reflection Measurement with Vector Network Analyzer

Antenna Gain Measurement with Spectrum Analyzer

End-to-End RF Transceiver Measurement



3.7 Train-the-Trainer Program (recommended, not included in courseware) Lectures

Essential RF Microwave Concepts RF Circuit Validation and Testing RF Circuit Design – Passive Circuits RF Circuit Design – Active Circuits PLL and Frequency Synthesizer – Concept and Characterization Quick Start to Agilent ADS Agilent VEE Programming Selected topics from the courseware teaching material

Lab Exercises

Selected exercises from the lab sheets

Training details are available at http://dreamcatcher.asia/



4. Quick Setup and Verification 4.1 The following steps demonstrate the setup and verification of the entire system:

Step 1: Installing the RF Trainer Control Panel Software

Step 2: Powering Up the Transmitter Unit and Receiver Unit

Step 3: Verifying the Transmitter Unit

Step 4: Verifying the Receiver Unit

Step 5: Verifying the Final End-To-End System

IMPORTANT

The transmitter and receiver units can be damaged by excessive power levels from the instruments. Please adhere strictly to the power levels recommended in the instructions.

Turn off the training kit when not in use. Always ensure that the casing is grounded and the cover is latched before powering up the

device.

Step 1 : Installing the RF Trainer Control Panel Software Run the RF Trainer Control

Panel from the ME1000 CD provided. Install the Microsoft .NET Framework when prompted.

Launch two Control Panels by

clicking the RF_Trainer icon on your desktop twice. One Control Panel will control the transmitter unit while the other will control the receiver unit.

Two Control Panels

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2

1

2

The N(m)-to-SMA(f) adapters are always connected to all SMA connectors of the training kit to prevent the SMA connectors from wearing out due to regular connection and disconnection of the SMA cables. If the adapters are worn out, they can be easily replaced with new ones. This measure is taken to simplify part replacement since the SMA connectors of the training kit is soldered to the PCB board.



Step 2 : Powering Up the Transmitter Unit and Receiver Unit

Connect the transmitter unit

and receiver unit to the PC using the USB cables.

Powering Up the Transmitter Unit Select TX Unit from Control

Panel 1. Click Connect to RF Trainer.

The green LED on the control

unit of the transmitter will blink once, indicating a successful connection.

Powering Up the Receiver Unit Select RX Unit from Control

Panel 2. Click Connect to RF Trainer.

The green LED on the control

unit of the receiver will blink once, indicating a successful connection.

Receiver unit

USB cable Transmitter unit 1

USB cable 1

3

Control unit of the transmitter

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Control Panel 1

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Control Panel 2

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Control unit of the receiver

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Step 3 : Verifying the Transmitter Unit Click Frequency Synthesizer

Off to turn it on. Set the frequency to 818 MHz.

Verifying the Synthesizer Connect the spectrum analyzer

to the Synthesizer Out port of the transmitter unit.

Check if the output signal from

the synthesizer is correct.

Verifying the Mixer Click Up-Converter Off to turn

on the mixer.

TX control panel

Transmitter unit Synthesizer Out port

Spectrum analyzer

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TX control panel

N9320B Spectrum Analyzer setting: “[ ]”: Hardkey; “ ”: Softkey Center Freq: 818 MHz [Frequency] > [818] > MHZ Span: 10 MHz N9320B setup: [SPAN] > [10] > MHZ



Reconnect the spectrum

analyzer to the IF Out port. Use the jumper cable to

connect the Synthesizer Out port to the Mixer LO In port.

Connect the signal generator

(50 MHz, –15 dBm) to the Mixer RF In port.

Check the spectrum analyzer to

see if the mixer produces any intermodulation products such as (±n818 ± m50) MHz.

Verifying the End-To-End Transmitter Reconnect the spectrum

analyzer to the Bandpass Filter Out port.

Use the jumper cables to

connect all the ports as shown on the right.

Click Power Amplifier Off to

turn on the power amplifier. Check the spectrum analyzer

whether the signal generator output is upconverted from 50 MHz to 868 MHz.

Power off the signal generator.

50 MHz –15 dBm

818 MHz

Spectrum analyzer Signal generator

50 MHz –15 dBm

818 MHz


868 MHz

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N9310A Signal Generator setting: Frequency: 50 MHz [Frequency] > [50] > MHZ Amplitude: –15 dBm [Amplitude] > [+/–] > [15] > dBm Turn off Mod.: [MOD On/Off] Turn on RF Out: [RF On/Off]

N9320B Spectrum Analyzer setting: Center Freq: 818 MHz [Frequency] > [818] > MHZ Span: 500 MHz [SPAN] > [500] > MHZ Note: Reduce the SPAN value to get a more accurate frequency measurement

N9320B Spectrum Analyzer setting: Locate signal with Marker: [Peak Search] Next Peak search: Next Peak



Step 4 : Verifying the Receiver Unit

Click Frequency Synthesizer Off to turn it on. Set the frequency to 818 MHz.

Verifying the Synthesizer Connect the spectrum analyzer

to the Synthesizer Out port. Check if the output signal from

the frequency synthesizer is correct.

Verifying the Mixer Click Mixer Off to turn on the

mixer.

Receiver unit Synthesizer Out port

2

RX control panel

RX control panel

Spectrum analyzer

1 1

2

3 3

4

4

N9320B Spectrum Analyzer setting: Center Freq: 818 MHz [Frequency] > [818] > MHZ Span: 10 MHz [SPAN] > [10] > MHZ



Reconnect the spectrum

analyzer to the IF Out port. Use a jumper cable to connect

the Synthesizer Out port to the Mixer LO In port.

Reconnect the signal generator

(868 MHz, –15 dBm) to the Mixer RF In port.

Check the spectrum analyzer

whether the mixer produces intermodulation products, such as (±n818 ± m868) MHz.

Verifying the End-To-End Receiver Reconnect the spectrum

analyzer to the Bandpass Filter Out port.

Reconnect the signal generator

to the Bandpass Filter In port.

Use jumper cables to connect all the ports shown on the right.

Click LNA Off and IF Amplifier

Off to turn on the LNA and IF Amp.

Check the spectrum analyzer

whether the signal generator output is downconverted from 868 MHz to 50 MHz.

Power off the signal generator.

868 MHz –15 dBm

818 MHz


868 MHz –15 dBm

818 MHz


50 MHz

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N9310A Signal Generator setting: Frequency: 868 MHz [Frequency] > [868] > MHZ Amplitude: –15 dBm [Amplitude] > [+/–] > [15] > dBm Turn off Mod.: [MOD On/Off] Turn on RF Out: [RF On/Off]

N9320B Spectrum Analyzer setting: Start Freq: 0 MHz [Frequency] > Start Freq > [0] > MHZ Stop Freq: 3 GHz Stop Freq > [3] > GHZ Note: Set the stop freq to 100 MHz to get a more accurate 50 MHz frequency measurement.

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Step 5 : Verifying the Final End-To-End System

Connect the antenna to the transmitter unit. Connect the antenna to the receiver unit. Separate the units about 1 meter apart.

Reconnect and power up the signal generator as shown above. Check the spectrum analyzer whether the signal generator output from the transmitter unit is

received at the receiver unit. The received signal is in the region of –50 dBm. Ensure that the noise floor of your spectrum

analyzer is below this level. You might need to change the IF Amplifier gain (for example, to Level 13) if the received signal is too weak or your spectrum analyzer noise floor is too high.

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50 MHz –15 dBm

818 MHz 818 MHz

868 MHz

50 MHz

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Appendix A: ME1000 Transmitter Unit The Transmitter Unit (TX) contains the basic blocks of a typical RF front-end system as follows:

RF Frequency Synthesizer Bandpass Filters Upconverter Power Amplifier

The block diagram of the TX is shown below. The TX accepts a modulated 50 MHz intermediate frequency (IF) signal with a maximum bandwidth of 1 MHz. This is then upconverted to 868 MHz by the Upconverter. The Bandpass Filters suppress unwanted frequency components while the Power Amplifier boosts the signal power to a maximum of 1 mW (into a 50 Ω load) before being fed to the antenna. The Power Amplifier, Upconverter, and Frequency Synthesizer, being active circuits, are controlled by the Control Unit. The Control Unit receives commands from the personal computer (PC) via the universal serial bus (USB) port. Applications running on the PC intercept the user’s instructions and send the appropriate commands to the Control Unit of the TX. The Control Unit in turn provides the necessary power and control signals to the active circuits.

Transmitter Unit

upconverter in

upconverter out

upconverter LO in

synthesizer out

filter out

filter in

amp out

amp in

filter in

USB port

Upconverter RF Bandpass Filter 1

Power Amplifier

RF Bandpass Filter 2

Control Unit

Antenna

Synthesizer

filter out



Appendix B: ME1000 Receiver Unit The Receiver Unit (RX) contains the basic blocks of a typical RF front-end system as follows:

RF Frequency Synthesizer. Bandpass Filters. Downconverter. Low-Noise Amplifier. Intermediate Frequency (IF) Amplifier.

The block diagram of the RX is shown below. The antenna on the RX accepts a modulated 868 MHz RF signal with a maximum bandwidth of 1 MHz. This is amplified by the Low-Noise Amplifier and subsequently downconverted to a 50 MHz IF signal by the Downconverter. The variable gain IF Amplifier provides further amplification of the IF signal to a maximum of 3 mW (into a 50 Ω load). The RF and IF Bandpass Filters suppress unwanted frequency components. The Low-Noise Amplifier, Downconverter, Frequency Synthesizer, and IF Amplifier, being active circuits, are controlled by the Control Unit. The Control Unit receives commands from the personal computer (PC) via the universal serial bus (USB) port. Applications running on the PC intercept the user’s instructions and send appropriate commands to the Control Unit of the RX. The Control Unit in turn provides the necessary power and control signals to the active circuits.

Antenna

Low-Noise Amplifier

RF Bandpass

Filter

Synthesizer

Control Unit

Downconverter IF Bandpass

Filter

IF Amplifier

Receiver Unit

mixer in

mixer out

mixer LO in

synthesizer out

filter out

filter in

amp out

amp in

filter out

filter in

USB port

amp out

amp in



Appendix C: Technical Specifications Low-Noise Amplifier Min Typical Max Unit Remarks / Descriptions Power supply voltage 3 3.3 3.6 V Small-signal gain @ 868 MHz 9 11 15 dB Input return loss 9 14 18 dB Output return loss 9 13 15 dB Isolation 15 20 22 dB Noise figure - - 5 dB at T= 23 C

Frequency Synthesizer Min Typical Max Unit Remarks / Descriptions Power supply voltage 3 3.3 3.6 V Output frequency 816 - 880 MHz Output power –6 –4.5 –2 dBm into a 50 Ω load

1st harmonic suppression 15 - 45 dB 2nd harmonic suppression 20 - 50 dB Frequency resolution - 0.1 - MHz Power Amplifier Min Typical Max Unit Remarks / Descriptions Power supply voltage 3 3.3 3.6 V Small-signal gain @ 868 MHz 13 15 16 dB Input return loss 13 18 29 dB Output return loss 7 12 15 dB Output 1 dB compression power 8 10 11 dBm into a 50 Ω load

Input P1 dB compression power –7 –5 –3 dBm

Output 3rd order intercept power 15 17 25 dBm 1 MHz separation, into a 50 Ω load

Isolation 20 21 23 dB RF Bandpass Filter (V1.01) Min Typical Max Unit Remarks / Descriptions Lower 3 dB frequency 800 - - MHz Only min limit required

Upper 3 dB frequency - - 1300 MHz Only max limit required Insertion loss @ 868 MHz - 2.5 4 dB

Insertion loss @ 600 MHz - 25 30 dB 200 MHz from 3 dB limit

Insertion loss @ 1500 MHz - 22 32 dB 200 MHz from 3 dB limit Input return loss @ 868 MHz 8 15 21 dB

Output return loss @ 868 MHz 8 21 23 dB

RF Bandpass Filter (V2.00) Min Typical Max Unit Remarks / Descriptions Lower 3 dB frequency 867.5 - - MHz Only min limit required

Upper 3 dB frequency - - 869.3 MHz Only max limit required

Insertion loss @ 868 MHz - 4 6.5 dB

Input return loss @ 868 MHz 10 12 15 dB

Output return loss @ 868 MHz 10 12 15 dB



IF Bandpass Filter (V1.00) Min Typical Max Unit Remarks / Descriptions Lower 3 dB frequency 41 - - MHz Only min limit required Upper 3 dB frequency - - 57 MHz Only max limit required

Insertion loss @ 50 MHz - 3 5 dB

Insertion loss @ 43 MHz - 5 7 dB Insertion loss @ 57 MHz - 5 7 dB

Input return loss @ 50 MHz 10 17 19 dB

Output return loss @ 50 MHz 10 14 17 dB Downconverter Mixer Min Typical Max Unit Remarks / Descriptions Power supply voltage 3 3.3 3.6 V

LO to RF isolation @ 818 MHz 5 7 9 dB into 50 a Ω load

LO to IF isolation @ 818 MHz 13 15.5 18 dB into 50 a Ω load

Input return loss @ 868 MHz 2 3 5.5 dB RF

Input return loss @ 818 MHz 1.5 2.5 4 dB LO Input return loss @ 50 MHz 2 4 6 dB IF

RF feedthrough 14 15 17 dB

Conversion loss @ 868 MHz 0.5 2 3.5 dB RF@ –15 dBm, 868 MHz; LO @ –4 dBm, 818 MHz

Upconverter Mixer Min Typical Max Unit Remarks / Descriptions Power supply voltage 3 3.3 3.6 V

LO to RF isolation @ 818 MHz 6 8 11 dB into a 50 Ω load

LO to IF isolation @ 818 MHz 7 10.5 12 dB into a 50 Ω load

Input return loss @ 868 MHz 3 5 8 dB IF

Input return loss @ 818 MHz 8 10 12 dB LO

Input return loss @ 50 MHz 1.5 2.5 4 dB RF

RF feedthrough @ 50 MHz 7 12 16 dB

Conversion loss @ 868 MHz 3 5 - dB RF @ –15 dBm, 50 MHz; LO @ –3 dBm, 818 MHz

IF Amplifier Min Typical Max Unit Remarks / Descriptions Power supply voltage 3 3.3 3.6 V Small-signal gain @ 50 MHz (Gain Level = 10) 7 9 12 dB Small-signal gain @ 50 MHz (Gain Level = 12) 11 12.5 16 dB Small-signal gain @ 50 MHz (Gain Level = 15) 14 16 20 dB Input return loss 10 12.5 17 dB Antenna Min Typical Max Unit Remarks / Descriptions Frequency range 806 - 960 MHz Gain at operating range - 2.5 - dBi VSWR - <2 - - Polarization - Vertical - - Length - 210 - mm



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