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.. _eval-cn0521-ebz:
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EVAL-CN0521-EBZ
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===============
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USB-Powered, 2.4 GHz RF Low Noise Amplifier Receiver with Overpower Protection Circuit
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""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
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Overview
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--------
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The :adi:`EVAL-CN0521-EBZ <CN0521>` is a USB-powered, RF low noise amplifier (LNA)
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that is optimized for receiving signal chains in the 2.4GHz ISM band.
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Using two :adi:`HMC639` amplifiers cascaded together, the design provides
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a gain of 21dB and return losses of more than 10dB throughout its RF
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band of operation.
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The board includes a high speed overpower cutoff that protects sensitive
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downstream equipment connected to the receiver system. The receiver system
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also automatically turns back on when the RF power level drops within the
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acceptable range.
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Designed to be used with the :adi:`ADALM-PLUTO`,
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the :adi:`EVAL-CN0521-EBZ <CN0521>` features a small form factor,
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with dimensions of 25.4mm×49.6mm×1.5748mm (PCB only).
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The RF input and output are designed with a 50Ω impedance, enabling direct
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connection between the circuit and standard 50Ω systems.
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A micro-USB connector is used for the input power, allowing the evaluation
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board to use most 5V wall wart power supplies available in the market.
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.. figure:: cn0521.png
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:align: center
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EVAL-CN0521-EBZ Reference Design Board
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The :adi:`EVAL-CN0521-EBZ <CN0521>` features the :adi:`HMC639`, which is a GaAs,
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pHEMT, high linearity, low noise amplifier operating between 0.2GHz to
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4GHz for various applications such as fixed-wireless, cellular, and
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CATV. This low noise RF amplifier does not require any external matching
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circuitry to operate.
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.. figure:: block_diagram.png
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:align: center
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EVAL-CN0521-EBZ Simplified Block Diagram
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Components
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----------
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.. figure:: primary_side.png
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:align: center
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CN0521 Primary Side
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.. figure:: secondary_side.png
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:align: center
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CN0521 Secondary Side
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SMA Connectors
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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The SMA connectors are used for the RF input and output connections.
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================================= ==================== ===================
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RF Port Reference Designator Description
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================================= ==================== ===================
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RF Input (SMA male connector) J1 Connect to a radio
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or piece of RF
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equipment
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RF Output (SMA female connector) J2 Connect to an
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antenna
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================================= ==================== ===================
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LED Indicators
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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The reference design uses two LEDs to indicate its current status:
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============= ==================== ==============================================
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RF Port Reference Designator Description
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============= ==================== ==============================================
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**Green LED** (DS2) Indicates that power is present on the board
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**Red LED** (DS1) Indicates when an overtemperature event
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occurs
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============= ==================== ==============================================
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This table shows the board status when the various LEDs are ON/OFF.
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Green LED Red LED Board Status
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OFF OFF No Power
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ON Off Normal RF Operation
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ON ON Overpower Event (RF Output Attenuated)
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Power Supply Connector
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- **P1** is the micro-USB port used to provide 5V power to the board.
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Getting Started
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Required Equipment
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Hardware
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^^^^^^^^
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- :adi:`EVAL-CN0521-EBZ`
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- :adi:`ADALM-PLUTO`
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- Two (2) micro-USB power adaptor or micro-USB to USB cable for powering
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:adi:`ADALM-PLUTO` and :adi:`EVAL-CN0521-EBZ <CN0521>`
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- One (1) SMA male-to-male cable
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Firmware
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^^^^^^^^
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For the step-by-step procedure on how to update the Pluto Firmware, you
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can use this
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:dokuwiki:`user guide link <university/tools/pluto/users/firmware>`.
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The latest firmware version for the **ADALM-PLUTO** can be found here:
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.. admonition:: Download
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ADALM-PLUTO Firmware
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:git-repo:`Pluto version latest release <plutosdr-fw/releases/latest>`
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ADALM-PLUTO Preparation
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Follow the step-by-step process on how to configure the ADALM-PLUTO for
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proper operation by referring to this
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:dokuwiki:`link <university/tools/pluto/users/firmware>`.
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Test Setup
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Normal Operation
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.. figure:: test_setup.png
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:align: center
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EVAL-CN0521-EBZ Test Setup
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#. Connect directly the **Rx port** of :adi:`ADALM-PLUTO` to J2 of the
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:adi:`EVAL-CN0521-EBZ <CN0521>`.
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#. Connect the **Tx port** of the :adi:`ADALM-PLUTO` to J1 of the
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:adi:`EVAL-CN0521-EBZ <CN0521>` using a male-to-male SMA cable.
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#. Connect **P1** (micro-USB) connector of the :adi:`EVAL-CN0521-EBZ`
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into a PC USB port or 5 V USB charger.
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#. Connect the micro-USB to USB cable to a PC/laptop and the other end
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to the :adi:`ADALM-PLUTO` data port.
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#. The DS2 LED of :adi:`EVAL-CN0521-EBZ <CN0521>` will automatically turn on,
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indicating the board is powered on and is in operation.
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IIO Oscilloscope
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.. important::
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Make sure to download/update to the latest version of IIO Oscilloscope
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found on this
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:git-repo:`link <https://github.com/analogdevicesinc/iio-oscilloscope/releases>`.
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- Once done with the installation or an update of the latest IIO
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Oscilloscope, open the application. The user needs to supply a URI,
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which will be used in the context creation of the IIO Oscilloscope.
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The instructions can be seen in the previous section.
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- Press Refresh to display available IIO devices. Once the
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:adi:`ADALM-PLUTO` appeared, press connect.
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.. figure:: connecting_of_iio_osc.jpg
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:align: center
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IIO Oscilloscope Configuration
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- On the AD936x tab, refer to this
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:dokuwiki:`link <resources/tools-software/linux-software/fmcomms2_plugin>`
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for proper configuration of the AD936x.
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- Using the capture window, you can see the RF output of the
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:adi:`EVAL-CN0521-EBZ <CN0521>` in the frequency domain.
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.. figure:: capture_window.png
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:align: center
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CN0521 RF Output
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More Information and Useful Links
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- :adi:`CN0521 Product Page <CN0521>`
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- :adi:`HMC639 Product Page <HMC639>`
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- :adi:`ADG901 Product Page <ADG901>`
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- :adi:`ADL5904 Product Page <ADL5904>`
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- :adi:`LT8335 Product Page <LT8335>`
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- :adi:`LT3042 Product Page <LT3042>`
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- :adi:`ADM7170 Product Page <ADM7170>`
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- :adi:`LTC6991 Product Page <LTC6991>`
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- :ref:`ADALM-PLUTO Overview <pluto>`
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- :dokuwiki:`Amplifiers for RF Transmission </university/tools/pluto/users/amp>`
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- :dokuwiki:`RF Amplifier Considerations </university/tools/pluto/users/amp>`
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Schematic, PCB Layout, Bill of Materials
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.. admonition:: Download
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:adi:`EVAL-CN0521-EBZ Design & Integration Files <cn0521-designsupport.zip>`
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- Schematics
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- PCB Layout
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- Bill of Materials
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- Allegro Project
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Help and Support
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For questions and more information, please visit the :ez:`/` community or
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contact your local ADI representative.
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