ADF7030-1 EZ-KIT User Guide
UG-1006
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ADF7030-1 EZ-KIT User Guide
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EVALUATION KIT CONTENTS
Two ADF7030-1 daughter boards (EV-ADF70301-915AZ,
EV-ADF70301-868BZ, EV-ADF70301-433AZ, or
EV-ADF70301-169BZ)
Two antennae
Two ADuCM3029 EZ-KIT boards (ADZS-UCM3029EZLITE)
Two LCD shield boards for the ADuCM3029 EZ-KIT board
Two 3.6 V batteries
Three USB cables
One J-Link Lite emulator
One universal 5 V dc power supply
SOFTWARE AND EQUIPMENT NEEDED
ADF7xxx EZ-KIT Design Suite
Contains the ADF7030-1 Design Center, a powerful tool for
evaluation, performance analysis, and configuration of the
ADF7030-1
IAR Embedded Workbench® and Segger®
For embedded development and debug with the
ADuCM3029 and the ADF7030-1
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ADF7030-1 EZ-KIT® is an evaluation and development system
for the ADF7030-1 high performance, sub-GHz, RF transceiver.
Four EZ-KIT models are available for the ADF7030-1, covering
various frequency ranges (see Table 1).
Each ADF7030-1 EZ-KIT allows fast and thorough evaluation
of the ADF7030-1 radio and provides a platform for host
processor code development using the ADuCM3029 EZ-KIT
mother board (ADZS-UCM3029EZLITE).
The ADF7030-1 EZ-KIT consists of the following:
RF daughter boards.
Antennae for over the air packet error rate testing.
ADuCM3029 EZ-KIT mother board and LCD shield for
evaluation and development with the ADF7030-1. The
ADF7030-1 daughter boards plug into this mother board.
ADF7030-1 Design Center, a graphical user interface (GUI)
for evaluation of the ADF7030-1. The GUI can be used for
configuring the ADF7030-1, evaluating transmit and
receive operation, and transmitting and receiving packets.
Table 1. Available ADF7030-1 EZ-KIT Models
Model Frequency
ADF70301-915EZKIT 902 MHz to 928 MHz
ADF70301-868EZKIT 863 MHz to 876 MHz
ADF70301-433EZKIT 433 MHz to 434 MHz
ADF70301-169EZKIT 169 MHz
ADF7030-1 EZ-KIT PHOTOGRAPH
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Figure 1.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Evaluation Kit Contents ................................................................... 1
Software and Equipment Needed ................................................... 1
General Description ......................................................................... 1
ADF7030-1 EZ-KIT Photograph .................................................... 1
Revision History ............................................................................... 2
Evaluation Kit Contents ................................................................... 3
Hardware ........................................................................................... 4
ADuCM3029 Mother Board ....................................................... 4
ADF7030-1 Daughter Boards ..................................................... 4
Hardware Setup for Evaluation ....................................................... 5
Connecting the Daughter Board ................................................ 5
ADF7030-1 Daughter Board J4 Header .....................................5
USB Connection ............................................................................5
Power Options ...............................................................................5
Software ..............................................................................................6
ADF7030-1 Design Center ..........................................................6
Embedded Development ..............................................................6
Further Information ..........................................................................7
ADF7030-1 Design Package ........................................................7
ADF7030-1 Data Sheet .................................................................7
ADF7030-1 Software Reference Manual (UG-1002) ...............7
ADF7030-1 Hardware Reference Manual (UG-957) ...............7
REVISION HISTORY
6/2016—Revision 0: Initial Version
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EVALUATION KIT CONTENTS
Table 2 describes the items common to every ADF7030-1 EZ-KIT, while the items unique to each EZ-KIT are described in Table 3, Table 4,
Table 5, and Table 6.
Table 2. Items Common to Every ADF7030-1 EZ-KIT
Item Qty Description
ADZS-UCM3029EZLITE 2 ADuCM3029 EZ-KIT board. This is the mother board to which the ADF7030-1 daughter board connects.
LCD adapter board 2 LCD shield board for the ADuCM3029 EZ-KIT board.
Saft LS14250 2 3.6 V primary lithium-thionyl chloride (Li-SOCl2) battery for powering the ADuCM3029 EZ-KIT board
when not connected to the PC.
USB cable 3 Used to connect the ADuCM3029 EZ-KIT board to the PC for use with the ADF7030-1 evaluation
software. Also provides power to both the ADuCM3029 EZ-KIT and the ADF7030-1 daughter board.
J-Link Lite emulator 1 Provides serial wire debug capabilities for the ADuCM3029.
Universal 5 V dc power supply 1 Alternative option to the USB for powering the ADuCM3029 EZ-KIT and the ADF7030-1 daughter board.
Table 3. Items Unique to ADF70301-915EZKIT
Item Qty Description
EV-ADF70301-915AZ 2 ADF7030-1 daughter boards. See Table 7 for further details.
ANT-916-CW-HWR-SMA 2 Quarter wavelength whip monopole antenna from Linx Technologies, Inc.
Frequency range = 900 MHz to 930 MHz.
Table 4. Items Unique to ADF70301-868EZKIT
Item Qty Description
EV-ADF70301-868BZ 2 ADF7030-1 daughter boards. See Table 7 for further details.
ANT-868-CW-HWR-SMA 2 Quarter wavelength whip monopole antenna from Linx Technologies.
Frequency range = 853 MHz to 883 MHz.
Table 5. Items Unique to ADF70301-433EZKIT
Item
Qty
Description
EV-ADF70301-433AZ
2
ADF7030-1 daughter boards. See Table 7 for further details.
ANT-433-CW-HWR-SMA
2
Quarter wavelength whip monopole antenna from Linx Technologies.
Frequency range = 418 MHz to 448 MHz.
Table 6. Items Unique to ADF70301-169EZKIT
Item Qty Description
EV-ADF70301-169BZ 2 ADF7030-1 daughter boards. See Table 7 for further details.
FW.80.SMA.M
2
Quarter wavelength whip monopole antenna from Taoglas.
Frequency range = 169 MHz.
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HARDWARE
ADUCM3029 MOTHER BOARD
A block diagram of the ADuCM3029 mother board is shown in
Figure 2. The ADuCM3029 EZ-KIT user guide and board
design database is available from the Analog Devices website at
www.analog.com/ADuCM3029EZKIT.
ADF7030-1 DAUGHTER BOARDS
Although ADF7030-1 daughter boards are included in the
ADF7030-1 EZ-KIT, the boards are also available individually.
The daughter boards plug into the ADuCM3029 mother board,
which also comes with the ADF7030-1 EZ-KIT.
The available daughter boards are described in Table 7.
Details on the schematic, layout, and bill of material for each of
these boards can be found in the ADF7030-1 design package
available at www.analog.com/ADF7030-1.
USB
FTDI
FT232RQ 32Mb
SPI FL ASH ADXL363 ADT7420
UART0
UART0 TMR
SPI2 I
2
C0
I
2
C
GPIO
PBs (2)
LE Ds ( 3)
ADF7030-1
DAUGHTER BO ARD
GPIO
SPORT
SPORT SPI
SPI
ADC
DEBUG
PORT
CLKIN
ADP7102 3.3V
EI3 (1A)ARDUINO INT E RFACE
RTC
32.768kHz
CRYSTAL
26MHz
CRYSTAL
SWD
10 PIN, 0. 05"
SWD
20 PIN, 0. 1"
USB
WALL
J-LINK
ADZS-UCM3029EZLITE
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Figure 2. ADuCM3029 EZ-KIT (Mother Board for the ADF7030-1 Daughter Board) Block Diagram
Table 7. ADF7030-1 Daughter Boards
Model
ADF7030-1
Package
RF Match
Frequency
Range (MHz)
26 MHz Reference
Oscillator Type
Matching
Topology
Frequency
of Included
Antenna (MHz)
Printed Circuit
Board (PCB)
Layout Name
EV-ADF70301-915AZ 40-pin LFCSP 862 to 928 XTAL Separate PA
and LNA match
902 to 928 ADF703x40Sxxx
EV-ADF70301-868BZ 40-pin LFCSP 862 to 928 TCXO Separate PA
and LNA match
863 to 876 ADF703x40Sxxx
EV-ADF70301-460BZ 40-pin LFCSP 450 to 470 TCXO Separate PA
and LNA match
Not included ADF703x40Sxxx
EV-ADF70301-433AZ 40-pin LFCSP 433 to 434 XTAL Separate PA
and LNA match
433 to 434 ADF703x40Sxxx
EV-ADF70301-169BZ 40-pin LFCSP 169 TCXO Separate PA
and LNA match
Not included EV-ADF70301-169
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HARDWARE SETUP FOR EVALUATION
CONNECTING THE DAUGHTER BOARD
The ADF7030-1 daughter board plugs into the P1, P2, and P3
headers on the ADuCM3029 mother board. Ensure that the
mother board is powered down before connecting the daughter
board. Take care when connecting and disconnecting the two
boards to avoid damaging the headers on each of the boards.
ADF7030-1 DAUGHTER BOARD J4 HEADER
In addition to the main P1, P2, and P3 connection header, the
ADF7030-1 daughter board also provides a secondary header
that exposes the interface connections between the host
processor (ADuCM3029) and the ADF7030-1, as well as VDD
and GND. This header provides a useful debug header and also
allows the ADF7030-1 daughter board to connect to other host
processor mother boards. If using this header as the main
communication interface to the ADF7030-1 (instead of using
P1, P2, and P3), populate C3 on the ADF7030-1 daughter board
with a 10 µF capacitor.
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Figure 3. J4 Header on the ADF7030-1 Daughter Board
USB CONNECTION
The mini USB connection (P6) on the ADuCM3029 mother
board is the main USB communication port connection. This
port has the following functions:
• Provides the main COM port for the ADF7030-1
evaluation software.
• Is used for uploading the firmware image code to the
ADuCM3029.
• Provides power to the entire ADuCM3029 mother board.
POWER OPTIONS
Power from USB
The USB is the default option for providing power to the
ADuCM3029 mother board and the ADF7030-1 daughter
board.
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SOFTWARE
ADF7030-1 DESIGN CENTER
The ADF7030-1 Design Center is a powerful software tool for
evaluation, performance analysis, and configuration of the
ADF7030-1. It provides a GUI for configuring the ADF7030-1,
evaluating transmit and receive operation, and transmitting and
receiving packets.
Installation
Download the ADF7xxx EZ-KIT Design Suite from
www.analog.com/EVAL-ADF7030-1EZ-KIT. After downloading,
double-click the executable to begin the installation. Follow the
on-screen prompts until the installation is complete.
Setup
Use the following procedure to set up the evaluation kit:
1. After installing the ADF7xxx EZ-KIT Design Suite software,
ensure that the ADF7030-1 daughter board is plugged into
the ADuCM3029 mother board. Plug the USB cable into the
mini USB port (P6) on the ADuCM3029 mother board,
and plug the other end of the cable into the PC on which
the software is installed.
2. Start the ADF7xxx EZ-KIT Design Suite software. From
the Start menu, go to All Programs, Analog Devices,
ADF7xxx EZ-KIT Design Suite, and click ADF7xxx
EZ-KIT Design Suite.
3. The ADF7xxx EZ-KIT Design Suite start screen appears
when the program is opened.
4. From the main screen, the user can select the relevant
device to evaluate. In this case, select the ADF7030-1.
5. After selecting which device to connect with, a new screen
appears with a list of boards to connect with, depending on
the number of ADuCM3029 mother boards plugged into
the PC. Each of the boards connected to the PC has a
board number displayed on the LCD screen. Select one of
the boards from the list to connect to, and then click OK to
begin evaluation in the ADF7030-1 Design Center.
EMBEDDED DEVELOPMENT
The ADuCM302x EZ-KIT board support package (BSP)
provides software and documentation in support of the
ADuCM3029 mother board. It is available for download from
www.analog.com/ADuCM3029EZKIT.
The ADuCM3029 mother board works with the IAR Embedded
Workbench software development tools. For more details on IAR,
see the IAR website.
The BSP provides comprehensive software support for the
ADuCM3029 mother board, which includes drivers and
services that demonstrate the on-chip drivers and services. The
device driver and services documentation is part of the BSP.
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FURTHER INFORMATION
This user guide describes the contents and setup of the
ADF7030-1 EZ-KIT. For more information, the following
resources are available.
ADF7030-1 DESIGN PACKAGE
The ADF7030-1 design package is a complete documentation
and resource package for the ADF7030-1. It is recommended to
download this package from www.analog.com/ADF7030-1 as a
starting point for evaluation and development. The design
package contains manuals, application notes, hardware
information, and firmware modules.
ADF7030-1 DATA SHEET
The ADF7030-1 data sheet contains complete specifications and
typical performance information for the ADF7030-1 .
ADF7030-1 SOFTWARE REFERENCE MANUAL
(UG-1002)
The ADF7030-1 software reference manual (UG-1002) is the
detailed programming guide for the ADF7030-1. This document
provides a detailed description of how to control the ADF7030-1
transceiver from the host microcontroller. It is intended as a
resource for a firmware engineer developing host microcontroller
firmware to communicate with the ADF7030-1.
ADF7030-1 HARDWARE REFERENCE MANUAL
(UG-957)
The ADF7030-1 hardware reference manual (UG-957) provides
a description of the ADF7030-1 radio functionality, hardware
features, and application circuit requirements. It is intended as a
resource for a hardware engineer designing a PCB that includes
the ADF7030-1.
ESD Caution
ESD (electrostatic discharge) sensitive device. Charged devices and circuit boards can discharge without detection. Although this product features patented or proprietary protection
circuitry, damage may occur on devices subjected to high energy ESD. Therefore, proper ESD precautions should be taken to avoid performance degradation or loss of functionality.
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