Evaluation Kits (EVK)

Name	RF Module	RFIC	Frequency
EVK02001	BFM02003 (The RF module is not a commercial product, only part of the EVK)	TRXBF02	24.0-29.5 GHz
EVK06002	BFM06010	TRXBF01	57-71 GHz
EVK06003	BFM06009	TRXBF01	57-71 GHz
EVK06005	BFM06005 + BFM06010 + BFM06009	TRXBF01	57-66 GHz / 57-71 GHz

About our Evaluation Kits

5G NR mmWave System Test Platform

Transmitter side: Simulate different configurations of 5G NR waveforms and upload to RFSoC. Waveform/IQ samples transmitted through data converters to RFIC.

Receiver side: Data received by RFIC is sampled in RFSoC. Basic RFIC control performed in real-time in FPGA logic (gain control and beamforming), before data is passed to modem simulation framework for decoding and analysis.

Technical Specifications

RF Module EVK ‘Plug and Play’ Platform
- 5G NR Transceiver RFIC
- Patch antenna RF module
- Xilinx Radio Frequency System-on-Chip (RFSoC)
Used to evaluate Sivers Semiconductors beam steering RFICs:
- TRXBF01 – unlicensed 5G
- TRXBF02 – licensed 5G
Graphical User Interface (GUI)/software for easy configuration and display of results
Modem simulation framework in Matlab for performance evaluation

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RFIC TRXBF02

For further information please email: [email protected]

RF Module EVK

Everything is included for straight forward operation and will enable the user to quickly validate beam steering capabilities together with other system deﬁning RF parameters – critical features when developing a new product with tough requirements on time to market.

Technical Specifications

RF Module EVK ‘Plug and Play’ Platform
- 5G NR Transceiver RFIC
- Patch antenna RF module
Used to evaluate Sivers Semiconductors beam steering RFIC – TRXBF01 – unlicensed 5G (IEEE 802.11ad)
Graphical User Interface (GUI)/software for easy configuration and display of results

RELATED PRODUCTS

RFIC TRXBF01

For further information please email: [email protected]

RF Module EVK

Technical Specifications

RF Module EVK ‘Plug and Play’ Platform
- 5G NR Transceiver RFIC
- Patch antenna RF module
Used to evaluate Sivers Semiconductors beam steering RFIC – TRXBF02 – licensed 5G
Graphical User Interface (GUI)/software for easy configuration and display of results

RELATED PRODUCTS

RFIC TRXBF02

For further information please email: [email protected]

60 GHz RF Module EVK

This Evaluation Kit (EVK) is designed to help you validate the RF part of your unlicensed 5G mmWave system. With an easy Plug and Play and a minimum of configuration activities it is easily controlled through standardized interfaces. Configuration support and user guidelines are included.

The EVK06005 provides an opportunity to utilise three 60 GHz RF modules in your design validation.

Technical Specifications

The RF modules supported by the EVK06005 are BFM06005, BFM06009 and BFM06010.
Frequency Range: 57-71 GHz
Beam steering with integrated patch array antenna
Including RF Module, Mother Board and Graphical User Interface (GUI)

RELATED PRODUCTS

BFM06009

BFM06010

For further information please email: [email protected]

Frequently asked questions

What is the signal interface to the EVK02001?: It is differential analog base band, zero-IF, I/Q interface.
What kind of connectors are available on the EVK02001 for the analog base band signal?: There are 4 TX and 4 RX mcx female type of connectors.
Can we modify the EVK02001 to be used with an external x-tal?: Yes, instruction for modification can be found in the user manual for EVK02001.
What control interfaces are available and excess thru the EVK02001?: There is a USB, SPI and 2xGPIO connector interfaces available for direct access to registers. All connector pinning are described in the user manual for EVK02001.
Does the EVK02001 come with a graphical user interface?: Yes, where you can set all the registers.
Is there a beam book available for EVK02001 and what is the size?: Yes, there is a beam book available and the size is 64 different beams.
What is included in the EVK02001 kit?: Python code for controlling the EVK. Power adaptor, USB cable, BFM02003 (radio module) and MB1 (mother board). User manual and 2 hour free support.
Why do I need the EVK02001?: To quickly and easy evaluate RF performance of the TRXBF02 transceiver together with the antenna.
EVK02001: Can I get the schematic for MB1 and RF module to be used as a reference design?: Yes, but you need to sign a support agreement for that.
Do I need to sign an NDA to get the EVK02001?: Yes.
EVK02001: What is the bandwidth of the RF signal?: It is 2GHz ie 1GHz I/Q.
EVK02001: Can we measure the chip temperature?: Yes.
What is the max power consumption of the EVK02001?: 13W.
Can the EVK02001 use an external LO input?: No. This is not possible in the standard configuration.
What is the signal interface to the EVK06002?: It is differential analog base band, zero-IF, I/Q interface.
What kind of connectors are available on the EVK06002 for the analog base band signal?: There are 4 TX and 4 RX mcx female type of connectors.
Can we modify the EVK06002 to be used with an external x-tal?: Yes, instructions for modification can be found in the EVK user manual.
What control interfaces are available and excess thru the EVK06002?: There is a USB, SPI and 2xGPIO connectors interfaces available for direct access to registers. All connector pinning are described in the EVK user manual.
Does the EVK06002 come with a graphical user interface?: Yes, where you can set all the registers.
Is there a beam book available for EVK06002 and what is the size?: Yes, there is a beam book available and the size is 64 different beams.
What is included in the EVK06002 kit?: Python code for controlling the EVK. Power adaptor, USB cable, BFM6010 (radio module) and MB1 (mother board). User manual and 2 hour free support.
Why do I need the EVK06002?: To quickly and easy evaluate RF performance of the TRX BF01 transceiver together with the antenna.
EVK06002: Can I get the schematic for MB1 and RF module to be used as a reference design?: Yes, but you need to sign a support agreement for that.
Do I need to sign an NDA to get the EVK06002?: Yes.
EVK06002: What is the bandwidth of the RF signal?: It is 2GHz ie 1GHz I/Q.
EVK06002: Can we measure chip temperature?: Yes.
What is the max power consumption of the EVK06002: 13W.
How many full channels can we measure with this EVK06002?: 6 full 2GHz wigig channels, 57-71GHz.
EVK06002: Do we have access to some hi level c-code?: No, for that you need to sign a supply agreement.
Can the EVK06002 use an external LO input?: No. This is not possible in the standard configuration.
Can the EVK06002 provide LO output?: No. This is not possible in the standard configuration.

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