EVK02001

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 – TRXBF02 – licensed 5G
Graphical User Interface (GUI)/software for easy configuration and display of results

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Overview of our Evaluation Kits & Evaluation Boards

Name	RF Modules	RFIC	Frequency
EVK02004	BFM02801	TRB02801	24.25 – 29.50 GHz
128 Element Antenna Array			26.5 – 29.5 GHz
SUMMIT2629eEVB	N/A	SUMMIT2629e	26.5 – 29.5 GHz
EVK02001	BFM02003 (The RF module is not a commercial product, only part of the EVK.)	TRXBF02	24.0-29.5 GHz
EVK03001	N/A Contact [email protected] for information	TRB03901	37.0 – 43.5 GHz
EVK06005	BFM06005 + BFM06010 + BFM06009	TRXBF01	57-66 GHz / 57-71 GHz
EVK06003	BFM06009	TRXBF01	57-71 GHz
EVK06002	BFM06010	TRXBF01	57-71 GHz

FAQ

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 TRX BF02 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.