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- | ======EVAL-CN0566-RPIZ Overview====== | + | ====== CN0566 |
- | [[ADI> | + | ===== Introduction ===== |
- | The RF input signal is received from an onboard 8 element patch antenna that operates from 10 to 10.5 GHz. Each antenna element is input to an [[ADI> | + | Phased array communications and radar systems are finding increased use in a variety of applications. This places |
+ | Most of the labs are run on a Python GUI, with several helper scripts. These can be run on a remote host computer, or directly on the phaser' | ||
+ | For more advanced application development, the Phaser is also supported in the MATLAB RF Microwave Toolbox. Equivalent MATLAB lab exercises are in development, and will be added below as they are completed. | ||
- | The ADAR1000' | + | {{ : |
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- | The system consists of the EVAL-CN0566-RPIZ, | + | |
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+ | Here is a brief video introduction to beamforming and the Phased Array Platform: | ||
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- | < | + | {{youtube>dUn2_fiOh94? |
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+ | ===== Quick Start Guide ===== | ||
+ | * There are a few steps that need to be performed before diving into the lab exercises. Please visit the **[[: | ||
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- | {{ : | + | ===== Phased Array Hardware ===== |
- | < | + | |
- | Figure 2. EVAL-CN0566-RPIZ Circuit Evaluation Board, RF circuitry/ | + | * To get acquainted with the hardware, see the **[[resources: |
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+ | ===== Phased Array Software ====== | ||
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+ | There are several pieces of software used with the CN0566 Phaser, including a user-friendly Graphical User Interface (GUI) and a number of command-line utilities. This page describes the various pieces of software: | ||
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+ | * **[[resources: | ||
+ | * **[[: | ||
+ | ===== Phased Array Assembly and Testing ====== | ||
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+ | The phaser ships fully assembled and ready to go. Should you need to re-assemble a disassembled board, or do a quick functionality test, refer to this page: | ||
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+ | * **[[resources: | ||
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+ | ===== Labs and Lectures ===== | ||
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+ | The ADALM-PHASER is meant for you to experience, first hand, phased array beamforming and radar concepts. | ||
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+ | **{{ : | ||
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- | ---- | + | The expanded list of topics is as follows: |
- | ===== Features ===== | + | |
- | * Provides CN0566 software control via Raspberry Pi w/ Kuiper Linux | + | |
- | * Includes an 10-10.5 GHz onboard antenna array design but with option to connect your own antenna | + | |
- | * Supports applications running GNURadio, Python, or MATLAB | + | |
- | ===== Videos ===== | + | * Phaser Hardware Overview, Software Setup, and Frequency Plan |
+ | * **[[resources: | ||
+ | * Lecture Video | ||
+ | * {{youtube> | ||
- | {{youtube> | + | * Basics of SDR and Beamforming Control |
+ | * **[[resources: | ||
+ | * **[[resources: | ||
+ | * Lecture Video | ||
+ | * {{youtube> | ||
+ | * Lab Video | ||
+ | * {{youtube> | ||
- | ===== Documents Needed ===== | + | * Phased Array Beam Steering |
+ | * **[[resources: | ||
+ | * Lecture and Lab Video | ||
+ | * {{youtube> | ||
- | * [[ADI> | + | |
+ | * **[[resources: | ||
+ | * Lecture and Lab Video | ||
+ | * {{youtube> | ||
- | ===== Equipment Required ===== | + | |
- | * **Hardware** | + | * **[[resources: |
- | * EVAL-CN0566-RPIZ Circuit Evaluation Board | + | * Lecture |
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- | * Micro HDMI to HDMI adaptor | + | |
- | * HDMI to HDMI cable | + | |
- | * 16GB or larger SD card | + | |
- | * USB keyboard | + | |
- | * **Software** | + | |
- | * ADI Kuiper Linux image | + | |
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- | ---- | + | |
- | ===== Block Assignments ===== | + | |
- | <wrap center 50%> | + | * Grating Lobes |
- | //< | + | * **[[resources: |
- | </ | + | * Lecture and Lab Video |
- | \\ | + | * {{youtube> |
- | {{ :resources: | + | |
- | <wrap center 50%> | + | |
- | //< | + | |
- | </ | + | |
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- | * Connector **P2** is the 40 pin connector for Raspberry Pi 4 | + | |
- | * Connector **P16** is the type C port for the supply | + | |
- | * Connector **RX1** is the SMA connector for RX1 output | + | |
- | * Connector **RX2** is the SMA connector for RX2 output | + | |
- | * Connector **TX_IN** is the SMA connector for TX input | + | |
- | * Connector **TX_OUT_1** is the SMA connector for first TX output | + | |
- | * Connector **TX_OUT_2** is the SMA connector for second TX output | + | |
- | * Connector **LO_OUT** is the SMA connector for LO output | + | |
- | * Connector **EXT_LO** is the SMA connector for external LO input | + | |
- | * Connector **P11** is the TR pins of ADAR1000s | + | |
- | * Connector **J3 to J10** are the footprints for SMP connectors in case external antenna is to be used | + | |
- | * Potentiometer **R43** is the manual control of output voltage | + | |
- | * Potentiometer **R14** is the manual control of output current limit | + | |
- | * Header **P12** contains the output signal for the fan control | + | |
- | \\ | + | |
- | ---- | + | |
- | ===== Running the System ===== | + | |
- | {{ : | + | |
- | <wrap center 50%> | + | |
- | //<fc # | + | |
- | </ | + | |
- | - Set solder jumpers for the desired settings. | + | |
- | - Proceed with the [[/ | + | |
- | - Burn the SD card with the latest ADI Kuiper Linux image. Insert the flashed SD card on designated slot on Raspberry Pi. | + | |
- | - Turn on the input supply. Wait for the Raspberry Pi to boot up. | + | |
- | - Open terminal and configure the device tree overlay file. See [[/ | + | |
- | - Wait for the Raspberry Pi to boot up again. | + | |
- | <fc #ff0000>**TO BE EDITED**</fc> | + | * Beam Squint |
+ | * **[[resources: | ||
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- | \\ | + | * Quantization Sidelobes |
- | ---- | + | * **[[resources: |
- | ===== Solder Jumper Settings and Configuration===== | + | * Lecture and Lab Video |
- | The [[ADI> | + | * {{youtube>51O5FLVZE4c? |
- | {{ :resources: | + | |
- | <wrap center 50%> | + | |
- | //<fc #c0c0c0>Figure 5. EVAL-CN0566-RPIZ Evaluation Board Solder Jumper Guide</ | + | |
- | </ | + | |
- | <wrap center 50%> | + | * Analog, Digital, and Hybrid Beamforming |
- | <fc #ff0000>**TO BE EDITED**</fc> | + | * **[[resources: |
- | </wrap> | + | * Lecture and Lab Video |
+ | * {{youtube>hMiJs2NdXZY? | ||
- | \\ | + | * Monopulse Tracking |
- | ===EEPROM_ID: | + | |
- | EEPROM_ID sets the EEPROM I2C address. It consists of P4, P5 and P6 solder jumpers connected respectively to A2, A1 and A0 address selection pins of U7. The default address configuration is “111”. This EEPROM I2C address is configurable from 001 to 111. It cannot be set to " | + | * Lecture |
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- | ===== Hardware Setup ===== | + | |
- | ==== Setting up and Connecting the Raspberry Pi ==== | + | |
- | The output display of the system will be through an external monitor with HDMI capability. To do this, connect the micro HDMI to HDMI adapter on the Raspberry Pi 4 HDMI port. Connect this to the monitor via the HDMI to HDMI cable. | + | |
- | {{ :resources: | + | |
- | <wrap center 50%> | + | |
- | //<fc # | + | |
- | </ | + | |
- | Connect an USB mouse and keyboard on the USB port of the Raspberry Pi Zero W. This shall allow us to control the Raspberry Pi upon boot up. | + | |
- | {{ : | + | |
- | <wrap center 50%> | + | |
- | //<fc # | + | |
- | </ | + | |
- | Raspberry Pi connects to the EVAL-CN0508-RPIZ through P2 which is a 40-pin connector. You may do this directly by connecting the RPi on the bottom side of the connector or through a 40-pin ribbon cable. | + | |
- | {{ : | + | |
- | <wrap center 60%> | + | |
- | //<fc # | + | |
- | </ | + | |
- | \\ | + | |
- | ==== Input Supply ==== | + | |
- | Power to the EVAL-CN0566-RPIZ can be connected through P16. P16 is a 3.0A USB-C receptacle. | + | |
- | {{ : | + | |
- | <wrap center 60%> | + | |
- | //<fc # | + | |
- | </ | + | |
- | \\ | + | |
- | ==== Output connections ==== | + | |
- | Connect an ADALM-Pluto on RX1 or RX2 to process the output of CN0566 | + | |
- | {{ : | + | |
- | <wrap center 50%> | + | |
- | //<fc # | + | |
- | </ | + | |
- | \\ | + | |
- | ---- | + | * Radar: |
- | ===== Software Setup ===== | + | |
- | ==== Loading CN0566 Image on SD Card ==== | + | |
- | In order to control the CN0566 from the Raspberry Pi, you will need to install ADI Kuiper Linux on an SD card. Complete instructions, | + | |
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- | <WRAP todo> | + | |
- | REMOVE when Kuiper 12/13/2022 RC released.\\ | + | |
- | For now, use this release candidate: | + | |
- | [[https:// | + | |
- | </ | + | |
- | Write the image and follow the system configuration procedure. | + | |
- | ==== Configuring the SD Card ==== | + | |
- | Follow the Hardware Configuration procedure under **Preparing the Image: Raspberry Pi** in the [[resources: | + | |
- | < | + | * Radar: CFAR, Range Normalization, |
- | # Phaser board overlay: | + | * Lab Material (Coming Soon) |
- | dtoverlay=rpi-cn0566 | + | * Lecture Video (Coming Soon) |
+ | * Lab Video (Coming Soon) | ||
- | # Heartbeat blinky: | ||
- | dtparam=act_led_trigger=heartbeat | ||
- | # Short GPIO121 (pin 40) to ground for shutdown: | + | ===== Additional Resources ===== |
- | dtoverlay=gpio-shutdown, | + | |
- | </ | + | |
- | <WRAP todo> | + | This series is partially derived from several sources that also provide valuable background information. |
- | REMOVE this when merged:\\ | + | * Analogue Dialogue Phased array paper series: |
- | For now - the CN0566 overlay is not yet merged to master or included in the latest Kuiper Linux image. Copy this file to /boot/overlays (this can be done from Windows, Linux, Mac. If your computer has drive encryption, you can do this from within the Raspberry Pi itself.)\\ | + | * [[adi> |
- | [[https:// | + | |
- | Or from the Raspberry Pi command line: | + | * [[adi>en/analog-dialogue/articles/phased-array-antenna-patterns-part3.html|Phased Array Antenna Patterns—Part 3: Sidelobes and Tapering]] |
- | <code> | + | |
- | wget https:// | + | |
- | sudo cp rpi-cn0566.dtbo / | + | |
- | sudo reboot | + | |
- | </ | + | |
- | </ | ||
- | \\ | ||
- | \\ <WRAP center round tip 50%>Make sure to have the latest version of IIO Oscilloscope. Complete instructions and update scripts are found at **[[resources: | ||
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- | ===== CN0566 Configuration/ | ||
- | {{ : | ||
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===== More Information and Useful Links ===== | ===== More Information and Useful Links ===== | ||
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- | * [[adi> | + | * [[: |
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- | * [[ADI> | + | |
- | * [[ADI> | + | |
- | * [[ADI> | + | |
- | * [[ADI> | + | |
- | * [[ADI> | + | |
- | * [[ADI> | + | |
- | * [[ADI> | + | |
- | * [[ADI> | + | |
- | * [[ADI> | + | |
- | * [[ADI> | + | |
- | * [[ADI> | + | |
- | * [[ADI> | + | |
- | * [[ADI> | + | |
- | * [[ADI> | + | |
- | * [[ADI> | + | |
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- | ===== Schematic, PCB Layout, Bill of Materials, Casing ===== | + | |
- | <WRAP round 80% download> | + | |
- | [[adi> | + | |
- | * Schematics | + | |
- | * PCB Layout | + | |
- | * Bill of Materials | + | |
- | * Allegro Project | + | |
- | * LTSpice Simulations | + | |
- | </ | + | |
//End of Document// | //End of Document// |