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PP/9941/1 November 2015
DE9941
SDR 1 Demonstrator
Software Defined Radio Demonstrator for Linear Radio Systems
Introduction
DE9941 Brief Description
There is a growing market
requirement for small , flexible
Software Defined Radio (SDR)
data modems.
The DE9941 is a small demonstration platform for a linear modulation-based
Software Defined Radio (SDR) for wireless data applications.
The small form factor of this credit card sized board is possible due to the high
integration of key functions comprising:
The technology to accomplish
this is now available with the
release of CML’s highly
integrated RF and baseband
product offerings: CMX998,
CMX994 and CMX7164.
The CMX998 is a market-leading
Cartesian Loop Transmitter IC
providing optimum PA
linearisation for non-constant
envelope/linear systems.
The CMX994 is the ultimate
Direct Conversion Receiver,
providing direct conversion from
RF down to I/Q baseband.
The CMX7164 multi-mode
Wireless Data Modem IC, based
on FirmASIC® technology, offers
multiple modulation schemes
that can be uploaded into the
device via Function Image™. The
device supports both linear and
non-linear modulation schemes
(2-FSK, 4-FSK, GMSK, 4-QAM, 16QAM and 64-QAM).
 Cartesian Loop Transmitter - CMX998
 Direct Conversion Receiver - CMX994
 Multi-mode Wireless Data Modem - CMX7164
The DE9941 can be used to demonstrate transmit and receive performance with
4/16/64 QAM linear modulation and constant-envelope modulation schemes such as
2/4/8/16-level FSK and GMSK, that are also available on the CMX7164 Multi-mode
Wireless Data Modem.
Included on board is a 1W power amplifier and RF performance is designed to be
compliant with EN 302 561
The design is aimed to be small and low cost, with the minimal number of
components/values.
Feature Summary
 Demonstration of SDR Wireless Data Modem
 Direct Conversion Receiver, Linear Cartesian Loop Transmitter, Fractional-n PLL
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Design Support
Available via the CML website
(www.cmlmicro.com)
 User manual
 Board schematics
 Board Gerber files
 BOM list
 Scripts
 CMX998, CMX994,
CMX7164 individual IC
datasheets
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and VCO
1W Transmitter operation
Designed to meet EN 302 561
On-board PLL and VCO for 452MHz to 467MHz operation
Single serial C-BUS interface
Connects directly to PE0002 Interface Board
Scripts available for quick-start evaluation
Small size - 83mm x 55mm
Links
 www.cmlmicro.com
 DE9941 product page
© 2012 CML Microsystems Plc
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DE9941 SDR Demonstrator for Linear Modulation Systems
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Board Block Diagram
J2 PA_Supply
Power
Regulator
+3V3D
Regulator
+3V3A
Regulator
+3V3A_Rx/Tx
Regulator
+3V3_VCO
KEY
Interface Connector
Coax Connector
TX_RX
Rx_EN
J1
Antenna
T/R
CMX994
2
I
2
Q
RX ADCs
AUXADC/
DAC
4
PA
GPIO
(RF5110G)
RAMDAC
I
CMX998
Q
2
C-BUS
TX DACs
J3
C-BUS
Interface
2
4
J4
External LO
5
THRU
CBUS
4
CMX7164
Frac-N
PLL
Ref Osc
x3
VCO
(19.2MHz)
For further details of the DE9941 SDR Demonstrator Board for Linear Radio Systems, please visit CML’s
website (www.cmlmicro.com) and search for ‘DE9941’
CML’s proprietary FirmASIC® component technology reduces cost, time to market and development risk, with increased
flexibility for the designer and end application. FirmASIC® combines Analogue, Digital, Firmware and Memory
technologies in a single silicon platform that can be focused to deliver the right feature mix, performance and price for
a target application family. Specific functions of a FirmASIC® device are determined by uploading its Function Image™
during device initialization. New Function Images™ may be later provided to supplement and enhance device
functions, expanding or modifying end-product features without the need for expensive and time-consuming design changes. FirmASIC® devices provide
significant time to market and commercial benefits over Custom ASIC, Structured ASIC, FPGA and DSP solutions. They may also be exclusively customised
where security or intellectual property issues prevent the use of Application Specific Standard Products (ASSP’s).
FirmASIC , FirmCODEC , RALCWI, Function Image and DuraTALK are trademarks of CML Microsystems Plc.
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