CMLMICRO CMX7032

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CMX7032 / CMX7042
AIS Data Processor
PP/703242/2
Marine AIS data processor designed for Limiter-Discriminator based RF systems
Features
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Applications
Half-Duplex GMSK and FSK Modem
• Automatic Identification System (AIS) for
Marine Safety
Marine AIS and DSC data formatting
o Class B transponders
Flexible channel configuration:
o Rx only modules
o 2 channel simultaneous Rx
o Tx only modules
o 1 channel Tx
o Aids-To-Navigation systems
Optimal Co-channel performance
Limiter-Discriminator Rx interface
Auxiliary functions:
o 4 x (10bit) DACs
o 2 x (10bit) ADCs
o 2 x RF synthesisers (CMX7032 only)
Supports Carrier-Sensing channel access (CSTDMA) operation
Flexible Tx interface:
o I and Q or two-point modulation
o Single and two-point modulation Tx outputs
C-BUS serial interface
Flexible powersave modes
Low power 3V to 3.6V operation
Small VQFN and LQFP packaging
Built on FirmASIC ® technology
Tx Section
Tx:
I/Q or
2-point
GMSK
Encoder
Output
Drivers
Message
Buffer
HDLC
NRZI
Encoder
C-BUS
Interface
Rx Section
GMSK
Decoder
Rx1:
LimiterDiscriminator
HDLC
NRZI
Decoder
FSK
Decoder
Rx2:
LimiterDiscriminator
GMSK
Decoder
Message
Buffer
Mesage
Buffer
HDLC
NRZI
Decoder
Mesage
Buffer
Sample
Timer
Interrupt
Generator
Reset and
Power
control
DACs
AIS
Radio
Tranceiver
ADCs
CMX7032
CMX7042
GPIO
Dual Clock Generators
Auxiliary
Section
Dual RF Synthesisers
(CMX7032 only)
System Overview Diagram
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Brief Description
The CMX7032 and CMX7042 are highly integrated Baseband Signalling Processor ICs, that fulfil the
requirements of the class B marine Automatic Identification System (AIS) transponder market, the
general AIS Rx only market and Aids-to-Navigation requirements.
The AIS system allows vessels and base stations to communicate their position and other data to
each other without the need for a centralised controller. This allows vessels to “see” each other and
take appropriate action to avoid collision and so improve marine safety. The system uses a GMSK
9600baud data link in the Marine VHF frequency band. The system requirements are defined in ITU-M
1371-1 standard.
The CMX7032 and CMX7042 are specifically designed for use in AIS units utilising LimiterDiscriminator RF architecture. Both are half duplex in operation, comprising two parallel LimiterDiscriminator Rx paths and one I and Q or two-point modulation Tx path and configurable for AIS or
marine DSC operation. The device performs signal modulation/demodulation with associated AIS
functions, such as training sequence detection, NRZI conversion and HDLC processing (flags, bit
stuffing/de-stuffing, CRC generate/check). Combined with the integrated Tx/Rx data buffers, the
overall host µC processing requirements are greatly reduced. Auxiliary ADCs and DACs functions are
provided to further simplify the system hardware design, therefore, reducing the overall equipment
size and cost. The CMX7032 and CMX7042 have identical core functionality. The CMX7032 provides
maximum integration with the inclusion of two auxiliary RF synthesisers on chip. The CMX7042,
without RF synthesisers, offers maximum RF system flexibility and the smallest foot-print package.
These devices utilise CML’s proprietary FirmASIC ® component technology. On-chip sub-systems are
configured by a Function Image™: this is a data file that is uploaded during device initialisation and
configures the device's function and feature set. The Function Image™ can be loaded automatically
from an optional external EEPROM or from a host µController over the built-in C-BUS serial interface.
The device's functions and features can be enhanced by subsequent Function Image™ releases,
facilitating in-the-field upgrades.
The CMX910 (AIS class A and AIS class B processor) is also available from CML for designers
preferring an I and Q modulation approach to RF design.
Resources
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CMX7032 – Marine AIS data processor including two RF synthesisers
(CMX7032Q1 – 64 pin VQFN package, CMX7032L9 – 64 pin LQFP package)
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CMX7042 - Marine AIS data processor
(CMX7042Q3 – 48 pin VQFN package, CMX7042L4 – 48 pin LQFP package)
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PE0001 – Universal interface board
CMX7034/CMX7042 GUI program from the CML Technical Portal (MyCML)
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PE0201 – CMX703x series – Evaluation board
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PE0401 – CMX704x series – Evaluation board
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Product Preview
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Datasheet and User manual
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Function Image™ FI-1.0
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Tx Modem Functions
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Configurable modulation type
o AIS 25kHz channel (GMSK, 9600bps, 2.4kHz deviation, BT = 0.4)
AIS Burst mode with full AIS frame formatting (HDLC-type)
o Bit stuffing
o NRZI coding
o Training sequence and start/stop flag insertion
o CRC generation
AIS Raw mode (for greater flexibility)
o Supports arbitrary data streams for user-defined protocols
Full support for the AIS Class B carrier-sensing channel access scheme (CS-TDMA)
Full support for the AIS Class B Self-organising TDMA access scheme
160 byte (equivalent to 5 AIS slots) Tx data buffer
Flexible Tx Interface
o Two-point modulation outputs, with independent gain and polarity controls
o I and Q modulation outputs, for use with an IQ up-converter
Rx Modem Functions
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Configurable modulation format:
o AIS 25kHz channel (GMSK, 9600bps, 2.4kHz deviation, BT = 0.4)
o DSC (de-emphasised FSK, 1200bps)
Simultaneous reception of two AIS channels, or one AIS and one DSC channel
AIS Burst mode with full AIS frame formatting (HDLC-type)
o Frame sync recognition
o Bit de-stuffing
o NRZI decoding
o Training sequence and start/stop flag detection
o CRC checking
AIS Raw mode (for greater flexibility)
o Supports arbitrary data streams for user-defined protocols
DSC reception supported in raw mode
Four 160 byte Rx data buffers can automatically store up to four 5-slot AIS bursts (2 per Rx
channel)
Rx signal input gain and polarity controls
Time-of-arrival reporting assists with timekeeping in the absence of GPS
RF Synthesizers 100 – 600 MHz (Only available on the CMX7032)
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Two Integer-N synthesizers
Flexible design minimizes reference spurs for low phase noise results
Charge pump
o High/low soft selectable current setting to speed large frequency channel changes
o Nominal current user defined by external resistor value
Lock detect
Analogue I/O Functions
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Auxiliary ADC system
o Two 10-bit successive approximation ADCs with integrated sample and hold.
o One Aux ADC is dedicated to RSSI measurement in a user defined window, the other
is available for general use.
Ramping auxiliary DAC
o DAC sequences through a user-configured sequence of DAC output values to
develop a specific rising/falling DAC output signal. This is useful for ramping an RF
PA, and can be configured to happen automatically at the start and end of a burst.
o Can operate as a general purpose DAC, if desired.
Three general purpose auxiliary DACs
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System Functions
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All internal subsystems are controlled via a single serial host interface to reduce host µC pin
count and simplify external host driver complexity.
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Transaction oriented command/response logical host interface executes tasks supporting
normal operation, device configuration, and functions to assist manufacturing calibration
trimming of external circuits.
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Internal system clock derived from RF synthesizer reference oscillator and eliminates the need
for additional XTAL or baseband clock oscillator.
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Two user programmable auxiliary clock synthesisers generate clocks for external system use
and eliminate the need of multiple external clock sources.
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User selected method for loading a Function Image™ - either from the host µC via C-BUS or
from an optional external serial EEPROM.
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Integrated regulator supplies all internal voltages from a single 3.3V regulated supply.
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Powersave facilities minimize total system power.
AIS system formats
The AIS system uses two basic channel access mechanisms – Self Organising Time Division Multiple
Access (SOTDMA) and Carrier-Sensing Time Division Multiple Access (CSTDMA). The CMX7032 is
compatible with both systems and offers additional features, which simplify the implementation of
CSTDMA. The SOTDMA system is detailed in ITU-M 1371-1 and IEC 61993-2 while the CSTDMA is
detailed in IEC 62287.
The CSTDMA system is used in the implementation of the Class B AIS. This requires the Receiver to
monitor the first part of a slot for an existing AIS transmission from another station before deciding to
use the slot for its own transmission or aborting and selecting a different slot.
The SOTDMA system is used in the Class A and Base Station AIS as well as the Class B-SOTDMA
AIS standard.
Product Support
An evaluation support package is available to assist with the design-in process. The PE0001 is a
universal interface board for connection of the target device evaluation board PE0201 or PE0401 to a
standard PC, for quick and easy evaluation of the desired product. A specific GUI program is
available for down load from the CML Technical Portal ( MyCML at www.cmlmicro.com) for use with
the PE0001. The PE0201 and PE0401 boards are specific to the CMX7032 and CMX7042 devices,
respectively.
PE0201
PE0001
CMX703x Evaluation Kit
Universal Interface Board
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PE0401
CMX704x Evaluation Kit
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About FirmASIC ®
CML’s proprietary FirmASIC™ component technology reduces cost, time to market and development
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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
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FirmASIC device are determined by uploading its Function Image™ during device initialisation. 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.
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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).
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