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Epiq Solutions Sidekiq NV100 - User Manual

Epiq Solutions Sidekiq NV100
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Sidekiq™ NV100
RF Transceiver Low SWaP
HARDWARE USER MANUAL
V1.4 - MAY 25, 2022
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Summary

Introduction

Hardware Interfaces Overview

Introduces the hardware interfaces of the Sidekiq NV100.

Usage and Integration Options

Discusses how to use and integrate the Sidekiq NV100.

JTAG Fixture Usage

Explains the usage of the JTAG fixture for debugging.

NUC Platform Development Kit

Covers the Sidekiq NV100 NUC Platform Development Kit.

Legal Considerations

Proper Care and Handling

Overview

Platform Block Diagram

Provides a system-level block diagram of the platform.

Hardware Port Overview

Describes the externally accessible hardware ports.

System Power Management

Explains how to power the system up and down.

References

System Overview

Device Features and RF Capabilities

Details the M.2 form factor, RF transceiver range, and bandwidth.

RF Operational Modes

Explains the various receive, transmit, and combined RF modes.

Hardware Specification

RF Receiver Specification

Details the specifications for the RF receiver.

RF Transmitter Specification

Details the specifications for the RF transmitter.

Clock;Synchronization Specification

Covers specifications for reference clocks and synchronization.

Additional Hardware Specifications

Lists M.2 slot type, FPGA, flash, GPS, sensors, and temperature ratings.

Hardware Interfaces

Antenna Port 1

Describes the first U.FL antenna port and its RF mapping.

Antenna Port 2

Describes the second U.FL antenna port and its RF mapping.

GPS RX Interface

Details the U.FL connector for GPS antenna input.

Status LEDs

Explains the function of the four status LEDs on the device.

External PPS Input

Describes the W.FL connector for external PPS signal input.

External Reference Clock Input

Details the W.FL connector for external 10 or 40 MHz reference clock input.

Reference Clock Output

Describes the W.FL connector for the 40 MHz reference clock output.

FPGA User I;O

Explains the W.FL connector for accessing a single FPGA GPIO pin.

Primary Thermal Relief

Discusses the RF shield's role in thermal management.

Temperature & IMU Sensors

Covers on-board temperature and IMU sensors for orientation.

M.2 Edge Connector Pinout

Provides a detailed pinout for the M.2 edge connector.

Basic Usage in a Host System

System Integration and Compatibility

Covers host compatibility, BIOS, OS support, and FPGA reprogramming.

RF and System Interface

Discusses RF interfaces, system connection, and detection methods.

Power Consumption

Lists power consumption figures under various operating conditions.

Thermal Dissipation and GPS Power

Discusses thermal dissipation and GPS module power estimates.

Reference Clock Options

Covers selection between internal and external reference clocks.

GPS Disciplined Oscillator (GPSDO)

Explains GPSDO functionality and its components.

GPSDO Performance

Presents performance data for the GPSDO, including frequency error.

GPS; UART Functionality

Details GPS sysfs entries and NMEA message output via UART.

Host System Sleep;Hibernation Support

Discusses limitations with host system sleep/hibernation modes.

Debugging the Sidekiq NV100

JTAG Access

Explains how to access JTAG signals via the M.2 connector.

JTAG Fixture Usage Notes

Provides usage notes for the Sidekiq NV100 JTAG Fixture.

JTAG Fixture Thunderbolt3 Setup

Guides the setup for the JTAG fixture using Thunderbolt3.

Sidekiq NV100 NUC Platform Development Kit (PDK)

NUC PDK Overview and Setup

Introduces and guides the setup of the NUC PDK system.

PDK Applications and Tools

Lists included applications like I/Q capture, ERA, and setup for JTAG/flash recovery.

NUC Hardware Interfaces

Details the NUC's RF ports, GPIO connector, and JTAG connector.

Sidekiq NV100 Mechanical Outline

Sidekiq NV100 RF Front End

Statement of Volatility

Predicted Failure Rate and MTBF

Epiq Solutions Sidekiq NV100 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Instantaneous BandwidthUp to 56 MHz
Transmitter Output PowerUp to 10 dBm
FPGAXilinx Artix-7
Operating Temperature-40°C to +85°C
Bandwidth56 MHz
Form FactormPCIe
Power Consumption3.5W (typical)
InterfacePCIe
TypeSoftware Defined Radio Transceiver
RF Frequency70 MHz to 6 GHz
ADC Resolution12 bits
Frequency Range70 MHz – 6 GHz

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