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Silicon Laboratories Si47xx-EVB - User Manual

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Rev. 0.8 2/12 Copyright © 2012 by Silicon Laboratories Si47xx-EVB
Si47xx-EVB
Si47XX EVALUATION BOARD USERS GUIDE
1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Silicon Laboratories, Inc. Si47xx Evaluation Board (EVB). The EVB and associated
software have been designed to speed up the overall development process. We look forward to working with you,
and have posted support articles, answers to frequently asked questions, and application notes at
www.mysilabs.com. Table 1 describes all of the available products and features in the Si47xx family.
Table 1. Product Family Function
Part
Number
General Description
FM Transmitter
FM Receiver
AM Receiver
SW/LW Receiver
WB Receiver
RDS
High Performance RDS
RPS
SAME
Digital Input
Digital Output
Embedded FM antenna
AEC-Q100 Qualified
Package Size (mm)
Si4700 FM Receiver
4x4
Si4701 FM Receiver with RDS

4x4
Si4702 FM Receiver
3x3
Si4703 FM Receiver with RDS

3x3
Si4704 FM Receiver

3x3
Si4705 FM Receiver with RDS

2

3x3
Si4706
1
High Performance RDS Receiver

3x3
Si4707
1
WB Receiver with SAME

3x3
Si4708 FM Receiver
2.5x2.5
Si4709 FM Receiver with RDS

2.5x2.5
Si4710 FM Transmitter

3x3
Si4711 FM Transmitter with RDS

3x3
Si4712 FM Transmitter with RPS

3x3
Si4713 FM Transmitter with RDS & RPS

3x3
Si4720 FM Transceiver

3x3
Si4721 FM Transceiver with RDS
 
3x3
Si4730 AM/FM Receiver

3x3
Si4731 AM/FM Receiver with RDS

2
3x3
Notes:
1. Si4706, Si4707, and Si474x are covered under NDA.
2. High Performance RDS is available in Si4705/31/35/85-D50 and later.

Table of Contents

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Summary

1. Introduction to Si47 xx EVB

2. Si47 xx Evaluation Board Description

2.1. Si47 xx Baseboard Overview

Details the Si47xx Baseboard, including its connectors, jumpers, and devices.

3. Recommended Hardware Setup Guide

Hardware Setup for FM Transmitter Test

Step-by-step instructions for setting up the hardware for FM transmitter testing.

Hardware Setup for FM or Weather Band Receiver Test

Instructions for configuring hardware for FM and Weather Band receiver tests.

Hardware Setup for AM Receiver Test

Guidance on setting up the hardware for AM receiver testing.

4. Getting Started with the Si47 xx EVB

Software Installation and Board Initialization

Procedures for installing the GUI software and initializing the EVB.

Switching Functions and State Management

Managing different functions and saving/loading configuration states.

5. FM Transmitter GUI Operations

FM Transmitter Configuration Modes

Configuration options for analog and digital audio inputs for FM transmission.

FM Transmitter Main Window and Settings

Main interface and property settings for FM transmission in analog and digital modes.

FM Transmitter Audio and Digital Output Settings

Configuration for CODEC and SPDIF audio output settings for FM transmission.

FM Transmitter Advanced Features

Receive power scan and Radio Data Service (RDS) configuration for FM transmission.

FM Transmitter Register Map

Direct register access for manual programming of the FM transmitter.

6. FM Receiver GUI Operations

FM Receiver Initialization and Configuration

Initial setup and mode selection for configuring the Si47xx as an FM receiver.

FM Receiver Main Window

Primary user interface for FM receiver operation and tuning.

FM Receiver Settings and Properties

Detailed configuration options for FM receiver performance and audio output.

FM Receiver RDS Data and Settings

Configuration and viewing of Radio Data Service (RDS) information for FM reception.

FM Receiver UI, Visualization, and Logging

User interface settings, RSSI/SNR plotting, and data logging for FM reception.

FM Receiver Register Map and Helper

Direct register access and advanced configuration tool for FM receiver parameters.

7. Weather Band GUI Operations

Weather Band Receiver Initialization

Initial setup and mode selection for configuring the Si47xx as a Weather Band receiver.

Weather Band Main Window

Primary user interface for Weather Band receiver operation.

Weather Band Receiver Settings and Visualization

Detailed configuration options and RSSI/SNR graph for Weather Band reception.

Weather Band Receiver Register Map and SAME Data

Register map access and SAME event data viewing for Weather Band reception.

8. AM Receiver GUI Operations

AM Receiver Initialization

Initial setup and mode selection for configuring the Si47xx as an AM receiver.

AM Receiver Main Window

Primary user interface for AM receiver operation and tuning.

AM Receiver Settings and Visualization

Detailed configuration options and RSSI/SNR graph for AM reception.

AM Receiver Register Map, Logging, and Helper

Register map access, logging tools, and configuration helper for AM reception.

9. Using the EVB with a 9 V Battery

10. Debugging Guidelines for Si47 xx EVB

11. Si47 xx-EVB Baseboard Bill of Materials

12. Schematics and Design Diagrams

Si47 xx-EVB Baseboard Rev 1.6 Schematics

Schematic diagrams for the Si47xx-EVB Baseboard Rev 1.6.

Si471 x;2 x-EVB Daughtercard Rev 1.4 Schematics

Schematic diagrams for the Si471x/2x-EVB Daughtercard Rev 1.4.

Si473 x-EVB Daughtercard Rev 1.4 Schematics

Schematic diagrams for the Si473x-EVB Daughtercard Rev 1.4.

Si474 x-EVB Daughtercard Rev 1.3 Schematics

Schematic diagrams for the Si474x-EVB Daughtercard Rev 1.3.

Si4749-EVB Daughtercard Rev 1.1 Schematics

Schematic diagrams for the Si4749-EVB Daughtercard Rev 1.1.

Antenna Card Schematics

Schematic diagrams for various antenna cards.

13. PCB Layout Diagrams

Si47 xx-EVB Baseboard Rev 1.6 Layout

Primary and secondary assembly silkscreen and layer views for the Baseboard.

Si471 x;2 x-EVB Daughtercard Rev 1.4 Layout

Silkscreen and layer views for the Si471x/2x Daughtercard Rev 1.4.

Si473 x-EVB Daughtercard Rev 1.4 Layout

Silkscreen and layer views for the Si473x Daughtercard Rev 1.4.

Si474 x-EVB Daughtercard Rev 1.3 Layout

Silkscreen and layer views for the Si474x Daughtercard Rev 1.3.

Si4749-EVB Daughtercard Rev 1.1 Layout

Silkscreen and layer views for the Si4749 Daughtercard Rev 1.1.

Antenna Card Layouts

Silkscreen and layer views for various antenna cards.

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Silicon Laboratories Si47xx-EVB Specifications

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BrandSilicon Laboratories
ModelSi47xx-EVB
CategoryMotherboard
LanguageEnglish

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