Time domain PulsON 440

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Summary

1 Summary

2 P440 Software

2.1 P440 Embedded Software

Onboard processor functions: transmitting/receiving UWB pulses, handling Host processor communications, and network operation.

2.2 Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)

Defines interface between P440 and Host. Three distinct APIs for different functions.

2.3 Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs) and Sample Code

Provides GUIs to demonstrate API commands and sample code for C and MATLAB.

2.4 APIs and GUIs as Development Tools

Discusses APIs and GUIs as tools for configuration, data display, logging, and processing.

2.5 Networking: RangeNet vs. RangeNet Lite

Compares RangeNet and RangeNet Lite, a node-limited version for evaluation.

2.6 Software Support

Details Time Domain's commitment to software support and lists recent releases.

3 Hardware Block Diagram

4 Electrical Interfaces

4.1 Connecting to the P440

Describes various ways to connect the P440, including USB, Ethernet, locking, and mezzanine connectors.

4.2 Connector Pinouts

Details the pinouts for various connectors on the P440, including ESD protection information.

4.3 Powering and Grounding the Unit

Covers input power, protection, and grounding methods for the P440 unit.

4.4 Host to P440 Interface Options

Overview of five host interfaces: USB, Serial, SPI, Ethernet, and CAN for system communication.

4.6 Antenna Ports

Details the two SMA antenna ports (Port A and Port B) enabling single/dual antenna modes.

4.7 RF Transmit and Receive Characteristics

Compares US FCC and EU ETSI compliant versions, discussing pulse differences and receive characteristics.

4.11 Accessories

Lists accessories provided with Development Kits/Labs: enclosure, power supply, USB battery, and cables.

5 Mechanical Interface

6 Technical Specifications

6.1 Summary of Key Performance Parameters

Summarizes P440 physical parameters, power/ground/boot times, and operating temp/power for ranging.

6.2 Maximum Operating Range of a P440 Radio

Discusses factors affecting operating range, including Fresnel effects, and provides example ranges.

6.3 Range Measurement Rate

Details the time required for a single TW-TOF range measurement and maximum measurement rates.

6.4 Precision Range Measurement Precision, Accuracy, and Bias

Covers precision, accuracy, and bias for range measurements in LOS and NLOS conditions.

6.6 Data Communications Rate and Throughput

Explains data throughput optimization based on Pulse Integration Index (PII) and buffer sizes.

6.8 P440 Version Differences

Lists deviations and improvements based on P440 revision levels.

7 Broadspec Antenna

8 Regulatory Compliance

8.1 Compliance with the U.S. FCC Regulations

Details compliance with FCC Part 15.519 for UWB handheld/mobile systems, subject to two conditions.

8.2 Compliance with the EU ETSI Standards

Explains compliance with ETSI EN 302 065, noting additional requirements beyond emission mask for end products.

9 Import;Export Considerations

10 Configuration and Ordering Information