SBAU432 December   2023 AFE7728D , AFE7768D , AFE7769D

 

  1.   Abstract
  2.   2
  3.   Trademarks
  4. 1Introduction
  5. 2Basic EVM Test Procedures
    1. 2.1 Safety
    2. 2.2 Quality
    3. 2.3 Apparel
    4. 2.4 Hardware and Software Requirements
      1. 2.4.1 Test Equipment Required
      2. 2.4.2 Software Required
  6. 3AFE7769DEVM Setup
    1. 3.1 AFE7769D Hardware Changes
    2. 3.2 AFE7769D Connections
    3. 3.3 AFE7769D Software Setup
    4. 3.4 AFE7769D Programming Method 1: Automated
    5. 3.5 AFE7769D Programming Method 2: Using GUI Mode

1 Introduction

This guide is intended to be used in conjunction with the document ID PC-004159-DC version 3 from Picocom.

This user's guide introduces a small cell application using Texas Instruments’ AFE7769D evaluation module (EVM) in collaboration with Picocom, a semiconductor company that provides industry-standard systems on chips (SoCs) for small cell wireless infrastructure. This reference solution serves to help customers ramp system integration of the analog front-end (AFE), and allows for seamless interfacing with the Picocom PC802 system-on-chip (SoC).

The AFE7769D is a 4T4R2F RF-sampling transceiver with integrated digital pre-distortion (DPD) that serves to linearize power amplifiers (PA’s) for improved wireless coverage to the end customer. The small cell 5-watt radio unit (RU) utilizes the EVM version of the device that connects with Picocom's component of the solution for seamless interfacing. The Piococom PC802 is a SoC that is designed for "5GNR/LTE small cell disaggregated and integrated RAN architectures", per Picocom's website.