SWRU630 December   2024 AWRL6844 , IWRL6844

 

  1.   1
  2.   Description
  3.   Getting Started
  4.   Features
  5. 1Evaluation Module Overview
    1. 1.1 Introduction
    2. 1.2 Key Features
    3. 1.3 Kit Contents
    4. 1.4 Specification
    5. 1.5 Device Information
  6. 2Hardware
    1. 2.1  xWRL6844EVM Antenna
      1. 2.1.1 PCB Material
        1. 2.1.1.1 Transmitter and Receiver Virtual Array
    2. 2.2  EVM Mux Block Diagram
    3. 2.3  Switch Settings
    4. 2.4  Push Button Switches
    5. 2.5  LEDs
    6. 2.6  DC Input Jack
    7. 2.7  USB Connector
    8. 2.8  DCA1000 HD Connector
    9. 2.9  BoosterPack Connector for LaunchPad Connectivity
    10. 2.10 CAN-FD_B Connector
    11. 2.11 CAN-FD_A Connector
    12. 2.12 LIN-PHY Connector
    13. 2.13 I2C Connections
      1. 2.13.1 EEPROM
    14. 2.14 XDS110 Interface
    15. 2.15 FTDI Interface
    16. 2.16 DCA1000EVM Mode
    17. 2.17 PCB Storage and Handling Recommendations:
      1. 2.17.1 PCB Storage and Handling Recommendations
      2. 2.17.2 Higher Power Demanding Applications
  7. 3Software, Development Tools, and Example Code
  8. 4Hardware Design Files
    1. 4.1 Schematics, PCB Layout and Bill of Materials (BOM)
    2. 4.2 EVM Design Database
    3. 4.3 Hardware Design Checklist
  9. 5Additional Information
    1. 5.1 Trademarks
  10. 6References
    1. 6.1 TI E2E Community
  11. 7Revision History

2.1 xWRL6844EVM Antenna

The xWRL6844EVM includes four transmitter and four receiver ROGERS RO3003 based antennas on the PCB. Figure 2-5 shows the antenna configuration.


AWRL6844EVM IWRL6844EVM TX and Rx Antennas of the EVM
Figure 2-5 TX and Rx Antennas of the EVM

Note: The xWRL6844EVM has an antenna gain of approximately 5-6 dBi across each antenna element.