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Sidekiq™ Mini PCIe

RF Transceiver • Low SWaP

HARDWARE USER MANUAL

V1.4 - DECEMBER 03, 2021

Sidekiq™ Mini PCIe | Hardware User Manual

CHANGELOG

Revision Date Description Author

0.1 2014-04-02 Initial version Barry L

0.2 2014-05-02 Updates with substantially more technical details Barry L

0.4 2014-05-09 Added JTAG section Barry L

0.5 2014-05-17

-Corrected reference to SMBus interface on MiniPCIe edge connector (lines aren't

hooked up by default) -Swapped Xilinx/Digilent JTAG header pins on JTAG board

diagram

Barry L

0.6 2014-07-04 Added Sidekiq dimensioned drawing Barry L

0.7 2014-08-11 Updated Sidekiq MiniPCIe pinout to specify preferred GPIO signals between host

and Sidekiq, as well as preferred PPS signal between host and Sidekiq Barry L

0.8 2015-09-03 -Added specs for external ref clock input -Updated example power consumption

numbers to match RevC hardware -Added electrical specification table Barry L

0.9 2017-11-02

-Updated section 8.3 to include component temperature ratings -Added section 10.4

discussing thermal dissipation recommendations -Updated Table 3 (MiniPCIe pinout)

to include FPGA I/O pins reserved for use by Dropkiq HF/VHF low frequency

extension card -Added section 10.6 to clarify use of internal vs external reference

clocks -Added section 10.7 discussing the maximum RF input power levels -Updated

power consumption info

Barry L

1.0 2018-05-28

-Updated figure 2 by adding accelerometer axis orientation & temperature sensor

location -Added section 9.8 accel & temp sensor device part numbers -Added

nominal tolerance of the 3.3V rail to section 10.3 -Updated section 9.5 External

1PPS Input, 2.5V logic-level -Added libsidekiq handles / RF port mapping

information tosections 9.1, 9.2, and created table 2 -Updated section 9.6, table 3

input level 0dBm -Updated section 8.2 Gain Control Range -Added description to

table 4, pin#52 -Added doc hyper-links & updated URLs. -Updated Windows OS info

in sections 10.1.2 & 10.5 -Added Appendix A

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1.1 2019-08-27 Updated table 3, added Appendix B Barry L

1.2 2020-02-25 Added section 12, updated Appendix A Barry L

1.3 2020-09-03 Markdown conversion, updated JTAG section Barry L

1.4 2021-12-03 Added NUC 8 and NUC 11 GPIO tables, format cleanup Barry L

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

Legal Considerations

Proper Care and Handling

Overview

References

Terms and Definitions

System Overview

Hardware Specification

RF Receiver Specification

RF Transmitter Specification

Hardware Specification

Hardware Interfaces

Rx1

Tx1 / Rx2

User LED #1

User LED #2

External 1PPS Input

External Reference Clock Input

Primary Thermal Relief (RF Shield)

Sidekiq Accelerometer & Temperature Sensor

MiniPCIe Edge Connector

Basic Usage in a Host System

Host System Compatibility

BIOS Compatibility

Operating System Compatibility

Signaling Interfaces

RF Interfaces

System Interface Options

MiniPCIe Slot

Expresscard Slot

PCIe Slot

Power Consumption

Thermal Dissipation

Proper Detection of Sidekiq in a Host System

Internal/External Reference Clock Options

Maximum RF Power Input at RF Input Connector

Support for Host System Sleep/Hibernation

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JTAG Access on Sidekiq

JTAG Board Usage Notes

Sidekiq Mechanical Outline

Sidekiq NUC Platform Development Kit (PDK)

Sidekiq NUC PDK Overview

Sidekiq NUC PDK Setup

Sidekiq NUC RF Ports

Sidekiq NUC GPIO Connector

Sidekiq NUC JTAG Connector

Accessing Sidekiq NUC JTAG Connector

Appendix A – Sidekiq Statement of Volatility

Appendix B – Failure Rate & MTBF

Sidekiq™ Mini PCIe | Hardware User Manual Introduction

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This document provides an overview of Epiq Solutions' Sidekiq SDR [1], a MiniPCIe card with

integrated RF tuner, FPGA, and PCIe/USB interfaces to a host. The following topics will be

discussed:

Overview of the Sidekiq hardware and available interfaces

Sidekiq usage/integration options

Sidekiq JTAG breakout board usage

Sidekiq NUC Platform Development Kit (PDK)

All documentation and support for Sidekiq is provided through Epiq Solutions' support website [2],

which can be found at:

https://support.epiqsolutions.com

Please note that it is necessary to register prior to accessing the relevant information for your

purchase.

INTRODUCTION

Sidekiq™ Mini PCIe | Hardware User Manual Legal Considerations

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The Sidekiq is distributed all over the world. Each country has its own laws governing reception and

transmission of radio frequencies. The user of the Sidekiq and associated software is solely

responsible for insuring that it is used in a manner consistent with the laws of the jurisdiction in

which it is used. Many countries, including the United States, prohibit the transmission and reception

of certain frequency bands, or receiving certain transmissions without proper authorization. Again,

the user is solely responsible for the user's own actions.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS

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The Sidekiq unit is fully tested by Epiq Solutions before shipment, and is guaranteed functional at

the time it is received by the customer, and ONLY AT THAT TIME. Improper use of the Sidekiq unit

can cause it to become non-functional. In particular, a list of actions that may cause damage to the

hardware include the following:

Handling the unit without proper static precautions (ESD protection) when the housing is

removed or opened up

Inserting or removing Sidekiq from a host system when power is applied to the host system

Connecting a transmitter to the RX port without proper attenuation

A max input of -10 dBm is recommended

Executing custom software and/or an FPGA bitstream that was not developed according to

guidelines

The above list is not comprehensive, and experience with the appropriate measures for handling

electronic devices is required.

PROPER CARE AND HANDLING

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This guide provides an overview of the Sidekiq software defined radio hardware platform, associated

capabilities, and basic usage. This includes the following:

System level block diagram of the platform

Overview of the externally accessible hardware ports

Powering the system up and down

All documentation and support for Sidekiq is provided through Epiq Solutions' support website [2]

which can be found at: https://support.epiqsolutions.com

Please note that it is necessary to register prior to accessing the relevant information for your

purchase.

OVERVIEW

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1. Sidekiq Product Page
https://epiqsolutions.com/rf-transceiver/sidekiq
2. Epiq Solutions Support Page
https://suppport.epiqsolutions.com
3. Lenovo Group, Ltd
https://lenovo.com
4. Dell, Inc
https://dell.com
5. Expresscard Wikipedia Page
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ExpressCard
6. Expresscard-to-MiniPCIe Adapter Product Page
https://www.mfactors.com/products/PE3B-252d-Mini-PCIe-Card-to-ExpressCard-adapter.html
7. Sidekiq FPGA Developer's Manual
https://epiqsolutions.com/downloads/sidekiq-mini-pcie/
8. Berquist Thermal Gap Pad Material
https://www.henkel-adhesives.com/us/en/products/thermal-management-materials.html
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