Epiq Solutions Sidekiq Stretch Istruzioni per l’uso

Sidekiq™ Stretch

RF Transceiver • Low SWaP

HARDWARE USER MANUAL

V1.2 - FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Sidekiq™ Stretch | Hardware User Manual

CHANGELOG

Revision Date Description Author

0.1 2019-10-09 Pre-release draft, initial version Barry L

0.2 2019-10-16 Update JTAG sections Barry L

0.3 2019-11-13 Updated figures 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, and added section 9.6, 10.7, 10.8 Barry L

0.4 2020-03-05 Added section 13, updated section 10.8, 12, Appendix B Barry L

1.0 2020-06-09 Converted to Markdown, table updates Barry L

1.1 2021-01-20 Formatting updates, added GPSDO content Barry L

1.2 2022-02-11 Updated JTAG fixture, MTBF and SoV tables 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

Clock/Synchronization Specification

Hardware Specification

Hardware Interfaces

Antenna Ports (Rx and TRx)

TRx

Status LEDs

External PPS Input

External Reference Clock Input

Reference Clock Output

FPGA USER IO

Primary Thermal Relief (RF Shield)

Temperature & Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) Sensors

M.2 Edge Connector

Basic Usage in a Host System

Host System Compatibility

USB/PCIe Signal Availability in Host Platform

BIOS Compatibility

Operating System Compatibility

FPGA Reprogramming Options

RF Interfaces

System Interface

Proper Detection of Sidekiq Stretch in a Windows Host System

Proper Detection of Sidekiq Stretch in a Linux Host System

Power Consumption

GPS Power Consumption

Thermal Dissipation

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Internal/External Reference Clock Options

GPS Disciplined Oscillator (GPSDO)

GPSDO Performance

GPS / UART functionality in Linux Host System

Sidekiq Stretch GPS sysfs

Linux sysfs GPS Control Examples

Sidekiq Stretch GPS UART

GPS / UART functionality in Windows Host System

Support for Host System Sleep/Hibernation

Debugging the Sidekiq Stretch

JTAG Access on Sidekiq Stretch

Sidekiq Stretch JTAG Fixture Usage Notes

Thunderkiq

Thunderkiq Mechanical Outline

Thunderkiq Thunderbolt3 (TB3) Setup

Sidekiq Stretch NUC Platform Development Kit (PDK)

Sidekiq Stretch NUC PDK Overview

Sidekiq Stretch NUC PDK Setup

Included Applications

Raw I/Q Capture

ERA - Epiq RF Analyzer

Sidekiq Stretch NUC RF Ports

Sidekiq Stretch NUC GPIO Connector

Sidekiq Stretch NUC JTAG Connector

Accessing Sidekiq Stretch NUC JTAG Connector

Sidekiq Stretch Flash Recovery

Sidekiq Stretch Mechanical Outline

Sidekiq Stretch RF Front End

Statement of Volatility

Predicted Failure Rate and MTBF

Sidekiq™ Stretch | Hardware User Manual Introduction

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This document provides an overview of Epiq Solutions' Sidekiq Stretch SDR, an M.2 card with

integrated RF transceiver, FPGA, RF pre-selection filtering, GPSDO and PCIe interface to a host.

This card is similar to the Sidekiq M.2 card developed by Epiq Solutions, using the same RFIC and

FPGA while adding RF filtering and GPS. The following topics will be discussed:

Overview of the Sidekiq Stretch hardware interfaces

Sidekiq Stretch usage/integration options

Sidekiq Stretch JTAG fixture usage

Thunderkiq

Sidekiq Stretch NUC PDK

All documentation and support for Sidekiq Stretch is provided through Epiq Solutions' support

website 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™ Stretch | Hardware User Manual Legal Considerations

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The Sidekiq Stretch is distributed all over the world. Each country has its own laws

governing reception and transmission of radio frequencies. Each user of Sidekiq Stretch and

associated software is solely responsible for ensuring 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

Sidekiq™ Stretch | Hardware User Manual Proper Care and Handling

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Each Sidekiq Stretch 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 Stretch 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 Stretch from a host system when power is applied to the host

system

Connecting a transmitter to the RX port without proper attenuation

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

Sidekiq™ Stretch | Hardware User Manual Overview

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This guide provides an overview of the Sidekiq Stretch 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 Stretch is provided through Epiq Solutions' support

website: https://support.epiqsolutions.com

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

purchase.

OVERVIEW

Sidekiq™ Stretch | Hardware User Manual References

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1. Sidekiq Stretch Product Page

https://epiqsolutions.com/rf-transceiver/sidekiq-stretch/

2. Epiq Solutions Support Page

https://support.epiqsolutions.com

3. Berquist Thermal Gap Pad Material

http://www.bergquistcompany.com/thermal_materials/gap-pad.htm

4. PCI-SIG PCIe M.2 Specifications

https://pcisig.com/specifications/pciexpress/

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