Epiq Solutions Sidekiq M.2 001 Instructions d'utilisation

Sidekiq™ M.2

RF Transceiver • Low SWaP

HARDWARE USER MANUAL

V1.5 - NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Sidekiq™ M.2 | Hardware User Manual

CHANGELOG

Revision Date Description Author

0.1 2014-04-07 Pre-release draft, initial version Barry L

0.3 2016-07-04 Completed all sections of document Barry L

0.4 2016-07-08 Updated with Rev B hardware details/images Barry L

0.5 2016-07-13 Updated with dimensioned mechanical drawings Barry L

0.6 2016-08-07 Updated M.2 pinout table -Updated annotated I/O diagram Barry L

0.7 2016-11-25

Corrected Figure 3 to show the proper PPS and GPIO I/O allocation -Added

component temperature rating in 8.3 -Added details on thermal management

recommendations in 9.11 and 10.4 -Added section 10.6 to clarify use of internal vs

external reference clocks -Added details for Rev C of hardware: -Enumeration of

TDD-capable RF antenna connectors -Updated M.2 edge connector pinout -Support

for both Key B and Key M

Barry L

0.8 2017-11-02 Added section 10.7 on maximum acceptable Rx input power levels -Updated power

consumption numbers Barry L

0.9 2018-05-11

Added section 12 accelerometer axis orientation & temp sensor location, device part

numbers -Added nominal tolerance of the 3.3V rail to section 10.3 -Added Rev C

maximum recommended signal level of 3.3V to section 9.7 External PPS Input and

section 9.9 FPGA GPIO#1 -Added libsidekiq handles / RF port mapping information

to sections 9.1 – 9.4. -Updated table 3 input level 0dBm -Updated section 8.2 Gain

Control Range -Added Port Mapping Table 7 -Removed Appendix A (empty)

Barry L

1.0 2018-07-12

Replaced rev b with rev c pics -Added links to section 5 & updated section 6 -

Updated URLs & added hyperlinks -Updated sections 10.1.3 & 10.5 Windows OS

support -Updated section 10.1.4 FPGA boot flash programing time over PCIe -

Moved section 12 content to section 9.3 -Added Appendix A & B

Barry L

1.1 2020-01-02 Updated Appendix B and section 9.9 Barry L

1.2 2020-03-04 Added Appendix C, section 12, updated Appendix B Barry L

1.3 2020-09-04 Markdown conversion Barry L

1.4 2020-11-10 table updates and format cleanup Barry L

1.5 2021-11-10 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

Tx1

Rx1

Rx2

Tx2

User Status LED #1

User Status LED #2

External PPS Input

External Reference Clock Input

FPGA GPIO #1

External PCIe Access Connector

Primary Thermal Relief (RF Shield)

Sidekiq Accelerometer & Temperature Sensor

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 Reconfiguration/Reprogramming Options

RF Interfaces

System Interface Options

M.2 Slot

MiniPCIe Slot

PCIe Slot

Power Consumption

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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

JTAG Access on Sidekiq

JTAG Board Usage Notes

Sidekiq M.2 Mechanical Outline

Sidekiq M.2 NUC Platform Development Kit (PDK)

Sidekiq M.2 NUC PDK Overview

Sidekiq M.2 NUC PDK Setup

Sidekiq M.2 NUC RF Ports

Sidekiq M.2 NUC GPIO Connector

Sidekiq M.2 NUC JTAG Connector

Accessing Sidekiq M.2 NUC JTAG Connector

Appendix A – Sidekiq M.2 Rev B Edge Connector Pinout

Appendix B – Sidekiq M.2 Statement of Volatility

Appendix C – Failure Rate & MTBF

Sidekiq™ M.2 | Hardware User Manual Introduction

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This document provides an overview of Epiq Solutions' Sidekiq M.2 SDR [1], an M.2 card with

integrated RF transceiver, FPGA, and PCIe/USB interfaces to a host. This card is similar in concept

to the original Sidekiq MiniPCIe card developed by Epiq Solutions, while complying with the new M.2

card specification. Sidekiq M.2 also provides enhanced capabilities to help customers perform more

advanced radio signal processing. The following topics will be discussed:

Overview of the Sidekiq M.2 hardware interfaces

Sidekiq M.2 usage/integration options

Sidekiq M.2 JTAG breakout board usage

All documentation and support for Sidekiq M.2 is provided through Epiq Solutions' support website

which can be found at: support.epiqsolutions.com

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

purchase.

INTRODUCTION

Sidekiq™ M.2 | Hardware User Manual Legal Considerations

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The Sidekiq M.2 is distributed all over the world. Each country has its own laws governing reception

and transmission of radio frequencies. Each user of Sidekiq M.2 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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Each Sidekiq M.2 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

M.2 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 M.2 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

Sidekiq™ M.2 | Hardware User Manual Overview

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This guide provides an overview of the Sidekiq M.2 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 M.2 is provided through Epiq Solutions' website:

Sidekiq M.2 Documentation

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

purchase.

OVERVIEW

Sidekiq™ M.2 | Hardware User Manual References

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1. Sidekiq Product Page

epiqsolutions.com/rf-transceiver/sidekiq

2. Epiq Solutions Support Page

support.epiqsolutions.com

3. Berquist Thermal Gap Pad Material

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

4. PCI-SIG PCIe M.2 Specifications

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

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