National Instruments PXIe-3610, PXIe-3620, PXIe-7902, mmRH-3602, mmRH-3603 Getting Started Manual
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GETTING STARTED GUIDE
mmWave Transceiver System
2 GHz Bandwidth mmWave Transceiver System
This document explains how to install and configure the National Instruments millimeter wave
(mmWave) Transceiver System. The mmWave Transceiver System is a modular set of
hardware that can be used in various communications applications. This system ships with the
NI-mmWave instrument driver, which you can use to program the system.
Caution Observe all instructions and cautions in the user documentation. Using
the model in a manner not specified can damage the model and compromise the
built-in safety protection. Return damaged models to NI for repair.
Attention Suivez toutes les instructions et respectez toutes les mises en garde de la
documentation utilisateur. L'utilisation d'un modèle de toute autre façon que celle
spécifiée risque de l'endommager et de compromettre la protection de sécurité
intégrée. Renvoyez les modèles endommagés à NI pour réparation.
Caution If the device has been in use, it may exceed safe handling temperatures
and cause burns. Allow the device to cool before removing it from the chassis.
Attention Si l'appareil a été utilisé, il peut avoir atteint des températures trop
élevées pour être manipulé en toute sécurité, ce qui peut provoquer des brûlures.
Laisser l'appareil refroidir avant de le retirer du châssis.
Caution The system installation must adequately protect users' eyes from exposure
to millimeter wave radiation output and input signals from the transmitter and
receiver.
Attention L'installation du système doit protéger correctement les yeux des
utilisateurs contre l'exposition aux rayonnements d'ondes millimétriques des signaux
en entrée et en sortie provenant de l'émetteur et du récepteur.
Contents
Verifying the System Requirements..........................................................................................2
Unpacking the Kit..................................................................................................................... 2
System Configurations with mmWave Radio Heads........................................................ 4
Installing the Software.............................................................................................................. 7
Assembling mmWave Radio Head Tripods (mmRH-3647/3657)............................................ 7
System Setup...........................................................................................................................10
Unidirectional System Setup...........................................................................................10
Bidirectional System Setup.............................................................................................27
Connecting mmWave Radio Heads to the System..........................................................38
Configuring the Coding Modules of a MIMO System................................................... 50
Programming the mmWave Transceiver System....................................................................57
NI-mmWave Instrument Driver...................................................................................... 57
Trigger Configuration............................................................................................................. 57
Signal Block Diagrams........................................................................................................... 59
24.25 GHz to 33.40 GHz mmWave Transceiver System Block Diagram...................... 59
37 GHz to 43.5 GHz mmWave Transceiver System Block Diagram............................. 59
71 GHz to 76 GHz mmWave Transceiver System Block Diagram................................ 60
Front Panels, Back Panels, and Connectors............................................................................60
Direct Connections to the mmWave Transceiver System...............................................60
PXIe-3610 Front Panel and LEDs.................................................................................. 61
PXIe-3620 Front Panel....................................................................................................63
PXIe-3630 Front Panel and LEDs.................................................................................. 65
PXIe-7902 Front Panel....................................................................................................67
mmRH-3602 Front/Back Panel and LEDs......................................................................68
mmRH-3603 Front/Back Panel and LEDs......................................................................71
mmRH-3642 Front/Back Panel and LEDs......................................................................74
mmRH-3643 Front/Back Panel and LEDs......................................................................76
mmRH-3647 Front/Back Panel and LEDs......................................................................78
mmRH-3652 Front/Back Panel and LEDs......................................................................80
mmRH-3653 Front/Back Panel and LEDs......................................................................82
mmRH-3657 Front/Back Panel and LEDs......................................................................84
Where to Go Next................................................................................................................... 85
Verifying the System Requirements
To use the NI-mmWave instrument driver, your system must meet certain requirements.
Refer to the product readme, which is available online at ni.com/manuals, for more
information about minimum system requirements, recommended system, and supported
application development environments (ADEs).
Unpacking the Kit
Each mmWave Transceiver System configuration includes chassis, modules, and cables.
Additional chassis, devices, and cables may be included depending on added options.
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Table 1. Kit Contents by Configuration
Configuration Required MIMO Coding Option
Unidirectional single
input, single output
(SISO) (baseband)
• Receiver (RX) chassis
• Transmitter (TX) chassis
• Mini-SAS HD(m)-to-Mini-SAS
HD(m) (8.25 in.) cables (x9)
—
Unidirectional SISO
(baseband and
intermediate frequency
(IF))
• RX chassis
• TX chassis
• Mini-SAS HD(m)-to-Mini-SAS
HD(m) (8.25 in.) cables (x9)
• MMPX(m)-to-MMPX(m) cables
(x8)
—
Unidirectional
multiple-input,
multiple-output
(MIMO) (baseband)
• RX chassis
• TX chassis
• Mini-SAS HD(m)-to-Mini-SAS
HD(m) (8.25 in.) cables (x19)
• Coding chassis
• Mini-SAS HD(m)to-Mini-SAS
HD(m) (18 in.)
cables (x2)
Unidirectional MIMO
(baseband and IF)
• RX chassis
• TX chassis
• Mini-SAS HD(m)-to-Mini-SAS
HD(m) (8.25 in.) cables (x19)
• MMPX(m)-to-MMPX(m) cables
(x16)
• Coding chassis
• Mini-SAS HD(m)to-Mini-SAS
HD(m) (18 in.)
cables (x2)
Bidirectional SISO
(baseband)
• RX/TX chassis (x2)
• Mini-SAS HD(m)-to-Mini-SAS
HD(m) (8.25 in.) cables (x18)
—
Bidirectional SISO
(baseband and IF)
• RX/TX chassis (x2)
• Mini-SAS HD(m)-to-Mini-SAS
HD(m) (8.25 in.) cables (x18)
• MMPX(m)-to-MMPX(m) cables
(x16)
—
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Table 1. Kit Contents by Configuration (Continued)
Configuration Required MIMO Coding Option
Bidirectional MIMO
(baseband)
• RX/TX chassis (x2)
• Mini-SAS HD(m)-to-Mini-SAS
HD(m) (8.25 in.) cables (x38)
• Coding chassis
(x2)
• Mini-SAS HD(m)to-Mini-SAS
HD(m) (18 in.)
cables (x4)
Bidirectional MIMO
(baseband and IF)
• RX/TX chassis (x2)
• Mini-SAS HD(m)-to-Mini-SAS
HD(m) (8.25 in.) cables (x38)
• MMPX(m)-to-MMPX(m) cable
(x32)
• Coding chassis
(x2)
• Mini-SAS HD(m)to-Mini-SAS
HD(m) (18 in.)
cables (x4)
System Configurations with mmWave Radio Heads
You can choose to connect your system to a selection of the following mmWave radio heads:
• mmRH-3602 mmWave Radio Head
• mmRH-3603 mmWave Radio Head
• mmRH-3642 mmWave Radio Head
• mmRH-3643 mmWave Radio Head
• mmRH-3647 mmWave Radio Head
• mmRH-3652 mmWave Radio Head
• mmRH-3653 mmWave Radio Head
• mmRH-3657 mmWave Radio Head
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Table 2. Unidirectional System Configurations with mmWave Radio Heads
Configuration mmRH-3642/3643/3652/3653 mmRH-3602/3603 mmRH-3647/3657
Unidirectional
SISO
(baseband)
— — —
Unidirectional
SISO
(baseband and
IF)
• mmRH-3642/3643
• mmRH-3652/3653
• Single-channel EPLSP
cables (x2)
• Digital I/O (DIO) adapters
(x2)
• HDMI(m)-to-miniHDMI(m) cables (x2)
• SMA(m)-to-SMA(m)
cables (x4)
—
• mmRH-3647
• mmRH-3657
• mmWave radio
head tripods
(x2)
• Single-channel
EPLSP cables
(x2)
• SMA(m)-toSMA(m) cables
(x4)
Unidirectional
MIMO
(baseband)
— — —
Unidirectional
MIMO
(baseband and
IF)
• mmRH-3642/3643 (x2)
• mmRH-3652/3653 (x2)
• Single-channel EPLSP
cables (x4)
• DIO adapter modules (x4)
• HDMI(m)-to-miniHDMI(m) cables (x4)
• SMA(m)-to-SMA(m)
cables (x8)
—
• mmRH-3647
(x2)
• mmRH-3657
(x2)
• mmWave radio
head tripods
(x4)
• Single-channel
EPLSP cables
(x4)
• SMA(m)-toSMA(m) cables
(x8)
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Table 3. Bidirectional System Configurations with mmWave Radio Heads
Configuration mmRH-3642/3643/3652/3653 mmRH-3602/3603 mmRH-3647/3657
Bidirectional
SISO
(baseband)
— — —
Bidirectional
SISO
(baseband and
IF)
• mmRH-3642/3643 (x2)
• mmRH-3652/3653 (x2)
• Dual-channel EPLSP
cables (x2)
• DIO adapter modules
(x4)
• HDMI(m)-to-miniHDMI(m) cables (x4)
• SMA(m)-to-SMA(m)
cables (x8)
• mmRH-3602/3603
(x2)
• Single-channel
EPLSP cables (x2)
• DIO adapter
modules (x2)
• HDMI(m)-tomini-HDMI(m)
cables (x2)
• SMA(m)-toSMA(m) cables
(x8)
• mmRH-3647
(x2)
• mmRH-3657
(x2)
• mmWave
radio head
tripods (x4)
• Dual-channel
EPLSP
cables (x4)
• SMA(m)-toSMA(m)
cables (x8)
Bidirectional
MIMO
(baseband)
— — —
Bidirectional
MIMO
(baseband and
IF)
• mmRH-3642/3643 (x4)
• mmRH-3652/3653 (x4)
• Dual-channel EPLSP
cables (x4)
• DIO adapter modules
(x8)
• HDMI(m)-to-miniHDMI(m) cables (x8)
• SMA(m)-to-SMA(m)
cables (x16)
• mmRH-3602/3603
(x4)
• Single-channel
EPLSP cables (x4)
• DIO adapter
modules (x4)
• HDMI(m)-tomini-HDMI(m)
cables (x4)
• SMA(m)-toSMA(m) cables
(x16)
• mmRH-3647
(x4)
• mmRH-3657
(x4)
• mmWave
radio head
tripods (x8)
• Dual-channel
EPLSP
cables (x8)
• SMA(m)-toSMA(m)
cables (x16)
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You can simultaneously connect different models of mmWave radio heads to the mmWave
Transceiver System. However, connecting models with different IF frequency ranges, such as
the mmRH-3642 and the mmRH-3647, may cause a non-ideal IF frequency to be used.
Related Information
Refer to the mmWave Transceiver System Specifications on ni.com for IF frequency ranges by
model.
Installing the Software
You must be an Administrator to install NI software on your computer.
1. Install an ADE, such as LabVIEW.
2. Install NI LabVIEW FPGA Module.
3. (Recommended) Install the latest service pack for LabVIEW and any LabVIEW modules
you are using.
4. Visit ni.com/info and enter the Info Code mmwavedriver to access the driver download
page for the latest NI-mmWave software.
5. Download the NI-mmWave driver software.
6. Run setup.exe.
7. Follow the instructions in the installation prompts.
Note Windows users may see access and security messages during
installation. Accept the prompts to complete the installation.
8. When the installer completes, select Restart in the dialog box that prompts you to restart,
shut down, or restart later.
Related Information
Programming the mmWave Transceiver System on page 57
Assembling mmWave Radio Head Tripods
(mmRH-3647/3657)
Complete the following steps to assemble the mmWave radio head tripods if your
configuration includes mmWave radio heads and tripod stability is desired.
1. Install four 3/4 in. screws as shown in the following figure. Do not tighten.
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Figure 1. Assembling the Tripod
158972B–01
REV XX
158972B–01
REV XX
1
2
1. 3/4 in. Screws
2. Stud Leveling Feet
2. Install three stud leveling feet as shown in the previous figure and use to adjust the
mmWave radio head to the desired mounting height. Jam nuts may be tightened to lock
height adjustment according to the specifications in the following table.
Table 4. Tightening Requirements for mmWave Radio Head Tripods
Item Max Torque (in. x lb) Driver Size
3/4 in. and 1/2 in. screws 11.5 7/64 in. hex
Stud leveling foot jam nut 11.5 3/8 in. hex
3. Install the mmWave radio head using six 1/2 in. screws as shown in the following figure
and tighten them according to the specifications in Table 4.
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Figure 2. Assembling the Tripod with the mmWave Radio Head
4. Tighten the 3/4 in. screws according to the specifications in Table 4.
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Figure 3. Completed Tripod and mmWave Radio Head Assembly
Related Information
Connecting mmRH-3647/3657 Radio Heads to a Bidirectional System on page 49
Connecting mmRH-3647/3657 Radio Heads to a Unidirectional System on page 42
System Setup
This section describes how to connect the modules of your mmWave Transceiver System.
The mmWave Transceiver System modules arrive pre-installed in the chassis.
Notice Modifying or reserving system-required PXI triggers will cause runtime
synchronization errors and prohibit system function.
Related Information
Trigger Configuration on page 57
Refer to the NI-mmWave Manual on ni.com for more information about trigger routing.
Unidirectional System Setup
This section describes how to connect the modules of a unidirectional mmWave Transceiver
System.
Unidirectional mmWave Transceiver System configurations are as follows:
• Unidirectional SISO (baseband)
• Unidirectional SISO (baseband and IF)
• Unidirectional MIMO (baseband)
• Unidirectional MIMO (baseband and IF)
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Each configuration consists of two chassis, identical except for the unique components listed
in the following table.
Table 5. Unique Components of Unidirectional System Chassis
Chassis Unique Component
RX PXIe-3630 Digitizer
TX PXIe-3610 Waveform Generator
Interconnecting the Unidirectional SISO (Baseband) Modules
Complete the following steps to connect the modules of the unidirectional SISO (baseband)
mmWave Transceiver System configuration.
1. Connect the adjoining PXIe-3630 and PXIe-7902 High-Speed Serial Instrument modules
in the RX chassis using four Mini-SAS HD(m)-to-Mini-SAS HD(m) (8.25 in.) cables.
a) Connect the 0 connector of the PXIe-3630 front panel to the PORT 0 connector of
the PXIe-7902 front panel.
b) Connect the 1 connector of the PXIe-3630 front panel to the PORT 1 connector of
the PXIe-7902 front panel.
c) Connect the 2 connector of the PXIe-3630 front panel to the PORT 2 connector of
the PXIe-7902 front panel.
d) Connect the 3 connector of the PXIe-3630 front panel to the PORT 3 connector of
the PXIe-7902 front panel.
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Figure 4. Interconnecting the PXIe-3630 and PXIe-7902 Modules
PXIe-3630
I/Q Digitizer
REF IN
+10 dBm
NOM
+13 dBm
MAX
1.5 Vp-p
DIFF MAX
1.5 Vp-p
DIFF MAX
0 V
cm
ALL PORTS 50 Ω
REF
OUT
0
1
2
3
Q+
Q–
I+
I–
ACCESS ACTIVE
PXIe-7902
CLK
IN
PORT
2
PORT
4
PORT
5
PORT
3
PORT
0
PORT
1
1
1. Mini-SAS HD(m)-to-Mini-SAS HD(m) (8.25 in.) Cables
2. Connect the PORT 4 connector of the PXIe-7902 front panel to the PORT 4 connector of
the PXIe-7902 front panel using a Mini-SAS HD(m)-to-Mini-SAS HD(m) (8.25 in.)
cable.
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Figure 5. Unidirectional SISO (Baseband) RX Chassis
PXIe-7902
CLK
IN
PORT
2
PORT
3
PORT
4
PORT
5
PORT
0
PORT
1
PXIe-7902
CLK
IN
PORT
2
PORT
3
PORT
4
PORT
5
PORT
0
PORT
1
PXIe-3630
I/Q Digitizer
REF IN
+10 dBm
NOM
+13 dBm
MAX
1.5 Vp-p
DIFF MAX
1.5 Vp-p
DIFF MAX
0 V
cm
ALL PORTS 50 Ω
REF
OUT
0
1
2
3
Q+
Q–
I+
I–
ACCESS ACTIVE
213 4 5 6 7 8 9
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
10
NI PXIe-1085
10 MHz REF OUT IN
24 GB/s
Embedded Controller
RESET
TRIG
ACT/
LINK
ACT/
LINK
2
1
10/100
/1000
10/100
/1000
USER1
USER2
PWR OK/
FAULT
DRIVEGPIB
1
2
1. Mini-SAS HD(m)-to-Mini-SAS HD(m) (8.25 in.) Cables
2. Mini-SAS HD(m)-to-Mini-SAS HD(m) (8.25 in.) Cable
3. Connect the adjoining PXIe-7902 and PXIe-3610 modules in the TX chassis using four
Mini-SAS HD(m)-to-Mini-SAS HD(m) (8.25 in.) cables.
a) Connect the PORT 0 connector of the PXIe-7902 front panel to the 0 connector of
the PXIe-3610 front panel.
b) Connect the PORT 1 connector of the PXIe-7902 front panel to the 1 connector of
the PXIe-3610 front panel.
c) Connect the PORT 2 connector of the PXIe-7902 front panel to the 2 connector of
the PXIe-3610 front panel.
d) Connect the PORT 3 connector of the PXIe-7902 front panel to the 3 connector of
the PXIe-3610 front panel.
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Figure 6. Interconnecting the PXIe-7902 and PXIe-3610 Modules
PXIe-3610
I/Q Generator
PXIe-7902
0
1
2
3
REF IN
+10 dBm
NOM
+13 dBm
MAX
2 Vp-p
DIFF MAX
2 Vp-p
DIFF MAX
0 V
cm
ALL PORTS 50 Ω
REF
OUT
Q+
Q–
I+
I–
PORT
4
PORT
5
PORT
2
PORT
3
PORT
0
PORT
1
ACCESS ACTIVE
CLK
IN
1
1. Mini-SAS HD(m)-to-Mini-SAS HD(m) (8.25 in.) Cables
Figure 7. Unidirectional SISO (Baseband) TX Chassis
213 4 5 6 7 8 9
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
10
NI PXIe-1085
10 MHz REF OUT IN
24 GB/s
Embedded Controller
RESET
TRIG
ACT/
LINK
ACT/
LINK
2
1
10/100
/1000
10/100
/1000
USER1
USER2
PWR OK/
FAULT
DRIVEGPIB
PXIe-3610
I/Q Generator
0
1
2
3
REF IN
+10 dBm
NOM
+13 dBm
MAX
2 Vp-p
DIFF MAX
2 Vp-p
DIFF MAX
0 V
cm
ALL PORTS 50 Ω
REF
OUT
Q+
Q–
I+
I–
ACCESS ACTIVE
PXIe-7902
PORT
4
PORT
5
PORT
2
PORT
3
PORT
0
PORT
1
CLK
IN
1
1. Mini-SAS HD(m)-to-Mini-SAS HD(m) (8.25 in.) Cables
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Disconnect cables or otherwise attenuate the signal to ensure that no signal is entering the
baseband ports on the PXIe-3630 module during system startup.
Interconnecting the Unidirectional SISO (Baseband and IF)
Modules
Complete the following steps to connect the modules of the unidirectional SISO (baseband and
IF) mmWave Transceiver System configuration.
1. Connect the adjoining PXIe-3620 RF Upconverter and Downconverter Module and
PXIe-3630 modules in the RX chassis using four MMPX(m)-to-MMPX(m) cables.
a) Connect the RX I+ connector of the PXIe-3620 front panel to the I+ connector of the
PXIe-3630 front panel.
b) Connect the RX I– connector of the PXIe-3620 front panel to the I– connector of the
PXIe-3630 front panel.
c) Connect the RX Q+ connector of the PXIe-3620 front panel to the Q+ connector of
the PXIe-3630 front panel.
d) Connect the RX Q– connector of the PXIe-3620 front panel to the Q– connector of
the PXIe-3630 front panel.
2. Connect the adjoining PXIe-3630 and PXIe-7902 modules in the RX chassis using four
Mini-SAS HD(m)-to-Mini-SAS HD(m) (8.25 in.) cables.
a) Connect the 0 connector of the PXIe-3630 front panel to the PORT 0 connector of
the PXIe-7902 front panel.
b) Connect the 1 connector of the PXIe-3630 front panel to the PORT 1 connector of
the PXIe-7902 front panel.
c) Connect the 2 connector of the PXIe-3630 front panel to the PORT 2 connector of
the PXIe-7902 front panel.
d) Connect the 3 connector of the PXIe-3630 front panel to the PORT 3 connector of
the PXIe-7902 front panel.
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Figure 8. Interconnecting the PXIe-3620, PXIe-3630, and PXIe-7902 Modules
NI PXIe-3620
IF-LO Module, 2 GHz BW
TX
LO1
IN
LO1
IF OUT IF IN
IF SYNC INIF SYNC OUT
REF IN
REF OUT
LO2 OUT
ESD
SENSITIVE
LO2 IN
I+
I–
Q+
Q–
I+
I–
Q+
Q–
DIGITAL I/O
LVTTL
LO1
LO1
OUT
LO1
IN
LO1
OUT
RXmmWave
PXIe-3630
I/Q Digitizer
REF IN
+10 dBm
NOM
+13 dBm
MAX
1.5 Vp-p
DIFF MAX
1.5 Vp-p
DIFF MAX
0 V
cm
ALL PORTS 50 Ω
REF
OUT
0
1
2
3
Q+
Q–
I+
I–
ACCESS ACTIVE
PXIe-7902
CLK
IN
PORT
2
PORT
4
PORT
5
PORT
3
PORT
0
PORT
1
2
1
1. Mini-SAS HD(m)-to-Mini-SAS HD(m) (8.25 in.) Cables
2. MMPX(m)-to-MMPX(m) Cables
3. Connect the PORT 4 connector of the PXIe-7902 front panel to the PORT 4 connector of
the PXIe-7902 front panel using a Mini-SAS HD(m)-to-Mini-SAS HD(m) (8.25 in.)
cable.
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Figure 9. Unidirectional SISO (Baseband and IF) RX Chassis
PXIe-7902
CLK
IN
PORT
2
PORT
3
PORT
4
PORT
5
PORT
0
PORT
1
PXIe-3630
I/Q Digitizer
REF IN
+10 dBm
NOM
+13 dBm
MAX
1.5 Vp-p
DIFF MAX
1.5 Vp-p
DIFF MAX
0 V
cm
ALL PORTS 50 Ω
REF
OUT
0
1
2
3
Q+
Q–
I+
I–
ACCESS ACTIVE
213 4 5 6 7 8 9
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
10
NI PXIe-1085
10 MHz REF OUT IN
24 GB/s
Embedded Controller
RESET
TRIG
ACT/
LINK
ACT/
LINK
2
1
10/100
/1000
10/100
/1000
USER1
USER2
PWR OK/
FAULT
DRIVEGPIB
NI PXIe-3620
IF-LO Module, 2 GHz BW
TX
LO1
IN
LO1
IF OUT IF IN
IF SYNC INIF SYNC OUT
REF IN
REF OUT
LO2 OUT
ESD
SENSITIVE
LO2 IN
I+
I–
Q+
Q–
I+
I–
Q+
Q–
DIGITAL I/O
LVTTL
LO1
LO1
OUT
LO1
IN
LO1
OUT
RXmmWave
PXIe-7902
CLK
IN
PORT
2
PORT
3
PORT
4
PORT
5
PORT
0
PORT
1
3
2
1
1. Mini-SAS HD(m)-to-Mini-SAS HD(m) (8.25 in.) Cables
2. MMPX(m)-to-MMPX(m) Cables
3. Mini-SAS HD(m)-to-Mini-SAS HD(m) (8.25 in.) Cable
4. Connect the adjoining PXIe-3610 and PXIe-3620 modules in the TX chassis using four
MMPX(m)-to-MMPX(m) cables.
a) Connect the I+ connector of the PXIe-3610 front panel to the TX I+ connector of the
PXIe-3620 front panel.
b) Connect the I– connector of the PXIe-3610 front panel to the TX I– connector of the
PXIe-3620 front panel.
c) Connect the Q+ connector of the PXIe-3610 front panel to the TX Q+ connector of
the PXIe-3620 front panel.
d) Connect the Q– connector of the PXIe-3610 front panel to the TX Q– connector of
the PXIe-3620 front panel.
5. Connect the adjoining PXIe-7902 and PXIe-3610 modules in the TX chassis using four
Mini-SAS HD(m)-to-Mini-SAS HD(m) (8.25 in.) cables.
a) Connect the PORT 0 connector of the PXIe-7902 front panel to the 0 connector of
the PXIe-3610 front panel.
b) Connect the PORT 1 connector of the PXIe-7902 front panel to the 1 connector of
the PXIe-3610 front panel.
c) Connect the PORT 2 connector of the PXIe-7902 front panel to the 2 connector of
the PXIe-3610 front panel.
d) Connect the PORT 3 connector of the PXIe-7902 front panel to the 3 connector of
the PXIe-3610 front panel.
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Figure 10. Interconnecting the PXIe-7902, PXIe-3610, and PXIe-3620 Modules
PXIe-3610
I/Q Generator
0
1
2
3
REF IN
+10 dBm
NOM
+13 dBm
MAX
2 Vp-p
DIFF MAX
2 Vp-p
DIFF MAX
0 V
cm
ALL PORTS 50 Ω
REF
OUT
Q+
Q–
I+
I–
ACCESS ACTIVE
PXIe-7902
PORT
4
PORT
5
PORT
2
PORT
3
PORT
0
PORT
1
CLK
IN
NI PXIe-3620
IF-LO Module, 2 GHz BW
TX
LO1
IN
LO1
IF OUT IF IN
IF SYNC INIF SYNC OUT
REF IN
REF OUT
LO2 OUT
ESD
SENSITIVE
LO2 IN
I+
I–
Q+
Q–
I+
I–
Q+
Q–
DIGITAL I/O
LVTTL
LO1
LO1
OUT
LO1
IN
LO1
OUT
RXmmWave
2
1
1. Mini-SAS HD(m)-to-Mini-SAS HD(m) (8.25 in.) Cables
2. MMPX(m)-to-MMPX(m) Cables
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Figure 11. Unidirectional SISO (Baseband and IF) TX Chassis
213 4 5 6 7 8 9
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
10
NI PXIe-1085
10 MHz REF OUT IN
24 GB/s
Embedded Controller
RESET
TRIG
ACT/
LINK
ACT/
LINK
2
1
10/100
/1000
10/100
/1000
USER1
USER2
PWR OK/
FAULT
DRIVEGPIB
NI PXIe-3620
IF-LO Module, 2 GHz BW
TX
LO1
IN
LO1
IF OUT IF IN
IF SYNC INIF SYNC OUT
REF IN
REF OUT
LO2 OUT
ESD
SENSITIVE
LO2 IN
I+
I–
Q+
Q–
I+
I–
Q+
Q–
DIGITAL I/O
LVTTL
LO1
LO1
OUT
LO1
IN
LO1
OUT
RXmmWave
PXIe-7902
PORT
4
PORT
5
PORT
2
PORT
3
PORT
0
PORT
1
CLK
IN
PXIe-3610
I/Q Generator
0
1
2
3
REF IN
+10 dBm
NOM
+13 dBm
MAX
2 Vp-p
DIFF MAX
2 Vp-p
DIFF MAX
0 V
cm
ALL PORTS 50 Ω
REF
OUT
Q+
Q–
I+
I–
ACCESS ACTIVE
1
2
1. Mini-SAS HD(m)-to-Mini-SAS HD(m) (8.25 in.) Cables
2. MMPX(m)-to-MMPX(m) Cables
Related Information
Connecting mmRH-3642/3643/3652/3653 Radio Heads to a Unidirectional System on page
39
Connecting mmRH-3647/3657 Radio Heads to a Unidirectional System on page 42
Interconnecting the Unidirectional MIMO (Baseband) Modules
Complete the following steps to connect the modules of the unidirectional MIMO (baseband)
mmWave Transceiver System configuration.
1. Connect the adjoining PXIe-3630 and PXIe-7902 modules in the RX chassis using four
Mini-SAS HD(m)-to-Mini-SAS HD(m) (8.25 in.) cables.
a) Connect the 0 connector of the PXIe-3630 front panel to the PORT 0 connector of
the PXIe-7902 front panel.
b) Connect the 1 connector of the PXIe-3630 front panel to the PORT 1 connector of
the PXIe-7902 front panel.
c) Connect the 2 connector of the PXIe-3630 front panel to the PORT 2 connector of
the PXIe-7902 front panel.
d) Connect the 3 connector of the PXIe-3630 front panel to the PORT 3 connector of
the PXIe-7902 front panel.
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Figure 12. Interconnecting the PXIe-3630 and PXIe-7902 Modules
PXIe-3630
I/Q Digitizer
REF IN
+10 dBm
NOM
+13 dBm
MAX
1.5 Vp-p
DIFF MAX
1.5 Vp-p
DIFF MAX
0 V
cm
ALL PORTS 50 Ω
REF
OUT
0
1
2
3
Q+
Q–
I+
I–
ACCESS ACTIVE
PXIe-7902
CLK
IN
PORT
2
PORT
4
PORT
5
PORT
3
PORT
0
PORT
1
1
1. Mini-SAS HD(m)-to-Mini-SAS HD(m) (8.25 in.) Cables
2. Repeat step 1 to connect the second set of adjoining PXIe-3630 and PXIe-7902 modules
in the RX chassis.
3. Connect the PXIe-7902 modules in the RX chassis using three Mini-SAS HD(m)-toMini-SAS HD(m) (8.25 in.) cables.
a) Connect the PORT 4 connector of the PXIe-7902 front panel in slot 9 of the chassis
to the PORT 4 connector of the PXIe-7902 in slot 12 of the chassis.
b) Connect the PORT 5 connector of the PXIe-7902 front panel in slot 9 of the chassis
to the PORT 5 connector of the PXIe-7902 in slot 18 of the chassis.
c) Connect the PORT 5 connector of the PXIe-7902 front panel in slot 12 of the chassis
to the PORT 4 connector of the PXIe-7902 in slot 18 of the chassis.
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Figure 13. Unidirectional MIMO (Baseband) RX Chassis
PXIe-7902
CLK
IN
PORT
2
PORT
3
PORT
4
PORT
5
PORT
0
PORT
1
PXIe-3630
I/Q Digitizer
REF IN
+10 dBm
NOM
+13 dBm
MAX
1.5 Vp-p
DIFF MAX
1.5 Vp-p
DIFF MAX
0 V
cm
ALL PORTS 50 Ω
REF
OUT
0
1
2
3
Q+
Q–
I+
I–
ACCESS ACTIVE
PXIe-7902
CLK
IN
PORT
2
PORT
3
PORT
4
PORT
5
PORT
0
PORT
1
PXIe-3630
I/Q Digitizer
REF IN
+10 dBm
NOM
+13 dBm
MAX
1.5 Vp-p
DIFF MAX
1.5 Vp-p
DIFF MAX
0 V
cm
ALL PORTS 50 Ω
REF
OUT
0
1
2
3
Q+
Q–
I+
I–
ACCESS ACTIVE
213 4 5 6 7 8 9
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
10
NI PXIe-1085
10 MHz REF OUT IN
24 GB/s
PXIe-7902
CLK
IN
PORT
2
PORT
3
PORT
4
PORT
5
PORT
0
PORT
1
Embedded Controller
RESET
TRIG
ACT/
LINK
ACT/
LINK
2
1
10/100
/1000
10/100
/1000
USER1
USER2
PWR OK/
FAULT
DRIVEGPIB
1
2
1. Mini-SAS HD(m)-to-Mini-SAS HD(m) (8.25 in.) Cables
2. Mini-SAS HD(m)-to-Mini-SAS HD(m) (8.25 in.) Cables
4. Connect the adjoining PXIe-7902 and PXIe-3610 modules in the TX chassis using four
Mini-SAS HD(m)-to-Mini-SAS HD(m) (8.25 in.) cables.
a) Connect the PORT 0 connector of the PXIe-7902 front panel to the 0 connector of
the PXIe-3610 front panel.
b) Connect the PORT 1 connector of the PXIe-7902 front panel to the 1 connector of
the PXIe-3610 front panel.
c) Connect the PORT 2 connector of the PXIe-7902 front panel to the 2 connector of
the PXIe-3610 front panel.
d) Connect the PORT 3 connector of the PXIe-7902 front panel to the 3 connector of
the PXIe-3610 front panel.
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Figure 14. Interconnecting the PXIe-3630 and PXIe-7902 Modules
PXIe-3630
I/Q Digitizer
REF IN
+10 dBm
NOM
+13 dBm
MAX
1.5 Vp-p
DIFF MAX
1.5 Vp-p
DIFF MAX
0 V
cm
ALL PORTS 50 Ω
REF
OUT
0
1
2
3
Q+
Q–
I+
I–
ACCESS ACTIVE
PXIe-7902
CLK
IN
PORT
2
PORT
4
PORT
5
PORT
3
PORT
0
PORT
1
1
1. Mini-SAS HD(m)-to-Mini-SAS HD(m) (8.25 in.) Cables
5. Repeat step 4 to connect the second set of adjoining PXIe-7902 and PXIe-3610 modules
in the TX chassis.
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Figure 15. Unidirectional MIMO (Baseband) TX Chassis
213 4 5 6 7 8 9
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
10
NI PXIe-1085
10 MHz REF OUT IN
24 GB/s
Embedded Controller
RESET
TRIG
ACT/
LINK
ACT/
LINK
2
1
10/100
/1000
10/100
/1000
USER1
USER2
PWR OK/
FAULT
DRIVEGPIB
PXIe-7902
PORT
4
PORT
5
PORT
2
PORT
3
PORT
0
PORT
1
CLK
IN
PXIe-3610
I/Q Generator
0
1
2
3
REF IN
+10 dBm
NOM
+13 dBm
MAX
2 Vp-p
DIFF MAX
2 Vp-p
DIFF MAX
0 V
cm
ALL PORTS 50 Ω
REF
OUT
Q+
Q–
I+
I–
ACCESS ACTIVE
PXIe-7902
PORT
4
PORT
5
PORT
2
PORT
3
PORT
0
PORT
1
CLK
IN
PXIe-3610
I/Q Generator
0
1
2
3
REF IN
+10 dBm
NOM
+13 dBm
MAX
2 Vp-p
DIFF MAX
2 Vp-p
DIFF MAX
0 V
cm
ALL PORTS 50 Ω
REF
OUT
Q+
Q–
I+
I–
ACCESS ACTIVE
1
1. Mini-SAS HD(m)-to-Mini-SAS HD(m) (8.25 in.) Cables
Disconnect cables or otherwise attenuate the signal to ensure that no signal is entering the
baseband ports on the PXIe-3630 module during system startup.
Related Information
Configuring the Coding Modules of a MIMO System on page 50
Interconnecting the Unidirectional MIMO (Baseband and IF)
Modules
Complete the following steps to connect the modules of the unidirectional MIMO (baseband
and IF) mmWave Transceiver System configuration.
1. Connect one set of adjoining PXIe-3620 and PXIe-3630 modules in the RX chassis using
four MMPX(m)-to-MMPX(m) cables.
a) Connect the RX I+ connector of the PXIe-3620 front panel to the I+ connector of the
PXIe-3630 front panel.
b) Connect the RX I– connector of the PXIe-3620 front panel to the I– connector of the
PXIe-3630 front panel.
c) Connect the RX Q+ connector of the PXIe-3620 front panel to the Q+ connector of
the PXIe-3630 front panel.
d) Connect the RX Q– connector of the PXIe-3620 front panel to the Q– connector of
the PXIe-3630 front panel.
2. Connect the adjoining PXIe-3630 and PXIe-7902 modules in the RX chassis using four
Mini-SAS HD(m)-to-Mini-SAS HD(m) (8.25 in.) cables.
a) Connect the 0 connector of the PXIe-3630 front panel to the PORT 0 connector of
the PXIe-7902 front panel.
b) Connect the 1 connector of the PXIe-3630 front panel to the PORT 1 connector of
the PXIe-7902 front panel.
c) Connect the 2 connector of the PXIe-3630 front panel to the PORT 2 connector of
the PXIe-7902 front panel.
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d) Connect the 3 connector of the PXIe-3630 front panel to the PORT 3 connector of
the PXIe-7902 front panel.
Figure 16. Interconnecting the PXIe-3620, PXIe-3630, and PXIe-7902 Modules
NI PXIe-3620
IF-LO Module, 2 GHz BW
TX
LO1
IN
LO1
IF OUT IF IN
IF SYNC INIF SYNC OUT
REF IN
REF OUT
LO2 OUT
ESD
SENSITIVE
LO2 IN
I+
I–
Q+
Q–
I+
I–
Q+
Q–
DIGITAL I/O
LVTTL
LO1
LO1
OUT
LO1
IN
LO1
OUT
RXmmWave
PXIe-3630
I/Q Digitizer
REF IN
+10 dBm
NOM
+13 dBm
MAX
1.5 Vp-p
DIFF MAX
1.5 Vp-p
DIFF MAX
0 V
cm
ALL PORTS 50 Ω
REF
OUT
0
1
2
3
Q+
Q–
I+
I–
ACCESS ACTIVE
PXIe-7902
CLK
IN
PORT
2
PORT
4
PORT
5
PORT
3
PORT
0
PORT
1
2
1
1. Mini-SAS HD(m)-to-Mini-SAS HD(m) (8.25 in.) Cables
2. MMPX(m)-to-MMPX(m) Cables
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to connect the second set of adjoining PXIe-3620, PXIe-3630, and
PXIe-7902 modules in the RX chassis.
4. Connect the PXIe-7902 modules in the RX chassis using three Mini-SAS HD(m)-toMini-SAS HD(m) (8.25 in.) cables.
a) Connect the PORT 4 connector of the PXIe-7902 front panel in slot 9 of the chassis
to the PORT 4 connector of the PXIe-7902 in slot 12 of the chassis.
b) Connect the PORT 5 connector of the PXIe-7902 front panel in slot 9 of the chassis
to the PORT 5 connector of the PXIe-7902 in slot 18 of the chassis.
c) Connect the PORT 5 connector of the PXIe-7902 front panel in slot 12 of the chassis
to the PORT 4 connector of the PXIe-7902 in slot 18 of the chassis.
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Figure 17. Unidirectional MIMO (Baseband and IF) RX Chassis
NI PXIe-3620
IF-LO Module, 2 GHz BW
TX
LO1
IN
LO1
IF OUT IF IN
IF SYNC INIF SYNC OUT
REF IN
REF OUT
LO2 OUT
ESD
SENSITIVE
LO2 IN
I+
I–
Q+
Q–
I+
I–
Q+
Q–
DIGITAL I/O
LVTTL
LO1
LO1
OUT
LO1
IN
LO1
OUT
RXmmWave
PXIe-7902
CLK
IN
PORT
2
PORT
3
PORT
4
PORT
5
PORT
0
PORT
1
PXIe-3630
I/Q Digitizer
REF IN
+10 dBm
NOM
+13 dBm
MAX
1.5 Vp-p
DIFF MAX
1.5 Vp-p
DIFF MAX
0 V
cm
ALL PORTS 50 Ω
REF
OUT
0
1
2
3
Q+
Q–
I+
I–
ACCESS ACTIVE
NI PXIe-3620
IF-LO Module, 2 GHz BW
TX
LO1
IN
LO1
IF OUT IF IN
IF SYNC INIF SYNC OUT
REF IN
REF OUT
LO2 OUT
ESD
SENSITIVE
LO2 IN
I+
I–
Q+
Q–
I+
I–
Q+
Q–
DIGITAL I/O
LVTTL
LO1
LO1
OUT
LO1
IN
LO1
OUT
RXmmWave
PXIe-7902
CLK
IN
PORT
2
PORT
3
PORT
4
PORT
5
PORT
0
PORT
1
PXIe-3630
I/Q Digitizer
REF IN
+10 dBm
NOM
+13 dBm
MAX
1.5 Vp-p
DIFF MAX
1.5 Vp-p
DIFF MAX
0 V
cm
ALL PORTS 50 Ω
REF
OUT
0
1
2
3
Q+
Q–
I+
I–
ACCESS ACTIVE
213 4 5 6 7 8 9
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
10
NI PXIe-1085
10 MHz REF OUT IN
24 GB/s
Embedded Controller
RESET
TRIG
ACT/
LINK
ACT/
LINK
2
1
10/100
/1000
10/100
/1000
USER1
USER2
PWR OK/
FAULT
DRIVEGPIB
PXIe-7902
CLK
IN
PORT
2
PORT
3
PORT
4
PORT
5
PORT
0
PORT
1
1
2 3
1. Mini-SAS HD(m)-to-Mini-SAS HD(m) (8.25 in.) Cables
2. MMPX(m)-to-MMPX(m) Cables
3. Mini-SAS HD(m)-to-Mini-SAS HD(m) (8.25 in.) Cables
5. Connect the adjoining PXIe-3610 and PXIe-3620 modules in the TX chassis using four
MMPX(m)-to-MMPX(m) cables.
a) Connect the I+ connector of the PXIe-3610 front panel to the TX I+ connector of the
PXIe-3620 front panel.
b) Connect the I– connector of the PXIe-3610 front panel to the TX I– connector of the
PXIe-3620 front panel.
c) Connect the Q+ connector of the PXIe-3610 front panel to the TX Q+ connector of
the PXIe-3620 front panel.
d) Connect the Q– connector of the PXIe-3610 front panel to the TX Q– connector of
the PXIe-3620 front panel.
6. Connect the adjoining PXIe-7902 and PXIe-3610 modules in the TX chassis using four
Mini-SAS HD(m)-to-Mini-SAS HD(m) (8.25 in.) cables.
a) Connect the PORT 0 connector of the PXIe-7902 front panel to the 0 connector of
the PXIe-3610 front panel.
b) Connect the PORT 1 connector of the PXIe-7902 front panel to the 1 connector of
the PXIe-3610 front panel.
c) Connect the PORT 2 connector of the PXIe-7902 front panel to the 2 connector of
the PXIe-3610 front panel.
d) Connect the PORT 3 connector of the PXIe-7902 front panel to the 3 connector of
the PXIe-3610 front panel.
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Figure 18. Interconnecting the PXIe-7902, PXIe-3610, and PXIe-3620 Modules
PXIe-3610
I/Q Generator
0
1
2
3
REF IN
+10 dBm
NOM
+13 dBm
MAX
2 Vp-p
DIFF MAX
2 Vp-p
DIFF MAX
0 V
cm
ALL PORTS 50 Ω
REF
OUT
Q+
Q–
I+
I–
ACCESS ACTIVE
PXIe-7902
PORT
4
PORT
5
PORT
2
PORT
3
PORT
0
PORT
1
CLK
IN
NI PXIe-3620
IF-LO Module, 2 GHz BW
TX
LO1
IN
LO1
IF OUT IF IN
IF SYNC INIF SYNC OUT
REF IN
REF OUT
LO2 OUT
ESD
SENSITIVE
LO2 IN
I+
I–
Q+
Q–
I+
I–
Q+
Q–
DIGITAL I/O
LVTTL
LO1
LO1
OUT
LO1
IN
LO1
OUT
RXmmWave
2
1
1. Mini-SAS HD(m)-to-Mini-SAS HD(m) (8.25 in.) Cables
2. MMPX(m)-to-MMPX(m) Cables
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to connect the second set of adjoining PXIe-7902, PXIe-3610,
PXIe-3620, and modules in the TX chassis.
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