1. Click the LOCAL button on the Phone Control dialog box.
2Use the following settings for the fields on the RF Main Mode dialog box:
•UHF: Use RX/TX mode in PCS and Cell band. This allows for checking power
to both RX and TX circuits. Typically, use channel 384 in Cell band and 600 in
PCS band.
•RX VHF: Use RX mode; one band is enough.
•TX VHF: Use RX/TX mode in PCS and Cell band.
Figure 3: RF Main Mode dialog box
3. Click the Set button.
Note: Make sure the “RF Main Mode set successfully...” message appears.
VCTCXO Troubleshooting
The VCTCXO frequency is 19.2MHz, which is the reference signal. Without 19.2MHz, the
phone will not power up. This signal goes to Batman, Robin, UHF PLL, and also to the UPP
via a buffer amplifier (D572).
Figure 5: UHF Synthesizer dialog box for Cell (left) and PCS (right) bands
UHF LO frequency varies with channel and can be quickly calculated using the
UHF Synthesizer dialog box on the RF menu. Check to see if the LO is actually locked.
Set a channel and check the status of the UHF LO within a very narrow span of 100KHz.
You should see the LO virtually immobile. Nominal UHF LO signal levels are measured
with an RF probe (see the following figures). If you do not see the presence of any LOs,
check DC voltages at the following locations:
•R513, VR1A, supply line for UHF PLL IC. Should be 4.76VDC
•R515, VR4, supply line for VCO IC. Should be 2.76VDC
•Monitor probing point at C702 for Batman LO. A locked and stable 256.2MHz
with an amplitude of ~= -2.5dBm should be observed on the spectrum analyzer.
•Monitor control voltage at C715. The control voltage at locked state should be
between 1.2 and 1.7VDV for the proper operation of Batman LO.
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Incorrect RX VHF Frequency
Possible causes:
•Power supplies to PLL portion of Batman IC (N701) missing or low (VR7)
•Loop filter or resonator components missing or incorrectly installed
•19.2MHz reference clock missing or low (C512)
•Programming is incorrect
•Component failure (PLL IC)
TX VHF Schematic
There are two fixed LOs — 346.2MHz for Cell band and 416.2MHz for PCS band. This is
the first LO for up-conversion. Refer to the frequency plan.
Monitor the probing point at C638 with a high-impedance RF probe for Robin LO.
A sufficiently strong and stable signal should be observed on the spectrum analyzer.
Monitor control voltage at C632. At this control voltage, the Robin LO is locked (it should
be between 1.2 and 1.8VDC).
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TX Troubleshooting
RX
PCS
PCS
Duplexer
Duplexer
WHIP
WHIP
ANT.
ANT.
RF Conn
RF Conn
Internal
Internal
ANT.
ANT.
Cell
Cell
Duplexer
Duplexer
Diplexer
Diplexer
RX
RX
RX
Isolator
Isolator
Isolator
Isolator
PCS PA
PCS PA
Cell PA
Cell PA
Switch
Switch
Split Band
Split Band
Saw Filter
Saw Filter
Hi BAND
Hi BAND
Lo BAND
Lo BAND
CELL
CELL
SAW
SAW
Filter
Filter
PCS Driver
PCS Driver
Detector
Detector
TX_RF_AGC
TX_RF_AGC
( UPP )
( UPP )
Cell Driver
Cell Driver
PCS
PCS
Balun
Balun
Cell
Cell
Balun
Balun
P_DET
P_DET
P_REF
P_REF
PCS
PCS
DVR
DVR
CELL
CELL
DVR
DVR
UP CONV
UP CONV
Current Mirror
Current Mirror
PA_AGC
PA_AGC
Figure 12: RM-11 TX system block diagram
UHF LO
UHF LO
( UPP )
( UPP )
IF AGC
IF AGC
PWROUT
PWROUT
(UEM)
(UEM)
19.2
19.2
CLK
CLK
MHz
MHz
VHF PLL
VHF PLL
TX_ IF_AGC
TX_ IF_AGC
( UPP )
( UPP )
Filter &
Filter &
Resonator
Resonator
CLK
CLK
En CLK
En CLK
DATA
DATA
SIO
SIO
VHF SYNTH
VHF SYNTH
Div By 2
Div By 2
I/Q
I/Q
MODBBFilter
MODBBFilter
Robin TX Upconverter
Robin TX Upconverter
2
2
I
I
inputs
inputs
Q
Q
2
2
(UEM)
(UEM)
Setup the phone in Local Mode with the appropriate band, channel, RHO on, and PDM
settings. An Agilent call box 8960 is recommended to measure TX power at the RF
connector. The numbers in Figure 13 and Figure 14 indicate the general RF signal flow
and probing locations. More details are given in the following sections.
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Use PDM settings from the previous section. Here are the approximate power levels you
should expect for CELL BAND (Channel 384):
•C677 Output of Robin, Input to the Tomcat Driver
Probed power ≅ -3dBm (If not, then replace Robin)
•Pin 6 of Tomcat Driver is the output (Gain ≅ 14dB)
Probed power ≅ +11dBm (If not, then replace Tomcat)
•C80 Output of the TX Saw filter (Loss ≅ 1dB)
Probed power ≅ +10dBm (If not, then replace the filter)
•R801 Output of Cell PA (use 10dB pad on probe or just sniff part)
Probed power ≅ +21dBm (If not, then replace Cell PA)
•C811 IREF into Cell PA should be ≅ 2.7V (If not, then trace back to Robin and then
to BB)
TX AMPS Troubleshooting Using Phoenix
Use the following steps to troubleshoot the TX AMPS using Phoenix:
1. In Local Mode/Main Mode, select AMPS Band.
2. Use PDM controls to adjust the PA, RF AND IF AGC.
Figure 21: AMPS Control dialog box
3. Local Mode:
•PA Gain PDM = 229
•RF AGC PDM = -416
•IF AGC PDM = -137
With PDMs set to the above values:
•Phone TX Pout ≅ +26dBm
Current ≅ 998mA
Note: If you do not measure the correct TX power at the RF connector, then repeat Cell band
Local Mode troubleshooting to find where the failure occurs. AMPS and Cell band share the
same TX path.
Table 1 includes the measure logic levels for the Rx front end.
Table 1: Measure Logic Levels for Rx Front End (N750)
Logic Inputs Voltages
ModesBand (1)Gain_CTU (2)IF_SEU (3)
CELL CDMA HI-GAIN0.1 V2.75 V0 V
CELL CDMA LOW-GAIN0.1 V0 V0 V
PCS CDMA HI-GAIN2.68 V2.75 V0 V
PCS CDMA LOW-GAIN2.68 V0 V0 V
AMPS HI-GAIN0.1 V2.76 V2.76 V
AMPS LOW-GAIN0.1 V0 V2.76 V
Note: If logic levels are significantly off (+/- 0.2V), replace Alfred (N750) and re-measure. If voltages
are still out-of-spec, consult Troubleshooting - Baseband section of this manual.
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Alfred Receiver Troubleshooting
Figure 31: Alfred receiver troubleshooting layout
Things to keep in mind:
•There is a separate LNA for 800MHz (Cell and AMPS) and 1900MHz (PCS).
•Inside Alfred is the RFA again. There is a separate RFA for 800MHz (Cell and
AMPS) and 1900MHz (PCS).
•After RFA, there is a mixer and then the signals are separated by CDM (Cell and
PCS) and AMPS.
For example, if there is no IF frequency (128.1MHz), check both Cell and PCS. If
only one has at 128.1MHz (L753), check IF_Sel is working. If it is, then replace
Alfred (bad RFA).
•If Cell and AMPS are working fine, but PCS is not, look at the band select line and
the PCS LNA before replacing Alfred.
Eventually, you will run into an Alfred failure that has the symptoms of high current in
local mode with just the Rx turned on. There can be two common explanations for this:
(1) No presence of an LO signal, and (2) input impedance drop shorting out one of the DC
supply pins to the chip. IMPORTANT: YOU MUST CHECK FOR BOTH CONDITIONS BEFORE
REPLACING THE CHIP. If you have no LO signal, refer to the section of this chapter on
troubleshooting the UHF LO. If you have a significant supply voltage drop on one of the
supply pins, then change Alfred.
Table 2: Conditions and supply current values
Condition
(Local Mode, Set Rx only
in RF Main Mode)
Good phone104mA
No UHF LO Signal present254mA
Pin 13 shorted255mA
Control Signals at RF-BB Interface
Supply Current
(from power supply)
Figure 32: Control signals at RF-BB interface
Note: These components are located at the back panel. Check from SMD or missing components.