Nokia N-GageQD Service Manual 6b rh29 rf troubleshooting

Nokia Customer Care
RH-29 Series Cellular Phones

6b - RF Troubleshooting

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RF Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................................. 3
Abbreviations in troubleshooting charts .......................................................................................3
Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................5
RF Key component placement .......................................................................................................... 6
RF measurement points ......................................................................................................................7
RF supply points................................................................................................................................. 7
Measurement points in the receiver ............................................................................................ 8
Measurement points in the transmitter...................................................................................... 9
Receiver................................................................................................................................................... 11
General instructions for RX troubleshooting ..............................................................................11
Measuring RX I/Q signals using RSSI reading ........................................................................ 11
Measuring RX performance using SNR measurement ......................................................... 13
Measuring front end power levels using spectrum analyzer ............................................. 14
Receiver RSSI readings from Phoenix ...........................................................................................16
Receiver troubleshooting .................................................................................................................18
GSM900 Transmitter............................................................................................................................ 19
General instructions for GSM900 TX troubleshooting .............................................................19
900 Tx troubleshooting flowchart ............................................................................................. 29
GSM1800 Transmitter......................................................................................................................... 30
General instructions for GSM1800 TX troubleshooting ..........................................................30
DCS1800 Tx troubleshooting flowchart .......................................................................................30
Path of the transmitted 1800 signal ............................................................................................30
The path of Mjoelner RF ASIC..................................................................................................... 31
The path of the PA.......................................................................................................................... 31
Antenna Switch............................................................................................................................... 31
Troubleshooting chart for GSM1800 transmitter .....................................................................33
RH-29 Synthesizer................................................................................................................................ 35
General instructions for synthesizer troubleshooting ..............................................................35
26 MHz reference oscillator (VCXO) .............................................................................................37
VCO .........................................................................................................................................................38
troubleshooting chart for PLL Synthesizer ..................................................................................38
PLL power supply ................................................................................................................................39
Loop Filter ......................................................................................................................................... 39
VCO and power supply ...........................................................................................................
26MHz Bluetooth buffer .............................................................................................................. 40
Antenna................................................................................................................................................... 40
Instructions for antenna troubleshooting ...................................................................................40
Phoenix Tuning...................................................................................................................................... 41
RF tuning after repairs ......................................................................................................................41
RX channel select filter calibration ...............................................................................................41
RX calibration (incl. VCXO Calibration) ........................................................................................42
EGSM900 and DCS1800 ............................................................................................................... 43
RX AGC limits ......................................................................................................................................47
RX band filter response compensation .........................................................................................47
EGSM900........................................................................................................................................... 47
DCS1800............................................................................................................................................ 50
TX I/Q tuning ........................................................................................................................................51
EGSM900........................................................................................................................................... 51
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DCS1800............................................................................................................................................ 56
TX power tuning ..................................................................................................................................62
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RF Troubleshooting

Abbreviations in troubleshooting charts

AFC Automatic Frequency Control
AGC Automatic Gain Control
ADC Analog Digital Converter
ASIC Application Specific Integrated Circuit
BB Base band
DC Direct Current
GSM Global System for Mobile Communication
HB High Band
LB Low Band
LNA Low Noise Amplifier
LO Local Oscillator
LPF Loop Filter
PA Power Amplifier
DCS Digital Cellular System
PLL Phase Locked Loop
PWB Printed Wired Board
RH-29 Project Type Designator
RF Radio Frequency
RX Receiver
SA Spectrum analyzer
TX Transmitter
UEM Universal Energy Management
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UHF Ultra High Frequency
UPP Universal Phone Processor
VCO Voltage-controlled oscillator
VCXO Voltage-controlled Crystal Oscillator
VHF Very High Frequency
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Introduction

Two types of measurements have to be done for repair of the phone boards:
RF measurements shall be done using a Spectrum Analyzer together with a high-frequency probe. (Note, that signal will be significantly atten­uated). Correct attenuation can be checked by using a “good” phone board, for example.
LF (Low frequency) and DC measurements shall be done with a an oscilloscope together with an 10:1 probe.
Always make sure that the measurement set-up is calibrated when measuring RF param­eters at the RF connector. Remember to include the correct losses in the module repair jig and the connecting cable when realigning the phone.
Most RF semiconductors are static discharge sensitive. ESD protection must be taken into account during repair (ground straps and ESD soldering irons).
Mjoelner RF ASIC is moisture sensitive. Therefore, Mjoelner RF ASIC must be pre-baked prior to soldering.
Rx calibration done via Phoenix software is temperature sensitive because of cali­bration of 26 MHz reference oscillator (VCXO). According to Mjoelner specification
ambient temperature has to be in a range from 22°C to 36°C.
Apart from key-components described in this document there are a lot of discrete com­ponents (resistors, inductors and capacitors) for which troubleshooting is done by check­ing if soldering of the component is done properly and checking if the component is missing from PWB. Capacitors can be checked for short-circuiting and resistors for value by means of an ohm-meter, but be aware in-circuit measurements should be evaluated carefully.
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RF Key component placement

Figure 1: RF key component placement
Table 1: Key components
Reference number
N601 Mjoelner RF ASIC
B601 26 MHz Xtal
Z602 GSM1800 RX SAW
Z604 900 RX SAW filter L801 Directional Coupler
Z701 900 TX SAW filter V801 Detector Diode
T701 GSM1800 TX Balun Z601 Antenna switch
V802 900 TX buffer N801 Power Amplifier
Name
Reference number
Name
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Reference number
G701 3.7 GHz VCO
T702 VCO Balun
Name

RF measurement points

RF supply points
Reference number
Name
Figure 2: RF Supply points inside Mjoelner can
RF power supplies are generated in the UEM and can be measured either in the Mjoelner can or in the baseband can. Arrows mark the measurement points inside the pictures.
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Measurement points in the receiver
Figure 3: Rx measurement points in antenna switch.
GSM900 antenna switch output
DCS1800 antenna switch output
Antenna Switch input
Figure 4: Rx measurement points at Rx SAW filters and Mjoelner RF ASIC
DCS1800 SAW Output/Mjoelner Input
GSM900 SAW Output/Mjoelner Input
Z602 DCS RX SAW Input
Z604 GSM RX SAW Input
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Measurement points in the transmitter
Figure 5: Tx measurement points inside PA can
V802 900 Pre­Amp
801 Triple Band PA
V801 Power Detector
C815 Vbat Supply capacitor
L809 Vbat Supply inductor
L801 Coupler
Z601 Antenna
C819 Vbat Supply capacitor
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Figure 6: Tx measurement points for TXC, TXP signals
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Receiver

General instructions for RX troubleshooting

Connect the phone to a PC with DAU-9S cable and dongle and follow the following instructions:
Measuring RX I/Q signals using RSSI reading
Start Phoenix Service Software
Open the FBUS connection
Select Scan Product Ctrl-R
Wait until phone information shows in the window at the bottom of the screen.
Set operating mode to local mode
Phone information Product Information Software version
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Select Testing Alt-S
RF Controls R
Wait until the RF Controls window pops up
Select Band GSM900 or GSM1800
Active unit RX
Operation mode Burst
RX/TX Channel 37 or 700
Select Testing Alt-S
RSSI reading G
The setup should now look like this:
Apply a signal with a frequency of
EGSM900: 942.467 MHz (channel 37 + 67.710kHz offset)
GSM1800: 1842.867 MHz (channel 700 +67.710kHz offset)
and a power level of -80dBm to the RF-connector (remember to compensate for cable attenuation).
In RSSI reading click Start.
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The resulting RSSI level should be –80dBm in each band.
RSSI Reading
Measuring RX performance using SNR measurement
Start Phoenix Service Software
Open the FBUS connection
Select Scan Product Ctrl-R
Wait until phone information is shown in the lower window at the bottom of the screen.
Set operating mode to local mode
Select Testing Alt-S
RF Controls R
Wait until the RF Controls window pops up
Select Band GSM 900
Active unit RX
Operation mode Burst
RX/TX Channel 37
Select Testing Alt-S
SNR Measurement N
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select Fast SNR Radio Button
The setup should now look like this:
Choose respective band (GSM900).
Press Start. A window pops up, e.g. for GSM900 band:
Connect an external signal generator to the RF connector of the phone and set the gen­erator as told in the window, taking care for external cable losses.
Press ok and the window closes.
Read the SNR result. SNR should be: EGSM900 >20dB
GSM1800 >18dB
Measuring front end power levels using spectrum analyzer
Spectrum Analyzer (SA) level values depend on the probe type and should be vali­dated using a good sample.
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The levels that are given here are measured using a resistive probe (50Ohm semi-rigid cable).
Start Phoenix Service Software
Open the FBUS connection
Select Scan Product Ctrl-R
Wait until phone information shows in the lower right corner of the screen.
Set operating mode to local mode
Select Testing Alt-S
RF Controls R
Wait until the RF Controls window pops up
Select Band GSM 900 or DSC1800
Active unit RX
Operation mode Continuous
RX/TX Channel 37 or 700
Please refer to the troubleshooting chart for proper levels at different test points.
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Receiver troubleshooting

Set up Phoenix as if doing RSSI measurements.
Ascertain which Rx band is faulty.
Refer to Rx troubleshooting flowchart.
Set signal generator frequency to 942.46771MHz for EGSM900 or 1847.86771MHz for DCS1800.
Set signal generator amplitude to -60dBm.
Select Receive Band For Testing.
Check Antenna Switch Cont. lines. Do they match the results
in the table?
YES NO
Inspect RF
C650.
Connector. OK?
YES NO
Replace Antenna
C650.
Switch
Replace RF Connector
NO
Check L701, L702
OK?
L703. OK?
.
YES
Check Antenna Switch Test Point. Signal OK?
YES
Check PI Filter & SAW Components. OK?
YES
Replace SAW Filter
NO
Replace all 3 Components
Replace Inductor
KEY
Test With Spectrum Analyzer
Check SAW
NO
Output / Mjoelner Input for band. OK?
NO
Measure Vge at same point. 0.2V?
Inspect PI filter & SAW for S/c. S/C?
YES
Rectify S/C
Test With Oscilloscope
Refer to Synth. Flow Chart.
YES
NO
NO
Check Mjoelner Voltage Supplies & RFBUS lines. All OK?
Check RSSI using Phoenix. Does it match Sig. Gen Output level?
NO
Is LO Running?
Probe J606-609 for RX I & Q
NO
Does Waveform
NO
YES
look like example?
YES
YES
YES
Probe J211 &
Probe J200 and J202, is
J212. Is digital data visible?
digital data visible?
YES
Replace UEMReplace UPP
NO
YES
Replace Mjoelner
Inspect / Check
Replace
Refer to BB
UEM.
Fault Finding
End Action
YES
NO
Receiver is working correctly.
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GSM900 Transmitter

General instructions for GSM900 TX troubleshooting

Apply an RF-cable to the RF-connector to allow the transmitted signal to act normally. The RF-cable should be connected to measurement equipment (GSM Test equipment, Power meter, Spectrum Analyzer, or similar). Be sure to use at least a 10-dB attenuator, otherwise the analyzer may be overloaded.
Connect the phone to a PC with DAU-9P cable and dongle and follow the following instructions:
Connect the phone to a power supply (3.5... 4V).
Open Phoenix and select Fbus connection.
Select ‘File’ and ‘Scan Product’ from the pull down menus.
Select ‘Testing’, ‘RF controls’ from the pull down menu.
Chose Transmit Band for testing, Use the automatically selected channel.
Set Operation Mode to ‘Burst’.
Choose the Power level you want the phone to operate at.
Set spectrum analyzer center frequency, 897.4MHz for EGSM900 and 1747,8MHz for DCS1800 and set Span to 1MHz.
Set Amplitude of spectrum analyzer reference level to one that you can clearly see the transmit pulse according to the kind of test probe you are using.
Diagnose as per troubleshooting flowchart.
Note:Be careful when selecting the operation mode, if ‘Continuous’ is selected prolonged transmission may damage the phone
TX Path of the transmitted GSM900 signal
For easy error tracing it is important to know the signal path of the GSM900 transmitter. The components can be grouped into blocks and drawn as shown below. Note that the following picture shows both GSM900 transmitter (bottom) and GSM1800 transmitter
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(top).
GSM900 TX path of Mjoelner RF ASIC
The balanced TX signal is provided by the base band and is coming to the Mjoelner RF ASIC. The TX paths of the Mjoelner RF ASIC include mainly two RF modulators for up­conversion of the base band signals, one for GSM900 and one for GSM1800. The base band signal is modulated with the LO signal corresponding to the wanted TX channel. The GSM TX output of the Mjoelner RF ASIC is a balanced signal.
From the output of the Mjoelner RFASIC the signal is fed through the 900 TX SAW filter (Balanced to single ended), the 900 MHz buffer, and a 5 dB pad to the PA input.
GSM900 TX path of the Power Amplifier (PA)
The PA GSM900 part has a minimum stable output power of app. 35 dBm. Voltage supply is coming directly from the Battery connectors.
The GSM900 output is controlled by the power control loop. From the GSM900 output of the PA the RF signal is fed through the directional coupler (one of the power control loop components) to the antenna switch.
Antenna Switch (TX/RX switch)
The antenna Switch works as a diplexer for the RX and TX signals. Moreover, it sup­presses the TX harmonics generated by the PA. The antenna switch is controlled by the Mjoelner RF ASIC using the control signals Vcont1 and Vcont2. The following table
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shows the possible different states.
Vcont1 [Volt]
0 0 X
0 0 X
0 2.7 X
2.7 0 X
Vcont2 [Volt]
900 Rx DCS Rx 900 Tx DCS Tx
Phone information Product Information Software version
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Figure 7: TX Digital I & Q Test Points
J203 TXQD
J202 TXID
Figure 8: TX Digital I & Q Data, J202 and J203
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Figure 9: Mjoelner Can Test Points
TXQOUTN
TXQOUTP
TXC
TXP
Vcont1
Vcont2
TXIOUTN
TXIOUTP
TX Analog I & Q Data, C715 & C716
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TXP & TXC Lines during Transmission
TXP
TXC
TXP
TXC
TXP / TXC Mask
Power Control Loop On
Baseband Generated Reference for EGSM Power Level 19
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Figure 10: GSM900 TX Test Points
Vbat
Vbat
DCS In
GSM In DCS In
VTXB_900 (EGSM V802 Pre-Amp Biasing Waveform)
VTXB_900 (900 V802 Pre-Amp Biasing Waveform)
Only Biases V802 for duration of TX Pulse.
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Figure 11: 900 Tx waveform, burst, pwr level 19
Figure 12: 900 Tx waveform, continuous, pwr level 19
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900 Tx troubleshooting flowchart
THE FIRST FLOW DIAGRAM ASSUMES THE FOLLOWING:
Phoenix has been set up as shown in the following screen (the Tx power level may be increased using Phoenix if it makes the Tx pulse easier to see).
Relevant components have been visually inspected for orientation, placement, etc.
The transmit signal has been checked with a spectrum analyzer at RF connector, X602 and was found to be too low or non-existent.
The VCO is running correctly.
The power amplifier is getting a correct VBATRF supply via L809.
Change L801
Is Signal at Antenna pin of Z601 ok?
Change X602 RF Connector
YES
Change Antenna Switch
Mjoelner’s supply voltages VR1A, VR2, VR3, VR4, VR5 & VR7 are all
Is Signal at
Is Signal at
TX_GSM on
TX_850_OUT
L801 OK?
on L801 OK?
YES
C650.
Check Antenna Switch Control Lines. Do they match the results in the table?
Check L701
Check L701,
Check L703
and L702.
L702 & L703.
and L813 OK?
OK?
OK?
working correctly.
Is Signal
Is Signal at C834
900
YES
NO
NO
NO
at C881
OK?
OK?
Probe VPD_850 Signal
Probe VPD_900Signal
on R818 and set Power
on R818 and set Power Level to 19 using Phoenix.
Level to 19 using Phoenix.
Is Pulse Pk-Pk 2.8V?
Is Pulse Pk-Pk 2.8V?
NO
YES
NO
900
START
START
YESYESNO NO NO
YES
900
Is 850
Is EGSM
TXIN signal
TXIN signal
R825
at R805 OK?
at R828 OK?
NO
YES
Is Signal at V802 Collector OK?
Is Signal at
Is Signal at C733 OK?
R733 OK?
Is signal at
R805
L807 OK?
YES NO
NO
Is VTXB
Is VTXB
_850 OK?
_900 OK?
NO
YES
YES
Are TX I & Q on C715 & C716. OK?
YES
Are TXP & TXC visible?
YES
NO TXP
Is VR2
2.8V on C731?
NO YES
NO TXC
Replace PA
Check / Replace
Check / Replace
R825, R824 and
R826,R827,R828,
R805, C820, C821
R826.
C820,C821
Check Z701 & Biasing components
Check V802 & associated components
Change Mjoelner
Are digital I & Q signals OK on
J202 and J203?
J123 & J214?
YES
NO
Change UPP
Change UEM
Replace Inductors
KEY
Test using Spectrum Analyzer
Test using Oscilloscope
Check / Inspect
End Action
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GSM1800 Transmitter

General instructions for GSM1800 TX troubleshooting

Apply an RF-cable to the RF-connector to allow the transmitted signal to act as normal. RF-cable should be connected to measurement equipment (GSM Test equipment, Power meter, Spectrum Analyzer, or similar).

DCS1800 Tx troubleshooting flowchart

The following diagram assumes the following:
Phoenix has been set up as shown previously (selecting DCS1800 in the RF control box).
Relevant components have been visually inspected for orientation, placement etc.
The Transmit Signal has been checked with a S pectrum Analyzer at the RF connector, X602 and was found to be low or non-existent.
The VCO is running correctly.
The Power Amplifier is getting a correct VBATRF supply via L809.
Mjoelner’s supply voltages VR1A, VR2, VR3, VR4, VR5 & VR7 are all working correctly.

Path of the transmitted 1800 signal

For easy error tracking it is important to know the signal path of the GSM1800 transmit­ter. The components can be grouped into blocks and drawn as shown below. Note that the picture shows both EGSM900 transmitter (bottom) and GSM1800 transmitter (top).
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MJOELNER
VANTL / VANTH
RF
Controls
VDDDIG
2
2
TXQP/TXQM
1/4
2
TXIP/TXIM
VB_DET
VTXLOL
VTXBH
VTXBL
RX
GSM
TX
RX
Ant Switch
DCS
PCS
TX
Dir. Coupler
DET
VBATTRF
PA
Buffer
PCS
Buffer
GSM850
EGSM900
DCS180
VTX
Balun
SAW
PW­loop
filter
OUTHP OUTHM
OUTLP OUTLM
DET PLFB1 PLFB2
VPCH/VPCL
RF
Controls
Open collector
Open collector
2
TXP
PWC
TXP
TXC
TXC
VDDRXBB
VDDTX
Supply
filter
VTX
VR2
1/2
2
2
2
The path of Mjoelner RF ASIC
The balanced TX signal from base band is coming to Mjoelner RF ASIC. The GSM1800 path includes a RF modulator for GSM1800. The BB signal is up-converted with the LO signal corresponding to the wanted TX channel. The GSM1800 TX output of Mjoelner is a balanced signal.
From the output of Mjoelner the signal is fed through the Balun T701 (Balanced to single ended) and a 3 dB pad.
The path of the PA
The GSM1800 part of the PA has a maximum output of approximately 33dBm. The sup­ply is coming directly from the Battery connectors.
The output is controlled by the power control loop. From the output of the PA the signal goes through the directional coupler (one of the power control loop components) to the Antenna Switch.
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Antenna Switch
The Antenna Switch works as a diplexer between RX and TX Bands. Moreover, it partly suppresses the harmonics generated by the PA. Mjoelner RF ASIC controls the antenna switch by two voltages Vcont1 and Vcont2. The following table shows the different states.
Z604 input EGSM900
Vcont2
Vcont1 [Volt]
0 0 X
0 0 X
0 2.7 X
2.7 0 X
Vcont2 [Volt]
Figure 13: Antenna Switch Test Points
EGSM RX
Z602 input
DCS RX
Vcont1
EGSM TX
DCS1800 RX
DCS TX
Antenna Switch input
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Troubleshooting chart for GSM1800 transmitter

Is signal at
DCS
DCS / PCS Input of Z601 OK?
Replace L801
Are Z601 Control lines as per table?
YES
Check RF
Check
Connector
C650.
X602. OK?
NO
Replace RF
C650.
Connector.
NO
NOYES
YES
Is signal on C823 OK?
Is VPD_1800 signal OK?
Investigate Mjoelner
Replace Antenna Switch
KEY
Test With Spectrum Analyzer
NO
NO
Test With Oscilloscope
YES
YES
Replace PA
START
START
Is TX Signal at
Is TX Signal at
DCS / PCS In on
DCS In on
L812 OK?
R819 OK?
YES
Are TXP & TXC OK?
TXC U/S
Change UEM
Check / Inspect
NOYES
TXP U/S
Change UPP
End Action
Is TX Signal at L705 OK?
NO
Are TX I & Q Signals OK?
YES
NO
Are Digital I & Q Signals
J202
OK at J213 &
and J203?
J214
NO YES
YES
Is Vr2 2.8V on R720?
NO YES
Check T701 & Associated Components.
Refer To Baseband Fault Finding
If the Tx output is too high, then it is most likely that there is a problem within the Power Control loop.
Mjoelner is receiving the Reference TXC from Baseband and not getting any feedback from DET to compare with TXC. The result is that Mjoelner drives VDP_900/VPD_1800 high to try and increase the power output so that the DET signal is matching TXC. With a break in the Power Control loop, the DET signal never reaches Mjoelner so it assumes that the PA is not outputting enough power so it tries to compensate by increasing the gain.
When checking the Power Control loop, make sure that VBD is pulsing at 2.8V Peak to Peak. Check the DET pulse at Mjoelner input on R706.
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This case is the same for EGSM900 & DCS1800.
NO YES
Replace Faulty Components
Are R706, R707 & R708 OK?
Eunsure that VBD is pulsing 2.8V Pk - PK and investigate Mjoelner
KEY
Test With Spectrum Analyzer
Is DET Pulse on C805 OK?
Test With Oscilloscope
Replace V801
Check / Inspect
NOYES
NO
End Action
Is RF Signal at V801 OK?
YES
Is DET Pulse on C804 OK?
NO
YES
Replace L801
Replace R802
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RH-29 Synthesizer

There is only one PLL synthesizer generating frequencies for both Rx and Tx for all three bands. VCO frequency is divided by 2 or by 4 in Mjoelner depending on which band is active.

General instructions for synthesizer troubleshooting

Connect the phone to a PC with DAU-9P cable and dongle and follow these instructions:
Start Phoenix Service Software (dongle needed):
Select Scan Product Ctrl-R
Wait until phone information shows in the lower right corner of the screen.
Set operating mode to local mode.
Start RF Control window:
Select Testing Alt-S
RF Controls R
Wait until the RF Controls window pops up
Set the synthesizer to the following mode:
Select Band GSM900 or DCS1800
Active unit RX
Operation mode Continuous
RX/TX Channel 37 or 700
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The setup should now look like this:
It is possible to measure frequency of 3769,6MHz at the output of the VCO (G701) using a resistive probe and a spectrum analyzer. It is possible to measure tuning voltage at charge pump output (C710) easily. For f
= 3526.4MHz the tuning voltage should be
VCO
2.3VDC. 2.8VDC (Tuning sensitivity of VCO is 240MHz/V typ.).
Figure 14: PLL Synthesizer Test Points
T702
VR7
2.8V
Input
T702
VCO Out
Balanced Output
VC 0V - 4.7V
Charge Pump O/p Test Point
If this is not the case, then go to troubleshooting chart in this document for trouble-
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shooting.
Figure 15: Mjoelner Can Test Points
J612 VR1A
4.75V
VR5
2.8V
VIO
1.8V
VR3
2.8V
VREF1
1.35V

26 MHz reference oscillator (VCXO)

The 26 MHz reference oscillator (VCXO) is part of Mjoelner RF-ASIC (N601). It needs only an external 26 MHz Xtal (B601) as external circuitry.
The reference oscillator has three functions:
Reference frequency for the PLL synthesizer .
System clock for BB (RFClk_I = 26 MHz).
26 MHz Reference clock (LPRFClk_I) for Bluetooth Module (N430) via buffer V601.
For an error free initial synchronization, the 26MHz frequency of the VCXO must be accurate enough. Therefore, a VCXO-calibration (cal) value is written via the serial Bus into the RefOSCCAL register of Mjoelner and an additional bit in the RefOSCCntl register of the Mjoelner. That is necessary for the rough calibration of the VCXO.
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The VCXO is fine tuned by programming the AFC value via the serial bus of Mjoelner. The necessary AFC value is written into the RefOSCAFC register in Mjoelner.
VCO
The VCO is able to generate frequencies in the range from 3420MHz to 3840MHz when PLL is in function. The frequency of the VCO signal is divided by 2 or by 4 in Mjoelner RF­ASIC. So it is possible to generate the frequency of all channels in GSM900 and GSM1800 (both RX and TX). Frequency of the VCO is controlled by DC voltage (Vc) com­ing from the PLL loop filter. Range of Vc when PLL is in function is 0.7V– 3.8V. Typical tuning sensitivity of the VCO is 250MHz/V. Even if PLL is not working (Vc out of range) there is a frequency at the output of the VCO, which is between 3 and 4 GHz (if the VCO itself is ok).

troubleshooting chart for PLL Synthesizer

Set up Phoenix RF Controls
Band: GSM 900
900
Mode: RX Continuous Channel: 37
Change Channel to 975. Does LO
124.
change frequency?
37
190
YES NO
YES
NO
3769.6MHz
Check T702 Balanced O/P. Signal same?
Check T702 I/P.
LO Present?
YES NO
Change T702
PLL is working
Is LO@
3.77 GHz
NO
Change
R731
START
YES
Check VCO Out. Is LO visible?
YES
YES NO
Does the VC Vge change when you change channels?
YES
Check Loop Filter Components. OK?
NO
KEY
Test with Spectrum Analyzer
NOYES
Check Mjoelner Voltage Supplies VR1A, VIO, VR3, VREF1. OK?
Test with Oscilloscope
Check VR7 VCO Side of R730. Vge OK?
Replace G701
YES
YES
Replace Mjoelner
Replace Faulty Loop Filter Components
Check / Inspect
NO
NO
Refer to BB Fault Finding
End Action
Check VR7 J618. Vge OK?
NO
YES
Change R730
It is important to say that power supply for VCXO (VR3) is only switched ‘OFF’ in the so­called ‘Deep Sleep Mode’ and power supply for VCO (G701 VR7) is switched ‘OFF’ in so­called ‘Sleep Mode’.
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PLL power supply

Loop Filter
VCO and power supply
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26MHz Bluetooth buffer

Antenna

Instructions for antenna troubleshooting

If the TX, RX or SX troubleshootings does not solve RF failure, do the following tests:
Use DA-17 jig and phone in 'local' mode. Use Phoenix to control the phone.
Set TX on and check the output power on low, middle and high channels. If the power levels are not OK, check the antenna, antenna connection pads and antenna pins. If there are big differencies (> 5 dB) between channels, change the antenna. If the levels are OK, the failure reason is bended center shield or in other part of the phone. Change the shield and try again. If it is still not functional, refer to BB troubleshooting.
Set RX on, connect signal generator to DA-17 and start RSSI testing. Check the RSSI lev­els on low, middle and high channels. If the RSSI levels are not OK, check the antenna, antenna connection pads and antenna pins. If there are big differencies (> 5 dB) between channels, change the antenna. If the RSSI levels are OK, the failure reason is bended cen­ter shield or in other part of the phone. Change the shield and try again. If it is still not functional, refer to BB troubleshooting.
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Phoenix Tuning

Connect the phone to a PC running the Phoenix Service Software.
Start Phoenix Service Software and open FBUS connection
Select File Scan Product
Wait until phone information is shown in the lower right corner of the screen.

RF tuning after repairs

Different repairs require different tuning. In general it is necessary to determine in which section the repair was done to select which tunings to perform. To determine if RF tuning is necessary after repair it is important that the functionality of the repaired circuit is understood well. It is recommended to perform complete RF tuning if RF is repaired.
In general repairs in the TX part will require "TX Power Level Tuning" and "TX IQ Tuning".
In general repairs in the RX part or PLL part always require "RX Calibra­tion", “Rx Band Filter Response Calibration”.
If Mjoelner is changed all calibrations have to be done.
Other parts interfacing to TX, RX or PLL might require tuning, but common sense should be used, e.g. if a component that has no influence on RF performance has been changed, e.g. the microphone, on/off key, mechanical parts or similar, there is no need to do any RF tuning.

RX channel select filter calibration

This calibration is calibrating the Base band filter inside Mjoelner. It is done by internally measuring a prototype filter, for this reason the calibration is done once, not separately in 2 bands.
Set operating mode to local mode
Select Tuning Alt-U
RX Channel Select filter Calibration F
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The setup should now look like this:
Press Tune and the optimal values are found.
Make sure that Save to Phone is active. It can be activated by clicking with mouse or by pressing the letter v.
Press Stop and the RX Channel Select Filter Calibration is finished. You can now leave the tuning by closing the window.

RX calibration (incl. VCXO Calibration)

The "RX calibration" is used to determine gain at different gain-settings for front-end and Mjoelner and needs to be done in both bands.
RX-calibration requires an external signal generator.
RX-calibration in EGSM900 combines two tunings, VCXO-calibration and AGC-calibra­tion:
Calibration of GSM1800 band only determines AGC values.
The VCXO-calibration finds out a calibration value for VCXO control, an AFC initial value and 3 AFC-slope coefficients.
A value (RF_TEMP), which represents the RF hardware temperature, is determined during RX Calibration. This temperature value is used by DSP to RSSI reporting in Normal mode
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of the phone. It is not visible in the calibration process.
AGC-calibration:
The AGC-calibration finds the gain values of the RX-gain system. The AGC consists of RF LNA, which can be either on or off (gain difference between on and off state is nominally 30dB) and BB gain which can be controlled in 6dB steps. This gives 15 gain steps RSSI0 to RSSI14. LNA is off for steps RSSI0 to RSSI4. AGC-calibration measures the gain at gain step RSSI4 and RSSI7. The other gain values are calculated.
VCXO-calibration:
The VCXO-calibration ensures the function of an initial synchronization (before location update is done) when the mobile station is in Normal mode. For an error free initial syn­chronization, the 26MHz frequency of the VCXO must be accurate enough. Therefore, a VCXO cal value is written into the RefOSCCAL register of the Mjoelner.
During VCXO-calibration, the VCXO cal value is changed by a DSP-algorithm until a syn­chronization is possible. This means the VCXO oscillates at 26 MHz with a sufficient min­imum frequency error.
To further minimize the frequency error, an initial AFC value is determined by the DSP and written into RefOSCAFC register of the Mjoelner.
Also the DSP algorithm determines 3 AFC slope coefficients Slope C1...3 during VCXO calibration. One AFC slope value is not sufficient for Mjoelner F3, because the AFC slope is non-linear in this chip.
EGSM900 and DCS1800
Select Tuning Alt-U
Wait until the RX Calibration window pops up.
Select Band GSM900
RX Calibration C
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The setup should now look like this:
Press Start and a new window pops up:
Connect an external signal generator to the RF connector of the phone and set the gen­erator as told in the window, taking care for external cable losses.
Press OK and the window closes.
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A typical result will look like this:
The EGSM900 has been tuned. To proceed to DCS1800 tuning, press Save & Continue and a new window pops up::
Let an external signal generator be connected to the RF connector of the phone and set the generator as told in the window, taking care of external cable losses.
Press OK and the window closes.
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A typical result will look like this:
Press Save and Continue, and a new window pops up:
Press OK and the RX Calibration of the EGSM900 and DCS1800 are finished.
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RX AGC limits

The Rx calibration is only valid if it is within certain limits.
For the most recent limits see RH-29 Production Testing Requirements,
If calibration is not within limits, there is a fault in the RX chain.
Below the values for RSSI4 and RSSI7 are given:
RSSI4:
Table 2:
band min typ max
EGSM900 81 86 91
DCS1800 79 85 89
RSSI7:
Table 3:
band min typ max
EGSM900 103 108 11 3
DCS1800 100 104 110

RX band filter response compensation

EGSM900 and DCS1800
Set operating mode to local mode
Select Tuning Alt-u
RX Band Filter Response Compensation B
Select Band EGSM900
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The setup should now look like this:
Select Input Signal Level -60dBm
Manual tuning
Press Manual tuning and a window pops up:
Connect an external signal generator to the RF connector of the phone and set the gen­erator as told in the window.
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Press OK and a new window pops up:
Set the generator as told in the window.
Press OK and a new window pops up. Repeat this sequence 9 times until all channels are done.
A typical result will look like this:
The EGSM900 has been tuned. Press Save and Continue to proceed to DCS1800 tuning.
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A window pops up:
Let the external signal generator be connected to the RF connector and set the generator as told in the window, taking care of external cable losses. Press OK and the following window pops up:
Set the generator as told in the window.
Press OK and a new window pops up. Repeat this sequence 9 times until all channels are done.
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A typical result will look like this:
Select Input Signal Level -60dBm
The DCS1800 has been tuned. Press Save and Continue to finish the tuning. A new win­dow pops up:
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TX I/Q tuning

This tuning must be done in both bands.
EGSM900
Caution: In case you use a spectrum analyser make sure that the external attenuation (20 - 30dB) between phone and spectrum analyser is high enough that the input of the analyser can’t be destroyed. Adjust the reference level offset according to the insertion loss from the phone to the spectrum analy­ser.
PC/Phone operation:
Set operating mode to local mode
Select Tuning Alt-u
TX IQ Tuning I
Wait until the TX IQ Tuning window pops up.
Select Testing Alt-s
RF Controls R
Wait until the RF Controls window pops up.
Connect a Spectrum Analyzer or GSM tester with the option *Narrow Spectrum' to the RF connector of the phone.
If a spectrum analyzer is used then use the following settings.
Table 4:
EGSM900
Center Frequency 897.4 MHz
Frequency Span 200 kHz
Resolution Bandwidth 3kHz
Video Bandwidth 3kHz
Sweep Time 3 sec.
Sweep Type Clear/Write
Detector Type Max Peak
Reference level 35 dBm
Marker 1 897.33229 MHz
Marker 2 897.4 MHz
Marker 3 897.46771 MHz
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Select in the RF Controls Window:
Select Band GSM900
Active Unit TX
Operation Mode Burst
RX/TX Channel 37
TX PA Mode Free
TX Data Type All1
Press Start
The following window pops up:
Select again in the RF Controls Window:
Select TX Power Level 5
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The setup should now look like this:
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The Spectrum Analyzer now shows a plot like this:
The purpose of this tuning is to tune the carrier signal and the +67kHz signal to a minimum level (Marker 2 and 3).
Use the variables 'TX I DC offset' and 'TX Q DC offset' to adjust the carrier signal to a minimum level (Marker 2).
After tuning to the minimum the level difference between the peak levels at marker 1 and 2 must exceed 40dB.
Tuning is possible by using arrow keys on the keyboard. Pushing the sliders by using the mouse is less sensitive but even possible.
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The Spectrum Analyzer now shows a plot like this:
Use the variables 'Amplitude difference' and 'Phase difference' to adjust the +67kHz sig­nal to a minimum level (Marker 3). After tuning to the minimum the level difference between the peak levels at marker 1 and 3 must exceed 40dB. Tuning is possible by using arrow keys on the keyboard. Pushing the sliders by using the mouse is less sensitive but even possible.
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The Spectrum Analyzer now shows a plot like this:
Select again in the RF Controls Window:
Select “Save and Continue”
Press Stop and the values are stored in the phone.
The EGSM TX IQ Tuning is now finished and tuning continues in the DCS1800 band.
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DCS1800
If a spectrum analyzer is used then use the following settings.
Table 5:
DCS1800
Center Frequency 1880 MHz
Frequency Span 200 kHz
Resolution Bandwidth 3 kHz
Video Bandwidth 3 kHz
Sweep Time 3 sec.
Sweep Type Clear/Write
Detector Type Max Peak
Reference level 35 dBm
Marker 1 1747.73229 MHz
Marker 2 1747.8 MHz
Marker 3 1747.86771 MHz
The following window pops up:
Select in the RF Controls Window:
Select TX Power Level 0
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The setup should now look like this:
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The Spectrum Analyzer now shows a plot like this:
The purpose of this tuning is to tune the carrier signal and the +67kHz signal to a mini­mum level (Marker 2 and 3).
Use the variables 'TX I DC offset' and 'TX Q DC offset' to adjust the carrier signal to a minimum level (Marker 2).
After tuning to the minimum the level difference between the peak levels at marker 1 and 2 must exceed 40dB.
Tuning is possible by using arrow keys on the keyboard. Pushing the sliders by using the mouse is less sensitive but even possible.
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The Spectrum Analyzer now shows a plot like this:
Use the variables ‘Amplitude difference’ and Phase difference’ to adjust the +67KHz sig­nal to a minimum level (Marker 3). After tuning to the minimum the level difference between the peak levels at marker 1 and 3 must exceed 40dB, Tuning is possible by using arrow keys on the keyboard. Pushing the sliders by using the mouse is less sensitive but even possible’
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The Spectrum Analyzer now shows a plot like this:
Press “Save and Continue” and the following window pops up:
Now the TX IQ tuning has been finished.
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Note: the optimal values for “TX I and Q Offset” and “Amplitude and Phase Difference” vary from phone to phone.
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TX power tuning

This tuning must be done in both bands.
Note: TX Power tuning must be done with a peak power meter, e.g. Anritsu model ML2408A with Anritsu Peak Power Sensor MA2442A and a suitable attenuator. Tuning can also be done with a spec­trum analyzer.
The use of power meter in GSM testers is likely to cause larger error than the use of a dedicated power meter and might cause the phone to be non-compliant with GSM spec­ifications.
Connect a calibrated power meter to the RF connector of the phone.
Select Testing Alt-S
RF controls R
Select Tuning Alt-u
TX Power Level Tuning L
Select Band GSM900
Active Unit TX
Press Start and the following window pops up:
If you are using a spectrum analyser, make the necessary settings. Press OK to continue.
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The setup should now look like this:
If you are using a spectrum analyzer, adjust the marker to the highest peak to see the power level.
Tune Base level to –30 dBm.
Adjust DAC Values for Power Level 5 (32.5 dBm), 15 (13 dBm) and 19 (5 dBm) according to Target values. The Power levels may differ from Phoenix mentioned target power lev­els.
Press “Save and Continue” and the tuning continues with DCS1800 power level tuning.
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The following window pops up:
If you are using a spectrum analyzer, make the necessary settings. Press OK to continue. The setup should now look like this:
Tune Base level to -28dBm.
Adjust DAC Values for Power Level 0 (29.9dBm), 11 (8.6dBm) and 15 (1.5dBm). The Power
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levels may differ from target power levels mentioned in Phoenix.
Press “Save and Continue” and TX Power Level Tuning is finished.

Auto-Tune with Phoenix

Automatic tuning for RH-29 RF parameters is possible. Auto-Tune tunes all RF parame­ters for both of the bands.
Needed equipment
PC running Nokia Phoenix SW
Test jig MJ-21
Power source
Cables: RF-cables for measurements and GPIB-cable(s) to control test equipment
Set Loss
R&S CMU200
OR one TX- and one RX-equipment and RF-splitter:
TX:
Agilent E4406 (VSA series transmitter tester)
Agilent E4445 (PSA series transmitter tester)
Rohde&Schwarz, FSE-family of Signal Analyzers
Rohde&Schwarz, FSIQ-family of Signal Analyzers
RX:
Agilent ESG family of RF Signal Generators
Rohde&Schwarz, SME-family of Signal Generators
Path losses caused by test jig MJ-21 and RF-cables must be set correctly before tuning. To be able to change these values, there have to be some phone connected to Phoenix. Select right connection type from Phoenix and set operating mode to local mode.
Select File Alt-F
Scan Product P
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Wait until phone information is shown in the lower right corner of the screen.
Now you can change values for path losses and select right jig for the prouct.
Select Tuning Alt-u
Set Loss o
Set losses for RF-cables as shown in figure below:
Figure 16: Set loss for RF-cable(s)
Select used test jig (MJ-21) for the product, from the “Product” menu. If MJ-21 is not there, you have to add it. See figure below:
Figure 17: Add jig for the product
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Set losses for the jig as shown in figure below:
Figure 18: Set loss for test jig
Tuning
Connect the test jig MJ-21 to PC and to measurement equipment (if you are using R&S CMU200, use RF2-port). Connect the engine board to jig, turn power on. Run Phoenix. Select right connection type from Phoenix and set operating mode to local mode.
Select File Alt-F
Scan Product P
Wait until phone information is shown in the lower right corner of the screen.
Check that there is right jig selected and losses set correctly, as described previously.
Start auto-tune
Select Tuning Alt-u
Auto-Tune A
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See figure below:
Figure 19: Auto-Tune
Wait until Auto-Tune starts properly, that is “Tune”-button becomes active.
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Press “Tune”, and Phoenix will do all the tunings, both TX and RX. That will take about a couple of minutes. If autotuning can be made successfully, you will see following mes­sage:
Figure 20: Autotuning done
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Press “OK”, and you’ll see the tuning results, as in figure below:
Figure 21: Results of Auto-Tune
Tunings are now done.
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