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PE43650
Evaluation Kit (EVK) User’s Manual
The PE43650 is a 50
Ω
, HaRP™-enhanced, high linearity, 5-bit RF digital step attenuator (DSA) that supports a
frequency range from 9 kHz to 6 GHz. The PE43650 provides an integrated digital control interface that supports
both serial and parallel programming of the attenuation.
The PE43650 covers an 15.5 dB attenuation range in 0.5 dB steps. In addition, no external blocking capacitors
are required if 0 VDC is present on the RF ports.
The PE43650 evaluation kit (EVK) includes the application software and hardware required to control and
evaluate the functionality of the DSA using a PC running the Windows
®
operating system to control the USB
interface board.
Application Support
For any technical inquiries regarding the evaluation kit or software, please visit applications support at
www.psemi.com (fastest response) or call (858) 731-9400.
Evaluation Kit Contents and Requirements
Kit Contents
The PE43650 DSA EVK includes the following hardware required to evaluate the device:
PC Requirements
The PE43650 DSA Evaluation Software requires a computer with the following minimum requirements:
• PC with Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 or 10
• Mouse or other pointing device
• USB port
• Web browser with Internet access (for downloading software)
• User account with administrator privileges (for installing software)
Table 1 • PE43650 Evaluation Kit Contents
Quantity
Part
Number
Description
1
PRT-72714
PE43650 DSA Evaluation Board Assembly
1
PRT-69137
Kit, USB Interface Board (Blue), 8 bit, 2.5V IO, with 3-foot cable
Introduction
