NuPower
TM
15D05A-C01-S01 User Manual
Rev 1.0
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4
HARDWARE INTERFACE
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The RF Input connector is SMA (female).
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The RF Output connector is SMA (female).
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The pin-out definitions for the 9 pin Micro-D socket connector are provided in Table 5. In a typical
installation, the PA module is mated to a host controller board via a cable harness.
The RF Out SMA connector is the antenna connection. This connection should always
be loaded into 50
Ω
, otherwise the PA could be damaged.
4.1
INTERFACE CABLE HARNESS
The cable harness that connects the host controller to the 9 pin Micro-D connector of the NuPower
15D05A-C01-S01 is made up of 9 wires.
Table 5: NuPower 15D05A-C01-S01 Interface Pin-Out Definitions
Pin No.
Pin Name
I/0
Description
3, 4, 5
V Supply
I
Primary Power (+28 VDC)
1, 2, 6, 8
GND
I
Signal and Power Ground
7*
Temp Flag
0
Over-temp Indicator
(Low = temperature fault)
9
RF Enable
I
Transmit Control
Figure 4: Micro-D Socket Locations
*Do not connect the Temperature Flag to DC Power (+28 Volts input). The Temperature Flag can be used
to monitor thermal shutdown.