NuPower
TM
C20R01 User Manual
Rev 1.0
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4
HARDWARE INTERFACE
The RF Input connector is SMA (female).
The RF Output connector is SMA (female).
The pin‐out definitions for the 9 pin Micro‐D socket connector are provided in Table 4. 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
C20R01 is made up of 9 wires.
Table 4: NuPower C20R01 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
0V = temperature fault
+5V = no fault
9
RF Enable
I
Transmit Control
0V or GND = RF On
+5V or NC = RF Off
Figure 4: Micro‐D Socket Locations
