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UBX-19027118 - R06 

 

 

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EVK-JODY-W2

 

Evaluation kit for JODY-W2 host-based modules 

User guide 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 
 
 
 

 

 

Abstract

 

This document describes how to set up the EVK-JODY-W2 evaluation kit used to evaluate JODY-W2 
series multiradio modules with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. 
 

Summary of Contents for EVK-JODY-W2

Page 1: ...blox com EVK JODY W2 Evaluation kit for JODY W2 host based modules User guide Abstract This document describes how to set up the EVK JODY W2 evaluation kit used to evaluate JODY W2 series multiradio...

Page 2: ...operty rights in the products names logos and designs included in this document Copying reproduction or modification of this document or any part thereof is only permitted with the express written per...

Page 3: ...ace for Wi Fi 1 8 V UHS 9 2 4 Host interface for Wi Fi 3 3 V HS 10 2 5 Host interface for Bluetooth 11 3 Board description 12 3 1 Block diagram 12 3 2 Jumper conventions 13 3 3 Power supply configurat...

Page 4: ...Bluetooth SMA connectors for external antennas Module interfaces that are all externally available via the pin headers For more information about JODY W2 modules see the JODY W2 series data sheet 1 a...

Page 5: ...th micro SDIO ZIF adapter and flat cable SDIO level shifter to be used if the host only supports a 3 3 V interface voltage High Speed Mode Micro SDIO ZIF adapter and flat cable Micro SDIO adapter for...

Page 6: ...o develop custom Linux based systems are part of the NXP i MX Linux BSP 1 3 1 Driver source code The latest version of the driver source code and Wi Fi Bluetooth firmware are available from the follow...

Page 7: ...he absolute range for key EVK operating parameters Symbol Parameter Min Typ Max Units VBAT Power supply voltage 2 8 3 3 5 5 V VIO I O supply voltage 1 8 V 1 67 1 8 1 92 V I O supply voltage 3 3 V 3 07...

Page 8: ...e accessible through connectors or pin headers See also Jumpers and connectors Figure 2 EVK JODY W2 connectors 2 1 Jumpers and connectors Table 4 provides a summary of the connectors and jumpers used...

Page 9: ...up procedure Use the following procedure to evaluate JODY W2 series modules 1 By default internal antennas are selected for any transmission and reception using pig tail coaxial cables as shown in Fig...

Page 10: ...e Figure 3 shows how the level shifter and EVK are connected See also the level shifter integration application note 3 Figure 3 EVK connection to level shifter Level shifters are voltage sensitive To...

Page 11: ...ct the board to a host system through USB 1 Connect one end of the USB cable to the Bluetooth USB connector on the board 2 Connect the other end of the USB cable to the host system 3 Check that jumper...

Page 12: ...carrier board The carrier board includes all the necessary peripherals and connectors It also includes a slot for mounting the module board The module board holds the JODY W2 module Figure 6 shows the...

Page 13: ...Fi and Bluetooth optional communication can be used to generate the power needed for operation USB If Bluetooth is connected through USB the bus can also be used as a power supply External power supp...

Page 14: ...s J104 J106 configure the EVB power supply source SDIO USB or external to the VIN_3V3 domain which generates the internal power rails for the module J1 J7 configure the input voltages for the JODY W2...

Page 15: ...B Figure 11 shows the arrangement of external power supply sources for each jumper position Figure 11 External power supply selection J104 J106 The option for using the PCIe interface is not available...

Page 16: ...nal supply voltage is converted to 3 3 V using a DC DC on the EVB J11 2 1 x 6 3 mm DC power jack J100 Phoenix Contact 1721986 See the links in 5 for further details about terminal connector and power...

Page 17: ...ons Table 7 describes the different options to select the module input voltages using jumper J1 J7 Jumper settings Remarks Voltage levels VIO 3 3 V VIO 1 8 V Selects the power supply from the host int...

Page 18: ...c level 1 Figure 13 Boot and host interface configuration Table 8 describes the DIP switch positions for configuring the boot mode and host interface options Boot mode CON_2 CON_1 CON_0 Description SD...

Page 19: ...series module can be accessed either directly through the UART pins on J305 or through the USB type C connector J205 through a USB to UART bridge default A USB to UART bridge FTDI FT231X is included o...

Page 20: ...controlled through software using an I2C interface The codec responds to the I2C slave address 0x20 for all write commands and 0x21 for all read operations Place jumpers J401 and J402 to enable the au...

Page 21: ...6 PCM_CLK 17 17 PCM_OUT 18 18 PCM_IN 19 NC 20 GND Table 12 Connector J301 3 9 Antenna interfaces The evaluation board includes two dual band 2 4 5 GHz chip antennas Pulse Electronics W3006 for Wi Fi a...

Page 22: ...nal antennas left or SMA connectors right 3 10 LEDs Table 14 describes the function and description of the available LEDs on the EVK JODY W2 evaluation board Function Description Designator Color 3V3...

Page 23: ...ntents Page 23 of 25 C1 Public 3 11 Schematics The schematics for the JODY W2 evaluation board carrier board module board and level shifter can be shared with the customers upon request Contact your l...

Page 24: ...Term Evolution MAC Medium access control MIMO Multiple input multiple output MMC Multimedia card PC Personal computer PCI Peripheral component interconnect PCIe Peripheral component interconnect expre...

Page 25: ...Added full sized SDIO adapter in Table 2 EVK JODY W2 component list revised Wi Fi host interface in sections 2 3 and 2 4 revised Figure 6 and Figure 18 to show carrier and module and pig tail coaxial...

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