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Functional Description
12 System Reset, Logic 0 to Reset Device
18 Reserved, Pull High to 3.3V or DNC
20 SRDY. This pin is serial ready for SPI
Mini-USB Connection
This is a mini-USB Type B connector for USB communication with the device using the standard USB 2.0
protocol (full speed) found on most host computers. The pinout of this connector, viewed from the front,
is shown in the following table.
PIN #
USB Function
Description
1
VBUS
Vcc (+5 Volts)
2
D-
Serial Data (neg)
3
D+
Serial Data (pos)
4
ID
Not Used
5
GND
Device Ground (also tied to connector shell)
Reset Button (Pin Hole)
Behind this pin hole is the reset button, only available on the SC5318A. Using a pin to lightly depress this
momentary-action push button switch will cause a hard reset to the device, putting it back to its default
settings. All user settings will be lost. System reset capability can also be accessed through the
communication header connector.
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Functional Description
Overview
The SC5318A uses USB as its primary interface with an optional SPI or RS232 interface. The SC5317A is a
PXIe version of the product.
The downconverter assembly consists of 2 module parts:
•
The Signal Conversion Module contains the mixers, filters, signal amplifiers, and attenuators, also
referred to as the “signal
chain”.
This conversion module also includes a built-in LO synthesizer.
Figure 2. Proper Removal of Latching-Style Ribbon Cable Connectors