CYRF8935
Register Settings for Test Purposes
To pass various regulatory agency EMC tests, the DUT may need to enter various test states as shown below. After loading the
recommended register values shown in Table 12 on page 26, load the registers in the order shown in the following table.
Table 9. Register Settings for Test Purposes
Test State
Tx continuously,
CW mode
Notes
Register Settings
Reg. 11= 0x8008
(CW_MODE= 1)
Primarily used to verify proper crystal oscillator
frequency.
The Tx turns on and stays on continuously. There will Reg. 41= 0xC000
be no on/off bursting of the carrier. Modulation will be (SCRAMBLE_ON= 1,
absent. Carrier frequency will be half-way between
mark and space.
PACK_LENGTH_EN= 0, and
FW_TERM_TX= 0)
Occasionally used during EMC testing.
Reg. 7 as shown in Table 4 on page 13.
Tx continuously,
Random data mode
During EMC testing, this is the most commonly used Reg. 11= 0x0008
Tx test. (CW_MODE= 0)
Modulation will be normal, GFSK. Tx data will continu- Reg. 41= 0xC000
ously cycle through the FIFO data bits. A data scram- (SCRAMBLE_ON= 1,
bling function will be applied. In other words, even if the PACK_LENGTH_EN= 0, and
FIFO has all zeros (not yet loaded with data), Tx data FW_TERM_TX= 0)
will appear random. Radiated emissions resemble
normal operation except that the carrier is on continu-
ously, which significantly speeds up testing.
Reg. 7 as shown in Table 4 on page 13.
Rx continuously
Sometimes required for EMC testing.
When neither Tx nor Rx is desired.
Reg. 41= 0xC000
(PACK_LENGTH_EN= 0, and
FW_TERM_TX= 0)
Reg. 7 as shown in Table 4 on page 13.
Tx and Rx off
(IDLE state)
Reg. 7:
clear bits 8 and 7.
Reg. 7 binary:
xxxx xxx0 0xxx xxxx
(x = don’t care)
Recommendations for PCB Layout
Antenna Type and Location
Though the PCB layout is not too critical, here are some
recommendations:
The most significant factor affecting RF performance for the
CYRF8935 or any other over-the-air RF device is the antenna
type, placement, and orientation. Antenna gain is normally
measured with respect to isotropic, that is, an ideal radiator that
sends or receives power equally to or from any direction. An ideal
antenna choice for most low-power, short-range wireless
applications is the theoretical isotropic reference antenna.
Unfortunately, these do not exist in practice. A simple dipole with
a theoretical gain of +2 dBi is usually a good choice. However,
you should take care when placing the antenna, because dipole
antennas have a radiation pattern where the null can be very
deep.
■ RF path: Adhere closely to the recommended reference design
circuit.
■ Clock traces: Keep the quartz crystal traces simple and direct.
The self-bias resistor should be close to the XTALi and XTALo
pins. The oscillation loop, consisting of the series resistor and
crystal, should be a simple, small loop. The crystal-loading
capacitors should be near the crystal. The ground connection
to these capacitors must be good, clean, and quiet. This
prevents noise from being injected into the oscillator. It is best
to have one ground plane for the entire RF section.
The antenna must be kept away from human tissue, particularly
sensitive spots like the heart, brain, and eyes. Violating this
design principle makes the end product perform poorly and can
be dangerous for the user. Refer to www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety for
guidance on this subject. For best operation, design the product
so that the main antenna radiation is away from the body, or at
least not proximity-loaded by the human body or dielectric
objects within the product.
■ Power distribution and decoupling: Capacitors should be
located near the V pins, as shown in Typical Application on
DD
page 12.
■ Antenna placement: When using an antenna, follow the
manufacturer's recommendation regarding layout.
■ Digital interface: To provide a good ground return for the digital
lines, it is a good idea to provide at least two pins for ground
on the digital interface connector. Good grounding between RF
and MCU can help reduce noise 'seen' at the antenna, thus
improving performance.
Remember to keep the antenna away from clock lines and digital
bus signals; otherwise, harmonics of the clock frequency will jam
certain receive frequencies.
Document Number: 001-61351 Rev. *J
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