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== W7ZOI Design ==
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== Features ==
  
* Paper - [http://w7zoi.net/bidirectional_matched_amplifier.pdf A Termination Insensitive Amplifier for Bidirectional Transceivers] - W7ZOI (Wes Hayward) design
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* Three modules
* [http://w7zoi.net/transistor_models_and_the_fba.pdf Transistor Models and the Feedback Amplifier]
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** [http://qrp-labs.com/receiver QRP Labs High Performance Receiver Module]
* Termination Insensitive - input impedance that does not depend upon the output load
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*** Direct Conversion Receiver
* Bi-directional - amplifiers in both directions
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*** Uses a Quadrature Sampling Detector (QSD), also known as a Tayloe Detector
* 50 ohms in/out
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*** [https://www.onsemi.com/pdf/datasheet/fst3253-d.pdf FST3253] Mixer is arranged as a double-balanced mixer for maximum performance
* BNC or SMA Connectors
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*** Circuit to mute receiver during transmit
* Transformer-less
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*** [https://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/lm4562.pdf Low noise LM4562 op-amps] are used in instrumentation amplifier configuration to provide excellent common mode noise rejection
* Power applied to one half at a time - determines signal flow direction
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*** The audio output of the module is isolated using two 600:600-ohm transformers to reduce or eliminate the ground loop problems which can easily occur in SDR systems
* ~30 mA per side
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*** The module is designed to directly drive a stereo input sound-card or with a polyphase filter card
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*** Receiver board has a socket for the standard QRP Labs Band Pass Filter kit which can be routed to an external bandpass filter switch card
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*** The receiver requires a local oscillator (LO) input at 4x the receive frequency
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**** Using [[VFO-003]] with [https://github.com/land-boards/lb-Arduino-Code/tree/master/LBCards/VFO-003_4X 4x output software option]
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*** [http://qrp-labs.com/images/receiver/receiver2.pdf Receiver Build instructions]
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** [[RF Band Pass Filters|QRP Labs Band Pass Filter]]
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*** Can be used with a [https://qrp-labs.com/ultimatelpf.html Switched Bandpass filter board] for multiband operation
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*** [http://qrp-labs.com/bpfkit.html 10/15/20/40/80M QRP Labs Band Pass Filter Kits]
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*** [https://qrp-labs.com/images/bpfkit/bpf2.pdf Band Pass Filter Build instructions]
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** [https://qrp-labs.com/polyphase QRP Labs Polyphase filter]
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*** Polyphase network plug-in module kit cancels the unwanted sideband and produces a single sideband (SSB) output
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*** [http://qrp-labs.com/images/polyphase/polyphase2a.pdf Polyphase Filter Build instructions]
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* Band Pass Filter and Polyphase filter mount on Receiver Module
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* Power supply
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** Needs 5V supply
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** Opamps can be powered from 5V or 12-14V (for higher dynamic range)
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* The receiver module is sized 80 x 37mm
  
=== W7ZOI Schematic ===
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== Silkscreen / Pinout ==
  
[[FILE:W7ZOI_SCHEMATIC.PNG]]
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[[file:IQ_RX_PCB.PNG]]
  
=== * Use ===
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=== Pins ===
  
* Between RF/LO mixer (IF output/input) and crystal filter
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* IQ pins
* Between Crystal Filter and Product Detector / Balanced Modulator
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* I, GND, Q outputs
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* Power pins
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* GND, +5V, +5V or +12V to +14V
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* Tx Mute Input
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** 5V mutes inputs
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* LO input
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** 3.3V from Si5351A oscillators
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* IF input
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** From external Bandpass Filter Switch
  
[[file:FARHADPNG.PNG]]
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== Receiver Module ==
  
== Schematic in KiCAD ==
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[[file:QRP-Labs_Receiver-Base_P1969-720px.jpg]]
  
* Single channel
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== Polyphase Module ==
* With SPICE directives
 
  
[[file:W7ZOI_SCHEMATIC_KiCAD.PNG]]
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[[file:QRP-Labs_Polyphase-Filter_P1966-720px.jpg]] [[file:Polyphase-pcb.PNG]]
  
* Both channels
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== Bandpass Module ==
* With SPICE directives
 
  
[[file:W7ZOI_SCHEMATIC_KiCAD-2.PNG]]
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[[file:QRP-Labs_BandPass-Filter_P1963-720px.jpg]]
  
== NGSPICE Simulation ==
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[[file:Bandpass_Filter_Schematic.PNG]]
  
* NGSPICE run from KiCAD
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== Build Issues ==
** [http://ngspice.sourceforge.net/ngspice-eeschema.html Tutorial: ngspice simulation in KiCad/Eeschema]
 
* +24 dB @12V
 
* 2N3904 Alternate Node Sequence (MMBT3903 - SOT23)
 
** KiCAD order 1 2 3 is the SPICE normal order
 
** NGSPICE order: 3 1 2
 
  
[[file:W7ZOI_Simulation_KiCAD-3.PNG]]
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* Transformers don't fit well and crowd parts around them
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* QRP Labs polyphase module pics are for older revision card
  
* Closely matches
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== Reference Documents ==
  
[[file:W7ZOI_Gainz.PNG]]
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* [https://wparc.us/presentations/SDR-2-19-2013/Tayloe_mixer_x3a.pdf Ultra Low Noise, High Performance, Zero IF Quadrature Product Detector and Preamplifier]
 
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* [http://antennoloog.nl/data/documents/Understanding_and_designing_Polyphase_networks_V4.0.pdf Understanding and Designing Sequence Asymmetric Polyphase Networks]
* Across Band
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* [https://www.robkalmeijer.nl/techniek/electronica/radiotechniek/hambladen/qst/1991/12/page29/ The double-tuned Circuit: An experimenter's tutorial]
[[file:W7ZOI_Simulation_KiCAD_S2.PNG]]
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* [http://hanssummers.com/polyphase 40/80m CW/SSB receiver]
 
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* [http://hanssummers.com/images/stories/polyphase/polyphase.pdf Experimental Polyphase Receiver]
== CAD ==
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* [http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Technology/tis/info/pdf/030304qex020.pdf A Software Defined Radio for the Masses]
 
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* [http://norcalqrp.org/files/AustinNC2030Presentation.pdf Very High Performance Image Rejecting Direct Conversion Receivers] - NC2030 Radio
[[FILE:W7ZOI_CAD.PNG]]
 
 
 
== SMT Build ==
 
 
 
[[FILE:W7ZOI_TIA_SMD_3D.png]]
 
 
 
[[FILE:W7ZOI_TIA_SMT_CAD.PNG]]
 
 
 
== Videos ==
 
 
 
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== Assembly Sheet ==
 
 
 
* [[W7ZOI TIA Assembly Sheet - Rev 1]]
 

Revision as of 20:33, 20 November 2021

QRP-Labs P1956-720px.jpg

Features

Silkscreen / Pinout

IQ RX PCB.PNG

Pins

  • IQ pins
  • I, GND, Q outputs
  • Power pins
  • GND, +5V, +5V or +12V to +14V
  • Tx Mute Input
    • 5V mutes inputs
  • LO input
    • 3.3V from Si5351A oscillators
  • IF input
    • From external Bandpass Filter Switch

Receiver Module

QRP-Labs Receiver-Base P1969-720px.jpg

Polyphase Module

QRP-Labs Polyphase-Filter P1966-720px.jpg Polyphase-pcb.PNG

Bandpass Module

QRP-Labs BandPass-Filter P1963-720px.jpg

Bandpass Filter Schematic.PNG

Build Issues

  • Transformers don't fit well and crowd parts around them
  • QRP Labs polyphase module pics are for older revision card

Reference Documents