iWave has successfully validated the Analog Devices ADRV9002NP/W1/PCBZ FMC module on the Zynq™ UltraScale+™ MPSoC SoM Evaluation Kit, delivering a robust and highly configurable RF front end for next-generation wireless and SDR applications. This validation confirms stable operation, reliable high-speed data flow, and complete end-to-end RF functionality using Analog Devices reference HDL and Linux IIO drivers, providing a proven foundation for rapid prototyping and accelerated system development.
The ADRV9002 is a highly integrated 2×2 RF transceiver supporting operation from 30 MHz to 3 GHz with channel bandwidths of up to 40 MHz. It supports both TDD and FDD modes and features direct-conversion signal paths, on-chip calibration, and advanced digital filtering. These capabilities significantly reduce external RF complexity while enabling both narrowband and wideband operation across VHF, UHF, ISM, and cellular frequency bands.
Key Features of ADRV9002NP/W1/PCBZ FMC module
- Wide frequency coverage from 30 MHz to 3 GHz
- Supports both TDD and FDD operation
- Validated in a 1Tx/1Rx configuration (device supports dual Tx/Rx)
- Up to 40 MHz bandwidth per channel
- Software-defined configuration and control
- Compact, power-efficient, and production-proven RF transceiver
Validated Platform Components
- ZU7EV Zynq™ UltraScale+™ MPSoC Development Kit (iG-G30D)
ZU7EV based System on Module Evaluation Kit - Analog Devices ADRV9002NP/W1/PCBZ FMC Module
Dual RF transceiver FMC card interfaced via CMOS digital baseband signals. - Peripheral Equipment
RF signal generator, spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope, and SMA cabling.
System Architecture and Data Flow
Fig.1: Data Flow
The ADRV9002 FMC module interfaces with the MPSoC platform through the FMC connector using CMOS baseband interfaces. RF stimulus and measurements are handled via SMA connections, while configuration, control, and monitoring are performed from a host PC using ADI’s Industrial I/O (IIO) framework and visualization tools.
Software Architecture and Tools
- Device Tree: Configures SPI, GPIOs, clocks, and FMC interfaces
- Linux Kernel Driver: ADI ADRV9002 IIO driver registers the device within the Industrial I/O subsystem
User-Space Tools
- iio_info – Device enumeration and capability verification
- iio_attr – Configuration of frequency, gain, bandwidth, and channels
- IIO Oscilloscope – Real-time I/Q visualization and spectrum analysis
Validation and Testing Summary
Comprehensive functional validation was performed to confirm reliable RF operation:
- Successful configuration of the CMOS interface, SPI control, and Linux IIO driver stack
- Verification of TX/RX data paths through the IIO framework
- RF signal transmission and reception across the validated frequency range
- FPGA integration of ADI reference IP for sample handling, AXI streaming, and DMA transfers
- Time- and frequency-domain analysis using IIO Oscilloscope and external RF instruments
- Stable performance observed in both TDD and FDD modes with consistent calibration behavior
Note: This validation focuses on functional testing of the ADRV9002 in a 1Tx/1Rx configuration using ADI reference HDL, Linux IIO drivers, and the iW-RainboW-G30D ZU7EV MPSoC development kit.
Fig. 2: Octave Domain Output
Fig.3: TX FFT Output in CRO
Target Applications
- Mission-critical and tactical communications
- VHF, UHF, and cellular wireless systems
- Software-defined radio (SDR) platforms
- TDD and FDD-based wireless deployments
This successful validation confirms that iWave’s Zynq™ UltraScale+™ MPSoC platforms provide a reliable and flexible base for integrating advanced RF transceivers such as the ADRV9002. Customers can leverage this proven hardware–software stack to accelerate development of configurable, high-performance wireless and SDR solutions with reduced integration risk.
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