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Gathering Equipment

Identify the modem configuration you are working with and gather the required power, communications, and test equipment.

Required Equipment

Along with the hardware and software that comprise PMM5544, the following equipment is required for this getting started procedure:

Required ItemDescription
Power SupplyOEM: 12-38 V, 5 A DC power source
Lab-mounted Development Kit: LIC-77WH-00, 25.5 V lithium-ion battery charger
Ethernet cable or USB-C Cable (Serial)Provides wired network connectivity when using Ethernet.
Development Computer with Ethernet or USB PortsHosts terminal, telnet, and support tools.
Popoto Digital Interface (PDI) Board with 14-pin cableProvides the PC interface for OEM modem bring-up.
TransducerConverts electrical signals to acoustic signals and vice versa.

Optional Software

The following is some other helpful PC software to have available:

  • MATLAB
  • Audacity audio software
  • Python 3.10 or greater
  • Serial port terminal software