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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