MIPI RFFE Debugging with QRCT

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Revision History

Revision Date Description

A Dec 2012 Initial release

B Jun 2013 Updated user interface in QRCT, which uses hex format in SID

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Contents

 MIPI Architecture
 MIPI Driver Debugging with QRCT
 References
 Questions?

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 MIPI Architecture

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MSM8974/MDM9x25+WTR1605L RF Frontend (MIPI) Architecture

Envelope Tracking + PB-MMPA

MIPI RFFE Control for Frontend Components
ET
FEMiD QFE1100
MIPI GSM PA MIPI
RFFE RFFE
SAW
ANT MIPI
SAW RFFE
Switch
DUP
3G/4G PA MSM8974
Tuner MDM9x25
DUP B5/B8
QFE15xx
MIPI DUP 3G/4G PA WTR1605/L
Multimode
RFFE DUP B1/B2/B4
Multiband
DUP B1/B2/B4/B5/B8
7x5 mm

DUP 3G/4G PA B17

MIPI RFFE Control

 PRx and DRx antenna switches
 PB-MMPA + FEM w/Duplexers provides
 Both Discrete and FEM
significant size savings (~ 70 mm^2)
 PB-MMPA
 Total WTR + RFFE Area = ~211 mm^2
 Antenna tuner, RF SMPS
 MIPI RFFE & Modules = Increased routing
 Working with all vendors on parts efficiency
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 MIPI Driver Debugging with QRCT

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Software Tool Preparation

 QPST – Build 399 or later

 QXDM Professional™ – Ver 03.14.377 or later

 QDART – Ver 4808 or later

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FTM Command and QLIB API

 FTM_DO_RFFE_CMD request packet/response packet

 The following fields are packet header information:
Field Length (bytes) Description
CMD_CODE 1 Command ID, CMD_CODE is set to 75 for this message (0x4B)
SUB_SYS_ID 1 FTM ID is 11
Mode ID 2 MODE ID for FTM_COMMON is 20
FTM CMD 2 FTM_DO_RFFE_CMD is 623
cmd_data_len 2 Request pkt data length, excluding the diag and FTM headers
cmd_rsp_pkt_size 2 rsp pkt size
FTM_RFFE_CMD 2 0 – Normal operation
Extended 1  0 – Non-extended
 1 – Extended
Read/Write 1  0 – Write
 1 – Read
Channel 1 Channel (Bus)
SID 1 USID/Assigned SID
Address 2 Register address
Data 1 Data
CLK speed 1  0 – Full speed
 1 – Half speed

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QRCT MIPI RFFE Debugging

1. Open QRCT.
2. Connect COM Port.

 [QRCT Debug Message]

 01:55:55 QLIB_SetLibraryMode(1)
 01:55:55 QLIB_GetAvailablePhonesPortList()
 Com Port List = COM37
 01:57:45 QLIB_ConnectServerWithWait(COM37,2000)
 01:57:45 QLIB_IsPhoneConnected()
 01:57:45 QLIB_DIAG_READ_ESN_F()
 ESN = 0X0
 01:57:45 QLIB_DIAG_EXT_BUILD_ID_F()
 Hw/Sw Version = 31490 4083 M8974A-AAAANAZM-0.0.103205
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QRCT MIPI RFFE Debugging (cont.)

3. Set FTM mode.

 [QRCT Debug Message]

 02:02:49 QLIB_DIAG_CONTROL_F(MODE_FTM_F)

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QRCT MIPI RFFE Debugging (cont.)

4. Enter the technology (CDMA/GSM/WCDMA/LTE).

 This step is needed to activate the MIPI driver.

 [QRCT Debug Message]

 02:05:09 QLIB_FTM_SET_MODE(PHONE_MODE_WCDMA_IMT)

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QRCT MIPI RFFE Debugging (cont.)

5. Open Menu→FTM Command→Common→Main Controls.

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QRCT MIPI RFFE Debugging (cont.)

 Mode (refer to [S1])

 Non-extended

Figure 1 Register Write Command Sequence (Figure 33 in [S1])

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QRCT MIPI RFFE Debugging (cont.)

 Mode (refer to [S1])

 Extended

Figure 2 Extended Register Write Command Sequence (Figure 29 in [S1])

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QRCT MIPI RFFE Debugging (cont.)

 R/W
 Read
 Access the register to read in the Address (hex)
 Data will be shown in Data (hex)
 Write
 Access the register to write in the Address (hex)
 Place data in Data (hex)
 Trigger should be sent to apply the changes
 For example, write 0x0F in Register 0x00
 Write 00 in Address field, write 0F in Data field and execute Read/Write
 Write 1C in Address field, write 01 in Data field and execute Read/Write

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QRCT MIPI RFFE Debugging (cont.)

 Channel
 Channel (Bus) – 0
 If MIPI device is assigned to RFFE1
 Usually Tx (PA/QPOET)
 Channel (Bus) – 1
 If MIPI device is assigned to RFFE2
 Usually Rx (ASM/Qtune)

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QRCT MIPI RFFE Debugging (cont.)

 Slave ID (USID)
 Find USID in the MIPI hardware datasheet
 Hex type (can be reassigned)
 PA – 0xF
 ASM(PRX) – 0xB
 ASM(DRX) – 0xA
 QFE110x – 0x4

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QRCT MIPI RFFE Debugging (cont.)

 Address – Refer to [Q3]

 0x1D – PID (Product ID/Read only)
 0x1E – MID (Manufacture ID/Read only)
 0x1F – MID + USID
 All other registers are accessible, e.g., after
writing R0x00 to 0xF, read it back and confirm

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QRCT MIPI RFFE Debugging (cont.)

 Speed – Refer to [Q3]

 Full speed – Write/Read operation
 Half speed – Read operation

QTI specifications

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QRCT MIPI RFFE Debugging (cont.)

 Read/Write execute
 QRCT log will be shown in the Debug Message
Window
 09:59:00 QLIB_FTM_RFFE_READWRITE_CMD
 (0,1,0,0x04,0x1E,0,0)
 txtData = 17

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Problem Area Code for RF Design Software Cases

 It is important to correctly file RF cases with the proper problem area

code.
 This will help ensure that the case assignment is sent to the correct
technology support team for a prompt response.
 For RF Design software case codes:

Initial problem type Software

Problem Area 1 RF

Problem Area 2 RF Driver Design

Problem Area 3  FTM
 RF Band Support
 RF Design Review
 RF Frontend
 RF Bringup – Antenna
 RF Bringup – Functional Test
 RF Bringup – GPIO/GRFC
 RF Bringup – PA
 RF Bringup – Verification

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References

Ref. Document

Qualcomm Technologies
Q1 Application Note: Software Glossary for Customers CL93-V3077-1

Q2 RF Calibration Training Topics – Select Chipsets 80-VP447-29

Q3 RFFE Vendor Specification 80-N7876-1

Q4 RFFE Vendor Test Suite for Verification 80-N7876-2

Q5 Presentation: MSM8974 WTR1605 RF Frontend Software 80-NA157-71

Q6 Presentation: MDM9x25 WTR RF Frontend Software Overview 80-NC254-28

Q7 Presentation: Third-Party MIPI ASM Customization on MSM8974/MDM9x25 80-NA157-95

Q8 Presentation: Third-Party MIPI PA Customization on MSM8974/MDM9x25 80-NE509-1

Standards
S1 MIPI Alliance Specification for RF Front-End Control Interface (RFFE) Version 1.10, Dec 2011

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 Questions?
https://support.cdmatech.com

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