Generic PI Debugging:
1. Make sure all the power supplies have proper voltage. Especially if you have a charge pump.
2. Check all pulse timings to make sure they are correct. Not just edges, but also levels.
3. Measure the TX waveform (be careful not to overdrive the probe or scope); verify turn-on and flyback.
4. Measure output of preamp; verify correct waveform.
5. Check demod output(s); they should be steady and approximately mid-voltage without a target. Wave a target and they should respond.
6. From there it depends on the design, but mostly check the following SAT, gain, threshold, and audio stages.
1. Make sure all the power supplies have proper voltage. Especially if you have a charge pump.
2. Check all pulse timings to make sure they are correct. Not just edges, but also levels.
3. Measure the TX waveform (be careful not to overdrive the probe or scope); verify turn-on and flyback.
4. Measure output of preamp; verify correct waveform.
5. Check demod output(s); they should be steady and approximately mid-voltage without a target. Wave a target and they should respond.
6. From there it depends on the design, but mostly check the following SAT, gain, threshold, and audio stages.
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