Anaren AIR for WICED A43364 Wi-Fi Module Series User’s Manual www.anaren.com/air 800-411-6596 AIR@anaren.
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Table of Contents 1. Overview 1.1. A43364A 1.2. A43364C 1.3. A43364x Features and Benefits 1.4. Theory of Operation 1.5. Applications 2. Approvals and Usage 2.1. Product Approvals 2.1.1. U.S.: Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 2.1.1.1. FCC Labeling Requirements 2.1.1.2. End User Manual 2.1.1.3. RF Exposure 2.1.2. Canada: Industry Canada (IC) 2.1.2.1. IC Labeling Requirements 2.1.2.2. RF Exposure 2.1.3. Europe: Conformité Européenne (CE) 2.2. Potential Interference Sources 2.2.1.
1. Overview 1 Anaren AIR for WICED Wi-Fi A43364x modules are based on the BCM43364 chipset from Cypress. They are surface-mounted 2.4GHz radio frequency (RF) transceivers incorporating Wi-Fi technology that conforms to the WLAN IEEE 802.11b/g/n. The BCM43364 chipset integrates an ARM® Cortex®-M3 processor and on-chip memory for complete WLAN subsystem functionality, minimizing the need to wake up the applications processor for standard WLAN functions.
1. Overview 2 Benefits: • • • • • • 100% RF tested in production for repeatable performance Minimal RF and protocol experience necessary Only requires a two-layer host PCB implementation FCC 15.247, IC RSS-210, and IC RSS-Gen certified Compliant with ETSI EN 300 328 V1.9.1 No regulatory “intentional radiator” testing required, and simple certification labeling can be used for integrating the module into an end product (end product testing is still required) 1.4.
1. Overview 3 The description of the functional blocks shown in Figure 1 is given as follows: • Antenna: The antenna couples energy between the air and the module. The integral antenna and the external monopole antenna—both centered at 2441.75 MHz—provide a near-omni-directional antenna pattern with high efficiency, such that the application will work in any direction. The end radiation pattern of the antenna depends on the ground plane, enclosure, and installation environment.
2. Approvals and Usage 4 A43364x modules meet many national regulations for worldwide Industrial Scientific and Medical (ISM) radio bands use. In particular, the modules have been certified to the following standards listed in this section. 2.1. Product Approvals 2.1.1. U.S.: Federal Communications Commission (FCC) A43364x modules have been tested to comply with the FCC CFR47 Part 15 subpart C “Intentional Radiators” standard and Part 15 subpart B.
2. Approvals and Usage 5 2.1.1.3. RF Exposure All transmitters regulated by the FCC must comply with RF exposure requirements. OET Bulletin 65: Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields provides assistance in determining whether proposed or existing transmitting facilities, operations, or devices comply with limits for human exposure to RF fields adopted by the FCC. The bulletin offers guidelines and suggestions for evaluating compliance.
2. Approvals and Usage 6 Notice: This radio transmitter (IC: 8975A-A16020401) has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
2. Approvals and Usage 7 The model number is assigned by the applicant and shall be unique to each model of radio apparatus under that applicant’s responsibility. The model number shall be displayed on the label preceded by the text: “Model:”, so it appears as follows: Model: model number assigned by applicant Label: Contains/Contient IC: 8975A- A16020401 Notice: This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
2. Approvals and Usage 8 2.1.3. Europe: Conformité Européenne (CE) A43364x modules have been certified for use in European countries covered by ETSI regulations. The following tests have been performed and the module has been found to be compliant to the requirements: • Test standard ETSI EN 300 328 V1.9.1 (2015-02) 99 Maximum isotropic radiated power (normal and extreme conditions) 99 Maximum E.I.R.P.
2. Approvals and Usage 9 2.2.2. Classic Bluetooth® Classic Bluetooth divides the 2.402-2.480 GHz band into 79 channels, each of which is 1MHz wide. However, since Bluetooth changes channels rapidly (up to 1600 times a second), it is unlikely to cause continuous interference in a specific channel and can be overcome by implementing a simple acknowledge/retransmit functionality. 2.2.3.
2. Approvals and Usage 10 A43364A with internal antenna (2dBi gain): 802.11b CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8 CH9 CH10 CH11 Power Level Index (set in software) 8 7 0 0 0 0 3 13 16 22 26 Measured Output Power (dBm) 22.6 22.9 23.9 24.3 24.3 24.3 23.6 21.6 21.1 19.8 18.9 802.11g CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8 CH9 CH10 CH11 Power Level Index (set in software) 7 1 0 0 0 0 2 8 17 23 29 Measured Output Power (dBm) 20.0 21.7 21.9 22.2 22.2 22.2 21.
2. Approvals and Usage 11 Mode 802.11b 802.11g 802.11n Data Rate Peak TX Current (mA) 1 Mbps 560 11 Mbps 555 6 Mbps 420 54 Mbps 370 MCS0 415 MCS7 415 Table 3: A43364 Module Peak TX Current Consumption Please note that the specified current consumption numbers are for radio operation only and do not include other MCU peripherals. 2.3.2. Europe For Europe, the maximum allowed output power is 20dBm with a spectral power density limit of 10dBm/MHz.
2. Approvals and Usage 12 A43364C with external antenna (3dBi gain): 802.11b Power Level Index (set in software) EIRP (dBm) CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8 CH9 CH10 CH11 43 45 45 45 45 45 47 47 47 47 47 17.4 17.0 17.0 17.0 17.0 17.0 17.1 17.1 17.1 17.1 17.1 802.11g Power Level Index (set in software) EIRP(dBm) CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8 CH9 CH10 CH11 30 32 32 32 32 32 34 34 34 34 34 17.2 17.1 17.1 17.1 17.1 17.1 17.0 17.0 17.0 17.
3. Electrical Characteristics 13 3.1. Absolute Maximum Ratings Under no circumstances shall the absolute maximum ratings given in Table 5 be violated. Stress exceeding one or more of the limiting values or exposure to maximum rating conditions for extended periods may cause permanent damage to the device. Functional operation of the device at these conditions is not implied. Caution! ESD sensitive device. Precaution should be used when handling the device in order to prevent permanent damage.
3. Electrical Characteristics 14 3.3. Digital I/O Characteristics Parameter Min Max Unit VIL (except GPIO_1, GPIO_2, GPIO_3, GPIO4) - TBD V VIL (GPIO_1, GPIO_2, GPIO_3, GPIO4) - 0.35xVDDIO 0.8 V V TBD - V 0.65xVDDIO 2.0 - V V - TBD V - 0.45 V - 0.4 TBD - V VDDIO-0.45 - V VDDIO-0.
3. Electrical Characteristics 15 3.5.
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3. Electrical Characteristics 17 3.6. Recommended Layout (dimensions in mm) Figure 6: 6 Mounting the Module in a Corner Figure Figure 5: Recommended PCB Footprint Figure Figure 7: 7 Mounting the Module Along an Edge NOTE: The “No GND” area is optional for A43364C modules. It may still be provided for compatibility with the internal antenna version (A43364A). 3.6.1. Module Usage Guidelines The recommended PCB layout is shown in the figures above.
3. Electrical Characteristics 3.7. Radio Module Details (dimensions in mm) 3.7.1. A43364A Figure 8: A43364A Dimensions 3.7.2.
3. Electrical Characteristics 19 3.8. Packaging Details (dimensions in mm) A43364x modules are available in either matrix tray or tape-and-reel packaging for high-volume assembly. Details of packaging are provided below. 3.8.1. Matrix Tray Packaging Figure 10: A43364AxxGM and A43364CxxGM Matrix Tray Packaging Detail (27/Tray) 3.8.2.
3. Electrical Characteristics 20 3.9. Soldering A43364x modules may be mounted either manually (for prototyping), or automatically for production. A no-clean tin/silver/copper (SAC) solder is recommended, however, lead-based no-clean pastes may also be used. CAUTION: A43364x modules are designed for no-clean fluxes only. DO NOT use water-based fluxes that require aqueous cleaning after solder. Spot cleaning with a flux remover and toothbrush may be performed with care. 3.9.1.
3. Electrical Characteristics 21 Figure 12: Classification Reflow Profile Package Thickness Volume mm3 <350 Volume mm3 ≥350 <2.5mm 240+0/-5°C 225+0/-5°C ≥2.5mm 225+0/-5°C 225+0/-5°C Table 11: SnPB Eutectic Process - Package Peak Reflow Temperatures Package Thickness Volume mm3 <350 Volume mm3 350-2000 Volume mm3 >2000 <2.5mm 260°C* 260°C* 260°C* 1.6mm-2.5mm 260°C* 250°C* 245°C* >2.
Document History Date 22 Author Change Note No./Notes 06/21/16 Subramanian Initial Draft 07/22/16 Chilbert Edited all sections, provided vector images wherever possible 07/26/16 Chilbert Provided additional edits and updated images 08/08/16 Chilbert Updated requirements for RF exposure labels in English and French, adjusted Table 2 and Table 4 for readability and clarity.
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