u-blox ODIN-W160 USER MANUAL Copyright © 2014 u-blox AG Page 1 of 24
u-blox 1 Table of Content 1 Table of Content 2 Introduction 2.1 Document Overview 2.2 Key Features 2.3 Product Variants 3 Electrical Interface and Connectors 3.1 Primary Side Connector 3.2 Secondary Side Connector 3.3 J6 External Antenna Connector 3.4 Electrical Characteristics 3.4.1 Power Supply 3.4.2 I/O DC Characteristics 3.4.3 LPO Requirements 3.5 Host Interface 3.5.1 Wireless LAN and SDIO 3.5.2 Bluetooth UART 3.6 Environmental Characteristics 3.7 Mechanical Characteristics 4 Antenna Information 4.
u-blox 2 Introduction The ODIN-W160 is a Multi Radio Module providing both IEEE 802.11a,b,g,n Wireless LAN and Bluetooth 4.0, including Classic Bluetooth and Bluetooth low energy. It has been developed for integration in industrial devices. The module provides features such as low power, robustness, reliability and compatibility. By using the module the work needed to implement IEEE 802.
u-blox 2.1 Document Overview This User Manual is applicable to the following Wireless LAN module: ODIN-W160 2.2 Key Features Multiradio module: Dual-band Wireless LAN operation (IEEE 802.11-2007a,b,g and single stream IEEE 802.11n) Bluetooth 4.0 Ready-to-use: No production tests required RF tuned from factory Contains own MAC address Host interfaces: Wireless LAN: SDIO Bluetooth: UART RF parameters and MAC address: I2C Small footprint 22.3 x 14.8 x 2.
u-blox 3 Electrical Interface and Connectors Host interface and control signals are accessible via PCB solder lands at the edge of the PCB. 3.1 Primary Side Connector Top view of module, J6 is a HIROSE type U.FL coaxial connector for external antenna. 3.
u-blox 3.3 J6 External Antenna Connector J6 is the external antenna connector. It is used for both transmit and receive. The port impedance to match is 50 ohm. J6 pin nr Pin name Signal level Type Description 1 Ant-1 RF I/O U.FL. external antenna port (50 ohm) 3.4 Electrical Characteristics 3.4.1 Power Supply Read the safety notes in section Guidelines for Efficient and Safe Use before using the modules. 3.4.1.1 Supply Voltage Requirements Symbol Parameter Min Typ.
u-blox 3.5.2 Bluetooth UART The module incorporates one UART dedicated to the Bluetooth Host Controller Interface (HCI) transport layer. The HCI interface is used to transport commands, events, ACL and synchronous data between the device and its host using HCI data packets.
u-blox 4 Antenna Information This chapter gives an overview of the different external antennas that can be fitted to the module. 4.0.0.1 Caution This radio transmitter IC: 5325A-0953 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.
u-blox Part Number cB-ACC-38 Name U.FL to Reverse Polarity SMA adapter cable Connector U.FL and Reverse Polarity SMA jack (outer thread and pin) Cable length 120 mm Cable loss Less than 0.5 dB Comment The Reverse Polarity SMA connector can be mounted in a panel Approval FCC, IC, R&TTE 4.3 Antennas 4.3.1 Recommended antennas Part Number cB-ACC-53 Name Ex-IT WLAN RP-SMA (dual-band) Manufacture ProAnt Polarization Vertical Gain / Imp. +3.0 dBi / 50ohm @ 2.4 GHz +3.
u-blox Name Ex-IT 2400-MHF 28-001 Manufacture ProAnt Polarization Vertical Gain / Imp. +2.0 dBi / 50ohm @ 2.4 GHz Size Ø 12 x 28 mm Cable length 100 mm Connector U.FL Comment To be connected to the U.FL connector residing on the module Approval FCC, IC, R&TTE Part Number cB-ACC-61 Name Ex-IT 2400-RP-SMA 28-001 Manufacture ProAnt Polarization Vertical Gain / Imp. +2.0 dBi / 50ohm @ 2.
u-blox Connector Reverse Polarity SMA plug (inner thread and pin receptacle) Comment To be used together with the U.FL to RP-SMA adapter cable (cB-ACC-38) Approval FCC, IC, R&TTE Part Number cB-ACC-60 Name Ex-IT 2400-MHF 70-001 Manufacture ProAnt Polarization Vertical Gain / Imp. +3.0 dBi / 50ohm @ 2.4 GHz Size Ø 10 x 70 mm Cable length 100 mm Connector U.FL Comment To be connected to the U.
u-blox Name InSide Fold WLAN (dual band) Manufacture ProAnt Polarization Vertical Gain / Imp. +2.5 dBi / 50ohm @ 2.4 GHz +3.5 dBi / 50ohm @ 5 GHz Size 35 x 25 x 3.3 mm Cable length 100 mm Connector U.FL Comment To be connected to the U.FL connector residing on the module Approval FCC, IC, R&TTE Part Number cB-ACC-55 Name InSide-WLAN (dual band) Manufacture ProAnt Polarization Vertical Gain / Imp. +3.0 dBi / 50ohm @ 2.4 GHz +3.
u-blox Name OutSide-2400 Manufacture ProAnt Polarization Vertical Gain / Imp. +3.0 dBi / 50ohm @ 2.4 GHz Size 36 x 18 x 16 mm Cable length 70 mm Connector U.FL Comment To be connected to the U.FL connector residing on the module Approval FCC, IC, R&TTE Part Number cB-ACC-66 Name FlatWhip 2400 Manufacture ProAnt Gain / Imp. +3.0 dBi / 50ohm @ 2.4 GHz Size Ø 50.0 x 30.0 mm Connector SMA plug (inner thread and pin) Comment To be used together with the U.
u-blox Name Ex-IT WLAN SMA (dual-band) Manufacture ProAnt Polarization Vertical Gain / Imp. +3.0 dBi / 50ohm @ 2.4 GHz +3.0 dBi / 50ohm @ 5 GHz Size Ø 10 x 107 mm Connector SMA plug (inner thread and pin) Comment To be used together with the U.FL to SMA adapter cable (cB-ACC-18 or cB-ACC-48) Approval R&TTE Part Number N/A Name Ex-IT 2400-SMA 28-001 Manufacture ProAnt Polarization Vertical Gain / Imp. +2.0 dBi / 50ohm @ 2.
u-blox Connector SMA plug (inner thread and pin) Comment To be used together with the U.FL to SMA adapter cable (cB-ACC-18 or cB-ACC-48) Approval R&TTE Part Number cB-ACC-57 Name InSide 2400 Manufacture ProAnt Polarization Vertical Gain / Imp. +3.0 dBi / 50ohm @ 2.4 GHz Size 27 x 12 mm (triangular) Cable length 100 mm Connector U.FL Comment To be connected to the U.
u-blox 5 Mounting Information 5.
u-blox Tolerances: 1. Outline dimensions +/- 0.
u-blox 5.2 PCB Solder Lands 5.2.1 Host Board The host PCB footprint should not contain any traces or vias under the module except the pads connecting to the solder lands of connector J4- and the 19 supplementary GND-pads. TP- and NC-pads are not mandatory but can be used to get a better balance of the solder process. 5.2.
u-blox 6 Regulatory Information 6.1 CE compliance 6.1.1 Equipment classes Depending on which frequency bands this multi-radio module can operate in it is defined as either class-1 or class-2 radio equipment. The End-product that utilise the module inherits the equipment class of the module. Class-1 radio equipment can be placed on the market and put into service without restrictions.
u-blox 6.1.2 Declaration of Conformity We, connectBlue AB, of Norra Vallgatan 64 3V SE-211 22 Malmö, Sweden declare under our sole responsibility that our product: ODIN-W160 to which this declaration relates, conforms to the following product specifications: R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC Effective use of frequency spectrum: EN 300 328 V1.8.1 (2012-06) EN 301 893 V1.7.1 (2012-06) EMC: EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2 (2011-09) EN 301 489-17 V2.2.
u-blox 6.2 IC and FCC compliance 6.2.1 IC compliance This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. this device may not cause interference, and 2. this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
u-blox This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
u-blox 6.2.3.2 Antenna Our module ODIN-W160 is for OEM integrations only. The module must in the end-product be installed in such manner that only the authorized antennas can be used. 6.2.3.3 Caution Any changes or modifications NOT explicitly APPROVED by connectBlue AB could cause the module to cease to comply with FCC rules part 15, and thus void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
u-blox 7 Guidelines for Efficient and Safe Use 7.1 General Read this information before using your ODIN-W160 module. For any exceptions, due to national requirements or limitations, when using your WLAN module, please contact connectBlue AB. Changes or modifications to the product not expressly approved by connectBlue AB will void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 7.2 Product Care Do not expose your product to liquid or moisture. Do not expose you product to extreme hot or cold temperature.
