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ADL Radio Module Manual
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General revision.
Removed LQI measurement
Updated the configuration section (section 5)
Fig 4.8 and 4.9 - Remove remaining references to LQI from
drawings.
Table 4.2 – Rename ESC_END for ESC_SOF
[LaB] Added demodulated analog output on pin 48 and
GND on pin 50
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Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1 PURPOSE ..........................................................................................................................................................1-1
1.2 SCOPE ..............................................................................................................................................................1-1
1.3 APPLICABILITY ................................................................................................................................................1-1
1.4 DEFINITIONS, ACRONYMS ................................................................................................................................1-1
1.4.1 Definitions ..............................................................................................................................................1-1
1.4.2 Acronyms ................................................................................................................................................1-1
2. FEATURES SUMMARY ................................................................................................................................ 2-1
3. HOST INTERFACE DEFINITION ............................................................................................................... 3-2
3.1 PINS ASSIGNMENT ...........................................................................................................................................3-2
3.2 SIGNALS DESCRIPTION .....................................................................................................................................3-3
4. ADL CONFIGURATION CONCEPT ........................................................................................................... 4-4
4.1 STAND-ALONE TEST MODE .............................................................................................................................4-4
5. TEST-SPECIFIC PARAMETERS ................................................................................................................ 5-5
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78970 TRX module meets Part 90 of the FCC rules and regulations. Compliance with the labeling
requirements, FCC notices is required. In order to comply with FCC Certification requirements, the
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) must fulfill the following requirements.
1. The system integrator must place an exterior label on the outside of the final product
housing the 78970TRX Module. The figure below shows the contents that must be included
in this label.
2. 78970 TRX modules may only be used with the antennas that have been tested and
Labeling Requirements
approved for use with the module.
The OEM must make sure that FCC labeling requirements are met. This includes a clearly visible
exterior label on the outside of the final product housing that displays the contents shown in
below.
WARNING: The 78970 TRX modules have been tested by the FCC for use with other products without
further certification (as per FCC Section 2.1091). Changes or modifications to this device not expressly
approved by Cattron-Theimeg could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTICE: OEM’s must verify the final end product complies with unintentional radiators (FCC Section
15.107 and 15.109) before providing a declaration of conformity for their final product to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules.
NOTICE: OEM’s must verify the separate approval is required for all other operating
configurations, including portable configurations with respect to Part 2.1093 and different antenna
configurations.
NOTICE: The 78970 TRX modules have been certified for mobile and fixed radio applications. If the
module will be used for portable applications, the device must undergo SAR testing.
RF Exposure WARNING: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20
cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
NOTICE: The preceding statement must be included as a CAUTION statement in OEM product
manuals in order to alert users of FCC RF Exposure compliance.
78970 TRX is designed for use in countless wireless applications requiring long range communications
with low energy consumption. To ensure that the final product complies with the all of the regulatory
requirements for the Modular Grant the following integration instructions should be followed. 78970
TRX is limited to OEM installation ONLY. The OEM integrator is responsible for ensuring that the enduser has no manual instructions to remove or install the module.
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