Digi 50M1380 User Manual

Digi Connect™ Wi-Wave

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Hardware Reference

Part number/version: 90000797_B Release date: September 2007 www.digiembedded.com

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Contents

Chapter 1:About the Module.......................................................... 9

Features 9

What’s on the module? 10

Connect Wi-Wave module edge connector 10 Connect Wi-Wave module edge connector: Pinout 10 U.FL connectors 11

USB peripheral controller 11

802.11b/g modes and channels 12 Channel allocations 12

Voltage regulators 12

Voltage monitor — Reset generator 13

LEDS 13

Power 13

DISABLE signal 13

Chapter 2: About the Development Board .............................15

What’s on the development board 15

Features 15 The development board 16 ???Unpopulated components 16

Connect Wi-Wave module connector, P52 17

Pinout 17

LEDs 19

LED DS1 19 LED DS2 19 Debug (signal) breakout header LEDs 19

Switches and reset functionality 20

Voltage monitor 20 Alternative methods to trigger RESET# 20

Power supply 21

Input power jack, J1 21 Input power supply 21

JTAG 22

Pinout 22

USB peripheral interface 23

USB peripheral jack, J4 23 Important 23

Debug breakout header, P201 24

Debug breakout header signal map 24 W_DISABLE# signal 24

U.FL and RP-SMA connectors 25

U.FL connectors 25 ???U.FL cables 25 RP-SMA connectors 26 For more information 26

Chapter 3: Using the Antenna ............................................ 27

Necessary Conditions for Integration 27 Connect

Wi-Wave antenna configurations 28 U.FL cable and RP-SMA connection 28

General information 29

Antenna switch 29

Antenna specifications: 2 dBi Dipole 29

Attributes 29 Dimensions 29 Antenna strength (radiation pattern) diagram 30

Antenna specifications: 5.5 dBi Dipole 31

Attributes 31 Dimensions 31 Radiation pattern: H-Plane (2.0 and 5.0 GHz) 32 Radiation pattern: E-plane (2.0 and 5.0 GHz) 33

End Product Labeling 34

End User Manual: RF Exposure Statements 34

Additional End User Information 34

Appendix A:Specifications 37

Environmental specifications 37

Mechanical dimensions 37

Power requirements 38

RF exposure statement 38

Safety statements 38

Module and development board dimensions 39

Module dimensions 39 Development board dimensions 40

Appendix B: Certifications 41

FCC Part 15 Class B 41

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Using this Guide

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This guide provides information about the Digi Connect Wi-Wave embedded core module.

Conventions used in this guide

This table describes the typographic conventions used in this guide:

This convention Is used for

italic type Emphasis, new terms, variables, and document titles.

monospaced type

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Features

Note:

The Connect Wi-Wave module also provides a dual diversity antenna option through two on-board U.FL connectors, which allow for cabling to remote 2.4 GHz antennas.

 Ultra-compact and standards-based form factor

 Easy design integration through USB 2.0 full speed/high speed interface

 Dual diversity antenna option through two on-module U.FL antenna connectors

 Digi 802.11b/g baseband processor technology for long-term product

 -30°C to +70°C operating temperature for harsh environments

 RoHS compliant design

The Connect Wi-Wave edge connector pinout is compliant with the PCI Express Mini Card Electromechanical Specification, Revision 1.1 (March 28,

2005) with this exception: the Connect Wi-Wave has a 4-wire JTAG programming interface mapped to pins 45, 47, 49, and 51.

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What’s on the module?

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U.FL connectors

P1P2

Edge connector, P3

What’s on the module?

Connect Wi-Wave module edge connector

The Connect Wi-Wave module edge connector is a 52-pin connector whose pinout follows the standard PCI Express Mini Card edge connector pinout as stated in the PCI Express Mini Card Electromechanical Specification, Revision 1.1, with this exception: JTAG signals are mapped onto pins 45, 47, 49, and 51. These signals are reserved and not intended for user applications.

Connect Wi-Wave

The module edge connector is configured as shown (signal direction w.r.t Wi-Wave):

module edge connector: Pinout

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Pin Type WLAN Mini Card

1 n/a No connect 2 In Vcc_3.3

3 n/a No connect 4 In GND

5 n/a No connect 6 n/a No connect

7 n/a No connect 8 n/a No connect

9 In GND 10 n/a No connect

signal

Pin Type WLAN Mini Card

signal

USB peripheral controller

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Pin Type WLAN Mini Card

signal

11 n/a No connect 12 n/a No connect

13 n/a No connect 14 n/a No connect

15 In GND 16 n/a No connect

Key Key

17 n/a No connect 18 In GND

19 n/a No connect 20 In W_DISABLE#

21 In GND 22 In PERST#

23 n/a No connect 24 n/a No connect

25 n/a No connect 26 In GND

27 In GND 28 n/a No connect

29 In GND 30 n/a No connect

31 n/a No connect 32 n/a No connect

33 n/a No connect 34 In GND

35 In GND 36 I/O USB_D-

37 n/a No connect 38 I/O USB_D+

Pin Type WLAN Mini Card

signal

39 n/a No connect 40 In GND

41 n/a No connect 42 Out LED_WWAN#

43 n/a No connect 44 Out LED_WLAN#

45 Rsvd (In) JTAG_TCK 46 Out LED_WPAN#

47 Rsvd (In) JTAG_TMS 48 n/a No connect

49 Rsvd (Out) JTAG_TDO 50 In GND

51 Rsvd (In) JTAG_TDI 52 In Vcc_3.3

U.FL connectors The module uses two U.FL antenna connectors (P1 and P2) to allow for cabling to

embedded antennas or external antenna connectors. For more information, see Chapter 3, “Using the Antenna.”

USB peripheral controller

The module uses a peripheral USB controller to interface to either a full speed or high speed USB 2.0 link. The link first tries to communicate to the host system board at the high speed USB rate (480 Mbps). If not successful, the link reverts to the full speed USB rate (12 Mbps). This link is used for all communication between the module and the host system board.

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802.11b/g modes and channels

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Note:

The Connect Wi-Wave module does not support low-speed USB connections.

802.11b/g modes and channels

The Connect Wi-Wave transmits and receives data at up to 11 Mbps when operating in 802.11b mode and up to 54 Mbps when operating in 802.11g mode. It supports these 802.11b/g channels:

 Channels 1 through 11 for North America (2.401 GHz–2.473 GHz)

 Channels 1 through 13 for Europe (2.401 GHz–2.483 GHz)

 Channels 1 through 14 for Asia (2.401 GHz–2.495 GHz)

Channel allocations

Channel Center frequency

(MHz)

1 2412 2401 - 2423

2 2417 2406 - 2428

3 2422 2411 - 2433

Frequency spread (MHz - MHz)

4 2427 2416 - 2438

5 2432 2421 - 2443

6 2437 2426 - 2448

7 2442 2431 - 2453

8 2447 2436 - 2458

9 2452 2441 - 2463

10 2457 2446 - 2468

11 2462 2451 - 2473

12 2467 2456 - 2478

13 2472 2461 - 2483

14 2484 2473 - 2495

Voltage regulators

The module takes in 3.3V±9% (3.00V to 3.60V) as its main input power. This power is filtered and used as a 3.3V supply to portions of the digital logic. This power also acts as input to dedicated on-board voltage regulators.

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Voltage monitor — Reset generator

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The module does not provide a voltage monitor or automatic reset signal generator; rather, the module uses a reset signal generated by the host system board.

LEDS

The module does not have any on-board LEDs, but it drives the LED_WLAN# signal (pin 44) to indicate WLAN association and transmit/receive activity. This table shows the different LED states:

LED state Indication

Off Not powered on

On Associated and authenticated

Slow blink Not associated or authenticated

Voltage monitor — Reset generator

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Intermittent blink Transmit/receive activity

Power

The module requires only +3.3 VDC, 750 mA max. This power must be a wellregulated +3.3V supply due to limited supply filtering in the module. The digital inputs and outputs are 3.3V CMOS compatible. See “Power requirements” on page 38 for specifications.

DISABLE signal The module supports the active low

Express Mini Card Electromechanical Specification. This signal not only disables the power supplies to the radio portion of the module, it also powers down additional portions of the module to reduce power consumption to a minimum.

W_DISABLE# signal (pin 20) as specified in the PCI

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Chapter 2:About the

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Development Board

The development board is designed for product evaluation and development

purposes. In addition to the Connect Wi-Wave connector, the development board provides several breakout connectors and interfaces.

What’s on the development board

Features  Connect Wi-Wave connector

 Pushbutton reset switch and under voltage reset logic

 External USB Type B connector USB peripheral interface

 Additional signal headers for user access

 Two U.FL RP-SMA antenna connectors

 -30°C to +75°C ambient operating temperature

 RoHS compliant design

The development

Reset switch, S1

JTAG header, P200 Debug header, P201

USB peripheral jack,

LED DS2

Power supply

LEDs

LED DS1

Input pow er jack, J 1

Connect Wi-Wave mod ule

connector, P52

RP_SMA WLAN

antenna, J11

U.FL connector,

WiFi antenna 1, P11

U.FL connector,

WiFi antenna 2, P12

RP_SMA WLAN

antenna, J12

JTAG switch, S3

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What’s on the development board

???Unpopulated components

There are components on the development that currently are not populated. Do not use these components:

 P2, SMBus breakout header

 P4, USB breakout header

 P202, PCIe breakout header

 P8, Cellular SIM Card socket

 P21 and P22, Cellular Antenna 1 and Cellular Antenna 2 U.FL connectors

 J21 and J22, Cellular Antenna 1 and Cellular Antenna 2 SMA connectors

 SW2 switch

 Resistors R10 and R11

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Connect Wi-Wave module

connector, P52

Connect Wi-Wave module connector, P52

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Pinout

Place the Connect Wi-Wave module into the connector and support bracket, P52, on the development board.

The Connect Wi-Wave module connector is a 52-pin connector that conforms to the PCI Express Mini Card Electromechanical Specification, Rev. 1.1, with additional non-standard connections (to the reserved pins on the standard connector). All the non-standard connections are routed through switches:

 When the switches are off (default), the development board fully complies

with the PCI Express Mini Card Electrical Specification.

 When the switches are closed, the development board provides access to the

additional signals. Note that these signals are reserved and not intended for user applications.

Note:

Pin Type Signal Pin Type Signal

1 n/a No connect 2 In Vcc_3.3

3 n/a No connect 4 In GND

5 n/a No connect 6 n/a No connect

Signal direction w.r.t PCIe Mini Card.

7 n/a No connect 8 Out UIM_PWR (C1)

9 In GND 10 I/O UIM_DATA (C7)

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Connect Wi-Wave module connector, P52

Pin Type Signal Pin Type Signal

11 n/a No connect 12 Out UIM_CLK (C3)

13 n/a No connect 14 Out UIM_RESET (C2)

15 In GND 16 Out UIM_Vpp (C6)

Key Key Key Key Key Key

17 I/O UIM C8 18 In GND

19 I/O UIM C4 20 In W_DISABLE#

21 In GND 22 In PERST#

23 n/a No connect 24 n/a No connect

25 n/a No connect 26 In GND

27 In GND 28 n/a No connect

29 In GND 30 n/a No connect

31 n/a No connect 32 n/a No connect

33 n/a No connect 34 In GND

35 In GND 36 I/O USB_D-

37 n/a No connect 38 I/O USB_D+

39 n/a No connect 40 In GND

41 n/a No connect 42 Out LED_WWAN#

43 n/a No connect 44 Out LED_WLAN#

45 n/a or In No connect or JTAG_TCK 46 Out LED_WPAN#

47 n/a or In No connect or JTAG_TMS 48 n/a No connect

49 n/a or Out No connect or JTAG_TDO 50 In GND

51 n/a or In No connect or JTAG_TDI 52 In Vcc_3.3

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LEDs

LED DS2LED DS1

LEDs: DS3,

DS4, DS5, DS6

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LEDs

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LED DS1 The switching regulator is adjusted to output +3.3VDC ± 5% or better. LED DS1 lights

up when the regulator outputs +3.3V power. See “Power supply” on page 21 for more information.

LED DS2 LED DS2 lights up when the host system supplies power over the USB bus. This LED

indicates that the host platform has recognized the attachment of a USB peripheral device on the USB bus. See “USB peripheral interface” on page 23 for more information.

Debug (signal) breakout header LEDs

Four LEDs are associated with the debug (signal) breakout header:

 DISABLE, DS3: Lights up when the W_DISABLE# signal is asserted.

 WAN, DS4: Reserved for future use.

 LAN, DS5: Lights up when the module drives the LED_WLAN# signal.

 PAN, DS6: Reserved for future use.

See “Debug breakout header, P201” on page 24 for more information.

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Reset switch, S1

JTAG switch, S3

Reset trigg er

breakout pin, pin 15

Switches and reset functionality

Volt age m oni t or The development board provides a power supply voltage monitor and reset

generator. When the +3.3V regulated supply voltage drops below 2.93V, the reset signal — RESET# — is asserted for a minimum of 140 msec. This signal is connected to the Connect Wi-Wave edge connector (pin 22), as well as to the signal breakout header for monitoring.

Alternative methods to trigger RESET#

In addition to supply voltage monitoring, reset logic can be triggered in two other ways. The RESET# logic is asserted when you do one of these actions:

 Manually push SW1, a pushbutton reset switch on the development board

 Pull low pin 15 on the JTAG breakout header, P200

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Power supply

Input pow er jack, J 1

Ground 9-30VDC +/- 5%

ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT BOARD

Power supply

The development board provides a 3.3VDC switching power supply. Either a bench power supply or an AC wall adapter supplies input power to the development board. The required input voltage range is 9–30V

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Input power jack, J1The input power jack, J1, is a barrel connector that accepts 9-30 VDC. The power

Input power supply

jack is labeled J1 on the development board. This figure schematically represents the power jack’s polarity:

The output current of this regulator is limited to 3 amps and the Connect Wi-Wave module draws no more than 1.5 amps. Using these values as a guideline, and using an 80% efficiency for the switching regulator, the input power supply should be rated to provide at least 6 watts of power.

Important:

The development board does not use USB power. You must always use the input power jack, J1, to power the development board.

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JTAG

JTAG header, P200

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JTAG

Pinout The development board provides a 20-pin JTAG header, P200. The pins are allocated

as shown:

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 +3.3V 2 +3.3V

3 No connect 4 GND

5 JTAG TDI 6 GND

7 JTAG TMS 8 GND

9 JTAG TCK 10 GND

11 No connect 12 GND

13 JTAG TDO 14 GND

15 RST# TRIGGER 16 GND

17 No connect 18 GND

19 No connect 20 GND

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USB peripheral interface

USB peripheral jack,

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USB peripheral interface

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USB peripheral jack, J4

Important The development board does not use USB power. You must always use the input

The USB Type B connector, J4, is the primary communications interface to the development board. The USB bus is routed from the USB peripheral jack to the appropriate module connector pins.

power jack, J1, to power the development board.

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Debug header, P201

W_DISABLE# pin,

pin 20

Debug breakout header, P201

Debug breakout header signal map

The debug breakout header’s primary purpose is to provide access to the W_DISABLE# signal. The W_DISABLE# signal usually is used as a hardware means to disable RF transmissions from the module without software intervention.

Pin Type Signal Pin Type Signal

1 n/a No connect 2 Monitor pt Vcc_3.3

3 n/a No connect 4 Monitor pt LED_WWAN#

5 n/a No connect 6 Monitor pt GND

7 n/a No connect 8 Monitor pt LED_WLAN#

9 Monitor pt GND 10 Monitor pt GND

11 n/a No connect 12 Monitor pt LED_WPAN#

13 n/a No connect 14 Monitor pt GND

15 n/a No connect 16 Monitor pt RESET#

17 n/a No connect 18 Monitor pt GND

19 Monitor pt GND 20 Input W_DISABLE#

W_DISABLE# signal

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The active low W_DISABLE# signal is on pin 20 of the signal breakout header. GND signals are positioned adjacent to the DISABLE# signal on pins 18 and 19. To assert

the DISABLE# signal to the module, place a jumper between either pins 18 and 20 or

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RP_SMA WLAN

antenna, J11

U.FL connector,

WiFi antenna 1, P11

U.FL connector,

WiFi antenna 2, P12

RP_SMA WLAN

antenna , J12

pins 19 and 21.

As an alternative, you can drive this pin with a low voltage TTL or CMOS driver. When asserted, DISABLE# lights the DISABLE LED, DS3.

U.FL and RP-SMA connectors

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U.FL and RP-SMA connectors

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U.FL connectors The development board has two U.FL connectors that pair with two RP-SMA

connectors. WiFi antenna 1 (P11) pairs with RP-SMA connector J11; WiFi antenna 2 (P12) pairs with RP-SMA connector J12.

???U.FL cables The development kit includes two U.FL-to-U.FL cables that can be used to connect

the module and development board. The number of cables used depends on whether one antenna is used to transmit and receive or two antennas are used (diversity receive).

1 Attach one end of the cable(s) to the U.FL connector(s) on the Connect Wi-Wave

module.

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U.FL and RP-SMA connectors

2 Attach the other end of the cable(s) to the U.FL connector(s) on the

development board.

3 Attach the RP-SMA antenna to the appropriate RP-SMA connector on the

development board.

RP-SMA connectors

For more information

If you are using only one cable/connection, be sure you attach the RP-SMA antenna to the correct connector:

 If the cable is connected to U.FL connector P11, or WiFi antenna 1, attach the

RP-SMA antenna to J11.

 If the cable is connected to U.FL connector P12, or WiFi antenna 2, attach the

RP-SMA antenna to J12.

For information about the antenna(s) and using it, see Chapter 3, “Using the Antenna.”

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Using the Antenna

The Digi Connect Wi-Wave development board supports three types of antennas:

 29000095 ANT, WHIP 2.4-2.5 GHz Dipole (2.0000)

 29000146 ANT, WHIP 2.4 GHz Dipole 5 dBi (2.0000)

Attach the U.FL-to-U.FL cables, provided in the development kit, to both the module and the development board. There are two cables included; whether you use one cable or both depends on how you set up your antenna(s).

Be sure that the antenna you use complies with the regulatory requirements of your region. In North America, for example, you can operate only with antennas approved by Digi International, Inc., or antennas matching the specifications of Digi-approved antennas.

Necessary Conditions for Integration

The following conditions are necessary for integration:

 The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the

antenna and users for all installations.

 The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or

antenna.

 The Module is approved using the FCC “unlicensed modular transmitter

approval” method; therefore, the module must be used with the originallyapproved antennas only. As long as you meet these three conditions, further transmitter testing will not be required. However, you are still responsible for testing your end-product for any additional compliance requirements associated with this module installation (e.g., digital device emissions, PC peripheral requirements, etc.).

Note: In the event that any of these conditions cannot be met (for example portable configurations, co-location with another transmitter, or use of a different antenna), then the FCC authorization is no longer considered valid, and you are unable to use the FCC ID on the final product. In these circumstances, you will be responsible for re-evaluating the end product (including the transmitter) and obtaining a separate FCC authorization.

USING THE ANTENNA

Connect Wi-Wave antenna configurations

U.FL cable and RP-SMA connection

The Connect Wi-Wave can transmit data or receive data, but not at the same time. Software controls the transmit/receive functionality as well as the antenna switch. You have the option of using two antennas (required for diversity receive) or one antenna to transmit and receive data.

 Using two antennas: The Connect Wi-Wave transmits on one antenna and

receives on the other antenna (at separate times) without changing the antenna switch. Use both cables.

 Using one antenna: The Connect Wi-Wave transmits on one antenna, software

toggles the antenna switch, then the Connect Wi-Wave receives on the same antenna. Use only one cable, which can be connected to either U.FL connector on the module and on the development board.

Use these connection steps with the RP-SMA antennas: 29000095 — 2.4-2.5 GHz Dipole and 29000146 — 2.4 GHz Dipole 5.5 dBi:

1 Attach one end of the cable(s) to the U.FL connector(s) (P1, P2) on the Connect

Wi-Wave module.

2 Attach the other end of the cable(s) to the U.FL connector(s) (P11, P12) on the

development board.

3 Attach the RP-SMA antenna to the appropriate RP-SMA connector (J11, J12) on

the development board. If you are using only one cable/connection, be sure you attach the RP-SMA antenna to the correct connector:

– If the cable is connected to U.FL connector P11, or WiFi antenna 1, attach

the RP-SMA antenna to J11.

– If the cable is connected to U.FL connector P12, or WiFi antenna 2, attach

the RP-SMA antenna to J12.

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General information

The module uses the same antennas to transmit and receive the 802.11b/g RF signal. An antenna switch is required to isolate the transmit signal from the receive signal. The antenna switch works by alternately connecting the antennas to either the transceiver PA transmit output or the transceiver receive input. To support this antenna sharing scheme, the module operates in half-duplex mode; receive and transmit operations do not occur at the same time.

Antenna switch The antenna switch is a digitally controlled 2.4 GHz, 50 ohm, multi-function solid

state switch, controlled by software.

 The receive port can be switched between antenna 1 or antenna 2.

 The transmit port can be switched between antenna 1 or antenna 2.

The switch can handle >28dBm of signal on the transmit port. The insertion loss of the antenna switch is <0.5dB and the receive to transmit port isolation is >23dB.

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Antenna specifications: 2 dBi Dipole

Attributes

Attribute Property

Frequency 2.4~2.5 GHz

Power output 2W

DB gain 2 dBi

VSWR < or = 2.0

Dimension 108.5 mm x 10.0 mm

Weight 10.5g

Temperature rating -40°–+80° C

Part number DG-ANT-20DP-BG

Dimensions

Note:

Dimensions are provided for reference purposes only. The actual antenna might vary.

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Antenna specifications: 2 dBi Dipole

.360 .125 R

(3.2)

3.500 (88.9)

3.300 (83.8)

(9.1)

Antenna strength (radiation pattern) diagram

90.0˚

.399

(10.1)

1.010 (25.4)

1.200 (30.5)

This diagram shows the strength of the signal received by the whip antenna on both a horizontal and vertical plane. The diagram shows the magnetic field when the antenna is in a vertical position. The red solid line represents the horizontal plane and the green dotted line represents the vertical plane. You can see in the illustration that at 90 degrees, the signal strength is 0 (as expected).

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Antenna specifications: 5.5 dBi Dipole

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Antenna specifications: 5.5 dBi Dipole

Attributes

Attribute Band 1 Band 2

Frequency 2.4~2.5 GHz 5.15~5.35 GHz

VSWR 2.0 max

Return loss -10 dB max

DB gain 5 dBi (Typ)

Polarization Linear

Power output 1W

Dimension See measurements in the drawing after the table

Operating temperature -20°–+65°C

Storage temperature -20°–+65°C

Part number DG-ANT-55DP-AG

Dimensions

Note:

Dimensions are provided for reference purposes only. The actual antenna might vary.

5.725~5.85 GHz

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Antenna specifications: 5.5 dBi Dipole

Radiation pattern: H-Plane (2.0 and 5.0 GHz)

Color Freq (MHz) Peak (dBi) Angle (o) Avg (dBi)

Yellow 2400.0 3.39 257.68 2.98

Red 2450.00 3.17 214.74 2.37

Blue 2500.00 2.79 288.0 1.96

Purple 5150.00 2.25 280.42 0.82

Green 5200.00 5.23 252.63 2.71

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Radiation pattern: E-plane (2.0 and 5.0 GHz)

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Antenna specifications: 5.5 dBi Dipole

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Color Freq (MHz) Peak (dBi) Angle (o) Avg (dBi)

Light brown 5250.00 4.51 272.84 3.16

Orange 5750.00 5.03 267.79 3.88

Aqua 5850.00 3.83 276.63 2.74

Color Freq (MHz) Peak (dBi) Angle (o) Avg (dBi)

Yellow 2400.0 2.60 283.22 -1.10

Red 2450.00 2.57 240.42 -1.36

Blue 2500.00 1.92 237.27 -1.78

Purple 5150.00 2.37 78.67 -1.91

Green 5200.00 4.80 79.30 0.32

Light brown 5250.00 4.49 79.93 -0.01

Orange 5750.00 6.34 283.85 1.08

Aqua 5850.00 4.67 283.22 -0.46

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End Product Labeling

This transmitter module is authorized for use only in devices where the antenna may be installed, such that 20 cm may be maintained between the antenna and users (e.g., routers, wireless ASDL modems, and similar equipment). Label the final end product in a visible area with the following statement: "Contains Wi-Wave FCC ID: MCQ-50M1380.”

Note: For Canadian users, use the following statement: “"Contains Wi-Wave IC: 1846A-50M1380.”

End User Manual: RF Exposure Statements

The end user manual must include the following information in a prominent location:

"IMPORTANT NOTE: To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter."

Additional End User Information

Please do not provide the end user with any instructions on how to remove or to install the Connect Wi-wave module.

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End User Manual: RF Exposure Statements

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Appendix A: Specifications

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This appendix provides Digi Connect Wi-Wave module specifications as well as

safety statements and antenna specifics.

Environmental specifications

The module board assembly meets all functional requirements when operating in this environment:

 Operating temperature: -30°C to +75°C???

 Storage temperature: -40°C to +125°C

 Relative humidity: 5% to 95%, non-condensing

 Altitude: 0 to 12,000 feet

Mechanical dimensions

 Length: 2.006 inches (50.95 mm)

 Width: 1.181 inches (30.00 mm)

 Height: 0.187 inches (4.75 mm)

 Top: 0.095 inches (2.40 mm)

 Bottom: 0.053 inches (1.35 mm)

 Weight: 8 grams (approximately)

Power requirements

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Power requirements

Parameter Limits

Input voltage (Vcc) 3.3V±9% (3.00V to 3.60V)

Input current 750mA max

Input low voltage 0.0V <V

Input high voltage 0.7*Vcc <V

Output low voltage 0.0V <V

Output high voltage Vcc-0.4V <V

RF exposure statement

The Connect Wi-Wave module complies with RF exposure limits for humans as called out in RSS-102. It is exempt from RF evaluation based on its operating frequency of

2.4 GHz, and effective radiated power less than the three watt requirement for a mobile device (>20 cm separation) operating at 2.4 GHz.

Safety statements

To avoid contact with electrical current:

 Never install electrical wiring during an electrical storm.

<0.3*Vcc

<Vcc

<0.4V

<Vcc

 Use a screwdriver and other tools with insulated handles.

 Wear safety glasses or goggles.

 Installation of inside wiring may bring you close to electrical wire, conduit,

terminals and other electrical facilities. Extreme caution must be used to avoid electrical shock from such facilities. Avoid contact with all such facilities.

 Protectors and grounding wire placed by the service provider must not be

connected to, removed, or modified by the customer.

 Do not touch or move the antenna(s) while the unit is transmitting or receiving.

 Do not hold any component containing a radio such that the antenna is very

close to or touching any exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting.

 Do not operate a portable transmitter near unshielded blasting caps or in an

explosive environment unless it is a type especially qualified for such use.

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Module and development board dimensions

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+.00/ - . 01

. 953

1. 181

1. 012

.152

DET AI L A

DEG

.010 MAX

. 039

.158

DET AI L A

2. 006

1. 892

.126

. 032 R MAX

+.00/ - . 01

. 059 DI A

Any external communications wiring you may install needs to be constructed to all relevant electrical codes. In the United States, this is the National Electrical Code Article 800. Contact a licensed electrician for details.

Module and development board dimensions

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Module dimensions

Note:

The measurements in this drawing are in inches.

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AREA REMOVED

1. 850

5. 000

3. 150

. 050" RAD

MA X

3. 000

2. 095

. 550

Development board dimensions

Note:

The measurements in this drawing are in inches.

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Appendix B:Certifications

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The Connect Wi-Wave products comply with the standards cited in this section.

FCC Part 15 Class B

Radio Frequency Interface (RFI) (FCC 15.105)

The Connect Wi-Wave embedded module has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices pursuant to Part 15 Subpart B, of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which

the receiver is connected.

 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Labeling Requirements (FCC 15.19)

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this

CERTIFICATIONS

FCC Part 15 Class B

device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

If the FCC ID is not visible when installed inside another device, then the outside of the device into which the module is installed must also display a label referring to the enclosed module FCC ID. This exterior label can use wording such as the following: Contains Transmitter Module FCC ID: MCQ-50M1380, IC: 1846A-50M1380.

Modifications (FCC 15.21)

Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Digi may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Industry Canada

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

Le present appareil numerique n’emet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de la class B prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des Communications du Canada.

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Declaration of Conformity

(In accordance with FCC Dockets 96-208 and 95-19)

Manufacturer’s Name: Digi International

Corporate Headquarters: 11001 Bren Road East

Manufacturing Headquarters: 10000 West 76th Street

Digi International declares, that the product:

Product Name: Connect Wi-Wave

Model Numbers: 50001380-01

CERTIFICATIONS

FCC Part 15 Class B

. . . . .

Minnetonka MN 55343

Eden Prairie MN 55344

to which this declaration relates, meets the requirements specified by the Federal Communications Commission as detailed in the following specifications:

 Part 15, Subpart B, for Class B equipment

 FCC Docket 96-208 as it applies to Class B personal

 Personal computers and peripherals

The product listed above has been tested at an External Test Laboratory certified per FCC rules and has been found to meet the FCC, Part 15, Class B, Emission Limits. Documentation is on file and available from the Digi International Homologation Department.

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CERTIFICATIONS

FCC Part 15 Class B

International EMC Standards

The Connect Wi-Wave meets the following standards:

Standards

Emissions EN 55022:2006 Class B

EN 61000-3-2 and EN61000-3-3

EN 300 328 V1.6.1 (2004-11)

AS/NZS CISPR 22:2006

ICES-003, Class B

FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B

FCC Part 15 Subpart C Section 15.247

(FCC ID: MCQ-50M1380)

IC RSS 210 Issue 6 and RSS GEN Issue 1

(IC: 1846A-50M1380)

Immunity EN 55024

EN 301 489-17 V1.2.1: (2002-08)

Safety UL 60950-1

ICE/EN 60950-1 (European Union)

CSA C22.2, No. 60950-1

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Index

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Numerics

2 dBi Dipole antenna 29

attributes 29

dimensions 29

strength (radiation pattern) diagram 30

5.5 dBi Dipole antenna 31

attributes 31

dimensions 31

radiation pattern, E-plane 33

radiation pattern, H-Plane 32

802.11b/g modes and channels 12

antenna switch 29

antennas

27-34

about

configurations 28

specifications

2 dBi Dipole

5.5 dBi Dipole 31

switch 29

types 27

U.FL cable and RP-SMA connection 28

debug breakout header 24

dimensions 40

features 15

JTAG 22

layout 16

LEDs 19

module connector, P52 17

power supply 21

reset functionality 20

RP-SMA connectors 25

switches 20

U.FL connectors 25

USB peripheral interface 23

dimensions

development board

module 39

DISABLE signal 13

DS1 (LED) 19

DS2 (LED) 19

DS3, DISABLE LED 19

DS4, WAN LED 19

DS5, LAN LED 19

DS6, PAN LED 19

certifications 41

End 34

environmental specifications 37

debug breakout header, P201 24

development board

15-26

about

features

development board

module 9

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Index

General 29

input power jack, J1 21

input power supply 21

J1, input power jack 21

J4, USB peripheral jack 23

JTAG header, P200 22

LED DS1 19

LED DS2 19

LED DS3, DISABLE 19

LED DS4, WAN 19

LED DS5, LAN 19

LED DS6, PAN 19

LEDs

debug (signal) breakout header

development board 19

module 13

primary interface 9

reset generator 13

specifications 37

USB peripheral controller 11

voltage monitor 13

voltage regulators 12

module connector, P52 17

module edge connector 10

pinout 10

P200, JTAG header 22

P201, debug breakout header 24

power

development board

module 13

power requirements, module 38

reset functionality 20

reset generator 13

RESET# 20

RF exposure statement 38

RP-SMA connection 28

RP-SMA connectors 25

mechanical dimensions, module 37

module

802.11b/g modes and channels

about 9

definition 9

dimensions 39

environmental specifications 37

features 9

layout 10

LEDs 13

mechanical dimensions 37

module edge connector 10

power 13

power requirements 38

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safety statements 38

specifications, module 37

switches 20

U.FL cable

and RP-SMA connection

U.FL cables 25

U.FL connectors 25

USB peripheral controller 11

USB peripheral interface 23

USB peripheral jack, J4 23

voltage monitor 13, 20

voltage regulators 12

W_DISABLE# signal 24

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Digi 50M1380 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Features

What’s on the module?

USB peripheral controller

802.11b/g modes and channels

Voltage regulators

LEDS

Power

What’s on the development board

Connect Wi-Wave module connector, P52

LEDs

Switches and reset functionality

Power supply

JTAG

USB peripheral interface

Debug breakout header, P201

U.FL and RP-SMA connectors

Using the Antenna

General information

Antenna specifications: 2 dBi Dipole

Antenna specifications: 5.5 dBi Dipole

End Product Labeling

End User Manual: RF Exposure Statements

Environmental specifications

Mechanical dimensions

Power requirements

RF exposure statement

Safety statements

Module and development board dimensions

Appendix B:Certifications

FCC Part 15 Class B