Digi 90000797-A User Manual

Digi Connect™ Wi-Wave

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Hardware Reference

Part number/version: 90000797_A
Release date: March 2008
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Contents

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

Features.......................................................................................... 9

What’s on the module? ...................................................................... 10

Digi Connect Wi-Wave module edge connector ................................... 10

Digi Connect Wi-Wave module edge connector: Pinout ......................... 11

U.FL connectors........................................................................ 11

USB peripheral controller ................................................................... 12

802.11b/g modes and channels ............................................................ 12

Channel allocations ................................................................... 12

Receiver Sensitivity and Transmit Output Power................................. 13

Voltage regulators............................................................................ 13

Voltage monitor — Reset generator ....................................................... 13

LEDS ............................................................................................ 13

Power........................................................................................... 14

DISABLE signal.......................................................................... 14

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

What’s on the development board ........................................................ 15

Features................................................................................. 15

The development board .............................................................. 16

Unpopulated components ............................................................ 16

Digi Connect Wi-Wave module connector, J52 .......................................... 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, J3 .................................................................. 21

Input power supply .................................................................... 21

JTAG Breakout Header, P20 ................................................................ 22

JTAG breakout header signal map .................................................. 22

USB peripheral interface, J4................................................................ 23

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USB peripheral jack, J4............................................................... 23

Debug breakout header, P21 ............................................................... 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

General information.......................................................................... 29

Antenna switch......................................................................... 29

Antenna specifications: 2 dBi Dipole ...................................................... 29

Attributes ............................................................................... 29

Dimensions.............................................................................. 29

Antenna strength (radiation pattern) diagram .................................... 31

Antenna specifications: 5.5 dBi Dipole.................................................... 32

Attributes ............................................................................... 32

Dimensions.............................................................................. 32

Radiation pattern: H-Plane (2.0 and 5.0 GHz) .................................... 33

Radiation pattern: E-plane (2.0 and 5.0 GHz) .................................... 34

End User Manual: RF Exposure Statements 34

Appendix A:Specifications .................................................................. 35

Environmental specifications ............................................................... 35

Mechanical dimensions ...................................................................... 35

Power requirements.......................................................................... 36

RF exposure statement ...................................................................... 36

Safety statements ............................................................................ 36

Module and development board dimensions ............................................. 37

Module dimensions .................................................................... 37

Development board dimensions ..................................................... 38

Appendix B: Certifications .................................................................. 39

FCC Part 15 Class B........................................................................... 39

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Using this Guide

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

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in this guide

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Contact
information

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Chapter 1:About the Module

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The Digi Connect Wi-Wave module is an 802.11b/g WLAN communications module

for use in embedded applications. The module is a single circuit card packaged in a
PCI Express Mini Card form factor, and supports all the RF, analog, and digital
circuitry necessary to implement WLAN functionality. Using Digi’s baseband
processor technology, this module is the ideal choice for embedded applications
requiring long-term product availability in conjunction with reliability and easy
design integration.

The primary interface to the module is through a standards-compliant PCI Express
Mini Card edge connector, using a USB 2.0 full speed/high speed link for
communication with the host system.

Features

Note:

The Digi 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 +60°C operating temperature for harsh environments

 RoHS compliant design

The Digi 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 Digi Connect Wi-Wave has a 4-wire JTAG
programming interface mapped to pins 45, 47, 49, and 51.

availability

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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?

Digi Connect Wi­Wave mod ule
edge connector

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The Digi 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.

What’s on the module?

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Digi Connect Wi­Wave module
edge connector:
Pinout

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

Pin Type WLAN Mini Card

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

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

9 In GND 10 n/a No connect

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 RESET (PERST#)

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

25 n/a No connect 26 In GND

Pin Type WLAN Mini Card

signal

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 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.”

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USB peripheral controller

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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.

Note:

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

802.11b/g modes and channels

The Digi 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

Frequency spread
(MHz - MHz)

3 2422 2411 - 2433

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

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Voltage regulators

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Receiver
Sensitivity and
Transmit O ut p u t
Power

-71 dBm @ 54 Mbps

-81 dBm @ 11 Mbps

-88 dBm @ 6 Mbps

-93 dBm @ 1 Mbps

13.8 dBm OFDM

17 dBm PSK/CCK

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.

Voltage monitor — Reset generator

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

Intermittent blink Transmit/receive activity

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Power

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 36 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 Digi Connect Wi-Wave connector, the development
board provides several breakout connectors and interfaces.

What’s on the development board

Features  Digi 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

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The development
board

ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT BOARD

What’s on the development board

Unpopulated
components

There are components on the development board that are currently not populated.
These components allow the development board to be used in other applications.

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Digi Connect Wi-Wave module connector, J52

Digi Connect Wi-Wave module connector, J52

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Place the Digi Connect Wi-Wave module into the connector and support bracket,
J52, on the development board.

The Digi 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).

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Digi Connect Wi-Wave module connector, J52

Note:

Signal direction w.r.t PCIe Mini Card.

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

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

9 In GND 10 I/O UIM_DATA (C7)

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 RESET (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

LEDs: DS3-DS7

ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT BOARD

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, J4” on page 23 for more
information.

Debug (signal)
breakout header
LEDs

Five LEDs are associated with the debug breakout header (J4):

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

 RST, DS4: Lights up when the RESET# signal is asserted.

 WAN, DS5: Reserved for future use.

 LAN, DS6: Lights up when the module drives the LED_WLAN# signal.

 PAN, DS7: Reserved for future use.

See “Debug breakout header, P21” on page 24 for more information.

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Switches and reset functionality

Switches and reset functionality

Volt ag e mo n ito r 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 Digi Connect Wi-Wave edge connector (pin 22), as well as to the debug
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# signal 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, P20.

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Power supply

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

DC

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Input power jack, J3The input power jack, J3, is a barrel connector that accepts 9-30 VDC. The power

Input power
supply

jack is labeled J3 on the development board. This figure schematically represents
the power jack’s polarity:

The output current of this regulator is limited to 2.4 amps and the Digi Connect Wi­Wave module draws no more than .750 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 3 watts of power.

Important:

The development board can use USB power as the power source for the

3.3V regulator. This is accomplished by simply connecting the USB

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JTAG Breakout Header, P20

cable to the development board. However, Digi recommends using the
supplied AC wall adapter.

JTAG Breakout Header, P20

JTAG breakout
header signal map

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The development board provides a 20-pin JTAG header, P20. The pins are allocated
as shown:

Pin Type Signal Pin Type Signal

1 Monitor pt +3.3V 2 Monitor pt +3.3V

3n/aNo connect 4Monitor ptGND

5 In JTAG TDI 6 Monitor pt GND

7 In JTAG TMS 8 Monitor pt GND

9 In JTAG TCK 10 Monitor pt GND

11 n/a No connect 12 Monitor pt GND

13 Out JTAG TDO 14 Monitor pt GND

15 In RST# TRIGGER 16 Monitor pt GND

17 n/a No connect 18 Monitor pt GND

19 n/a No connect 20 Monitor pt GND

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USB peripheral interface, J4

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USB peripheral interface, J4

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USB peripheral
jack, J4

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.

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Debug breakout header, P21

Debug breakout header, P21

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 is typically used as a hardware means to
disable RF transmissions from the module without software intervention.

Pin Type Signal Pin Type Signal

1 Rsvd SIM_PWR 2 Monitor pt +3.3V_MC

3 Rsvd SIM_RST 4 Monitor pt LED_WWAN#

5 Rsvd SIM_CLK 6 Monitor pt GND

7 Rsvd SIM_Pin 4 8 Monitor pt LED_WLAN#

9 Rsvd SIM_GND 10 Monitor pt GND

11 Rsvd SIM_VPP 12 Monitor pt LED_WPAN#

13 Rsvd SIM_DATA 14 Monitor pt GND

15 Rsvd SIM_Pin 8 16 Monitor pt RESET#

17 n/a No connect 18 Monitor pt GND

19 Monitor pt GND 20 In W_DISABLE#

W_DISABLE#
signal

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

assert the W_DISABLE# signal to the module, place a jumper between either pins 18

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and 20 or pins 19 and 20.

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

U.FL and RP-SMA connectors

ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT BOARD

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. U.FL connector P1 pairs with RP-SMA connector J1;U.FL connector P2
pairs with RP-SMA connector J2.

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).

Single antenna configuration: Connect one end of the U.FL cable to connector P1
on the development board and the other end of the cable to connector P1 on the
Digi Connect Wi-Wave module.

Dual antenna configuration: In addition to the connections outlined in the Single
antenna configuration, connect one end of the second U.FL cable to connector P2

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U.FL and RP-SMA connectors

on the development board and the other end of the cable to connector P2 on the
Digi Connect Wi-Wave module.

RP-SMA
connectors

For more
information

RP-SMA Wi-Fi antennas are attached to the two RP-SMA connectors, J1 and J2.

Single antenna configuration: Attach an RP-SMA antenna to RP-SMA connector J1.

Dual antenna configuration: Attach RP-SMA antennas to both RP-SMA connectors J1
and J2.

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

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Chapter 3:Using the Antenna

The Digi Connect Wi-Wave development board supports two 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 (e.g., 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

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re-evaluating the end product (including the transmitter) and obtaining a separate
FCC authorization.

Connect
Wi-Wave antenna
configurations

The Digi Connect Wi-Wave can transmit data or receive data, but not at the same
time.

Note: If only one antenna is used, it must be connected to Wi-Fi RP-SMA antenna
connector J1. This is the Digi Connect Wi-Wave's primary antenna.

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USING THE ANTENNA

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

General information

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 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 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.

. . . . .

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)

90.0˚

.399

(10.1)

1.010
(25.4)

1.200
(30.5)

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Antenna specifications: 2 dBi Dipole

. . . . .

Antenna strength
(radiation
pattern) diagram

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

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

5.725~5.85 GHz

Dimensions

Storage temperature -20°–+65°C

Part number DG-ANT-55DP-AG

Note:

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

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

USING THE ANTENNA

Antenna specifications: 5.5 dBi Dipole

. . . . .

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

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

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pattern: E-plane
(2.0 and 5.0 GHz)

USING THE ANTENNA

End User Manual: RF Exposure Statements

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

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."

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Appendix A: Specifications

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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 +60°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)

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Power requirements

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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 Digi 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.

IL

IH

OL

OH

<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

C

DET AI L A

DEG

45

.010 MAX

. 039

.158

DET AI L A

C

L

L

2. 006

0

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

. . . . .

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

0

0

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 Digi 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 Digi 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

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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: Digi 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 Digi 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 31

5.5 dBi Dipole antenna 32

attributes 32

dimensions 32

radiation pattern, E-plane 34

radiation pattern, H-Plane 33

802.11b/g modes and channels 12

-

31

-

34

A

antenna switch 29

antennas

27-34

about

configurations 28

specifications

2 dBi Dipole

5.5 dBi Dipole 32

switch 29

types 27

29

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 37

DISABLE signal 14

DS1 (LED) 19

DS2 (LED) 19

DS3, DISABLE LED 19

DS4, WAN LED 19

DS5, LAN LED 19

DS6, PAN LED 19

E

38

environmental specifications 35

C

certifications 39

D

debug breakout header, P201 24

development board

about

15-26

debug breakout header 24

dimensions 38

F

features

development board

module 9

G

General 29

15

Index-43

Index

I

input power jack, J1 21

input power supply 21

J

J1, input power jack 21

J4, USB peripheral jack 23

JTAG header, P200 22

L

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

19

USB peripheral controller 12

voltage monitor 13

voltage regulators 13

module connector, P52 17

module edge connector 10

pinout 11

P

P200, JTAG header 22

P201, debug breakout header 24

power

development board

module 14

power requirements, module 36

21

R

reset functionality 20

reset generator 13

RESET# 20

RF exposure statement 36

RP-SMA connectors 25

M

mechanical dimensions, module 35

module

802.11b/g modes and channels

about 9

definition 9

dimensions 37

environmental specifications 35

features 9

layout 10

LEDs 13

mechanical dimensions 35

module edge connector 10

power 14

power requirements 36

primary interface 9

reset generator 13

specifications 35

-

14

12

S

safety statements 36

specifications, module 35

switches 20

U

U.FL connectors 25

USB peripheral controller 12

USB peripheral interface 23

USB peripheral jack, J4 23

V

voltage monitor 13, 20

voltage regulators 13

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W

W_DISABLE# signal 24

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