Doodle Labs NM DB 3 User Manual

User Manual

NM-DB-3

Rugged/Military grade 2.4/5 GHz 3x3 MIMO Wi-Fi® Radio Transceivers

Features

 Qualcomm-Atheros AR9590-AR1B Chipset with Extended Temperature Range
 Up to 450 Mbps Throughput with 3x3 MIMO Technology
 Calibrated High Power 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz operation for Extended Range
 802.11 Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) in AP and Client mode
 Supported Ath9k Linux Driver
 MiniPCIE Interface

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model No. NM-DB-3

Qualcomm Atheros

MAC Chipset

Software Support

Center Frequency Range

Channel Bandwidth* 20, 40 MHz channels
Radio Modulation (Dynamic

Link Adaptation)

Data Rates Supported

QCA9590-AR1B with Extended Temperature range for Outdoor and
Rugged models)

Linux Drivers

ath9k

5.180 GHz ~ 5.825 GHz

2.412 GHz ~ 2.462 GHz

This varies by the regulatory domain

BPSK, QPSK, 16 QAM, and 64 QAM (5.x GHz)
CCK, BPSK, QPSK, 16 QAM, and 64 QAM (2.4 GHz)

802.11a: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48 and 54 Mbps (5.x GHz)

802.11n: MCS0-23 (5.x and 2.4 GHz)

802.11b/g: 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48 and 54 Mbps (2.4 GHz)

 802.11 dynamic frequency selection (DFS) as an AP and Client

 802.11n and b/g Beam Forming

 Packet aggregation: A-MPDU (Tx/Rx), A-MSDU (Tx/Rx), Maximal

802.11n version 2.0
Capabilities

ratio combining (MRC), Cyclic shift diversity (CSD), Frame
aggregation, block ACK, 802.11e compatible bursting, Spatial
multiplexing, cyclic-delay diversity (CDD), low-density parity check
(LDPC), Space Time Block Code (STBC)

 Phy data rates up to 450 Mbps (40 MHz channel)

Operating Modes

MAC Protocol

Wireless Error Correction FEC, ARQ

Wireless Data Security

FIPS Certification

Tx/Rx
Specification

5 GHz (20 MHz Channel)

802.11a, STBC BPSK 1/2 25.18 -96

802.11n, STBC 64 QAM 3/4 25.09 -81

MIMO BPSK 1/2 25.09 -93

MIMO 16 QAM 3/4 25.09 -83
MIMO 64 QAM 5/6 25.09 -72

5 GHz (40 MHz Channel)

MIMO BPSK 1/2 22.93 -90

MIMO 16 QAM 3/4 22.93 -79
MIMO 64 QAM 5/6 22.93 -69

Radio

Modulation

AP, STA and Adhoc modes to implement Point to Point, Point to multi
Point

TDD with Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance
(CSMA/CA)

128 bit AES, WEP, TKIP and WAPI hardware encryption. Support for
IEEE 802.11d, e, h, i, k, r, v, w and time stamp standards

Loop back mode to facilitate FIPS AES certification, Small packet size
(96 bytes) in AES encryption at full packet rate

Coding Rate

Max Tx Power

Rx Sensitivity

(Typ)

2.4 GHz (20 MHz Channel)

802.11b, STBC 1 Mbps CCK 27.32 -100

802.11g, STBC 64 QAM 3/4 27.16 -80

802.11n, MIMO BPSK 1/2 26.84 -92

802.11n, MIMO 16 QAM 3/4 26.84 -82

802.11n, MIMO 64 QAM 5/6 26.84 -72

2.4 GHz (40 MHz Channel)

802.11n, MIMO BPSK 1/2 26.94 -90

802.11n, MIMO 16 QAM 3/4 26.94 -79

802.11n, MIMO 64 QAM 5/6 26.94 -70

Note 1 It is advantageous to use the smallest Channel Bandwidth that can support the Throughput

requirements. Smaller bandwidths provide more channels to choose and help avoid interference
issues. The system’s SNR is higher at smaller Channel Bandwidths and Range is longer.

Note 2 Max allowed Tx power depends on the regulatory domain

Antenna Signal Strength -35 to -85 dBm (Recommended), Absolute Maximum=+12 dBm

Up to +10 dBm signal strength for 5 GHz signal without degrading 2.4
Antenna port isolation for
concurrent operation

GHz operation

Up to +5 dBm signal strength for 2.4 GHz signal without degrading 5.x

GHz operation
Integrated Antenna Port

Protection

>20 KV (Human Body Model)

Receiver LNA Gain >10 dB
Receiver Adjacent Channel

Rejection (ACR)

Receiver Alternate Channel
Rejection (ALCR)

>18 dB @ 11a, 6 Mbps (Typ)

>35 dB @ 11a, 6 Mbps (Typ)

Receive chain Noise Figure +6 dB

Transmitter Adjacent Channel
Leakage power Ratio (ACLR)

Transmitter Spurious
Emission Suppression

RF Power control

RF Hardware Disable (RF
Kill)

Control for External Power
Amp

45 dB (Fc ± ChBW)

-40 dBc

In 0.5 dBm steps. Accuracy of power calibration loop ±2 dBm. Each

transceiver individually calibrated and tested.

Pin 20 of miniPCI-E interface. (Required for FAA compliance)

Available as an optional configuration

Spectral Analysis 8 bit resolution spectral FFTs available for software analysis

PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL AND OTHER SPECIFICATIONS

Antenna Ports 3 Ports (50 Ohms) with MMCX connectors.

Host Interface miniPCI-Express 1.2 Standard

Host CPU Board

Any CPU board with Industry standard miniPCI-Express interface with

minimum 6 mm connector height

Operating Voltage 3.3 Volts from miniPCI-Express connector

5.3W @ Max power, in continuous data transfer mode on all chains

3.75W @ 25 dBm power, in continuous data transfer mode on all

chains
Power Consumption

2.5W @ 20 dBm power (ETSI max), in continuous data transfer mode

on all chains

0.9W in continuous data receive mode

250 mW in Sleep mode

Shield case temperature
range (Operating)

-40°C to +80°C

The System’s thermal design should ensure that the transceiver’s case

temperature is maintained within these specifications.
Humidity (Operating) 0% – 95% (Non-condensing)

Dimensions

Regulatory Requirements

FCC ID 2AG87NM-DB-3

CE/ETSI Q3 2016
Industry Canada (IC) Q3 2016

RoHS/WEEE Compliance Yes. 100% Recyclable/Biodegradable packaging

30 x 50 x 7 mm, 14 grams

Mechanical drawing and 3D-CAD files available upon request

Designed and Verified to meet various regulatory requirements. Formal

testing and approval is required based on the Integrator’s particular

host platform and antenna type. The Integrator is also responsible for

obtaining all required regulatory approvals in target markets for the

finished product.

FCC Statement

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.

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. 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 to 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

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions (1)this device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation

The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a
separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be
collocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter,
except in accordance with FCC multi-transmitter product procedures.

Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands
are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match
the intended destination.
The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user.
The final end product must be labelled in a visible area with the following:
“Contains Transmitter Module 2AG87NM-DB-3”
In the event that these conditions can not be met (for example certain laptop configurations
or co-location with another transmitter), then the FCC authorization is no longer considered
valid and the FCC ID can not be used on the final product. In these circumstances, the OEM
integrator will be responsible for re-evaluating the end product (including the transmitter) and
obtaining a separate FCC authorization

IC Statement

This device complies with Industry Canada's licence-exempt RSSs. 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.
The term "IC: " before the certification/registration number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met.

This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage,
et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible

d'en compromettre le fonctionnement

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