PRELIMINARY & CONFIDENTIAL
RapidConnect Bridge
General/Overview
• Zigbee and BLE to Wi-Fi bridge
• Thread Border Router
• External pluggable power supply connected via micro-USB
• 2 Status LEDs (White and Red) - configurable through software
• Dimensions: 65x59x20.5 (LxWxH)
• Power consumption: 400mA at 5V (worst case)
Detailed Specications
• Wi-Fi (Dual band 1x1 802.11 a/b/g/n)
• Bluetooth 5.0 (Mesh and BLE)
• 802.15.4 radio (Zigbee and Thread capable)
• QCA4020 architecture which has 3 independent processors:
1. ARM Cortex-M4F @ 128 MHz is the application/host processor. It runs the
Qualcomm® networking stack as well as application code.
2. ARM Cortex-M0 @ 64 MHz, which is utilized as the connectivity control
processor for BLE and 802.15.4.
3. XTENSA7 @ 130MHz which is a dedicated processor to run the Wi-Fi dual
band function.
Benets:
• Qualcomm Wi-Fi, BLE and 15.4 code has a known execution environment
without generating competition for processor resources from customer
code.
• The customer maintains flexibility to choose the operating system for their
code.
• The execution environment of Qualcomm code is easier to separate from
customer code from a security perspective.
• Built in security hardware and trusted code support.
Memory
The RapidConnect Bridge is a RAM based device, with dedicated space for Customer
Applications. The device also supports Execute in Place ( XiP ) directly from its
external flash with a speed penalty.
It is equipped with an external 32Mb SPI Flash that is used to:
• Store three versions of the firmware image simultaneously:
– Existing image
– Upgrade image
– Factory reset image
• Store RAW data in a Flash File System
• Extend code space through Execute in Place (XIP).
In typical MCU terms customers will have the following available for their
application, with vendor supplied libraries stored in a separate region :
• Flash - 296KB (expandable through XIP)
• RAM - 174 KB
• ‘External Storage’ - ~1MB
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1. Electrical Specications
1.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter Minimum Maximum Units
Supply Voltage (VCC)
Voltage on any GPIO -0.3 3.6 V
RF Input Power 10 dBm
-0.3 6 V
Ambient Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
-40 85 °C
-50 150 °C
1.2 Recommended Operating Conditions
Parameter Minimum Maximum Units
Supply Voltage
Temperature Range -40 8.5 °C
2.5 5.5 V
1.3 DC Electrical Characteristics
Parameter Test Condition Minimum Typical Maximum Units
Logic high voltage
Logic low voltage -0.3 0 0.3 V
802.15.4 TX Current 189 mA
802.15.4 RX Current
1Mbps 38.3 mA
BLE TX
2Mbps 39 mA
2.4 3.3 3.6 V
38.3 mA
BLE RX
802.11b TX
802.11b RX
802.11g TX
802.11g RX
802.11n TX
802.11n RX
1Mbps 38.3 mA
2Mbps 38.7 mA
CCK 11Mbps 205.7 mA
79 mA
64-QAM 54 Mbps 202.3 mA
79 mA
HT20 MCS0 203.7 mA
79.3 mA
2. RF Specications
2.1 Receiver Specications
2.1.1 802.15.4
Parameter Test Condition Minimum Typical Maximum Units
Frequency
Sensitivity
1% PER, 20 byte
packet dened by
IEEE 802.15.4-2003
2405 2480 MHz
-104.7 dBm
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2.1.2 BLE
Parameter Test Condition Minimum Typical Maximum Units
Frequency
2402 2480 MHz
Sensitivity
BLE 1M
BLE 2M
-96.7 dBm
-95 dBm
2.1.3 WIFI
Parameter Test Condition Minimum Typical Maximum Units
Frequency
Sensitivity
802.11b 1Mbps
802.11b 11Mbps
802.11g 6Mbps
802.11g 54Mbps
802.11n HT20 MCS0
802.11n HT20 MCS7
2412 2462 MHz
-92.8 dBm
-88 dBm
-92.3 dBm
-75.3 dBm
-90.5 dBm
-71 dBm
2.2 Transmit Power
Parameter Test Condition Minimum Typical Maximum Units
802.15.4 output power at highest
power setting, general limit
BLE output power at highest power
setting, general limit
802.11b output power at highest
power setting, general limit
802.11g, output power at highest
power setting, general limit
802.11n, output power at highest
power setting, general limit
1Mbps or 2Mbps 2.6 dBm
11Mbps 17.5 dBm
54Mbps 17.7 dBm
MCS7 17.6 dBm
22.3 dBm
3. Mechanical Specications
37
47
(All measurements in millimetres, not to scale)
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4. Regulatory Approvals
4.1 Federal Communications Commission (FCC - US)
4.1.1 Approved Antennae
There are two PCB trace antennas onboard with gains -0.68 dBi for the single band antenna and 0.86 dBi for the dual band antenna.
4.1.2 FCC Notice
The BRD10 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.
To comply with FCC RF Exposure requirements, users of this device must ensure that the module be installed and/or configured to
operate with a separation distance of 20cm or more from all persons.
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 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.
4.1.3 Modular Approval
The BRD10 device meets the requirements for modular transmitter approval as detailed in the §15.212 Modular transmitters rules. It
should be noted that:
“While the applicant for a device into which an authorized module is installed is not required to obtain a new authorization for the module, this
does not preclude the possibility that some other form of authorization or testing may be required for the device (e.g., a WLAN into which an
authorized module is installed must still be authorized as a PC peripheral, subject to the appropriate equipment authorization).”
CAUTION:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
NOTE:
This module is intended for an OEM integrator. The OEM integrator is responsible for the compliance to all the rules that apply to the
product into which this certified RF module is integrated. Additional testing and certification may be necessary when multiple modules
are used.
A 20cm minimum distance has to be able to be maintained between the antenna and the users for the host this module is integrated
into. Under such configuration, the FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for a population/ uncontrolled environment can be satisfied.
Further RF exposure shall be re-evaluated to the scenario of portable, and collocated use.
USER MANUAL OF THE END PRODUCT:
In the user manual of the end product, the end user has to be informed to keep at least 20cm separation with the antenna while this
end product is installed and operated. The end user has to be informed that the FCC radio-frequency exposure guidelines for an uncontrolled environment can be satisfied.
The end user has to also be informed that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the
user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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4.1.4 Labeling Requirements
The user of this device is responsible for meeting the FCC labeling requirements. A clearly visible label on the exterior enclosure of an
incorporating device must list the MMB Research Inc. FCC ID “XFF-BRD10” and the FCC Notice above (section 4.1.2). The exterior label
should use the wording “Contains” or “Contains Transmitter Module”. For example:
Contains FCC ID: XFF-BRD10
or
Contains Transmitter Module FCC ID: XFF-BRD10
Any similar wording that expresses the same meaning may be used. If the labelling area is smaller than the palm of the hand, then
additional FCC part 15.19 statement is required to be available in the user’s manual:
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 device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
If the labelling area is larger than the palm of the hand, then the following FCC part 15.19 statement has to also be available on the
label:
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 device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
4.2 Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
4.2.1 Approved Antennae
This radio transmitter IC: 8365A-BRD10 has been approved by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada to operate with
the antenna types listed below, with the maximum permissible gain indicated. Antenna types not included in this list that have a gain
greater than the maximum gain indicated for any type listed are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
Antenna Type Manufacturer Model Maximum Gain (dBi) Nominal Impedance (Ω)
PCB Trace
Dual Band PCB Trace MMB Networks PCB trace antenna 0.86 50
4.2.2 IC Notice
This device complies with ISED licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables 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.
MMB Networks PCB trace antenna -0.68 50
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4.2.3 Labeling Requirements
The host device shall be properly labelled to identify the modules within the host device. The ISED certification label of a module shall
be clearly visible at all times when installed in the host device, otherwise the host device must be labelled to display the ISED
certification number of the module, preceded by the words “Contains transmitter module”, or the word “Contains”, or similar wording
expressing the same meaning, as follows:
Contains transmitter module IC: 8365A-BRD10
Contient le émetteur radio IC: 8365A-BRD10
Or
Contains IC: 8365A-BRD10
Contient IC: 8365A-BRD10
4.2.4 Additional Notice
This module is intended for an OEM integrator. The OEM integrator is responsible for the compliance to all the rules that apply to the
product into which this certified RF module is integrated. Additional testing and certification may be necessary when multiple modules
are used.
A 20cm minimum distance has to be able to be maintained between the antenna and the users for the host this module is integrated
into. Under such configuration, the FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for a population/ uncontrolled environment can be satisfied.
Further RF exposure shall be re-evaluated to the scenario of portable, and collocated use.
4.3 RoHS Compliance
The BRD10 devices do not contain any substances in excess of the maximum concentration allowed by Directive 2002/95/EC. The
module is RoHS compliant.
4.4 FCC & IC Compliance
In the event that conditions as described in the manual cannot be met, then the FCC and ISED authorizations are no longer considered
valid and the FCC ID and IC certification number cannot be used on the final product. In these circumstances, the integrator will be
responsible for re-evaluating the end product (including the transmitter) and obtaining a separate FCC and ISED authorization.
Copyright © 2019 MMB Research Inc. All rights reserved.
The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
This document is believed to be accurate and reliable, but the statements
contained herein are presented without expressed or implied warranty.
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