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WE865-DUAL Product Description

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1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................5

1.1 Related documents ................................................................................................................7

2 General product description ...........................................................................................8

2.1 Dimensions .............................................................................................................................8

2.2 Environmental requirements

2.2.1 Temperature range ...........................................................................................................................9

2.2.2 RoHS compliance .............................................................................................................................9

2.3 Radio performances.............................................................................................................10

2.3.1 Receiver characteristics................................................................................................................. 11

2.3.2 Transmit characteristics................................................................................................................. 11

2.4 Antenna ................................................................................................................................. 11

2.4.1 Wi-Fi antenna ................................................................................................................................ 11

2.5 Supply voltage ......................................................................................................................12

2.6 Pow

2.7 Supported Wi-Fi standards

er consumption ............................................................................................................. 12

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3 Software features ...........................................................................................................13

3.1 Software features .................................................................................................................13

3.2 Linux WiFi softw

are framework ..........................................................................................14

4 Mounting the WE865-DUAL on the application board ................................................15

4.1 General ..................................................................................................................................15

4.2 Packing s

ystem ....................................................................................................................15

5 Evaluation Kit EVK-PRO3...............................................................................................17

6 Conformity assessment issues ....................................................................................18

7 Safety recommendations...............................................................................................19

8 WE865-DUAL technical support....................................................................................20

9 List of acronyms ............................................................................................................21

10 Document change log....................................................................................................22

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Telit disclaims any and all responsibility for the application of the devices characterized in this document, and notes that the application of the device must comply with the safety standards of the applicable country, and where applicable, with the relevant wiring rules.

Telit reserves the right to make modifications, additions and deletions to this document due to typographical errors, inaccurate information, or improvements to programs and/or equipment at any time and without notice. Such changes will, nevertheless be incorporated into new editions of this document.

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1 Overview

The WE865-DUAL is a dual-mode IEEE 802.11b/g the GE863-PRO³ device family. The WE865-DUAL is a versatile and powerful addition to any PRO³based design instantly adding the power of Wi-Fi communications and the versatility of the SDIO interface.

The unique Ball-Grid-Array (BGA) package based on solder balls placed on the underside of a module which allows for direct mounting to the application circuit board, without the need for plugs, cables, or connectors.

Software is running on the host. Full software package is delivered with GE863-PRO³ software package.

This product is intended for system integrators who develop applications on the GE863-PRO³ module but would also like to configure and manage IEEE 802.11b/g wireless module.

From the interface point of view, the WE865-DUAL provides the SDIO interface used to connect and communicate with GE863-PRO³ host processor.

Wi-Fi short range wireless companion product to

WE865-DUAL

Figure 1

This innovative WE865-DUAL solution together with dual core architecture GE863-PRO³ device gives a unique product for all global GSM networks combined with short range wireless networks and that is also capable of managing complex and demanding customer applications.

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Some of the main features of WE865-DUAL are:

• Dual-mode IEEE 802.11 b and g o 9 different regulatory domain configurations supported

 USA (channel 1 – 11)  Canada (channel 1 – 11)  Europe (channel 1 – 13)  China (channel 1-13)  Spain (channel 10-11)  France (channel 10-13)  Japan 1 (channel 1- 13)  Japan 2 (channel 14)  Japan-hybrid (channel 1-14)

• Only one external voltage required

• Full RF and Power Supply components included

o On-board power amplifier (PA) o On-board low noise amplifier (LNA) o On-board filter to protect against cellular frequency harmonics o On-board crystal o On-board EEPROM for internal use (RF parameters stored inside) o On-board switching DC/DC and LDO

• Low power consumption mode supported

o Automatic power saving mode supported o Shut-down for a very low current consumption

• SDIO interface standard

• Hardware support for multi-mode encryption (WEP 40/64, WEP 104/128, AES, TKIP)

• Full software package

o Linux driver o WiFi configuration and management library o WiFi authentication and security library

• Package and form-factor

o Telit unified form factor o 63 Ball Grid Array o -20°C up to +85°C o RoHS compliant

As a part of Telit’s corporate policy of environmental protection, all products comply to the RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) directive of the European Union (EU Directive 2002/95/EG). In order to meet the competitive OEM and vertical market stringent requirements, Telit supports its customers with a dedicated Technical Support Policy with:

• Telit WE865-DUAL Interface board and

Evaluation Kit for GE863-PRO3 to help

you to develop your application;

• a Website with all updated information available;

• a high level technical support to assist you in your development;

For more updated information concerning product Roadmap and availability, technical characteristics, commercial and other issues, please check on the Telit website www.telit.com

> Products > Modules.

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1.1 Related documents

The following documents are related to this user guide:

[1] Telit WE865-DUAL Hardware User Guide 1vv0300787 [2] Telit WE865-DUAL Software User Guide 1vv0300788 [3] Telit GE863-PRO³ Hardware User Guide 1vv0300773a [4] Telit GE863-PRO³ Software User Guide 1vv0300788 [5] Telit GE863PRO [6] Telit GE863PRO [7] Telit GE863PRO3Linux Development Environment User Guide1vv0300780

All documentation can be downloaded from Telit’s official web site www.telit.com if not otherwise indicated.

EVK User Guide 1vv0300776

Linux SW User Guide 1vv0300781

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2 General product description

2.1 Dimensions

The Telit WE865-DUAL module overall dimensions are:

• Length: 22.15 mm (max)

• Width: 22.15 mm (max)

• Thickness: 3.48 mm (max)

• Weight 3.5 g

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Figure 2

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2.2 Environmental requirements

2.2.1 Temperature range

Normal Operating (°C) Extreme Operating (°C) Storage (°C)

-20°C up to +85°C -20°C up to +85°C -40°C up to +105°C

Table 1

Temperature exceeding the range of normal operating conditions can reduce the sensitivity and the performance of the module.

2.2.2 RoHS compliance

As a part of Telit corporate policy regarding environmental protection, the WE865-DUAL and complies with the RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) directive of the European Union (EU Directive 2002/95/EG).

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2.3 Radio performances

The WE865-DUAL is able to support all the 14 channels, either for the 802.11b or the 802.11g mode, as defined by IEEE standards:

Channel ID Frequency [MHz]

1 2412 2 2417 3 2422 4 2427 5 2432 6 2437 7 2442 8 2447

9 2452 10 2457 11 2462 12 2467 13 2472 14 2484

Table 2

The supported data rates for the WE865-DUAL are:

Operating mode Data rate [Mbps]

802.11g 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54

802.11b 1, 2, 5.5, 11

Table 3

The WE865-DUAL supports up to eight different transmission power levels that might be controlled by the host processor via SW (please refer to the WE865-DUAL Software User Guide):

Nominal supply voltage, T

Power level

1 16.3 14.4 dBm 20°C / 85°C 2 15.3 13.4 dBm 3 14.3 12.4 dBm 4 13.3 11.4 dBm 5 12.3 10.4 dBm 6 11.3 9.4 dBm 7 9.3 7.4 dBm 8 7.3 5.4 dBm

Typical output power in

802.11b mode (11Mbps)

= 25°C

amb

Typical output power in

802.11g mode (54Mbps)

Table 4

Suggested operating

condition

-20°C / 85°C

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2.3.1 Receiver characteristics

Nominal supply voltage, T

Parameter Conditions min typ max Unit

Sensitivity in 802.11b mode (11Mbps) PER < 8% - -87 -83 dBm Sensitivity in 802.11g mode (54Mbps) PER < 10% - -72 -68 dBm Maximum input level in 802.11b mode (11Mbps) PER < 8% -4 - - dBm Maximum input level in 802.11g mode (54Mbps) PER < 10% -10 - - dBm

= -20°C to 85°C, typical values at T

amb

Table 5

= 25°C unless otherwise stated

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2.3.2 Transmit characteristics

Nominal supply voltage, T

Maximum output power in 802.11b mode (11Mbps) 11 16 18 dBm Maximum output power in 802.11g mode (54Mbps) 9 14 16 dBm Modulation accuracy peak in 802.11b mode (11Mbps) - - 35 % Modulation accuracy RMS in 802.11g mode (54Mbps) - - -25 dB

= -20°C to 85°C, typical values at T

amb

Parameter min typ max Unit

= 25°C unless otherwise stated

amb

Table 6

2.4 Antenna

2.4.1 Wi-Fi antenna

The antenna that the customer chooses to use, should fulfil the following requirements:

Antenna requirements

Frequency range [MHz] 2400-2500 Gain [dBi] ≤ 2 Impedance [Ohm] 50 Maximum Input Power [mW] >100 VSWR recommended ≤2

Table 7

For further information please refer to the WE865-DUAL Hardware User Guide.

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2.5 Supply voltage

The external power supply must be connected as described in Hardware User Guide and must fulfil the following requirements:

Nominal operating voltage 3.8 V Operating voltage range 3.4 V – 4.2 V

Table 8

NOTE: It is highly recommended to use only the 3.8V nominal voltage when interfacing with GE863-

PRO

module to guarantee the compatibility. NOTE: Operating voltage range must never be exceeded; care must be taken in order to fulfil absolute min/max voltage requirements.

2.6 Power consumption

For detailed information about power consumption please refer to the WE865-DUAL Hardware User Guide.

2.7 Supported Wi-Fi standards

WE865-DUAL supports next standards:

• IEEE 802.11b - standard for WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network), 2.4GHz, 11 Mbps max.

• IEEE 802.11g - standard for WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network), 2.4GHz, 54 Mbps max.

3 Software features

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Linux Operating System and Linux WiFi Software Framework are used to configured and controlled WE865-DUAL and help interfacing it with the GE863-PRO

3.1 Software features

• Active scan for networks in the local area

• Connection to infrastructure (access point) or independent (ad-hoc) networks

• Starting an unsecured or security-enabled (WEP encrypted) independent (ad-hoc) network.

• Connection to security-enabled (WPA/WPA2 encrypted) networks

EAP Method supported:

• EAP-TLS

• EAP-PEAP/MSCHAPv2 (both PEAPv0 and PEAPv1)

• EAP-PEAP/TLS (both PEAPv0 and PEAPv1)

• EAP-PEAP/GTC (both PEAPv0 and PEAPv1)

• EAP-PEAP/OTP (both PEAPv0 and PEAPv1)

• EAP-PEAP/MD5-Challenge (both PEAPv0 and PEAPv1)

• EAP-TTLS/EAP-MD5-Challenge

• EAP-TTLS/EAP-GTC

• EAP-TTLS/EAP-OTP

• EAP-TTLS/EAP-MSCHAPv2

• EAP-TTLS/EAP-TLS

• EAP-TTLS/MSCHAPv2

• EAP-TTLS/MSCHAP

• EAP-TTLS/PAP

• EAP-TTLS/CHAP

• EAP-PSK

• Operation as an independent station (in infrastructure and ad hoc networks)

• A Management Information Base (MIB), used mainly for system configuration, such as setting

the MAC address, with values downloaded from the host or from non-volatile memory during system initialisation

• 802.11i security enhancements (except STAKey)

• The firmware’s default MIB contents can be initialised from an EEPROM. This can be used to

set basic per-design and per-device data, such as the radio’s MAC address.

• Basic receive radio strength and signal quality data are available via the MIB

• Basic power saving (both IEEE 802.11 protocol and chip sleep modes)

• Host wake up signalling

• Host handshaking for deep sleep

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• Automatic keep alive packets

• Autonomous scanning

3.2 Linux WiFi software framework

WE865-DUAL Linux package is made up of different components:

 WiFi Driver – WE865-Dual Linux WiFi device driver  Wireless Tools – Set of tools for configuring and managing WE865-Dual  Wpa Supplicant – Tool for configuring and managing WPA/WPA2 security

WE865-Dual WiFi module is controlled, under Linux OS, by the means of a WiFi device driver loaded into Kernel Space. WE865-Dual functionalities are made available to User Space applications through Linux Wireless Extensions (WE), kernel space generic APIs allowing a driver to expose to the user space configuration and statistics specific to common Wireless LANs. Customer applications can access WE865-Dual through symple system calls to shell commands such as Wireless Tools.

For more details see the WE865-DUAL Software User Guide.

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4 Mounting the WE865-DUAL on the

application board

4.1 General

The Telit WE865-DUAL module has been designed in order to be compliant with a standard lead-free SMT process.

4.2 Packing system

The Telit WE865-DUAL modules are packed on trays of 50 pieces each. The size of the tray is:

Lenght: 329 ± 0.3 [mm] Width : 176 ± 0.3 [mm]

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Figure 3

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5 Evaluation Kit EVK-PRO3

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In order to assist you in the development of your Telit GE863-PRO3 and WE865-DUAL module based application, Telit can supply an Evaluation Kit EVK-PRO

with appropriate power supply, SIM card holder, RS232 serial port level translator and USB host & device, SD Card holder, Ethernet and antenna connection. The development of the applications utilizing the Telit GE863-PRO

and WE865-DUAL module must

present a proper design of all the interfaces towards and from the module (e.g. power supply, audio paths, level translators), otherwise a decrease in the performances will be introduced or, in the worst case, a wrong design can even lead to an operating failure of the modules.

In order to assist the hardware designer in his design phase, the EVK board presents a series of different solutions, which will cover the most common design requirements on the market, and which can be easily integrated in the OEM design as building blocks or can be taken as starting points to develop a specific one.

For a detailed description of the Telit GE863-PRO provided with the Telit GE863-PRO

Hardware User Guide, EVK-PRO3 User Guide and WE865-DUAL

Evaluation Kit refer to the documentation

Hardware User Guide.

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6 Conformity assessment issues

Assessment of the final product must be made against the Essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive Articles 3.1(a) and (b), safety and EMC respectively, and any relevant Article 3.3 requirements.

The WE865-DUAL module is conform with the following European Union Directives:

• R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC (Radio Equipment & Telecommunications Terminal Equipments)

• Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and product safety

• Directive 89/336/EEC for conformity for EMC

In order to satisfy the essential requisite of the R&TTE 99/5/EC directive, the WE865-DUAL module is compliant with the following standards:

• Use of RF Spectrum. Standard: EN 300 328 v1.7.1 (2006-10)

• EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility). Standards: EN 301 489-1 and EN 301 489-17

• LVD (Low Voltage Directive) Standards: EN 60 950

The WE865-DUAL module is conform with the following US Directives:

• Use of RF Spectrum: Standards: FCC 47 Part 15

• EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility). Standards: FCC 47 Part 15

To meet the FCC's RF exposure rules and regulations:

- The system antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all the persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

- The system antenna(s) used for this module must not exceed 2 dBi for all operating configurations.

- Users and installers must be provided with antenna installation instructions and transmitter

operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.

Manufacturers of mobile, fixed or portable devices incorporating this module are advised to clarify any regulatory questions and to have their complete product tested and approved for FCC compliance.

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7 Safety recommendations

READ CAREFULLY

Be sure the use of this product is allowed in the country and in the environment required. The use of this product may be dangerous and has to be avoided in the following areas:

 Where it can interfere with other electronic devices in environments such as hospitals, airports,

aircrafts, etc

 Where there is risk of explosion such as gasoline stations, oil refineries, etc

It is responsibility of the user to enforce the country regulation and the specific environment regulation.

Do not disassemble the product; any mark of tampering will compromise the warranty validity.

We recommend following the instructions of the hardware user guides for a correct wiring of the product. The product has to be supplied with a stabilized voltage source and the wiring has to be conforming to the security and fire prevention regulations.

The product has to be handled with care, avoiding any contact with the pins because electrostatic discharges may damage the product itself.

The system integrator is responsible of the functioning of the final product; therefore, care has to be taken to the external components of the module, as well as of any project or installation issue, because the risk of disturbing the external networks or devices or having impact on the security. Should there be any doubt, please refer to the technical documentation and the regulations in force.

Every module has to be equipped with a proper antenna with specific characteristics. The antenna has to be installed with care in order to avoid any interference with other electronic devices and has to guarantee a minimum distance from the body (20 cm). In case of this requirement cannot be satisfied, the system integrator has to assess the final product against the SAR regulation EN 50360.

The European Community provides some Directives for the electronic equipments introduced on the market. All the relevant information’s are available on the European Community website:

http://europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/rtte/dir99-5.htm

The text of the Directive 99/05 regarding telecommunication equipments is available, while the applicable Directives (Low Voltage and EMC) are available at:

http://europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/electr_equipment/index_en.htm

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8 WE865-DUAL technical support

Telit’s technical support to WE865-DUAL wireless modem customers consists in:

• Technical documentation >Modules > selected model.

• Engineering support conditions.

: available for download into the Website www.telit.com >Products

: accessible via E-Mail service with 48 hr replies assured under normal

9 List of acronyms

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API AES BGA GSM EAP EEPROM IEEE LAN OEM RoHS SDIO TKIP WEP Wi-Fi WLAN WPA

Application Programming Interface Advanced Encryption Standard Ball Grid Array (of solder balls on surface mount devices) Global System for Mobile communication Extensible Authentication Protocol Electrically Erasable and Programmable Read Only Memory Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Local Area Network Other Equipment Manufacturer Reduction of Hazardous Substances Secure Digital Input/Output Temporal Key Integrity Protocol Wired Equivalent Privacy Wireless Fidelity Wireless Local Area Network Wi-Fi Protected Access

10 Document change log

Revision Date Changes

ISSUE#0 20/08/08 Preliminary release ISSUE#1 03/10/08 Updated mechanical dimensions

Added extreme and storage temperature ranges Updated radio performances Updated antenna section Updated packing section Added conformity assessment issues Added safety recommendations section

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Rainbow Electronics WE865-DUAL User Manual

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WE865-DUAL Product Description

Contents

1 Overview

1.1 Related documents

2 General product description

2.1 Dimensions

2.2 Environmental requirements

2.2.1 Temperature range

2.2.2 RoHS compliance

2.3 Radio performances

2.3.1 Receiver characteristics

2.3.2 Transmit characteristics

2.4 Antenna

2.4.1 Wi-Fi antenna

2.5 Supply voltage

2.6 Power consumption

2.7 Supported Wi-Fi standards

3 Software features

3.1 Software features

3.2 Linux WiFi software framework

4.1 General

4.2 Packing system

5 Evaluation Kit EVK-PRO3

6 Conformity assessment issues

7 Safety recommendations

8 WE865-DUAL technical support

9 List of acronyms

10 Document change log