Realtek RTL8821CE User Manual

(Realtek RTL8821CE)

Combo NGFF Type2230 Module OEM Instructions

Preliminary Version

05/09/2016

Realtek Semiconductor Corp.

No

. 2, Innovation Road II, Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu 300, Taiwan

Tel.: [phone]. Fax: [phone]

www.realtek.com

CONTENT

ENVIRONMENTAL .............................................................................................................................. 3

OPERATING .................................................................................................................................................... 3

STORAGE ........................................................................................................................................................ 3

MTBF CALCULATION ..................................................................................................................................... 3

WARNING ............................................................................................................................................ 3

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement ............................. 3

Industry Canada Statement ................................................................................................... 5

NCC 警語 ......................................................................................................... 13

Japan Statement ................................................................................................. 13

Korea Statement ................................................................................................ 14

ENVIRONMENTAL

Operating

Operating Temperature: 0°C to +70 °C

Relative Humidity: 5-90% (non-condensing)

Storage

Temperature: -40°C to +80°C (non-operating)

Relevant Humidity: 5-95% (non-condensing)

MTBF calculation

Over 150,000hours

Warning

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

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.

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.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits
set forth for an uncontrolled environment.

Information To The OEM Integrator

This module is approved only for OEM integration in qualified laptop and tablet computers and
must not be co-located or transmit simultaneouslywith any other antenna or transmitter. The
grantee is responsible for ensuring all OEM implementations satisfy RF exposure and other
conditions for the compliance to all the rules that apply to the product into which this certified RF
module is integrated. Additional testing and certification are necessary when all conditions are not
satisfied. For all products market in US, OEM has to limit the operation channels in CH1 to CH13
for 2.4GHz band by supplied firmware programming tool. OEM shall not supply any tool or info
to the end-user regarding to Regulatory Domain change. The OEM should also inform the end
users that operations in the 5.15-5.25GHz band are restricted to indoor usage only.

For FCC Part 15.31 (h) and (k): The host manufacturer is responsible for additional testing to
verify compliance as a composite system. When testing the host device for compliance with Part
15 Subpart B, the host manufacturer is required to show compliance with Part 15 Subpart B while
the transmitter module(s) are installed and operating. The modules should be transmitting and the

evaluation should confirm that the module’s intentional emissions are compliant (i.e.

fundamental and out of band emissions). The host manufacturer must verify that there are no
additional unintentional emissions other than what is permitted in Part 15 Subpart B or emissions
are complaint with the transmitter(s) rule(s).

For RF Exposure requirements: The host manufacturer must also verify that the module continues
to comply with the FCC RF exposure limits. Preliminary assessment is normally required to
determine if Class I or Class II permissive change requirements apply.

Antenna Information:

Only the same or equivalent-type antennas as shown below may be used with this module. Other
un-equivalent-type antennas may require additional authorization for operation. The equivalent­type means the same antenna type that results in similar in-band and out-of-band radiation patterns.

For incorporation in Mobile devices (the distance from the antenna to the user >20cm):

Brand

Model Name

Antenna Type

Connector

Gain (dBi)

2.4GHz

5GHz

LYNwave

ALA110-222050-300011

PIFA Antenna

IPEX MHF4

3.5

5

REALTEK

RTK-ANT-0006

PIFA Antenna

IPEX MHF4

3.5

5

PSA

RFDPA171320EMLB301

Dipole Antenna

IPEX MHF4

3.14

5

For incorporation in Laptop and Tablet platform (the distance from the antenna to the user according to OEM
installation requirements):

Brand

Model Name

Antenna Type

Connector

Gain (dBi)

2.4GHz

5GHz

REALTEK

RTK-ANT-0006

PIFA Antenna

IPEX MHF4

3.5

5

Antenna Placement Within the Laptop and Tablet Host Platform:

This module is authorized for installation in qualified laptops (i.e. notebooks and netbooks), and
tablets with overall diagonal dimension of the keyboard and/or display section is > 20 cm. To
ensure RF exposure compliance the antenna(s) used with this module must be installed in host
platforms to provide a minimum separation distance, in all operating modes and orientations of the
host platform. The separation distance is measured from the antenna and the outer surface of host
platform in all directions for portable exposure conditions. The antenna separation distance applies
to both horizontal and vertical orientation of the antenna when installed in the host system. This
module must not be co-located with any other RF modules or transmitters. Additional SAR
evaluation would be required if other RF modules or transmitters are co-located with this module.
The required minimum separation distance for the antenna placement is outlined below:

 For antenna located in the keyboard section of Laptop platform: ≥ 5 mm from the antenna

to the bottom surface of keyboard section.

 For antenna located in the display section of Laptop platform: ≥ 5 mm from the antenna to

the bottom surface of keyboard section.

 For antenna located in Tablet platform: ≥ 10 mm from all surfaces and edges of the tablet.

This module is not approved for installation in hosts with multiple or additional transmitters.
Additional FCC equipment approval is required for installation in such hosts.

User Manual Of The End Product:

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.

Label Of The End Product:

The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following
"Contains FCC ID: TX2-RTL8821CE".
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."

Industry Canada Statement

This device complies with Industry Canada license-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

French translation:

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) le dispositif ne

doit pas produire de brouillage préjudiciable, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage reçu,

y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable.

CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)

IC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment.

French translation:

Exposition à l'exposition au rayonnement IC: Cet équipement est conforme aux limites
d'exposition au rayonnement du CI établies pour un environnement non contrôlé.

Information To The OEM Integrator

This module is intended only for 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.

French translation :
Ce module est destiné uniquement aux intégrateurs OEM. L'intégrateur OEM est responsable de la

conformité à toutes les règles qui s'appliquent au produit dans lequel ce module RF certifié est
intégré. D'autres tests et certifications peuvent être nécessaires lorsque plusieurs modules sont
utilisés.

For all products market in Canada, OEM has to limit the operation channels in CH1 to CH13 for

2.4GHz band by supplied firmware programming tool. OEM shall not supply any tool or info to
the end-user regarding to Regulatory Domain change. Operations in the 5.15-5.25GHz band are
restricted to indoor usage only.

French translation :

Pour tous les produits de marché au Canada, OEM doit limiter les canaux d'opération CH1 à CH13

pour la bande 2,4 GHz par l'outil de programmation fourni firmware. L'OEM ne doit fournir aucun

outil ou information à l'utilisateur final concernant la modification du domaine réglementaire. Les
opérations dans la bande 5.15-5.25GHz sont limitées à l'utilisation à l'intérieur seulement.

The host manufacturer is responsible for additional testing to verify compliance as a composite
system. When testing the host device for compliance with ICES-003, the host manufacturer is
required to show compliance with ICES-003 while the transmitter module(s) are installed and
operating. The modules should be transmitting and the evaluation should confirm that the
module’s intentional emissions are compliant (i.e. fundamental and out of band emissions). The
host manufacturer must verify that there are no additional unintentional emissions other than what
is permitted in ICES-003 or emissions are complaint with the transmitter(s) rule(s).

French translation:

Le fabricant hôte est responsable de tests supplémentaires pour vérifier la conformité en tant que
système composite. Lors de l'essai du dispositif hôte pour la conformité avec ICES-003, le
fabricant hôte doit démontrer la conformité avec ICES-003 pendant que le module émetteur est
installé et fonctionne. Les modules devraient transmettre et l'évaluation devrait confirmer que les
émissions intentionnelles du module sont conformes (c'est-à-dire les émissions fondamentales et
hors bande). Le fabricant de l'hôte doit vérifier qu'il n'y a pas d'autres émissions non
intentionnelles autres que celles autorisées dans la norme ICES-003 ou que les émissions sont une
plainte avec la (les) règle (s) de l'émetteur.

For RF Exposure requirements: The host manufacturer must also verify that the module continues
to comply with the ISED RF exposure limits. Preliminary assessment is normally required to
determine if Class I or Class II permissive change requirements apply.

French translation:

Pour les exigences d'exposition RF: Le fabricant hôte doit également vérifier que le module
continue à se conformer aux limites d'exposition RF ISED. Une évaluation préliminaire est
normalement nécessaire pour déterminer si des exigences de changement permissif de classe I ou

de classe II s'appliquent.

Antenna Information:

Only the same or equivalent-type antennas as shown below may be used with this module. Other
un-equivalent-type antennas may require additional authorization for operation. The equivalent­type means the same antenna type that results in similar in-band and out-of-band radiation patterns.

French translation:
Informations sur l'antenne:

Seules les antennes de même type ou équivalent comme indiqué ci-dessous peuvent être utilisées avec ce
module. D'autres antennes de type non équivalent peuvent nécessiter une autorisation supplémentaire pour
fonctionner. Le type équivalent signifie le même type d'antenne qui se traduit par des diagrammes de

rayonnement intra-bande et hors bande.

For incorporation in Mobile devices (the distance from the antenna to the user >20cm) :

French translation:

Pour l'incorporation dans les appareils mobiles (la distance de l'antenne à l'utilisateur> 20cm):

Brand

Model Name

Antenna Type

Connector

Gain (dBi)

2.4GHz

5GHz

LYNwave

ALA110-222050-300011

PIFA Antenna

IPEX MHF4

3.5

5

REALTEK

RTK-ANT-0006

PIFA Antenna

IPEX MHF4

3.5

5

PSA

RFDPA171320EMLB301

Dipole Antenna

IPEX MHF4

3.14

5

For incorporation in Laptop and Tablet platform (the distance from the antenna to the user <=20cm):

French translation:

Pour l'incorporation dans la plate-forme d'ordinateur portable et de tablette (la distance de l'antenne à
l'utilisateur <= 20cm):

Brand

Model Name

Antenna Type

Connector

Gain (dBi)

2.4GHz

5GHz

REALTEK

RTK-ANT-0006

PIFA Antenna

IPEX MHF4

3.5

5

Antenna Placement Within the Laptop and Tablet Host Platform:

This module is authorized for installation in qualified laptops (i.e. notebooks and netbooks), and
tablets with overall diagonal dimension of the keyboard and/or display section is > 20 cm. To
ensure RF exposure compliance the antenna(s) used with this module must be installed in host
platforms to provide a minimum separation distance, in all operating modes and orientations of the
host platform. The separation distance is measured from the antenna and the outer surface of host
platform in all directions for portable exposure conditions. The antenna separation distance applies
to both horizontal and vertical orientation of the antenna when installed in the host system. This
module must not be co-located with any other RF modules or transmitters. Additional SAR
evaluation would be required if other RF modules or transmitters are co-located with this module.
The required minimum separation distance for the antenna placement is outlined below:

 For antenna located in the keyboard section of Laptop platform: ≥ 5 mm from the antenna

to the bottom surface of keyboard section.

 For antenna located in the display section of Laptop platform: ≥ 5 mm from the antenna to

the bottom surface of keyboard section.

 For antenna located in Tablet platform: ≥ 10 mm from all surfaces and edges of the tablet.

French translation:

Placement d'antenne dans la plate-forme d'ordinateur portable et de tablette:
Ce module est autorisé pour l'installation sur les ordinateurs portables qualifiés (c.-à-d. Les ordinateurs
portables et les netbooks) et les tablettes avec une dimension diagonale globale de la section du clavier et / ou

de l'affichage sont> 20 cm. Pour assurer la conformité à l'exposition RF, l'antenne (s) utilisée (s) avec ce
module doit être installée dans les plates-formes hôtes pour assurer une distance de séparation minimale, dans
tous les modes de fonctionnement et les orientations de la plate-forme hôte. La distance de séparation est
mesurée à partir de l'antenne et de la surface extérieure de la plate-forme hôte dans toutes les directions pour les
conditions d'exposition portables. La distance de séparation de l'antenne s'applique à l'orientation horizontale et
verticale de l'antenne lorsqu'il est installé dans le système hôte. Ce module ne doit pas être localisé avec d'autres
modules RF ou transmetteurs. Une évaluation SAR supplémentaire serait requise si d'autres modules RF ou
émetteurs sont co-implantés avec ce module. La distance de séparation minimale requise pour le placement de
l'antenne est décrite ci-dessous:

 Pour l'antenne située dans la section du clavier de la plate-forme de l'ordinateur portable: ≥

5 mm de l'antenne à la surface inférieure de la section du clavier.

 Pour l'antenne située dans la section d'affichage de la plate-forme portable: ≥ 5 mm de

l'antenne à la surface inférieure de la section du clavier.

 Pour l'antenne située dans la plate-forme Tablet: ≥ 10 mm de toutes les surfaces et les

bords de la tablette.