Realtek Semiconductor RTL8723BS User Manual

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USING THIS DOCUMENT

This document is intended for the software engineer’s reference and provides detailed programming

information.
Though every effort has been made to ensure that this document is current and accurate, more information may

have become available subsequent to the production of this guide. In that event, please contact your Realtek
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Table of Contents

1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION................................................................................................................................................ 4

1.1. RTL8723BS .................................................................................................................................................................... 4

1.2. ENVIRONMENTAL ............................................................................................................................................................. 4

1.2.1. Operating ............................................................................................................................................................... 4

1.2.2. Storage.................................................................................................................................................................... 4

1.3. FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................................................... 4

1.4. WARNING......................................................................................................................................................................... 6

1.4.1 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement ...................................................................................... 6

1.4.2 Industry Canada Statement .......................................................................................................................................... 7

1.4.3 NCC

1.4.4 Japan Statement ......................................................................................................................................................... 10

警語

................................................................................................................................................................... 10

List of Tables

TABLE 2. FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................................... 4

List of Figures

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Standards

WiFi:

IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Draft IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11d,
IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11i

BT:

BT v3.0, v4.0

Bus Interface

WiFi: SDIO BT: UART

Form Factor

NGFF1216

Data Rate

802.11b:

11, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps;

802.11g:

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1. General Description

1.1. RTL8723BS

The Realtek RTL8723BS is a highly integrated single-chip 802.11n Wireless LAN (WLAN) SDIO network
interface controller with integrated Bluetooth 2.1/3/0/4.0 USB interface controller. It combines a WLAN MAC,
a 1T1R capable WLAN baseband, and RF in s single chip. The RTL8723BS provides a complete solution for
a high-performance integrated wireless and Bluetooth device.

The integration provides better coordination between 802.11 and Bluetooth, and with sophisticated dynamic
power control and packet traffic arbitration, RTL8723BS is able to provide the best coexistence performance.

RTL8723BS also integrates RF/PA/LNA for both 802.11n and Bluetooth so that the number of external
components is reduced to minimum. The 802.11 part supports 150Mbps PHY rate and delivers reliable
throughput from an extended distance.

The Bluetooth part supports latest 3.0+HS/4.0+LE operation and provides smooth user experience under all
usage scenarios. Optimized RF architecture and baseband algorithms provide superb performance and lowest
power consumption.

1.2. Environmental

1.2.1. Operating

Operating Temperature: 0 to 70 C
Relative Humidity: 5-90% (non-condensing)

1.2.2. Storage

Temperature: -55 to 125 C
Relevant Humidity: 5-95% (non-condensing)

1.3. Functional Specifications

Table 1. Functional Specifications

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54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6 Mbps

802.11n:

MCS 0 to 7 for HT20MHz;
MCS 0 to 7 for HT40MHz

BT:

1/2/3 Mbps

Media Access Control

WiFi:

CSMA/CA with ACK

WiFi + BT:

AFH, Time Division

Modulation Techniques

802.11b:
CCK, DQPSK, DBPSK

802.11g:
64 QAM, 16 QAM, QPSK, BPSK

802.11n:
BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM

BT:
GFSK, /4 DQPSK, 8DPSK

Network Architecture

WiFi:

Ad-hoc mode (Peer-to-Peer )
Infrastructure mode

Operating Channel

WiFi 2.4GHz:

11: (Ch. 1-11) – United States

13: (Ch. 1-13) – Europe
13: (Ch. 1-14) – Japan

BT 2.4GHz:

Ch. 0 ~78

Frequency Range

2.400GHz ~ 2.4835 GHz

Security

WiFi :

WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, WEP 64bit & 128bit, IEEE

802.11x, IEEE 802.11i

BT:

Simple Paring

Operating Voltage

3.3 V ±9% I/O supply voltage

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This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located with any other transmitters except in accordance
with FCC multi-transmitter product procedures.
Refering to the multi-transmitter policy, multiple-transmitter(s) and module(s) can be operated
simultaneously without C2P.

This module is intended 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.

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1.4. Warning

1.4.1 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.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This
equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of this product in the U.S.A. is firmware-limited to channels 1 through 11.

This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions:

1) The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the antenna and users, and

2) The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna,

3) For all products market in US, OEM has to limit the operation channels in CH1 to CH11 for 2.4G band by supplied

firmware programming tool. OEM shall not supply any tool or info to the end-user regarding to Regulatory Domain
change.

As long as 3 conditions above are met, further transmitter test will not be required. However, the OEM
integrator is still responsible for testing their end-product for any additional compliance requirements required
with this module installed (for example, digital device emissions, PC peripheral requirements, etc.).

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USERS MANUAL OF THE END PRODUCT:
In the users 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. If the size of the end product
is smaller than 8x10cm, then additional FCC part 15.19 statement is required to be available in the users 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.

LABEL OF THE END PRODUCT:
The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following " Contains TX FCC ID: TX2-RTL8723BS ". If the
size of the end product is larger than 8x10cm, 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.

Ce dispositif est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio exempts de

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:

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IMPORTANT NOTE: 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.

End Product Labeling

This transmitter module is authorized only for use in device where the antenna may be installed such that 20 cm
may be maintained between the antenna and users. The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with
the following: “Contains FCC ID: TX2-RTL8723BS”.

Manual Information To the End User

The OEM integrator has to be aware not to provide information to the end user regarding how to install or
remove this RF module in the user’s manual of the end product which integrates this module.
The end user manual shall include all required regulatory information/warning as show in this manual.

1.4.2 Industry Canada Statement

This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. 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:
Ce dispositif est conforme à la norme CNR-210 d'Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio exempts de
licence. Son fonctionnement est sujet 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.

This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 3.5dBi.

Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada. The required
antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the
EIRP is not more than required for successful communication.

French translation:
Ce dispositif a été conçu pour fonctionner avec une antenne ayant un gain maximum de 3.5 dBi. Une antenne à
gain plus élevé est strictement interdite par les règlements d'Industrie Canada. L'impédance d'antenne requise
est de 50 ohms.
Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peutfonctionner avec une

antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pourl'émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le
but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectriqueà l'intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type

d'antenne et son gain de sorte que lapuissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l'intensité

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For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of
other channels is not possible.
Pour les produits disponibles aux États-Unis / Canada du marché, seul le canal 1 à 11 peuvent être
exploités. Sélection d'autres canaux n'est pas possible.

This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located with any other transmitters except in
accordance with IC multi-transmitter product procedures.
Refering to the multi-transmitter policy, multiple-transmitter(s) and module(s) can be operated
simultaneously without reassessment permissive change.
Cet appareil et son antenne (s) ne doit pas être co-localisés ou fonctionnement en association avec
une autre antenne ou transmetteur.

This module is intended for OEM integrator. The OEM integrator is still responsible for the IC
compliance requirement of the end product, which integrates this module.

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nécessaire àl'établissement d'une communication satisfaisante.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

IC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This
equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

French translation:
NOTE IMPORTANTE: (Pour l'utilisation de dispositifs mobiles)

Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations:
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non
contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de
rayonnement et votre corps.

This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions:

1) The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the antenna and users, and

2) The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna,

3) For all products market in Canada, OEM has to limit the operation channels in CH1 to CH11 for 2.4G band
by supplied firmware programming tool. OEM shall not supply any tool or info to the end-user regarding to
Regulatory Domain change.

As long as 3 conditions above are met, further transmitter test will not be required. However, the OEM
integrator is still responsible for testing their end-product for any additional compliance requirements required
with this module installed.

French translation :
Cet appareil est conçu uniquement pour les intégrateurs OEM dans les conditions suivantes: (Pour utilisation de

dispositif module)

1) L'antenne doit être installée de telle sorte qu'une distance de 20 cm est respectée entre l'antenne et les
utilisateurs, et

2) Le module émetteur peut ne pas être coïmplanté avec un autre émetteur ou antenne,

3) Pour tous les produits vendus au Canada, OEM doit limiter les fréquences de fonctionnement CH1 à CH11
pour bandes de fréquences 2.4G grâce aux outils de microprogrammation fournis. OEM ne doit pas fournir
d'outil ou d'informations à l'utilisateur final en ce qui concerne le changement de réglementation de domaine.

Tant que les 3 conditions ci-dessus sont remplies, des essais supplémentaires sur l'émetteur ne seront pas
nécessaires. Toutefois, l'intégrateur OEM est toujours responsable des essais sur son produit final pour toutes
exigences de conformité supplémentaires requis pour ce module installé.

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USERS MANUAL OF THE END PRODUCT:
In the users 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 IC 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. 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.

LABEL OF THE END PRODUCT:
The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following " Contains TX IC :
6317A-RTL8723BS ".

This radio transmitter (identify the device by certification number, or model number if Category II)
has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the
maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated.
Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for
that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
Le présent émetteur radio (identifier le dispositif par son numéro de certification ou son numéro de
modèle s'il fait partie du matériel de catégorie I) a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour
fonctionner avec les types d'antenne énumérés ci-dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal et
l'impédance requise pour chaque type d'antenne. Les types d'antenne non inclus dans cette liste, ou
dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de
l'émetteur.

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IMPORTANT NOTE: In the event that these conditions can not be met (for example certain laptop

configurations or co-location with another transmitter), then the IC authorization is no longer considered valid
and the IC 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 IC
authorization.

French translation:
NOTE IMPORTANTE:

Dans le cas où ces conditions ne peuvent être satisfaites (par exemple pour certaines configurations d'ordinateur
portable ou de certaines co-localisation avec un autre émetteur), l'autorisation du Canada n'est plus considéré
comme valide et l'ID IC ne peut pas être utilisé sur le produit final. Dans ces circonstances, l'intégrateur OEM
sera chargé de réévaluer le produit final (y compris l'émetteur) et l'obtention d'une autorisation distincte au
Canada.

End Product Labeling

This transmitter module is authorized only for use in device where the antenna may be installed such that 20 cm
may be maintained between the antenna and users. The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with
the following: “Contains IC: 6317A-RTL8723BS”.

French translation:
Plaque signalétique du produit final

Ce module émetteur est autorisé uniquement pour une utilisation dans un dispositif où l'antenne peut être
installée de telle sorte qu'une distance de 20cm peut être maintenue entre l'antenne et les utilisateurs. Le produit
final doit être étiqueté dans un endroit visible avec l'inscription suivante: "Contient des IC:
6317A-RTL8723BS ".

Manual Information To The End User

The OEM integrator has to be aware not to provide information to the end user regarding how to install or
remove this RF module in the user’s manual of the end product which integrates this module.

The end user manual shall include all required regulatory information/warning as show in this manual.

French translation:
Manuel d'information à l'utilisateur final

L'intégrateur OEM doit être conscient de ne pas fournir des informations à l'utilisateur final quant à la façon
d'installer ou de supprimer ce module RF dans le manuel de l'utilisateur du produit final qui intègre ce module.
Le manuel de l'utilisateur final doit inclure toutes les informations réglementaires requises et avertissements
comme indiqué dans ce manuel.

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