HF-LPT120&HF-LPT120A Low Power WiFi Module User Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LIST OF FIGURES ................................................................................................................................... 5
LIST OF TABLES .................................................................................................................................... 6
HISTORY .................................................................................................................................................. 7
HF-LPT120&HF-LPT120A Low Power WiFi Module User Manual
HISTORY
Ed. V1.02 11-03-2015 First Version.
Ed. V1.03 11-11-2015 Modify IO PIN Description.
Ed. V1.04 11-27-2015 Change Module PCB.
Ed. V1.1 12-21-2015 Update AT command supported by 2.0.01 version firmware.
Ed. V1.1.1 01-04-2016 Add HF-LPT100-A Type.
Ed. V1.2 01-29-2016 Modify HF-LPT100-A to HF-LPT100A Type, Update AT command
supported by 2.0.03 version firmware. Add support for AT+E、AT+SOCKB、AT+TCPDISB、
AT+TCPTOB、AT+TCPLKB、AT+WALK、AT+WALKIND command. Correct the AT+NETP
command description.
Ed. V1.3 03-14-2015 Update AT command supported by 2.0.04 version firmware. Add
support for AT+MAXSK、AT+WAPMXSTA command. Update AT+NETP、AT+UART command. All
the reserved function is not supported yet. See appendix C to get new firmware.
Ed. V1.4 04-29-2016 Update AT command supported by 2.0.06 version firmware. Add
support for AT+UPURL. Modify AT+UART flow control, modify AT+DISPS function. Update the new
EVK data. See appendix C for new firmware. See LPB120 manual for the module usage and AT
command list.
Ed. V1.5 10-25-2016 Update boot GPIO requirement.
Ed. V1.6 12-19-2016 Update 2.09-6 firmware webpage function, add the whole function into
HF-LPT120&HF-LPT120A Low Power WiFi Module User Manual
1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
1.1. General Description
The HF-LPT120 is a fully self-contained small form-factor, single stream, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi module,
which provide a wireless interface to any equipment with a Serial/PWM interface for data transfer.HFLPT120 integrate MAC, baseband processor, RF transceiver with power amplifier in hardware and all
Wi-Fi protocol and configuration functionality and networking stack, in embedded firmware to make a
fully self-contained 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi solution for a variety of applications.
The HF-LPT120 employs the world's lowest power consumption embedded architecture. It has been
optimized for all kinds of client applications in the home automation, smart grid, handheld device,
personal medical application and industrial control that have lower data rates, and transmit or receive
data on an infrequent basis.
The HF-LPT120 integrates all Wi-Fi functionality into a low-profile, 22mm x 13.5mm x 6mm module
package that can be easily mounted on main PCB with application specific circuits. Also, module
provides built-in antenna, external antenna option.
The HF-LPT120A module add shield and has passed FCC/CE/SRRC, the following description all use
HF-LPT120 for the common function.
1.1.1 Device Features
Support IEEE802.11b/g/n Wireless Standards
Based on Self-developed High Cost Effective SOC
Support UART/GPIO Data Communication Interface
Support Work As STA/AP Mode
Support Smart Link Function (APP program provide)
Support Wireless and Remote Firmware Upgrade Function
Support External I-PEX or Internal PCB Antenna Option(HF-LPT120)
Support Copper Line Antenna(HF-LPT120A)
Single +3.3V Power Supply
Smallest Size: 22mm x 13.5mm x 6mm, 1x10 2mm Connector(HF-LPT120)
Smallest Size: 22mm x 14.3mm x 6mm, 1x10 2mm Connector(HF-LPT120A)
FCC/CE/SRRC Certificated
HF-LPT120&HF-LPT120A Low Power WiFi Module User Manual
Parameter
Condition
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Storage temperature range
-40 125
°C
Maximum soldering temperature
IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020
260
°C
Supply voltage
0 3.6
V
Voltage on any I/O pin
0
3.6
V
ESD (Human Body Model HBM)
TAMB=25°C
2.5
KV
ESD (MM)
TAMB=25°C
0.25
KV
I—Input, O—Output,PU—Internal Pullup Resistor; I/O: Digital I/O;Power—Power
nReload Pin (Button) function:
1. When this pin is set to “low” during module boot up, the module will enter wireless
firmware and config upgrade mode. This mode is used for customer manufacture.
(See Appendix D to download software tools for customer batch configuration and
upgrade firmware during mass production)
2. After module is powered up, short press this button ( “Low” < 2s ) and loose to make
the module go into “Smart Link “ config mode, waiting for APP to set password and
other information. (See Appendix D to download SmartLink APP)
3. After module is powered up, long press this button ( “Low” > 4s ) and loose to make
the module recover to factory setting.
High-Flying strongly suggest customer fan out this pin to connector or button for
“Manufacture” and “ Smart Link” application.
nReady Pin (LED) function(Low effective):
1. OS initial finished indicator. Only after this pin output low, can the UART function be
used.
nLink Pin (LED) function(Low effective):
1. At wireless firmware and config upgrade mode , this LED used to indicate configure
and upgrade status.
2. At “Smart Link “ config mode, this LED used to indicate APP to finish setting.
3. At normal mode, it’s Wi-Fi link status indicator
High-Flying strongly suggest customer fan out this pin to LED.
UART1 Debug :
1. Enable UART1 log information output by AT+NDBGL=1,1 via UART0, UART1 baud
rate is fixed at 115200.
2. After UART1 is enabled, it will output system run log information and it can direct
process AT command(No need to enter command mode like UART0)
HF-LPT120&HF-LPT120A Low Power WiFi Module User Manual
Item
Parameters
Frequency range
2.4~2.5GHz
Impedance
50 Ohm
VSWR
2 (Max)
Return Loss
-10dB (Max)
Connector Type
I-PEX or populate directly
Figure 3. HF-LPT120A Mechanical Dimension
1.2.4. On-board PCB Antenna
HF-LPT120 module support internal on-board PCB antenna option. When customer select internal
antenna, you shall comply with following antenna design rules and module location suggestions:
For customer PCB, RED color region (8x10mm) can’t put componet or paste GND net;
Antenna must away from metal or high components at least 10mm;
Antenna can’t be shielded by any metal enclosure;
Figure 4. Suggested Module Placement Region
High-Flying suggest HF-LPT120 module better locate in following region at customer board, which to
reduce the effect to antenna and wireless signal, and better consult High-Flying technical people when
you structure your module placement and PCB layout.
1.2.5. External Antenna
HF-LPT120 supports two way of external antenna as the following picture show, The I-PEX interface
or the PAD interface(remove the I-PEX connector). The user may choose one of them. If user select
external antenna, HF-LPT120 modules must be connected to the 2.4G antenna according to IEEE
802.11b/g/n standards. We can provide external antenna if needed. Contact with our salesman.
The antenna parameters required as follows:
HF-LPT120&HF-LPT120A Low Power WiFi Module User Manual
Function
Name
Description
External
Interface
RS232
Main data/command RS-232 interface
USB
USB to UART interface
DC5V
DC jack for power in, 5V input.
LED
Power
Power LED
Ready
nReady LED
Link
nLink LED
Button
nReload
Restore factory default configuration after push this
pin more than 4s.
See 1.2.1
1.2.6. Evaluation Kit
High-Flying provides the evaluation kit to promote user to familiar the product and develop the detailed
application. The evaluation kit shown as below, user can connect to HF-LPT120 module with the RS232 UART, or Wireless interface to configure the parameters, manage the module or do the some
functional tests. The EVK support .5V DC power supply.
Figure 6. LPT120/LPT220 EVK
Notes: User need download USB to UART port driver from High-Flying web or contact with technical
support people for more detail.
The external interface description for evaluation kit as follows:
There is pull-up resister internal and no external pull-up required. When module power up or some
issue happened, MCU need assert nRST signal “0” at least 10ms, then set” 1” to keep module fully
reset.
nReload- Module restore to factory default configuration.Input. Logics “0” effective.
(This pin is recommend to connect to button, is used to enter wireless upgrade mode)
User can de-assert nReload signal “0” more than 4s through button or MCU pin, then release, module
will restore to factory default configuration and re-start boot up process.. If nReload function not
required, can leave this pin open.
UART0_TXD/RXD- UART port data transmit and receive signal.
nReady- Module boot up ready signal. Output. Logics “0” effective.
The module will output “0” after normal boot up. This signal used to judge if module finish boot up and
ready for application or working at normal mode. If nReady function not required, can leave this pin
open.
nLink- Module WIFI connection status indication. Output.
(This pin is recommend to connect to LED, indicate status when the module in wireless
upgrade mode)
HF-LPT120&HF-LPT120A Low Power WiFi Module User Manual
When module connects to AP (AP associated), this pin will output “0”. This signal used to judge if
module already at WiFi connection status. Thers is pull-up resister internal and no external pull-up
required. If nLink function not required, can leave this pin open.
1.4. Internal PCB Antenna
Figure 10. HF-LPT120 Antenna
Antenna radiation efficiency 49.2%
Figure 11. HF-LPT120 Antenna radiation pattern
XY plane maximum gain:-1.21dB, minimum gain: -31.55dB