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or catastrophic
Alerts the user to important points about
Text Conventions
Danger – This information MUST be followed,
equipment failure or bodily injury may occur.
Caution or Warning –
integrating the module, if these points are not followed, the module
and end user equipment may fail or malfunction.
Tip or Information – Provides advice and suggestions that may be
useful when integrating the module.
All dates are in ISO 8601 format, i.e. 2019-01-08.
Related Documents
• WE310F5-I/P AT Command Reference Guide
• WE310F5-I/P EVB Hardware User Guide
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2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Overview
The WE310F5-I/P is a module with single band Wi-Fi/BLE (5.0) 2.4GHz combo module
that provides an easy and cost-effective way to the users to add wireless connectivity to
their products. This module is available in two different from factors the antenna version
named WE310F5-I with 15mmx18mm dimensions and an on-board multilayer antenna
and the WE310F5-P with 13.1mmX14.3mm with antenna PAD. The two versions share
the same Pinout and are P2P compatible.
The following figure shows the WE310F5-I and WE310F5-P
Figure 1: WE310F5-I 15mm*18mm
Figure 2: WE310F5-P 13.1mm*14.3mm
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WE310F5
module within user
muß gemäß der in diesem Dokument beschriebenen
modula v uporabniški aplikaciji bo
NOTE:
(EN) The integration of the WE310F5-I/P
application shall be done according to the design rules described in
this manual.
(IT) L’integrazione del modulo cellulare WE310F5-I/P all’interno
dell’applicazione dell’utente dovrà rispettare le indicazioni progettuali
descritte in questo manuale.
(DE) Die Integration des WE310F5-I/P Mobilfunk-Moduls in ein Gerät
Kunstruktionsregeln erfolgen.
(SL) Integracija WE310F5-I/P
morala upoštevati projektna navodila, opisana v tem priročniku.
(SP) La utilización del modulo WE310F5-I/P debe ser conforme a los
usos para los cuales ha sido deseñado descritos en este manual del
usuario.
(FR) L’intégration du module cellulaire WE310F5-I/P dans
l’application de l’utilisateur sera faite selon les règles de conception
décrites dans ce manuel.
(HE)
-I/P
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Block Diagram
The following figure shows a high-level block diagram of WE310F5-I/P module and its
major functional blocks
Figure 3: WE310F5-I/P Block Diagram
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3. FEATURES
Main Features
1. Highly integrated single chip with low power single band (2.4GHz) Wireless LAN
(WLAN) and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE5.0) communication controller.
2. Dedicated ArmV8-M Cortex-M33 (KM4) processor + low power Armv8-M Cortex-M23
(KM0) WLAN (802.11 b/g/n) MAC, an 1T1R capable WLAN, and Bluetooth.
3. FLASH Memory 4Mbytes(32Mbits)
4. 456Kb RAM
5. Retention SRAM 156Kb
Item Description
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n 1X1 2.4GHz
20MHz/40MHz Channel width
Data rates up to MCS7
Low power architecture
Low Power Tx/Rx for short range application
Low Power beacon listen mode
Low power Rx mode
Very low power suspend mode (DLPS)
Built-in PA
Internal PTA interface for arbitrating data transmission between WiFi and
Internal Bluetooth or external 2.4G devices
BT BLE BLE 5.0
Both central and peripheral modes
High power mode (8dBm, shares the same PA with WiFi)
Internal Co-existence mechanism between Wi-Fi and BT to share the
same antenna
Temperature
Range
Table 1: Feature Description Table
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Operating: -40°C ~ 85°C
Junction: -40°C ~ 105°C
Storage: -55°C ~ 125°C
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Item
Peripherals
Comment
UART
UART0
Low Power Mode Wakeup
AUX_UART
LOG UART/Low power mode wakeup (no
SPI
SPI0
Master/Slave Clock up to 50 MHz
I2C
HS_I2C
Standard/fast/high speed mode (up to
SDIO
1-Bit SDIO mode
Maximum Clock 50 MHz
PWM
HS_PWM8/
DVI
I2S
Sampling rates: 8kHz ~ 176.4kHz
WAKEUP
Wake up from deep sleep
USB
USB 2.0 device
ADC
12-bit SAR ADC
Single ended input
RTC
The WE310F5-I/P module supports the following peripherals Interfaces.
12- or 24-hour format (seconds, minutes,
hours, days)
Daylight saving compensation
Register write protection
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ESD
V
Human Body Model (HBM)
±2000
Charge Device Model
± 500
Bootloader
The bootloader sits in internal NOR flash. The firmware can be flashed only through
AUX_UART. To program the firmware to module, TX_AUX (pin Y10) must be LOW before
power on or reset.
ESD Characteristics
The ESD characteristics of the WE310F5-I/P modules are showed in the table 7
Table 3: ESD Characteristics of WE310F5-I/P modules
SAR ADC Characteristics
The SAR ADC characteristics of WE310F5-I/P modules are shown in table 8
Parameter Condition Minimum Typical Maximum Unit
Temperature -40 25 125 C°
Resolution
Clock Source From digital 1000 kHz
DC Offset Error Cover
Bypass mode 12 Bits
Resistor driver
mode
VBAT=1.62~3.63V
12 Bits
2 LSB
Table 4: SAR ADC characteristics
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4. PINS ALLOCATION
Pin-out
All IO’s are in LVTTL 3.3V logic.
Pin Signal I/O Function Comment Pull-down
Restriction
Primary serial port (HW Flow Control)
Y16 RXD0 I Serial data output (RXD) to DTE >1K
AA15 TXD0 O
Serial data input (TXD) from
DTE
>1K
Y18 CTS0 I
Output for Clear to send signal
(CTS) to DTE
>1K
AA17 RTS0 O
Input for Request to send signal
(RTS) from DTE
>1K
USB
U19 USB_D+ I/O USB differential Data (+) >1K
V18 USB_D- I/O USB differential Data (-) >1K
Auxiliary Serial Port
Y10 TX_AUX O
AA9 RX_AUX I
Auxiliary DEBUG UART (TX
Data to DTE)
Auxiliary DEBUG UART (RX
Data to DTE)
DIGITAL IO
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>1K
>1K
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V11 IO1/I2C_SCL I/O Configurable GPIO_01
V13 IO2/I2C_SDA I/O Configurable GPIO_02
D7 IO3/SD_CMD I/O Configurable GPIO_03
D9 IO4/SD_CLK I/O Configurable GPIO_04 I2S_MCLK
D11 IO5/SD_D0 I/O Configurable GPIO_05
D13 IO6 I/O Configurable GPIO_06
SPI
AA5 SPI_MOSII/O MOSI
Y6 SPI_CS I/O Chip Select >1K
AA7 SPI_CLKI/O Clock >1K
Y8 SPI_MISO I/O MISO >1K
ADC and DAC
B18 ADC I Analog to Digital Converter Input 0V ~ 3.3V >1K
R16 DAC O PWM output
RF
A5
WIFI/BT
ANTENNA
I/O RF pad (50 ohm) on P variant
Miscellaneous
N16 ON* I RESET pin Active low
L16 WAKEUPI WAKEUP Module from sleep >1K
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Audio
C1 DVI_WA0O I2S Frame Sync
D2 DVI_RX O I2S RX
E1 DVI_TXI I2S TX
F2 DVI_CLKI I2S CLK
Power Supply
W1 VBATT_3V3- Main power supply 3.3V Power
AA3 VBATT_3V3- Main power supply 3.3V Power
A3 GND- RF Ground Power
A7 GND- RF Ground Power
A9 GND- RF Ground Power
A13 GND- RF Ground Power
A17 GND- RF Ground Power
B4 GND - RF Ground Power
B6 GND - RF Ground Power
B10 GND - RF Ground Power
B12 GND - RF Ground Power
B14 GND - RF Ground Power
B16 GND - RF Ground Power
C19 GND - RF Ground Power
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D18 GND - RF Ground Power
F8 GND- Thermal Ground Power
F12 GND- Thermal Ground Power
F18 GND- Thermal Ground Power
G19 GND- Thermal Ground Power
H6 GND - Thermal Ground Power
H14 GND - Thermal Ground Power
J19 GND- Thermal Ground Power
K18 GND - Thermal Ground Power
M18 GND- Thermal Ground Power
N19 GND - Thermal Ground Power
P6 GND- Thermal Ground Power
P14 GND- Thermal Ground Power
T8 GND- Thermal Ground Power
T12 GND- Thermal Ground Power
U1 GND - Power Ground Power
V2 GND- Power Ground Power
W19 GND- Power Ground Power
Y2 GND- Power Ground Power
Y4 GND- Power Ground Power
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Debug Port (SWD)
J4 SWD_CLK SWD_CLK
Bootstrap
L4 SWD_DATA SWD_DATA
pin. LOW for
SWD
RESERVED
A1 RESERVED- RESERVED
A11 RESERVED- RESERVED
A15 RESERVED- RESERVED
B2 RESERVED- RESERVED
B8 RESERVED- RESERVED
E19 RESERVED - RESERVED
G1 RESERVED- RESERVED
G4 RESERVED- RESERVED
G16 RESERVED- RESERVED
H2 RESERVED- RESERVED
H18 RESERVED- RESERVED
J1 RESERVED- RESERVED
J16 RESERVED- RESERVED
K2 RESERVED- RESERVED
L1 RESERVED- RESERVED
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L19 RESERVED- RESERVED
M2 RESERVED- RESERVED
N1 RESERVED- RESERVED
N4 RESERVED- RESERVED
P2 RESERVED - RESERVED
P18 RESERVED - RESERVED
R1 RESERVED- RESERVED
R4 RESERVED- RESERVED
R19 RESERVED- RESERVED
T2 RESERVED- RESERVED
T18 RESERVED- RESERVED
V7 RESERVED - RESERVED
V9 RESERVED - RESERVED
Y12 RESERVED - RESERVED
Y14 RESERVED - RESERVED
AA11 RESERVED - RESERVED
AA13 RESERVED - RESERVED
Table 5: Pinout Table
Note: Reserved Pins must not be connected.
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Power Supply
Minimum
Typical
Maximum
Main Power ratings
3.0 V
3.3V
3.6 V
5. POWER SUPPLY
Power Supply Requirements
The WE310F5-I/P can be directly supplied by a 3.3V power supply source capable of at
least 500mA or higher.
The voltage supply to all the required parts of the chipset is provided by an embedded
switching regulator.
Table 6: Power Supply requirements
Logic Levels
Levels with VIO = 3.3V Min
Typical
Max
VIH Input high level 2.0V - -
VIL Input low level - - 0.8V
VOH Output high level 2.4V - -
VOL Output low level - - 0.4V
I
Schmitt-trigger High Level 1.78V 1.87V 1.97V
T+
I
Schmitt-trigger Low Level 1.36V 1.45V 1.56V
T-
I
input-Leakage Current
LL
-10µA +/-1µA 10µA
Table 7: Input/output Levels
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Power Up and Shutdown Sequences
Module power up and shutdown sequences are shown below:
Figure 4: Power UP Sequence
Figure 5: Shutdown Sequence
Symbol Parameter Minimum Typical Maximum Unit
T
VDD_IO ready time 0.6 0.6 1 ms
PRDY
V
Shutdown occurs
RST
after ON* lower
than this voltage
T
RST
The required time
when ON* lower
RST
than V
Table 8: Timing Specification of -Power up/shutdown sequence
0 0 0.5*VBATT_3V3 V
10 10 -
µs
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Wi-Fi CH 6
Modulation
Data Rates
RF Output (dBm)
BPSK
1 Mbps
18.0
QPSK
2 Mbps
18.0
CCK
5.5 Mbps
18.0
CCK
11 Mbps
18.0
BPSK
6 Mbps
18.0
BPSK
9 Mbps
17.0
QPSK
12 Mbps
17.0
QPSK
18 Mbps
16.5
16 QAM
24 Mbps
16.5
16 QAM
36 Mbps
16.0
64 QAM
48 Mbps
16.0
64 QAM
54 Mbps
16.0
BPSK
MCS0_20
17.0
QPSK
MCS1_20
16.0
QPSK
MCS2_20
16.0
16 QAM
MCS3_20
15.5
16 QAM
MCS4_20
15.5
64 QAM
MCS5_20
15.0
64 QAM
MCS6_20
15.0
64 QAM
MCS7_20
15.0
BPSK
MCS0_40
16.0
n
QPSK
MCS1_40
15.0
6. RF SPECIFICATION
Wi-Fi Tx Power
Wi-Fi Transmit power at RF pad at 25 °C @3.3V.
WE310F5-I/P*
b
g
n
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Wi-Fi CH 6
Modulation
Data Rates
RF Output (dBm)
QPSK
MCS2_40
15.0
16 QAM
MCS3_40
14.5
16 QAM
MCS4_40
14.5
64 QAM
MCS5_40
14.0
64 QAM
MCS6_40
14.0
64 QAM
MCS7_40
14.0
LE 1M
8
LE 2M
8
Wi-Fi (CH 6)
Modulation
Data Rates
Sensibility
BPSK
1 Mbps
-97
QPSK
2 Mbps
-93
CCK
5.5 Mbps
-92
CCK
11 Mbps
-89
WE310F5-I/P*
Table 9: WLAN Tx power
* For P version remove the antenna and apply a pigtail to the hot pad.
BLE Tx Power
BLE transmit power with at RF Pad at 25 °C.
Packet Type Output Power (dBm)
Table 10: BLE Tx Power
* For P version remove the antenna and apply a pigtail to the hot pad.
Wi-Fi Rx Sensitivity
Wi-Fi Rx sensitivity at RF pad @ 25 °C.
(dBm)
b
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Wi-Fi (CH 6)
Modulation
Data Rates
Sensibility
BPSK
6 Mbps
-92
BPSK
9 Mbps
-91
QPSK
12 Mbps
-90
QPSK
18 Mbps
-87
16 QAM
24 Mbps
-84
16 QAM
36 Mbps
-81
64 QAM
48 Mbps
-76
64 QAM
54 Mbps
-75
BPSK
MCS0_20
-92
QPSK
MCS1_20
-89
QPSK
MCS2_20
-87
16 QAM
MCS3_20
-84
16 QAM
MCS4_20
-80
64 QAM
MCS5_20
-76
64 QAM
MCS6_20
-74
64 QAM
MCS7_20
-72
LE 1M
-97
LE 2M
-95
g
(dBm)
n
Table 11: Wi-Fi Rx Sensitivity
BLE Rx Sensitivity
BLE Rx sensitivity tested at RF pad @ 25 °C.
Packet Type Rx sensibility (dBm)
Table 12: BLE Rx Sensitivity
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IO1
I2C_SCL (I2C Clock)
SD_CMD (SD Command)
IO2
I2C_SDA (I2C Data)
SD_CLK (SD Clock)
IO3
SD_D0 (SD Data 0)
IO4
I2S_MCLK (I2S MCLK)
IO5
IO6
Power Consumption
Typical Average (mA)
Standby
TBD
Idle (Radio OFF, UART ON)
15
Deep Sleep (Radio OFF)
0.02
DTIM=1
TBD
DTIM=3
TBD
DTIM=10
TBD
BLE RX (peak current, connected to BT NW)
53
BLE TX (at 8dBm Tx @1Mbps)
109
Wi-Fi RX (continuous)
58
General Purpose I/O
The module has 6 GPIO’s which can be configured as Input/output. They also have
Alternate Functions.
GPIO
Number
Table 13: GPIO Pinmux Table
Alternate Function1
- I2C
Power Consumption
6.6.1. Power Consumption
Alternate Function2
- 1bit mode SDIO
Table 14: Module power consumption in different states
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Wi-Fi 2G4 / CH 6
Modulation
Data Rates
RF Output
Current
b
BPSK
1 Mbps
18.0
265
b
QPSK
2 Mbps
18.0
261
b
CCK
5.5 Mbps
18.0
256
b
CCK
11 Mbps
18.0
248
g
BPSK
6 Mbps
18.0
245
g
BPSK
9 Mbps
17.0
239
g
QPSK
12 Mbps
17.0
225
g
QPSK
18 Mbps
16.5
212
g
16 QAM
24 Mbps
16.5
205
g
16 QAM
36 Mbps
16.0
185
g
64 QAM
48 Mbps
16.0
177
g
64 QAM
54 Mbps
16.0
173
n
BPSK
MCS0_20
17.0
231
n
QPSK
MCS1_20
16.0
209
n
QPSK
MCS2_20
17.0
201
n
16 QAM
MCS3_20
15.5
191
n
16 QAM
MCS4_20
15.5
181
n
64 QAM
MCS5_20
15.0
169
n
64 QAM
MCS6_20
15.0
165
n
64 QAM
MCS7_20
15.0
163
n
BPSK
MCS0_40
16.0
209
n
QPSK
MCS1_40
15.0
188
n
QPSK
MCS2_40
15.0
178
n
16QAM
MCS3_40
14.5
167
6.6.2. WLAN Continuous Tx Power consumption
Standard 802.11x
(dBm)
mA@3.3V
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n
16QAM
MCS4_40
14.5
155
n
64QAM
MCS5_40
14.0
146
n
64QUAM
MCS6_40
14.0
142
n
64QAM
MCS7_40
14.0
139
Table 15: WLAN Tx Power Consumption
Caution:
The equipment must be supplied by an external limited power source
in compliance with the clause 2.5 of the standard EN 60950-1.
Pads Layout
The Pads layout for both (WE310F5-I and WE310F5-P) the versions of the module is the
same, the only difference is the dimension of the RAW PCB due to the on-board
antenna on the WE310F5-I version of the module
Following figure shows the pads layout configuration for the module:
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Figure 6: Pads Layout Top View – WE310F5-I
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Figure 7: Pads Layout Top View – WE310F5-P
Figure 8: Pinout Legend Color
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7. DESIGN GUIDELINES
General Digital Interface Recommendations
A voltage translator must be used if the components is interfacing with Telit components
have digital signals with higher I/O interface voltage than the WE310F5-I/P module.
Using voltage translator components in your design makes the system ready for operation
at the full VIO voltage range, 3.3V to system I/O voltage. However, using resistor divider
and/or emitter follower circuits, as voltage translators does not protect the module against
latch-up. Furthermore, you cannot guarantee a constant voltage on the divider net.
The use of open collector buffers or bi-directional voltage level translators with
unidirectional signals is correct, but they suffer of some RF noise and they are dependent
on Pull-Up/Downs in the two sides of the voltage translator.
Some translators operate with different power ranges in the two sides: pay attention to the
direction in this case.
In general, we recommend unidirectional level shifters but if bi-directional buffers are
preferred, please considering those that requires external PU/PD instead having
embedded PU/PD circuitry. Some brands that we recommend:
Texas Instruments TXS series
NXS NVT200x series
If the system includes cellular module, consider adding some bypass capacitors to the
supply lines of the voltage level translators to provide a protection from RF signal.
For bypass use 33pF for 0402 package or 56pF when are you going to use 0201. For
example, SN74AVC2T245, SN74AVC4T774 or SN74LVC2T45, for 5V signals.
Moreover, while using level shifters for better testability, it is recommended to use those
having OE pins. Test pulling the “EN” lines of the level shifts with the addition of a 10K
resistor to GND or VCC, depending on level shifter used. This will create access points
that would put shifts in tri-state and can be conveniently used for testing and firmware
updates originating from external serial ports such as a PC.
It is recommended to connect the WE310F5-I/P ON* (N16 pin) to control the Enable pin
of the level shifter, in this way a tri-state will be guarantee during BOOT.
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3V3_MAIN
10 pFC2
120 ohm 25% 500mA 0603
12
L1
BLM18AG121SN1
10 pFC3
22 uF
C4
3V3-WIFI
GND
100 uFC1
100 uF
C5
Power supply design guidelines
We recommend adding and external EMI filter to improve the quality of the power supply
especially when the module will be embedded with other technologies, (i.e. Cellular).
The pi-greca filter composed by ferrite bead and 10pF capacitors (C2,C3) is used to
provide an high impedance value for high frequency signals, while the 100uF and 22uF
capacitors (C1,C5 and C4) are used to bypass low frequencies from switching regulator
circuit and to provide a supply tank for high current absorption.
Figure 9: EMI Filter Example
Figure above shows an example circuit with the minimum allowable capacitor values.
WARNING:
Abrupt Power Cut may corrupt modem’s memory.
Use it only when no other option, like RESET or Power Shutdown, is
not available.
Bypass Capacitors
To improve the harmonic filtering, we recommend adding bypass capacitors, close to:
• Power Sources and signals on input-output connectors
• At power supply output PADs
• At component’s power supply input PADs (even if shielded)
• Diodes in forward conduction, like LEDs, on anode and/or cathodes if not directly tied
to a power net
• Transistor bases, mainly for bipolar ones, phototransistors and opto-isolator
• Analog microphone pads
• Operational Amplifiers Inputs and supplies.
The bypass capacitors should have a self-resonant frequency close to the frequency
generated on your board or on transmitted from the boards that will operate in the same
environment in which your board operates.
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For example, to effectively filter the Wi-Fi RF bands, these small signal capacitors must
have a self-resonant (SRF) at about 2.4GHz. Example capacitor values, depending on
manufacture and its mechanical dimensions should be around 10pF, in general by
reducing the packaging size you will need to increase the capacitance value. Please check
carefully the datasheet to find the proper component suitable for this purpose.
Another example is for GSM, in general you can use 33pF 0402 or 56pF 0201
Antenna Guidelines
The WE310F5-I has an embedded ceramic antenna on board. To preserve the bandwidth,
keep attention to not place any copper or mechanic component in front or close to ceramic
antenna.
We recommend module placement as shown in the figure below:
Figure 10: WE310F5-I Placement Example
For WE310F5-I version the antenna is placed directly on the board, so you will need to
leave a copper keep-out area as shown in below:
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Figure 11: WE310F5-I Placement Example showing no copper in any layer of the board.
For WE310F5-P you will need to use an external antenna connected to the antenna pad
of the module, such as SMA connector as shown in figure below.
Figure 12: WE310F5-P Placement Example
In this case considering the position of the external antenna with respect to other boards
is very important. the conductive planes close to the antenna can modify the impedance
seen by the antenna or detune it.
• The WE310F5-P module provides a 50Ω antenna pad, which needs to be routed to
the antenna connector (or the integrated antenna) with a transmission line
• Please keep as close as possible to 50Ω impedance in the RF track, including the
RF Pad.
• To avoid step impedance, try to track RF trace as much equal as possible to the pad
with of the matching components
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Figure 13: RF Track Example
• To have a good impedance control consider using a Grounded coplanar waveguide
structure (G-CPW) line.
Figure 14: Coplanar Waveguide Dimensioning Example
The final dimensions depend on the use of stack-up. While the WE310F5-I is already
tuned to the embedded antenna, the WE310F5-P version needs to be tuned in relationship
to the stack-up used.
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ANT1
C1
L1
L2
GND
Antenna_PAD
Figure 15: Minimal RF Matching Network Circuitry
A possible network topology is seen in the above figure and it consist of three passive
components.
To reuse Telit’s FCC certification for our module, the antenna on the application board
shall have a gain equal or lower to the one recommended by Telit, the separation distance
between the user and/or bystander and the device's radiating element must be greater
than 20cm and no other radiating element must be present inside the application closer
than 20cm to our antennas. However, a separate test for any other radiating element could
be necessary.
For external antenna, it is recommended to use xxx antenna from xxx which is a WLAN,
complete with antenna characteristics.
Audio considerations
The digital audio data interface supports I2S. Since, many external processors and
applications have fast transient signals, it is recommended to add an RC filter on all DVI
lines (R~22Ohm and C~10nF). If the DVI lines, I2S, are run on external layers it is possible
that RF will disturb the lines, to resolve this, add in parallel, to 10nF, another capacitor of
about 10pF to 33pF.
Other General Design Considerations
Since, components and PCBs are getting smaller while component’s density increases,
another problem that becomes important is the heat dissipation.
For that reason, pay special attention to the PCB stack up and component placement.
The following PCB design rules will help RF immunity and improve heat dissipation.
1. Use at least a six layers PCB technology.
2. Layer2 and Layer4 should be mainly ground.
3. On top of Layer1 and at the bottom of Layer6, place mainly ground plane
interrupted just by component pads and RF antenna tracks.
4. Minimum tracks connecting Layer3 to Layer5. This is done to avoid ground
interruption and its heat dissipation.
5. Use Layer3 and Layer5 only for signals, where power lines are wider tracks and
surrounded by ground to reduce the risk of crosstalk with other signals.
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6. Use one layer for horizontal lines only, and the another one for vertical lines. Fill
the remaining empty space with ground.
7. Use several vias to connect all ground planes and areas in all layers with
possible through hole drills.
8. Place warmer components on the PCB side facing up and do not place anything
near them, leaving space for air.
9. If it is a closed application, consider opening holes on top and bottom of the
cover for ventilation.
It is recommended to use 4 layers only, if the number of interconnection gives you the
possibility to route them on layer2 and layer3 in a way that power lines and signals lines
do not intersect, and the module is operating continuously so the heat dissipation is not a
must. All the rest suggestion described above must be fulfilling.
The audio, USB, and ADC lines must be routed avoiding intersection with any other signal.
Top and Bottom layers should be mainly a ground plane interrupted just by component’s
pads, vias and RF tracks. Connect all ground areas avoiding isolated island with several
vias. In this way, the signal tracks are more protected from picking up RF due to the
Faraday-Cage effect. Long exposed tracks can easily pick-up RF power and especially in
your case with many RF power sources you can generate high frequency intermodulation
harmonics that the same exposed tracks can then irradiate very efficiently.
The PCB outline should be surrounded by GND vias interconnected from TOP to Bottom.
We also recommend filling the free space in inner layers with ground.
Pay attention to interconnect all the ground areas or planes to guarantee a strong
equipotential node. Remove dead copper areas and net antennas tracks or vias.
It is recommended to bury in inner layers:
1) analog or digital audio lines,
2) memory address and data bus, f
3) fast digital signals like SPI or SDIO, clocks, quartz,
4) USB and long serial.
The following figure shows an example of fast signals track routing. In this example the
tracks are routed in an inner layer and surrounded by GND and GND vias to be shielded.
If possible, try to shield with GND areas the above and below areas.
Figure 16: Layout Example for FAST Digital Lines
Lines to resolve this, add in parallel, to 10nF, another capacitor of about 10pF to 33pF.
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8. MECHANICAL DESIGN
WE310F5-I
Figure 17: WE310F5-I mechanical design
Figure 18: WE310F5-I Side View detail
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Figure 19: WE310F5-I Bottom View
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WE310F5-P
Figure 20: WE310F5-P mechanical design
Figure 21: WE310F5-P side view detail
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Figure 22: WE310F5-P Bottom View
PCB Pad Design
For the solder pads, it is recommended to use Non-Solder Mask Defined pad (NSMD) on
the PCB.
Figure 23: SMD and NSMD Pad
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Lead free
Solder paste
Sn/Ag/Cu
PCB Pad Dimensions
It is not recommended to place via or micro-via not covered by solder resist in an area of
0.3 mm around the pads unless it carries the same signal of the pad itself as shown below.
Figure 24: Inhibit Area for Not Solder Covered Vias
The holes in pad are allowed only for blind holes and not for through holes. Table 16:
shows the recommended PCB pad surfaces
Finish Layer thickness [µm] Properties
Electro-less Ni / Immersion Au 3 –7 / 0.03 – 0.15 Good solderability
protection,
high shear force values
Table 16: PCB Finishing Recommendation
The PCB must be able to resist the higher temperatures which can occurs during the leadfree process. This issue should be discussed with the PCB-supplier. Generally, the
wettability of tin-lead solder paste on the described surface plating is better compared to
lead-free solder paste.
It is not necessary to panel the application PCB. However, it is recommended to use milled
contours and predrilled board breakouts; scoring or v-cut solutions are NOT
recommended.
Stencil
Stencil’s apertures layout can be the same as the recommended footprint (1:1). It is
recommended to use a stencil foil with thickness ≥ 120 µm.
Solder Paste
Table 17: Recommended Solder Paste Type
To avoid or minimize the cleaning efforts after assembly, it is recommended to use a “no
clean” solder paste.
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Profile Feature
Pb-Free Assembly
Average ramp-up rate (TL to Tp)
3 °C/second max.
Peak temperature (Tp)
245 +0/-5 °C
Ramp-down rate
6 °C/second max.
Solder Reflow
Figure 25: and Table 18: shows the recommended solder reflow profile.
Figure 25: Solder Reflow Profile
Preheat
• Temperature Min. (T
• Temperature Max. (T
• Time (min to max) (t
T
to TL
smax
smin
)
s
smax
•Ramp-up rate
Time maintained above:
• Temperature (T
• Time (t
)
L
)
L
Time within 5 °C of actual peak
temperature (t
)
p
)
)
150 °C
200 °C
60-180 seconds
3 °C/second max
217 °C
60-150 seconds
10-30 seconds
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Profile Feature
Pb-Free Assembly
profile represents the typical SAC reflow
the customer application throughout the temperature range.
Time 25 °C to peak temperature 8 minutes max.
Table 18: Solder Reflow Table
All temperatures refer to topside of the package, measured on the
package body surface.
WARNING:
The WE310F5-I/P module withstands only one reflow process.
The above solder reflow
limits and does not guarantee adequate adherence of the module to
Customer must optimize the reflow profile depending on the overall
system considering such factors as thermal mass and warpage.
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9. PACKAGING
Tray
The WE310F5-I/P modules are packaged on trays of 50 pieces each when small quantities
are required (i.e. for test and evaluation purposes).
These trays are not designed for use in SMT processes for pick and place handling.
Figure 26: WE310F5-I/P Packaging example (to replace with the final one and add the
WE310F5-P figure)
WARNING:
The maximum temperature for these trays shall not exceed 65°C.
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Moisture Sensitivity
The WE310F5-I/P module is classified as a LEVEL 3 moisture sensitive device in
accordance with IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020.
Moreover, the customer must take care of the following conditions:
a) The shelf life of the product inside the dry bag is 12 months starting from the bag seal
date, when stored in a non-condensing atmospheric environment of < 40°C and < 90%
relative humidity (RH).
b) Environmental condition during the production: <= 30°C / 60% RH according to
IPC/JEDEC J-STD-033B.
c) The maximum time between the opening of the sealed bag and the reflow process must
be 168 hours, if condition b) “IPC/JEDEC J-STD-033B paragraph §5.2” is respected.
d) Baking is required if conditions b) or c) are not respected
e) Baking is required if the humidity indicator inside the bag indicates 10% RH or more.
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10. CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT ISSUES
FCC/IC Regulatory Notices
Hereby, Telit Communications S.p.A declares that the WE310
F5-I/P Module is following Directive 2014/53/EU.
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet
address: http://www.telit.com\red
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11. FCC/IC COMPLIANCE
Modification statement
Telit has not approved any changes or modifications to this device by the user. Any
changes or modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Telit n’approuve aucune modification apportée à l’appareil par l’utilisateur, quelle qu’en
soit la nature. Tout changement ou modification peuvent annuler le droit d’utilisation de
l’appareil par l’utilisateur.
Interference statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry Canada 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.
Wireless notice
This device complies with FCC/ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines and RSS‐102
of the ISED radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This transmitter must not be co-located
or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. The antenna should be
installed and operated with minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your
body.
Le présent appareil est conforme à l'exposition aux radiations FCC / ISED définies pour
un environnement non contrôlé et répond aux directives d'exposition de la fréquence de
‐
la FCC radiofréquence (RF) et RSS
102 de la fréquence radio (RF) ISED règles
d'exposition. L'émetteur ne doit pas être colocalisé ni fonctionner conjointement avec à
autre antenne ou autre émetteur. L'antenne doit être installée de façon à garder une
distance minimale de 20 centimètres entre la source de rayonnements et votre corps.
FCC Class B digital device notice
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
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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 or more 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.
CAN ICES-3 (B) / NMB-3 (B)
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de classe B est conforme à la norme canadienne ICES-003.
List of applicable FCC rules
Parts 15C, 15E, 2.1091
Limited module procedures
N/A
Trace antenna designs
N/A
Antennas
This radio transmitter has been approved by FCC and ISED to operate with the antenna
types listed below with the maximum permissible gain 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.
Type Max Gain
Omnidirectional 2.5dBi@2.4GHz band
Le présent émetteur radio a été approuvé par ISDE pour fonctionner avec les types
d'antenne énumérés ci-dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal. Les types d'antenne
non inclus dans cette liste, et dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué, sont
strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de l'émetteur.
Type Gain maximal
Omnidirectional 2.5dBi@2.4GHz band
Label and compliance information
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The product has a FCC ID label on the device itself. Also, the OEM host end product
manufacturer will be informed to display a label referring to the enclosed module. The
exterior label will read as follows: “Contains Transmitter Module FCC ID: xxx” or “Contains
FCC ID: xxx”.
Information on test modes and additional testing requirements
The module has been evaluated in mobile stand-alone conditions. For different operational
conditions from a stand-alone modular transmitter in a host (multiple, simultaneously
transmitting modules or other transmitters in a host), additional testing may be required
(collocation, retesting…).
If this module is intended for use in a portable device, you are responsible for separate
approval to satisfy the SAR requirements of FCC Part 2.1093 and IC RSS-102.
Additional testing, Part 15 Subpart B disclaimer
The modular transmitter is only FCC authorized for the specific rule parts (i.e., FCC
transmitter rules) listed on the grant, and that the host product manufacturer is responsible
for compliance to any other FCC rules that apply to the host not covered by the modular
transmitter grant of certification. If the grantee markets their product as being Part 15
Subpart B compliant (when it also contains unintentional-radiator digital circuity), then the
grantee shall provide a notice stating that the final host product still requires Part 15
Subpart B compliance testing with the modular transmitter installed. The end product with
an embedded module may also need to pass the FCC Part 15 unintentional emission
testing requirements and be properly authorized per FCC Part 15.
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12. 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 must 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
the 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 correct
wiring of the product. The product must be supplied with a stabilized voltage source and
the wiring must be conformed to the security and fire prevention regulations. The product
must be handled with care, avoiding any contact with the pins because electrostatic
discharges may damage the product itself. Same cautions must be taken for the SIM,
checking carefully the instruction for its use. Do not insert or remove the SIM when the
product is in power saving mode.
The system integrator is responsible for the functioning of the final product; therefore, care
must be taken to the external components of the module, as well as any project or
installation issue, because the risk of disturbing the GSM network or external 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 must be equipped with a proper
antenna with specific characteristics. The antenna must be installed with care to avoid any
interference with other electronic devices and must guarantee a minimum distance from
the body (20 cm). In case this requirement cannot be satisfied, the system integrator must
assess the final product against the SAR regulation.
The European Community provides some Directives for the electronic equipment
introduced on the market. All the relevant information is available on the European
Community website: