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NINA-W15 series

Stand-alone multiradio modules with Wi-Fi and
Bluetooth

Data sheet

Abstract

This technical data sheet describes the NINA-W15 series stand­NINA‑W15 modules come with pre-flashed application software, Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) and Bluetooth
dual-mode (Bluetooth BR/EDR and Bluetooth Low Energy). NINA-W15 has several important

embedded security features, including secure boot which ensures that only authenticated software
can run on the module. This makes NINA-W15 ideal for critical IoT applications where security is
important.

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Revision and date R08 18-Mar-2021

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This document applies to the following products:

u-connectXpress

Product name Type number

NINA-W151 NINA-W151-00B-01 1.0.0 06 UBX-19051875 Initial production

NINA-W151-02B-00 3.0.0 07 N/A Initial production

NINA-W151-03B-00 4.0.0 07 N/A In Development

NINA-W152 NINA-W152-00B-01 1.0.0 06 UBX-19051875 Initial production

NINA-W152-02B-00 3.0.0 07 N/A Initial production

NINA-W152-03B-00 4.0.0 07 N/A In Development

NINA-W156 NINA-W156-03B-00 4.0.0 06 N/A Engineering sample

software version

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version

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Contents

Document information ............................................................................................................................. 2

Contents ....................................................................................................................................................... 3

1 Functional description ....................................................................................................................... 6

1.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................................ 6

1.2 Applications ................................................................................................................................................. 6

1.3 Block diagram .............................................................................................................................................. 7

1.4 Product variants .......................................................................................................................................... 7

1.4.1 NINA-W151 .......................................................................................................................................... 7

1.4.2 NINA-W152 .......................................................................................................................................... 7

1.4.3 NINA-W156 .......................................................................................................................................... 7

1.5 Radio performance ..................................................................................................................................... 8

1.6 Software options ......................................................................................................................................... 8

1.6.1 AT command support ........................................................................................................................ 8

1.6.2 Software upgrade ............................................................................................................................... 8

1.7 IEEE 802.11d and additional regulatory domains ................................................................................ 9

1.7.1 NINA-W15 IEEE 802.11d implementation description .............................................................. 9

1.8 MAC addresses ......................................................................................................................................... 10

2 Interfaces ........................................................................................................................................... 11

2.1 Power supply .............................................................................................................................................. 11

2.1.1 Module supply input (VCC) ............................................................................................................. 11

2.1.2 Digital I/O interfaces reference voltage (VCC_IO) ...................................................................... 11

2.2 Low Power Clock ........................................................................................................................................ 11

2.3 System functions ...................................................................................................................................... 11

2.3.1 Module power on ............................................................................................................................... 11

2.3.2 Module power off .............................................................................................................................. 12

2.3.3 Module reset ...................................................................................................................................... 12

2.3.4 ACTIVE mode ..................................................................................................................................... 12

2.3.5 STANDBY mode ................................................................................................................................ 12

2.3.6 SLEEP mode ...................................................................................................................................... 12

2.3.7 STOP mode ........................................................................................................................................ 13

2.4 Boot strapping pins .................................................................................................................................. 13

2.5 RF antenna interface ................................................................................................................................ 14

2.5.1 Internal antenna ................................................................................................................................ 14

2.5.2 External RF antenna interface ....................................................................................................... 14

2.6 IO signals ..................................................................................................................................................... 15

2.6.1 Drive capability .................................................................................................................................. 15

2.6.2 System status IO signals ................................................................................................................ 15

2.6.3 System control IO signals ............................................................................................................... 15

2.6.4 UART IO signals ................................................................................................................................ 15

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2.7 Data and command interfaces ............................................................................................................... 16

2.7.1 UART ................................................................................................................................................... 17

2.7.2 RMII ...................................................................................................................................................... 17

2.7.3 SPI ........................................................................................................................................................ 17

3 Pin definition...................................................................................................................................... 19

3.1 Pin assignment .......................................................................................................................................... 19

4 Electrical specifications ................................................................................................................. 22

4.1 Absolute maximum ratings .................................................................................................................... 22

4.1.1 Maximum ESD ratings ..................................................................................................................... 22

4.2 Operating conditions ................................................................................................................................ 22

4.2.1 Operating temperature range ........................................................................................................ 23

4.2.2 Supply/Power pins ............................................................................................................................ 23

4.2.3 RESET_N pin ...................................................................................................................................... 23

4.2.4 Digital pins.......................................................................................................................................... 23

4.2.5 Current consumption ....................................................................................................................... 24

4.2.6 Wi-Fi radio characteristics.............................................................................................................. 25

4.2.7 Bluetooth radio characteristics ..................................................................................................... 25

4.2.8 Bluetooth low energy characteristics ........................................................................................... 26

4.2.9 Antenna radiation patterns ............................................................................................................ 26

5 Mechanical specifications ............................................................................................................. 29

5.1 NINA-W151 Mechanical specification .................................................................................................. 29

5.2 NINA-W152 Mechanical specification .................................................................................................. 30

5.3 NINA-W156 Mechanical specification .................................................................................................. 31

6 Qualification and approvals .......................................................................................................... 32

6.1 Country approvals ..................................................................................................................................... 32

6.2 European Union regulatory compliance ............................................................................................... 32

6.2.1 Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU .......................................................................... 32

6.2.2 Compliance with the RoHS directive ............................................................................................ 32

6.3 FCC/IC Compliance ................................................................................................................................... 32

6.3.1 FCC Compliance ................................................................................................................................ 32

6.3.2 FCC statement .................................................................................................................................. 33

6.3.3 RF exposure statement ................................................................................................................... 33

6.3.4 End-product user manual instructions ........................................................................................ 33

6.3.5 End-product labeling requirements .............................................................................................. 34

6.3.6 End product compliance .................................................................................................................. 35

6.4 Japan radio equipment compliance ...................................................................................................... 36

6.5 NCC Taiwan compliance .......................................................................................................................... 36

6.5.1 Taiwan NCC Warning Statement .................................................................................................. 36

6.5.2 NINA-W151 labeling requirements for end product ................................................................. 36

6.5.3 NINA-W152 labeling requirements for end product ................................................................. 37

6.6 KCC South Korea compliance ................................................................................................................. 37

6.7 Brazil compliance ...................................................................................................................................... 37

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6.8 Australia and New Zealand regulatory compliance ........................................................................... 38

6.9 South Africa regulatory compliance ..................................................................................................... 38

6.10 Safety Compliance .................................................................................................................................... 38

6.11 Bluetooth qualification information ...................................................................................................... 39

7 Antennas ............................................................................................................................................ 40

7.1 Antenna accessories ................................................................................................................................ 41

7.2 Approved antennas .................................................................................................................................. 41

7.2.1 Single band antennas ...................................................................................................................... 41

7.2.2 Dual-band antennas ......................................................................................................................... 44

8 Product handling .............................................................................................................................. 46

8.1 Packaging ................................................................................................................................................... 46

8.1.1 Reels .................................................................................................................................................... 46

8.1.2 Tapes ................................................................................................................................................... 46

8.2 Moisture sensitivity levels ....................................................................................................................... 48

8.3 Reflow soldering ........................................................................................................................................ 48

8.4 ESD precautions ........................................................................................................................................ 48

9 Labeling and ordering information ............................................................................................. 49

9.1 Product labeling ......................................................................................................................................... 49

9.2 Explanation of codes ................................................................................................................................ 50

9.3 Ordering information ................................................................................................................................ 50

Appendix .................................................................................................................................................... 51

A Glossary .............................................................................................................................................. 51

Related documents ................................................................................................................................ 53

Revision history ....................................................................................................................................... 54

Contact ....................................................................................................................................................... 55

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1 Functional description

1.1 Overview

NINA-W15 series stand-alone multiradio modules integrate Wi-Fi, Bluetooth BR/EDR and Bluetooth
low energy in a compact form factor. The modules support simultaneous operation on Wi-Fi and

Bluetooth dual-mode and can therefore serve as a gateway between Bluetooth and Wi-Fi or Ethernet.

NINA‑W15 modules come with pre-flashed application software, supporting Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n and
dual-mode Bluetooth (Bluetooth BR/EDR v4.2+EDR and Bluetooth Low Energy v4.2) in the 2.4 GHz

ISM band. The host system can set up and control the module through the AT command interface.

Intended applications include telematics, industrial automation, connected buildings, wireless
sensors, point-of-sales, and medical devices.

NINA-W15 is assessed to comply with RED and is certified as a modular transmitter in the following
countries US (FCC), Canada (IC / ISED RSS), Japan (MIC), Taiwan (NCC), South Korea (KCC), Australia

/ New Zealand (ACMA), Brazil (Anatel), South Africa (ICASA). The modules are qualified for
professional grade operation, supporting an extended temperature range of –40 °C to +85 °C.

1.2 Applications

• Internet of Things (IoT)

• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth networks

• Telematics

• Point-of-sales

• Medical and industrial networking

• Access to laptops, mobile phones, and similar consumer devices

• Home/building automation

• Ethernet/Wireless Gateway

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Baseband

accelerations

Quad SPI

VCC_IO

VCC (3.0- 3.6 V)

40 MHz

Reset

UART

SPI

LPO**

RMII

1.3 Block diagram

PIFA Antenna

(NINA-W152)

ANT (NINA-W151)

BPF*

RF

(NINA-W156)

PCB trace antenna

PLL

* Only on NINA-W151 and NINA-W152
** Only on NINA-W156

Figure 1: Block diagram of NINA-W15 series

Linear voltage regulators

Wi-Fi baseband

Bluetooth

Cryptographics

hardware

EFUSE

ROM

SRAM (4Mbit)

Flash (16Mbit)

GPIO

IO Buffers

2x Xtensa 32-bit LX6 MCU

External LPO is a planned feature for NINA-W156, not supported in the current software.

1.4 Product variants

NINA‑W15 series modules come with pre-flashed application software, supporting Wi-Fi

802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth BR/EDR and Bluetooth Low Energy v4.2 in the 2.4 GHz ISM band. The host
system can set up and control the module through the AT command interface. See u-connectXpress

AT commands manual [3] for more information about AT commands.

1.4.1 NINA-W151

NINA-W151 has no internal antenna. Instead, the RF signal is available at a module pin for routing to
an external antenna or antenna connector. The module outline is smaller compared to the module
variants with antenna, only 10.0 x 10.6 mm. The module height is 2.2 mm.

1.4.2 NINA-W152

NINA-W152 has an internal PIFA antenna mounted on the module. The RF signal is not connected to
any module pin. The module outline is 10.0 x 14.0 mm and the height 3.8 mm.

1.4.3 NINA-W156

NINA-W156 has an internal PCB trace antenna, using antenna technology licensed from ProAnt AB.
The RF signal is not connected to any module pin. The module outline is 10.0 x 14.0 mm and the height

2.2 mm.

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1.5 Radio performance

NINA-W15 modules support Wi-Fi and conform to IEEE 802.11b/g/n single-band 2.4 GHz operation,
Bluetooth BR/EDR and Bluetooth Low Energy, as explained in Table 1.

Wi-Fi Bluetooth BR/EDR Bluetooth Low Energy

IEEE 802.11b/g/n
IEEE 802.11d

Band support
Station mode:

2.4 GHz, channel 1-13
Access Point mode:

2.4 GHz, channel 1-11

Typical conducted output power

15 dBm

Typical radiated output power

18 dBm EIRP

Conducted sensitivity

-96 dBm

Data rates:
IEEE 802.11b:

1 / 2 / 5.5 / 11 Mbit/s
IEEE 802.11g:
6 / 9 / 12 / 18 / 24 / 36 / 48 / 54 Mbit/s
IEEE 802.11n:
MCS 0-7, HT20 (6.5-72 Mbit/s)

* Maximum support for 802.11d depends on the region.

** RF power including maximum antenna gain (3 dBi).

Table 1: NINA-W15 series Wi-Fi and Bluetooth characteristics

**

*

Bluetooth v4.2+EDR
Maximum number of Peripherals: 5

Band support

2.4 GHz, 79 channels

Typical conducted output power

- 1 Mbit/s: 5 dBm

- 2/3 Mbit/s: 5 dBm

Typical radiated output power

- 1 Mbit: 8 dBm EIRP

- 2/3 Mbit/s: 8 dBm EIRP

Conducted sensitivity

-88 dBm

Data rates:
1 / 2 / 3 Mbit/s

**
**

Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth LE dual-mode

Band support

2.4 GHz, 40 channels

Typical conducted output power

5 dBm

Typical radiated output power

8 dBm EIRP

Conducted sensitivity

-88 dBm

Data rates:
1 Mbit/s

**

1.6 Software options

NINA‑W15 series modules come with the pre-flashed application software, supporting IEEE

802.11b/g/n single-band 2.4 GHz operation, Bluetooth BR/EDR and dual-mode Bluetooth. The host

system can set up and control the module through the AT command interface. NINA-W15 modules
provide top grade security, thanks to secure boot, which ensures the module boots up only with
original u-blox software. The modules addionally provide end-to-end security on the wireless link with
the latest 802.11i (WPA2) standard and enterprise security that provides a secure connection to the
infrastructure. This makes NINA-W15 ideal for critical IoT applications where security is important.

1.6.1 AT command support

You configure the NINA-W151, NINA-W152 and NINA-W156 modules with the u-blox s-center toolbox
software using AT commands. See u-connectXpress AT commands manual [3] for information about
supported AT commands.

The s-center evaluation software supporting the AT commands is also available free of charge and
can be downloaded from the u-blox website.

1.6.2 Software upgrade

Information on how to upgrade the software for the NINA-W15 series is provided in the NINA-W1
series system integration manual [1].

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1.7 IEEE 802.11d and additional regulatory domains

NINA-W15 series modules support the IEEE 802.11d wireless network standard, which extends the
original IEEE 802.11 specification to include support for “additional regulatory domains”.

NINA-W15-based devices configure automatically to operate in accordance regulatory domains.

By passively scanning (listening) for beacons available wireless networks, NINA-W15 modules identify

the channels supported by each network and determine the best access point with which to connect.
The modules configure automatically to operate in accordance with the policies and regulations of the

regional domain in which they operate.

Passive scans are performed once on startup and then once every hour. After the first passive scan
the channel list will be filtered to according to 802.11d.

1.7.1 NINA-W15 IEEE 802.11d implementation description

When used as Wi-Fi stations, NINA-W1 modules passively scan access point (AP) beacons at start­up. A new scan is performed every hour to update the regulatory domain. The algorithm is restarted
when the module is turned on or reset. It is not possible to override the algorithm described by

reconfiguring the device.

The beacons include information elements that describe the country name, data rates, channel
quantity, signal strength, and maximum transmission level of the wireless network that they
represent. Based on the information received from the beacons, the modules compare APs and
choose which one to use. NINA-W1 modules configure automatically to operate on all bands
supported in the regulatory domain of the chosen AP, as shown in Table 2.

NINA-W15 supports the following three domains:

• FCC: This is the regulatory body for products used in the US. If the scan results include country
information pertaining solely to the FCC the regulatory domain is set to FCC.

• ETSI: This is the regulatory domain for the products sold primarily in Europe. If at least three scan
results contain country information pertaining to non-FCC countries, and no other contrary
information is received, the regulatory domain is set to ETSI.

• WORLD: In this domain, NINA-W1 modules operate on all channels supported both by FCC, ETSI,
and most other countries in the world. This is the initial regulatory domain. If subsequent scans
contain country information for both FCC and non-FCC countries, the regulatory domain is always

set to WORLD. In this state is shown as WORLD-FINAL. This state is not exited until the device
is reset.

The state transition diagram shown in describes the algorithm for selecting the current regulatory
domain.

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Scan complete

No non-FCC AP

Scan complete

Both FCC and
non
less than three
non

Entry start scan

S

tart scan every hour

Scan complete

No FCC AP

At least three non-FCC AP

ETSI

Scan complete

FCC AP found

WORLD

-FCC AP or

-FCC AP

WORLD-FINAL

At least one FCC AP

FCC

Scan complete

Non-FCC AP found

Figure 2: NINA-W15 series IEEE 802.11d state transition diagram

Table 2 shows the channels that are supported in the different regulatory domains.

Regulatory domain Band Tx channels

WORLD 2.4 GHz 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

ETSI 2.4 GHz 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13

FCC 2.4 GHz 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

Table 2 Channel list for supported regulatory domains

⚠ Channels 12 and 13 are not allowed in Taiwan. A device that is put on the Taiwanese market must

make these channels unavailable to an end-user.

The maximum output power is reduced on some channels depending on regulatory requirements.
For example, frequency band edge requirements can limit the output power on channels close to

band edges.

1.8 MAC addresses

The NINA-W15 module series has four unique consecutive MAC addresses reserved for each module
and the addresses are stored in the configuration memory during production. The first Wi-Fi MAC
address is available in the Data Matrix on the label (see section 9.1).

MAC address Assignment

Module 1, address 1 Wi-Fi 00

Module 1, address 2 RMII/Ethernet 01

Module 1, address 3 Bluetooth 10

Module 1, address 4 Reserved 11

Module 2, address 1 Wi-Fi 00

Module 2, address 2 RMII/Ethernet 01

Module 2, address 3 Bluetooth 10

Module 2, address 4 Reserved 11

Table 3: Example MAC addresses assignment for two modules

Last bits of MAC address Example

D4:CA:6E:90:04:90

D4:CA:6E:90:04:91

D4:CA:6E:90:04:92

D4:CA:6E:90:04:93

D4:CA:6E:90:04:94

D4:CA:6E:90:04:95

D4:CA:6E:90:04:96

D4:CA:6E:90:04:97

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2 Interfaces

2.1 Power supply

The power for NINA-W15 series modules is supplied through VCC and VCC_IO pins by DC voltage.

The system power supply circuit must be able to support peak power as during operation, the

current drawn from VCC and VCC_IO can vary significantly based on the power consumption
profile of the Wi-Fi technology.

2.1.1 Module supply input (VCC)

NINA-W15 series modules use an integrated Linear Voltage converter to transform the supply voltage
presented at the VCC pin into a stable system voltage.

2.1.2 Digital I/O interfaces reference voltage (VCC_IO)

All modules in the NINA-W15 series provide an additional voltage supply input for setting the I/O
voltage level. The separate VCC_IO pin enables integration of the module in many applications with

different voltage levels (for example, 1.8 V or 3.3 V) without any level converters. NINA-W15 modules
support only 3.3 V as IO voltage level currently.

2.2 Low Power Clock

External LPO is a planned feature not supported in the current software.

NINA-W15 does not have an internal low power oscillator (LPO), which is required for lowest power
modes. An external 32.768 KHz LPO signal can be supplied externally via the LPO_CLK pin of the

NINA-W156 module if low power modes are required. NINA-W152 and NINA-W151 do not support an
external LPO clock.

2.3 System functions

NINA-W15 series modules are power efficient devices capable of operating in different power saving
modes and configurations. Different sections of the modules can be powered off when they are not
needed, and complex wake up events can be generated from different external and internal inputs.

Sections 2.3.1to 2.3.7 describe the system power modes, power-on/off, reset behavior, and boot
strapping options.

The following system power modes are available:

• Automatic:

o ACTIVE mode
o STANDBY mode

• Manual:

o SLEEP mode
o STOP mode

2.3.1 Module power on

You can switch on or reboot the NINA-W15 series modules in one of the following ways:

• Rising edge on the VCC pin to a valid supply voltage

• Issuing a reset of the module (see section 2.3.3)

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If the u-connectXpress software has been configured to start in AT mode, +STARTUP is sent over the
UART interface when the software has booted and is ready to accept commands.

2.3.2 Module power off

There is no dedicated pin to power down the NINA-W15 series modules. Instead, the “STOP” power
mode can be used to keep the module in the deepest power save mode. STOP mode is more power
efficient than holding the module in reset.

2.3.3 Module reset

NINA-W15 series modules can be reset (rebooted) in any of the following ways:

• RESET_N low. Normally set high by an internal pull-up, a logical low state on this signal low causes
a “hardware” reset of the module. RESET_N should be driven by an open drain, open collector, or
contact switch.

• NINA-W15 modules can be reset using the

Holding the module in reset does not result in the lowest power consumption. For optimal power
reduction, set the module in “Stop mode”, as described in section 2.3.7.

AT+CPWROFF command.

2.3.4 ACTIVE mode

In this mode the module is actively transmitting or receiving data over one or more of its interfaces;

2.4 GHz radio, UART, and so on. The module CPU is operating at its highest clock speed. The module

seamlessly switches between ACTIVE mode and STANDBY automatically without user involvement.

2.3.5 STANDBY mode

In this mode the module “idles” and performs only background activities. As radio and physical
connections are maintained, no packets are lost in this mode. When necessary, the module

automatically enters ACTIVE mode without delay.

The user can further decrease current consumption in STANDBY mode by:

• Enabling Automatic Frequency Adaption (AFA)

• Increasing the Bluetooth low energy connection interval

• Increase the DTIM listen interval (Wi-Fi Station mode only)

• Storing and sending data in concentrated bursts

Automatic Frequency Adaption (AFA) allows the internal clocks to be automatically reduced whenever
possible. AFA is configured using the

AT+UPWRMNG command.

Enabling AFA limits the maximum baud rate of the UART interface to 1 Mbaud.

For more information about how to use AT commands for configuring u-connectXpress software,

see the u-connectXpress AT commands manual

[3] and u-connectXpress software user guide [6].

2.3.6 SLEEP mode

For radio modes that support SLEEP mode, the module operates with even lower power consumption

than that required in STANDBY mode.

As the module functionality is limited in this mode, it must be activated manually by the host.

In SLEEP mode, radio and peer connections are maintained, but incoming data or URCs are not sent
over the UART until SLEEP mode is deactivated, hence incoming data or URCs may be lost.

Enable SLEEP mode control using command
mode.

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AT&D3 and toggle the UART DSR pin to enter/leave SLEEP

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SLEEP mode is supported in the following radio modes:

• Wi-Fi Station

• Radio turned off

To further decrease power consumption in SLEEP mode, the following software settings can be used:

• Enabling Automatic Frequency Adaption (AFA)

• Increasing the Bluetooth Low Energy connection interval

• Increase the DTIM listen interval (Wi-Fi Station mode only)

Enabling AFA can put limits on certain module functions, maximum UART baud rate, and so on.

Check the u-connectXpress AT commands manual
acceptable for your application.

[3] to determine which clock speeds are

See the u-connectXpress AT commands manual [3] and u-connectXpress software user guide [6]

for more information on how to use AT commands for configuring the u-connectXpress software.

2.3.7 STOP mode

STOP mode is the deepest power saving mode of NINA-W15 modules. To ensure minimum power
consumption during STOP mode, all functionality is stopped and all existing connections are dropped.

The system RAM is not retained. The module always reboots during the wake up from STOP mode.

The user must manually enter the STOP mode with one of the following methods:

• Enable STOP mode control using command
STOP mode.

• Use command
capable of controlling STOP mode are shown in Table 6.

• Use command

If the u-connectXpress software is configured to start in AT mode, the
the UART interface when the module is ready to accept commands.

AT+USTOP to configure which GPIO pin is used to enter/leave STOP mode. The GPIOs

AT+USTOP to configure a timer to automatically wake up after a delay set by the user.

AT&D4 and toggle the UART DSR pin to enter/leave

+STARTUP command is sent over

For more information on how to use AT commands to configure the u-connectXpress software,

see the u-connectXpress AT commands manual

[3] and u-connectXpress software user guide [6].

2.4 Boot strapping pins

Table 4 shows boot configuration pins on the module that must be set correctly during boot.

Boot strap pins are configured to their default state internally on the module and generally must NOT
be set externally. Exceptionally, pin 32 can be connected to GND to turn off printouts during start-up.

After the system has booted, pin 32 is reconfigured to the SPI chip-select signal SPI_CS.

Pin 27 is a boot strap pin but is also the RMII clock line. For more information about how to use the
RMII interface, see the NINA-W1 series system integration manual [1].

Pin 36 controls the voltage level of the internal flash during startup. After the system has booted this
pin is reconfigured as the SPI slave data output signal SPI_MISO. This signal must NOT be pulled
down by an external MCU or circuitry. After the module has booted, the RMII_CLK, UART_RXD,

SPI_DRDY and SPI_SCLK are used to determine which command interfaces to activate. See section

2.7 for more information.

Pin State during boot Default Behavior Description

27 0 ESP boot mode (factory boot) ESP Factory boot Mode/RMII clock line.

1 Pull-up* Normal boot from internal flash

32 0 Silent Printout on U0TXD during boot

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Pin State during boot Default Behavior Description

1 Pull-up* U0TXD toggling

36 0 VDD_SDIO=3.3 V (not allowed) Internal flash voltage

1 10 kΩ pull-up VDD_SDIO=1.8 V

(VDD_SDIO should always be at 1.8 V)

*About 45 kΩ

Table 4: NINA-W15 series boot strapping pins

2.5 RF antenna interface

The RF antenna interface of the NINA-W15 series supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth BR/EDR and Bluetooth
Low Energy on the same antenna. The different communication protocols are time divided on the
antenna to switch between the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi data. Although communication using these
different protocols generally transparent in the application, these protocols are never active in the

module antenna at exactly the same time.

NINA-W15 series modules support either an internal antenna (NINA-W152 and NINA-W156) or an
external antenna connected through a dedicated antenna pin (NINA-W151).

2.5.1 Internal antenna

Both NINA-W152 and NINA-W156 have internal antennas specifically designed and optimized for the
NINA module. The NINA-W152 module has a 2.4 GHz PIFA antenna and the NINA-W156 module has

a 2.4 GHz PCB trace antenna.

It is recommended to place the NINA-W152 modules in such a way that the internal antenna is in the

corner of the host PCB (the corner closest to Pin 16 should be in the corner). The antenna side (with
the short side closest to the antenna) positioned along one side of the host PCB ground plane is the
second-best option.

For the NINA-W156 module, place it in such a way that the PCB trace antenna is placed on the side
edge of the host PCB and in the middle of the side.

For both NINA-W152 and NINA-W156, keep a minimum clearance of 5 mm between the antenna and

the casing. Keep a minimum of 10 mm free space from the metal around the antenna including the
area below. If a metal enclosure is required, use NINA-W151 and an external antenna. It is beneficial
to have a large solid ground plane on the host PCB and have a good grounding on the module. Minimum
ground plane size is 24x30 mm but recommended is more than 50x50 mm.

See the NINA-W1 series system integration manual [1] for more information about antenna related
design.

⚠ The ANT signal solder pin is unavailable on NINA-W152 and NINA-W156 modules.

2.5.2 External RF antenna interface

NINA-W151 modules have an antenna signal (ANT) pin for use with an external antenna.

An external SMD antenna (or PCB integrated antenna) can be used on the host board, and an antenna
connector for using an external antenna through a coaxial cable could also be implemented. A cable
antenna might be necessary if the module is mounted in a shielded enclosure such as a metal box or
cabinet.

The signal has a characteristic impedance of 50 Ω and supports both Tx and Rx.

An external antenna connector (U.FL. connector) reference design (see NINA-W1 series system
integration manual [1]) is available and must be followed to comply with the NINA-W1 FCC/IC modular
approvals. A list of approved antennas is shown in section 7.2.

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A reference design for use with an external antenna connector (U.FL. connector) is described in

NINA W1 system integration manual
NINA-W1 FCC/IC modular approvals.

[1]). The design must be followed to comply with the

2.6 IO signals

NINA-W15 series modules have a versatile pin-out. Overall, there are up to 16 GPIO pins for
NINA-W151/W152 and 18 for NINA-W156.

2.6.1 Drive capability

All GPIO pins are normally configured for medium current consumption. Using this standard drive
capability, a pin configured as output can source and an input sink a certain amount of current. See

section 4.2.4.

2.6.2 System status IO signals

The RED, GREEN and BLUE pins are used to signal the status. They are active low and are intended
to be routed to an RGB LED. See u-connectXpress AT commands manual [3] for more information
about connectivity software signals IOs.

Mode Status RGB LED color GREEN BLUE RED

Data mode IDLE Green LOW HIGH HIGH

Command mode IDLE Orange LOW HIGH LOW

Data mode, Command mode

Data mode, Command mode

* = LED flashes on data activity

Table 5: System status indication

CONNECTING

CONNECTED

*

*

Purple HIGH LOW LOW

Blue HIGH LOW HIGH

The RED, GREEN and BLUE signals are disabled when the RMII interface is enabled.

2.6.3 System control IO signals

The following input signals are used to control the system (see u-connectXpress AT commands
manual [3] for more information about connectivity software signals IOs):

• RESET_N is used to reset the system. See section 2.6 for detailed information.

• If SWITCH_1 is driven low during start up, the UART serial settings are restored to their default

values.

• SWITCH_2 can be used to open a connection to a peripheral device.

• If both SWITCH_1 and SWITCH_2 are driven low during start up, the system will enter the

bootloader mode.

• If both SWITCH_1 and SWITCH_2 are driven low during start up and held low for 10 seconds, the
system will exit the bootloader mode and restore all settings to their factory defaults.

2.6.4 UART IO signals

In addition to the normal RXD, TXD, CTS, and RTS signals, the NINA-W15 software adds the DSR and
DTR pins to the UART interface. Although not used as they were originally intended, these pins control

the state of the NINA-W15 module. Depending on the current configuration, the DSR pin can be used
to:

• Enter command mode

• Disconnect and/or toggle connectable status

• Enable/disable the rest of the UART interface

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Enabled
Interfaces

no

no

• Enter/leave SLEEP mode

• Enter/leave STOP mode

If CTS/RTS flow control is disabled, those pins can be used as GPIOs.

2.7 Data and command interfaces

Although there are three data interfaces available on a NINA-W15 module (UART, RMII, and SPI),
these cannot be used at the same time. AT commands are used to enable or disable the interfaces

manually.

After the module has booted, the module checks for activity on each interface to determine which one

should be used. Figure 3 shows the startup and interface selection procedure.

Enable UART

interface

Figure 3: Interface detection flow chart

Send +STARTUP on

UART interface

Ethernet

detected?

RMII + UART

yes

Start Ethernet detection

Stop Ethernet detection
Disable RMII interface
Start SPI detection
Start UART detection

SPI

detected?

yes

Stop UART detection

Disable UART interface

SPI

no

UART

detected?

yes

Stop SPI detection

Disable SPI interface

UART

This process is active until an interface is successfully detected.

+STARTUP is always printed on the UART TXD line.

During Ethernet detection, the NINA-W15 module looks for a clock signal on RMII_CLK. If Ethernet is
detected, only the UART_RXD and UART_TXD signals are available on the UART interface.

If SPI detection is started, the NINA-W15 module toggles the SPI_DRDY signal periodically. Once the

SPI master has sent eight clock signals on the SPI_SCLK line, the SPI interface is considered active
and the UART interface is subsequently disabled.

If an AT command is sent to the NINA-W15 module over the UART interface, the SPI_DRDY signal
stops toggling and the SPI interface is disabled.

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For more information on how to use these data and command interfaces, see the u-connectXpress
software user guide [6] .

2.7.1 UART

NINA-W15 modules include a 6-wire UART for communication with an application host processor (AT
commands, data communication, and software upgrades).

The following UART signals are available:

• Data lines (RXD as input, TXD as output)

• Hardware flow control lines (CTS as input, RTS as output)

• Link status (DTR as output, DSR as input). DTR/DSR signal behavior is adapted to the

u-connectXpress software functionality and differs from the UART standard. For more
information about this, see section 2.6.4.

• Programmable baud-rate generator allows most industry standard rates, as well as non-standard
rates up to 3 Mbit/s.

• Frame format configuration:

o 8 data bits
o Even or no-parity bit
o 1 stop bit

• Default frame configuration is 8N1 means eight (8) data bits, no (N) parity bit, and one (1) stop bit.

2.7.2 RMII

The RMII (Reduced Media Independent Interface) Ethernet interface is intended for connecting to an
external PHY. The following signals are used:

• RMII_TXD0, RMII_TXD1 – Transmit data output bits 0 and 1.

• RMII_TXEN – Output signal used to indicate when data is being transmitted.

• RMII_RXD0, RMII_RXD1 – Receive data input bits 0 and 1.

• RMII_CRSDV – Carrier sense and RX data valid in signals, multiplexed on alternate clock cycles.

• RMII_CLK – 50 MHz clock input signal that must be supplied by an external oscillator or the

Ethernet PHY chip.

An MDIO (Management Data Input/Output) interface used for controlling the external PHY is also
available:

• RMII_MDCLK – Management interface clock output signal

• RMII_MDIO – Management interface data input and output signal

The flow control (RTS and CTS) of the UART interface is multiplexed with the RMII interface and
cannot be used simultaneously. The RED, GREEN and BLUE signals are also disabled when the RMII

interface is enabled because the BLUE signal is multiplexed with the RMII interface.

See NINA-W1 series system integration manual [1] for more information about how to use the RMII
interface.

2.7.3 SPI

The serial peripheral interface of NINA-W15 only runs in “SPI slave mode”, meaning a host controller
running in “SPI master mode” is intended to send commands to the NINA module.

The following signals are used:

• SPI_SCLK – Serial clock input signal

• SPI_MOSI – Serial data input signal

• SPI_MISO – Serial data output signal

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• SPI_CS – Chip Select input, enable control signal

• SPI_DRDY – (optional) Additional “Data Ready” output signal, used to indicate to the controller

when data is available. This signal can be disabled but is enabled by default.

• SPI_NORX – (optional) Additional flow control output signal used to indicate when the NINA module

cannot receive any more data. This signal is not enabled by default.

An SPI master must comply with the following:

• 10 MHz maximum clock speed

• SPI mode 1 or 3

• The SPI master must clock at least 8 bytes minimum and 4096 bytes maximum per transaction,

and transaction lengths must be on 4 byte boundary

See the following application note for more information on how to use the SPI interface [7].

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36

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10 16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

RED

GPI

GPI

GPI

GND

GREEN / SW I TCH _1

RM II_MDIO

RM II_MDCLK/SPI_DRDY

UART_RTS/RMII_TXD1

UART_CTS/RM II_TXD0

UA RT_TXD

UART_RXD

SYS_BOOT/ RM II_CLK

GPI O

GPI O

GND

GND

LPO_IN* / GPIO

SWITCH_2/RMII_CRS_DV

UART_DTR/RMII_RXD0

VCC_I O

VCC

UART_DSR/ RMII_RXD1

RESET_ N

NINA-W15

1514

13

12

11

GND

ANT

GND

GPI *

GPI *

RM II_TX_EN/BLUE

36

35

34

333231

GPI

RSVD

LOG_BO O T/ SPI_CS

SPI_SCLK

SPI_M OSI

SPI_M ISO

Top view

3 Pin definition

3.1 Pin assignment

Figure 4 describes the pin configuration used in the NINA-W15 series u-connectXpress modules.

*Only for NINA-W156

Figure 4: NINA-W15 pin assignment (top view)

The grey pins in the center of the modules are GND pins. The outline of NINA-W151 is limited by the
dotted line. The lower part is the antenna area of NINA-W152/W156. The four grey pins in the antenna
area are only present on NINA-W156.

See section 2.6 for more info about IO functionality.

Some of the signals are boot strap signals (see Table 6). It is important that these signals are in

the correct state during startup (see section 2.4 for more information).

External LPO (LPO_IN) is a planned feature not supported in the current software.

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Pin Name I/O Description Alt. function Remarks

1 RED O Logic Red LED Signal See section 2.6.2

2 GPI_2 I General Purpose Input WKUP_2 Can control STOP mode.

3 GPI_3 I General Purpose Input WKUP_3 Can control STOP mode.

4 GPI_4 I General Purpose Input WKUP_4 Can control STOP mode.

5 LPO_IN/

GPIO_5

6 GND Ground

7 GREEN/

SWITCH_1

8 BLUE/

RMII_TXEN

9 VCC_IO I Module I/O level voltage input IO voltage supply

10 VCC I Module supply voltage input Module voltage supply

11 GPI_11 I General Purpose Input GPI only for NINA-W156. For NINA-

12 GND Ground

13 ANT I/O NINA-W151: Antenna Tx/Rx

14 GND Ground

15 GPI_15 I General Purpose Input GPI only for NINA-W156. For NINA-

16 UART_DTR/

RMII_RXD0

17 UART_DSR/

RMII_RXD1

18 SWITCH_2/

RMII_CRSDV

19 RESET_N I External system reset input Active low

20 UART_RTS/

RMII_TXD1

21 UART_CTS/

RMII_TXD0

22 UART_TXD O UART data output See section 2.7.1

23 UART_RXD I UART data input See section 2.7.1

24 RMII_MDIO I/O RMII Management data GPIO_24 See section RMII 2.7.2

25 RMII_MDCLK/

SPI_DRDY

26 GND Ground

27 RMII_CLK/

SYS_BOOT

28 GPIO_28 I/O General Purpose Input /Output

29 GPIO_29 I/O General Purpose Input /Output

30 GND Ground

31 SPI_SCLK I SPI clock input signal GPIO_31

I

Low Power Oscillator Input

I/O

General Purpose Input /Output

I/O GREEN: System status signal /

SWITCH_1: Multiple functions

O Logic Blue LED Signal/

RMII Transmit Enable output

interface

I/O UART Data Terminal Ready/

RMII Receive Data input 0

I UART Data Set Ready/

RMII Receive Data input 1

I SWITCH_2: Multiple functions

RMII_CRSDV: Carrier
Sense/Receive Data Valid input

O UART request to send/

RMII Transmit Data output 1

I/O UART clear to send/

RMII Transmit Data output 0

O RMII Management data

Clock/ SPI data ready output

I/O RMII clock input/

Boot Mode

LPO_IN is only supported on NINA-W156.

Active low. See sections 2.6.2, 2.6.3 and

2.7.2

See sections 2.6.2 and 2.7.2

W151/W152 do not connect.

50 Ω nominal characteristic impedance

W151/W152 do not connect.

The DTR signaling is not according to UART

standard (see section 2.6.4). See section
RMII 2.7.2

The DSR signaling is not according to UART

standard (see section 2.6.4). See section
RMII 2.7.2

WKUP_18 Active low. See sections 2.6.3 and RMII

2.7.2
Can control STOP mode

GPIO_20 Active low

See sections UART 2.6.4 and RMII 2.7.2

GPIO_21 Active low

See sections UART 2.6.4 and RMII 2.7.2

GPO_25 See section RMII 2.7.2

GPO_27 Default pulled-up. Bootstrap pin, see

section 2.4. See section RMII 2.7.2.

Can control STOP mode

WKUP_31

See section SPI 2.7.3

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Pin Name I/O Description Alt. function Remarks

32 LOG_BOOT/

SPI_CS

33 RSVD Reserved for future use Do not connect

34 GPI_34 I General Purpose Input WKUP_34 Can control Stop mode.

35 SPI_MOSI I SPI serial data in signal GPIO_35

36 SPI_MISO O SPI serial data out signal GPO_36 Default pulled-up. Bootstrap pin, see

Table 6: NINA-W151/NINA-W152/NINA-W156 pinout

I/O Debug printout on UART enable/

SPI chip select signal

GPIO_32 Default pulled-up. Bootstrap pin, see

section 2.4. See section SPI 2.7.3

Can control Stop mode. See section SPI

WKUP_35

2.7.3

section 2.4. See section SPI 2.7.3

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4 Electrical specifications

⚠ Stressing the device above one or more of the ratings listed in the Absolute maximum rating

section may cause permanent damage. These are stress ratings only. Operating the module at
these or at any conditions other than those specified in the Operating conditions section of this
document should be avoided. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended
periods may affect device reliability.

Operating condition ranges define those limits within which the functionality of the device is

guaranteed. Where application information is given, it is advisory only and does not form part of
the specification.

4.1 Absolute maximum ratings

Symbol Description Condition Min Max Unit

VCC/ VCC_IO Module supply voltage Input DC voltage at VCC and VCC_IO pins -0.3 3.6 V

I

+

VCC MAX

I

VCC_IO MAX

DPV Digital pin voltage Input DC voltage at any digital I/O pin -0.3 3.6 V

P_ANT Maximum power at receiver Input RF power at antenna pin 0 dBm

Tstr Storage temperature -40 +85 ºC

Table 7: Absolute maximum ratings

Absolute maximum power
consumption

500 mA

⚠ The product is not protected against overvoltage or reversed voltages. If necessary, voltage spikes

exceeding the power supply voltage specification, given in table above, must be limited to values
within the specified boundaries by using appropriate protection devices.

4.1.1 Maximum ESD ratings

Parameter Min. Typical Max. Unit Remarks

ESD immunity ±8* kV Indirect discharge according to IEC 61000-4-2

ESD sensitivity, tested for all pins
except ANT and RSVD pins #11, #15,
#33

* Tested on EVK-NINA-W1 evaluation board.

Table 8: Maximum ESD ratings

2.5 kV Human body model according to JEDEC JS001

⚠ NINA-W15 series modules are Electrostatic Sensitive Devices and require special precautions

while handling. See section 8.4 for ESD handling instructions.

4.2 Operating conditions

⚠ Operation beyond the specified operating conditions is not recommended and extended exposure

beyond them may affect device reliability.

Unless otherwise specified, all operating condition specifications are at an ambient temperature

of 25 °C and at a supply voltage of 3.3 V.

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4.2.1 Operating temperature range

Parameter Min Max Unit

Operating temperature

* See voltage supply condition for lowest temperature range in section 4.2.2.

Table 9: Temperature range

-40

*

+85 °C

4.2.2 Supply/Power pins

Symbol Parameter Condition Min Typ Max Unit

VCC Input supply voltage Ambient temperature -20 °C to +85 °C 3.00 3.30 3.60 V

Ambient temperature -40 °C to +85 °C 3.00 3.30 3.45 V

VCC_IO I/O reference voltage Ambient temperature -20 °C to +85 °C 3.00 3.30 3.60 V

Ambient temperature -40 °C to +85 °C 3.00 3.30 3.45 V

Table 10: Input characteristics of voltage supply pins

4.2.3 RESET_N pin

Pin name Parameter Min Typ Max Unit

RESET_N Low-level input 0 0.3*VCC V

Internal pull-up resistance 100 kΩ

Internal capacitance 10 nF

t_Startup Startup time after release of reset 2.6 s

Table 11: RESET_N pin characteristics

4.2.4 Digital pins

Pin name Parameter Min Typ Max Unit Remarks

Any digital pin Input characteristic:

Low-level input

Input characteristic:
high-level input

Output characteristic:
Low-level output

Output characteristic:
High-level output

Drive capability 12 mA Source/Sink

Pull-up/pull-down
resistance

Table 12: Digital pin characteristics

0 0.3*VCC_IO V

0.7*VCC_IO VCC_IO V

0 0.4 V

VCC_IO-0.4 VCC_IO V

45 kΩ.

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4.2.5 Current consumption

Table 13 shows the typical current consumption for NINA-W15 modules using u-connectXpress
v3.0.0 software. Unless stated otherwise, the module is powered at 3.3 V and uses factory default
configurations.

Radio mode Activity Power mode Role Typ Unit Remarks

Wi-Fi to UART Transmitting ACTIVE AP 120 mA Data throughput 1 Mbit/s

Station 120 mA Data throughput 1 Mbit/s

Receiving ACTIVE AP 110 mA Data throughput 1 Mbit/s

Station 110 mA Data throughput 1 Mbit/s

Connected STANDBY* AP 100 mA

Station 30 mA

SLEEP* AP 100 mA

Station 3.5 mA

Wi-Fi to RMII Transmitting

(15 dBm)

Receiving ACTIVE AP 125 mA

Connected STANDBY AP 115 mA

Bluetooth
BR/EDR
(Bluetooth LE
disabled)

Bluetooth LE

Transmitting ACTIVE Peripheral/Central 150 mA Data throughput 1.25 Mbit/s

Receiving ACTIVE Peripheral/Central 110 mA Data throughput 1.25 Mbit/s

Connected STANDBY** Peripheral/Central 100 mA

Inquiry ACTIVE - 100 mA

Transmitting ACTIVE Peripheral/Central 60 mA Data throughput 30 kbit/s

Receiving ACTIVE Peripheral/Central 50 mA Data throughput 30 kbit/s

Connected STANDBY** Peripheral 35 mA

Advertising STANDBY** Peripheral 30 mA

ACTIVE AP 170 mA

Station 130 mA

Station 115 mA

Station 40 mA

80 mA Data throughput 180 kbit/s

60 mA Data throughput 180 kbit/s

Central 35 mA

Discovery ACTIVE Central 100 mA

Idle STANDBY** Central 60 mA Not connected

Disabled None STANDBY* - 30 mA

SLEEP* - 1.5 mA

STOP* - 5 uA

Reset Reset - 35 uA Module held in reset

Table 13: Current consumption during typical use cases

*AFA enabled, minimum allowed clock speed set to 80 MHz, Wi-Fi Station beacon listen interval set to 10.

**AFA enabled, minimum allowed clock speed set to 80 MHz.

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4.2.6 Wi-Fi radio characteristics

Parameter Operation Mode Specification Unit

RF Frequency Range 802.11b/g/n 2.400 – 2.4835 GHz

Channels 1-13*

Modulation 802.11b CCK and DSSS

802.11g/n OFDM

Supported Data Rates 802.11b 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbit/s

802.11g 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbit/s

802.11n MCS0 – MCS7

Supported Bandwidth 802.11n 20 MHz

Supported Guard Interval 802.11n 400, 800 ns

Conducted Transmit Power (typical) 802.11b Channel 6 1 Mbit/s 13** ± 1 dBm

11 Mbit/s 13** ± 1 dBm

802.11g Channel 6 6 Mbit/s 15** ± 1 dBm

54 Mbit/s 12** ± 1 dBm

802.11n

Receiver Sensitivity (typical) 802.11b 1 Mbit/s -96 ± 2 dBm

802.11g 6 Mbit/s -92 ± 2 dBm

802.11n 20 MHz MCS0 -91 ± 2 dBm

Characteristics assume VCC = 3.3 V, Tamb = 25 °C
* Maximum support for 802.11d depends on the region.
** There is lower output power on band edge channels and also on the highest data rates.

Table 14: Wi-Fi radio characteristics

Channel 6 MCS0 15** ± 1 dBm

MCS7 11** ± 1 dBm

11 Mbit/s -88 ± 2 dBm

54 Mbit/s -74 ± 2 dBm

MCS7 -72 ± 2 dBm

4.2.7 Bluetooth radio characteristics

Parameter Operation Mode Specification Unit

RF Frequency Range 2.400 – 2.4835 GHz

Supported Modes Bluetooth v4.2+EDR

Number of channels 79

Modulation 1 Mbit/s GFSK (BDR)

2 Mbit/s π/4-DQPSK (EDR)

3 Mbit/s 8-DPSK (EDR)

Conducted Transmit Power (typical) 1 Mbit/s 5 ± 1 dBm

2 / 3 Mbit/s 5 ± 1 dBm

Receiver Sensitivity (typical) 1 Mbit/s -88 ± 2 dBm

2 Mbit/s -86 ± 2 dBm

3 Mbit/s -80 ± 2 dBm

Characteristics assume VCC = 3.3 V, Tamb = 25 °C

Table 15: Bluetooth radio characteristics

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4.2.8 Bluetooth low energy characteristics

VCC = 3.3 V, T

Parameter Specification Unit

RF Frequency Range 2.400 – 2.4835 GHz

Supported Modes Bluetooth v4.2

Number of channels 40

Modulation GFSK

Transmit Power
(typical)

Receiver Sensitivity
(typical)

Table 16: Bluetooth Low Energy characteristics

= 25 °C

amb

5 ± 1 dBm

-88 ± 2 dBm

4.2.9 Antenna radiation patterns

The radiation patterns displayed in Table 17 and Table 18 show the radiation patterns of the NINA­W152 with internal PIFA antenna and the NINA-W156 with internal PCB trace antenna. Figure 5 gives
an overview of the measurement procedure, and how the NINA-W152/NINA-W156 module is aligned
to the XYZ-coordinate system.

Figure 5: Measurement procedure for determining radiation patterns. A measurement is taken at every dot in the figure to
the left and is represented as a grid point in the radiation pattern to the right.

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Table 17: NINA-W152 antenna radiation patterns

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Table 18: NINA-W156 antenna radiation patterns

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Parameter

Description

Typical

Tolerance

A

Module PCB length [mm]

10.6

(417.3 mil)

+0.20/-0.10

(+7.9/-3.9 mil)

B

Module PCB width [mm]

10.0

(393.7 mil)

+0.20/-0.10

(+7.9/-3.9 mil)

C

Module thickness [mm]

2.2

(86.6 mil)

+0.40/-0.20

(+15.8/-7.9

ccc

Seating plane coplanarity [mm]

0.10

(3.9 mil)

+0.02/-0.10

(+0.8/-3.9 mil)

D

Horizontal edge to lateral pin no 1 edge [mm]

0.45

(17.7 mil)

+0.10/-0.10

(+3.9/-3.9 mil)

E

Vertical and horizontal edge to lateral pin no 1 edge

0.30

(11.8 mil)

+0.10/-0.10

(+3.9/-3.9 mil)

F

Vertical pin no1 edge to lateral pin edge [mm]

2.35

(92.5 mil)

+0.05/-0.05

(+2.0/-2.0 mil)

G

Depanalizing residual [mm]

0.10

(3.9 mil)

+0.25/-0.10

(+9.8/-3.9 mil)

H

Lateral and antenna row pin to pin pitch [mm]

1.0

(39.4 mil)

+0.05/-0.05

(+2.0/-2.0 mil)

I

Lateral and antenna row pin width [mm]

0.70

(27.6 mil)

+0.05/-0.05

(+2.0/-2.0 mil)

J

Lateral and antenna row pin height [mm]

1.15

(45.3 mil)

+0.05/-0.05

(+2.0/-2.0 mil)

K

Horizontal pin no1 edge to central pin edge [mm]

2.78

(109.4 mil)

+0.05/-0.05

(+2.0/-2.0 mil)

L

Vertical pin no1 edge to central pin edge [mm]

2.63

(103.5 mil)

+0.05/-0.05

(+2.0/-2.0 mil)

M

Horizontal pin no1 edge to inner row pin edge [mm]

1.45

(57.1 mil)

+0.05/-0.05

(+2.0/-2.0 mil)

N

Vertical pin no1 edge to inner row pin edge [mm]

1.6

(63.0 mil)

+0.05/-0.05

(+2.0/-2.0 mil)

O

Central pin and inner row width and height [mm]

0.70

(27.6 mil)

+0.05/-0.05

(+2.0/-2.0 mil)

P

Central pin to pin pitch [mm]

1.15

(45.3 mil)

+0.05/-0.05

(+2.0/-2.0 mil)

Q

Inner row pin to pin pitch [mm]

1.1

(43.3 mil)

+0.05/-0.05

(+2.0/-2.0 mil)

R

Horizontal pin no1 edge to antenna row pin edge [mm]

8.7

(342.5 mil)

+0.05/-0.05

(+2.0/-2.0 mil)

Module weight [g]

<1.0

5 Mechanical specifications

5.1 NINA-W151 Mechanical specification

Figure 6: NINA-W151 mechanical outline

Table 19: NINA-W151 mechanical outline data

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Parameter

Description

Typical

Tolerance

A

Module PCB length [mm]

14.0

(551.2 mil)

+0.20/-0.10

(+7.9/-3.9 mil)

B

Module PCB width [mm]

10.0

(393.7 mil)

+0.20/-0.10

(+7.9/-3.9 mil)

C

Module thickness [mm]

3.8

(149.6 mil)

+0.40/-0.20

(+15.8/-7.9

ccc

Seating plane coplanarity [mm]

0.10

(3.9 mil)

+0.02/-0.10

(+0.8/-3.9 mil)

D

Horizontal edge to lateral pin no 1 edge [mm]

0.45

(17.7 mil)

+0.10/-0.10

(+3.9/-3.9 mil)

E

Vertical and horizontal edge to lateral pin no 1 edge

0.30

(11.8 mil)

+0.10/-0.10

(+3.9/-3.9 mil)

F

Vertical pin no1 edge to lateral pin edge [mm]

2.35

(92.5 mil)

+0.05/-0.05

(+2.0/-2.0 mil)

G

Depanalizing residual [mm]

0.10

(3.9 mil)

+0.25/-0.10

(+9.8/-3.9 mil)

H

Lateral and antenna row pin to pin pitch [mm]

1.0

(39.4 mil)

+0.05/-0.05

(+2.0/-2.0 mil)

I

Lateral and antenna row pin width [mm]

0.70

(27.6 mil)

+0.05/-0.05

(+2.0/-2.0 mil)

J

Lateral and antenna row pin height [mm]

1.15

(45.3 mil)

+0.05/-0.05

(+2.0/-2.0 mil)

K

Horizontal pin no1 edge to central pin edge [mm]

2.78

(109.4 mil)

+0.05/-0.05

(+2.0/-2.0 mil)

L

Vertical pin no1 edge to central pin edge [mm]

2.63

(103.5 mil)

+0.05/-0.05

(+2.0/-2.0 mil)

M

Horizontal pin no1 edge to inner row pin edge [mm]

1.45

(57.1 mil)

+0.05/-0.05

(+2.0/-2.0 mil)

N

Vertical pin no1 edge to inner row pin edge [mm]

1.6

(63.0 mil)

+0.05/-0.05

(+2.0/-2.0 mil)

O

Central pin and inner row width and height [mm]

0.70

(27.6 mil)

+0.05/-0.05

(+2.0/-2.0 mil)

P

Central pin to central pin pitch [mm]

1.15

(45.3 mil)

+0.05/-0.05

(+2.0/-2.0 mil)

Q

Inner row pin to pin pitch [mm]

1.1

(43.3 mil)

+0.05/-0.05

(+2.0/-2.0 mil)

R

Horizontal pin no1 edge to antenna row pin edge [mm]

8.7

(342.5 mil)

+0.05/-0.05

(+2.0/-2.0 mil)

S

PCB and shield cover thickness [mm]

2.2

(86.6 mil)

+0.40/-0.20

(+15.8/-7.9

T

Module antenna width [mm]

3.8

(149.6 mil)

+0.20/-0.20

(+7.9/-7.9 mil)

U

Antenna overhang outside module outline on any side

0.0

(0.0 mil)

+0.60

(+23.6 mil)

module weight [g]

<1.0

5.2 NINA-W152 Mechanical specification

Figure 7: NINA-W152 mechanical outline

Table 20: NINA-W152 mechanical outline data

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Parameter

Description

Typical

Tolerance

A

Module PCB length [mm]

14.0

(551.2 mil)

+0.20/-0.10

(+7.9/-3.9 mil)

B

Module PCB width [mm]

10.0

(393.7 mil)

+0.20/-0.10

(+7.9/-3.9 mil)

ccc

Seating plane coplanarity [mm]

0.10

(3.9 mil)

+0.02/-0.10

(+0.8/-3.9 mil)

D

Horizontal edge to lateral pin no 1 edge [mm]

0.45

(17.7 mil)

+0.10/-0.10

(+3.9/-3.9 mil)

F

Vertical pin no1 edge to lateral pin edge [mm]

2.35

(92.5 mil)

+0.05/-0.05

(+2.0/-2.0 mil)

G

Depanalizing residual [mm]

0.10

(3.9 mil)

+0.25/-0.10

(+9.8/-3.9 mil)

H

Lateral and antenna row pin to pin pitch [mm]

1.0

(39.4 mil)

+0.05/-0.05

(+2.0/-2.0 mil)

I

Lateral and antenna row pin width [mm]

0.70

(27.6 mil)

+0.05/-0.05

(+2.0/-2.0 mil)

J

Lateral and antenna row pin height [mm]

1.15

(45.3 mil)

+0.05/-0.05

(+2.0/-2.0 mil)

K

Horizontal pin no1 edge to central pin edge [mm]

2.78

(109.4 mil)

+0.05/-0.05

(+2.0/-2.0 mil)

L

Vertical pin no1 edge to central pin edge [mm]

2.63

(103.5 mil)

+0.05/-0.05

(+2.0/-2.0 mil)

M

Horizontal pin no1 edge to inner row pin edge [mm]

1.45

(57.1 mil)

+0.05/-0.05

(+2.0/-2.0 mil)

N

Vertical pin no1 edge to inner row pin edge [mm]

1.6

(63.0 mil)

+0.05/-0.05

(+2.0/-2.0 mil)

O

Central pin and inner row width and height [mm]

0.70

(27.6 mil)

+0.05/-0.05

(+2.0/-2.0 mil)

P

Central pin to central pin pitch [mm]

1.15

(45.3 mil)

+0.05/-0.05

(+2.0/-2.0 mil)

Q

Inner row pin to pin pitch [mm]

1.1

(43.3 mil)

+0.05/-0.05

(+2.0/-2.0 mil)

R

Horizontal pin no1 edge to antenna row pin edge [mm]

8.7

(342.5 mil)

+0.05/-0.05

(+2.0/-2.0 mil)

S

PCB and shield cover thickness [mm]

2.2

(86.6 mil)

+0.40/-0.20

(+15.8/-7.9

T

Module PCB antenna width [mm]

4.0

(157.5 mil)

+0.20/-0.20

(+7.9/-7.9 mil)

A

B

F

H

J

E

M

K

R

F

O

O

P

N

Q

P

L

P

P

H

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ZA2

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5.3 NINA-W156 Mechanical specification

Figure 8: NINA-W156 mechanical outline

E Vertical and horizontal edge to lateral pin no 1 edge

[mm]

0.30 (11.8 mil) +0.10/-0.10 (+3.9/-3.9 mil)

ZA1 Horizontal pin no. 1 corner to first set of antenna GND

pins pin center [mm]

ZA2 Horizontal pin no. 1 corner to second set of antenna

Module weight [g] <1.0

Table 21: NINA-W156 mechanical outline data

GND pins pin center [mm]

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12.90 (507.9 mil) +0.20/-0.10 (+7.9/-3.9 mil)

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6 Qualification and approvals

⚠ Country approval for NINA-W156 is pending.

6.1 Country approvals

The NINA-W15 module series is certified for use in the following countries/regions:

• Europe (RED)

• USA (FCC)

• Canada (IC)

• Japan (MIC)

• Taiwan (NCC)*

• South Korea (KCC)*

• Brazil (ANATEL)*

• Australia and New Zeeland (ACMA)

• South Africa (ICASA)*

*

Country approval for NINA-W156 is pending

See the following sections for additional information.

6.2 European Union regulatory compliance

Information about regulatory compliance of the European Union for NINA-W15 series modules is
available in the NINA-W15 Declaration of Conformity [5].

6.2.1 Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU

The NINA-W15 series modules comply with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions
of Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU.

6.2.2 Compliance with the RoHS directive

The NINA-W15 series modules comply with the Directive 2011/65/EU (EU RoHS 2) and its
amendment Directive (EU) 2015/863 (EU RoHS 3).

6.3 FCC/IC Compliance

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS
standard(s).

⚠ Any changes or modifications NOT explicitly APPROVED by u-blox AG may cause the module to

not comply with the FCC rules part 15 thus void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

6.3.1 FCC Compliance

The NINA-W15 modules are for OEM integrations only. The end-product will be professionally
installed in such manner that only the authorized antennas can be used.

For NINA-W151, an external antenna connector (U.FL. connector) reference design (see the
NINA-W1 series system integration manual [1]) is available and must be followed to comply with the
NINA-W15 FCC/IC modular approval.

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6.3.2 FCC statement

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.

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 the
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.

6.3.3 RF exposure statement

6.3.3.1 IC Compliance

This equipment complies with the requirements of IC RSS-102 issue 5 radiation exposure limits set
forth for an uncontrolled environment.

To ensure that the output power remains below the SAR evaluation Exemption limits defined in RSS­102 issue 5, customer applications integrating NINA-W156 must include a separation distance of at
least 40 mm between the user (or bystander) and the antenna (or radiating element). For applications
integrating NINA-W151 and NINA-W152 the separation distance of 30 mm is needed.

6.3.3.2 FCC Compliance

This device complies with the FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.

To ensure that the output power remains below the SAR evaluation Exemption limits defined in SAR
test exclusion limits in KDB 447498 D01v06, customer applications integrating NINA-W156 must
include a separation distance of at least 25 mm between the user (or bystander) and the antenna (or
radiating element). For applications integrating NINA-W151 and NINA-W152 the separation distance

of 45 mm is needed.

6.3.4 End-product user manual instructions

6.3.4.1 IC Compliance

User manuals for license-exempt radio apparatus shall contain the following text, or an equivalent
notice that shall be displayed in a conspicuous location, either in the user manual or on the device, or
both:

This device complies with Industry Canada’s license-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:

(1)

This device may not cause interference; and

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(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired

operation of the device.

Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter can only operate using an antenna of a type
and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential
radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be chosen in such a way that
the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that is necessary for successful

communication.

Le manuel d’utilisation des appareils radio exempts de licence doit contenir l’énoncé qui suit, ou

l’équivalent, à un endroit bien en vue dans le manuel d’utilisation ou sur l’appareil, ou encore aux

deux endroits.

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;
(2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le

brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

Conformément aux réglementations d’Industry Canada, cet émetteur radio ne peut fonctionner qu’à
l’aide d’une antenne dont le type et le gain maximal (ou minimal) ont été approuvés pour cet émetteur
par Industry Canada. Pour réduire le risque d’interférences avec d’autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le
type d’antenne et son gain de telle sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e) ne
soit pas supérieure à celle requise pour obtenir une communication satisfaisante.

6.3.5 End-product labeling requirements

6.3.5.1 IC Compliance

The host product shall be properly labelled to identify the modules within the host product.

The Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada certification label of a module shall be
clearly visible at all times when installed in the host product; otherwise, the host product must be
labelled to display the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada certification number
for the module, preceded by the word “Contains” or similar wording expressing the same meaning, as
shown in Figure 9.

Le produit hôte devra être correctement étiqueté, de façon à permettre l’identification des modules
qui s’y trouvent.

L’étiquette d’homologation d’un module d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique
Canada devra être posée sur le produit hôte à un endroit bien en vue, en tout temps. En l’absence
d’étiquette, le produit hôte doit porter une étiquette sur laquelle figure le numéro d’homologation du
module d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada, précédé du mot « contient »,

ou d’une formulation similaire allant dans le même sens et qui va comme suit:

This device contains

FCC ID: XPYNINAW15
IC: 8595A-NINAW15

Figure 9 Example of an end product label

NINA-W156 has other IDs, as described in Table 21.

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6.3.5.2 FCC Compliance

For an end product that uses the NINA-W151, NINA-W152 or NINA-W156 modules, there must be a
label containing, at least, the information shown in Figure 9:

The label must be affixed on an exterior surface of the end product such that it will be visible upon
inspection in compliance with the modular approval guidelines developed by the FCC.

In accordance with 47 CFR § 15.19, the end-product shall bear the following statement in a

conspicuous location on the device:

"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."

When the device is so small or for such use that it is not practicable to place the statement above on
it, the information shall be placed in a prominent location in the instruction manual or pamphlet
supplied to the user or, alternatively, shall be placed on the container in which the device is marketed.

In case, where the final product will be installed in locations where the end user is unable to see the
FCC ID and/or this statement, the FCC ID and the statement shall also be included in the end product

manual.

Model FCC ID IC Certification Number

NINA-W151 XPYNINAW15 8595A-NINAW15

NINA-W152 XPYNINAW15 8595A-NINAW15

NINA-W156 XPYNINAW106 8595A-NINAW106

Table 22: FCC and IC IDs for the NINA-W15 series modules

6.3.6 End product compliance

6.3.6.1 General requirements

• Any changes to hardware, hosts or co-location configuration may require new radiated emission

and SAR evaluation and/or testing.

• The regulatory compliance of NINA-W151 and NINA-W152 does not exempt the end product from

being evaluated against applicable regulatory demands; for example, FCC Part 15B criteria for

unintentional radiators.

• Only authorized antenna(s) may be used.

• Any notification to the end user about how to install or remove the integrated radio module is NOT

allowed.

6.3.6.2 Co-location (simultaneous transmission)

If the module is to be co-located with another transmitter, additional measurement for simultaneous
transmission is required.

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6.4 Japan radio equipment compliance

204-810001

Figure 10: Giteki mark, R and the NINA-W151/NINA-W152 MIC certification number

203-JN1166

Figure 11: Giteki mark, R and the NINA-W156 MIC certification number

For information about compliance of the NINA-W151/NINA-W152/NINA-W156 modules with the
Giteki certification, see the NINA-W1 series system integration manual [1].

6.5 NCC Taiwan compliance

⚠ Approval for NINA-W156 is pending.

6.5.1 Taiwan NCC Warning Statement

• 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、 加大功率或變更

原設計之特性及功能。

• 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無

干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信
或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。

Statement translation:

• Without permission granted by the NCC, any company, enterprise, or user is not allowed to change

frequency, enhance transmitting power or alter original characteristic as well as performance to
an approved low power radio frequency devices.

• The low power radio frequency devices shall not influence aircraft security and interfere legal

communications; if found, the user shall cease operating immediately until no interference is
achieved. The said legal communications means radio communications is operated in compliance
with the Telecommunications Act. The low power radio frequency devices must be susceptible
with the interference from legal communications or ISM radio wave radiated devices.

6.5.2 NINA-W151 labeling requirements for end product

When a product integrated with an NINA-W151 module is placed on the Taiwan market, the product
must be affixed with a label marking as shown below. The label can use wording such as the following:

Contains Transmitter Module

Any similar wording that expresses the same meaning may be used. The marking must be visible for
inspection.

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6.5.3 NINA-W152 labeling requirements for end product

When a product integrated with a NINA-W152 module is placed on the Taiwan market, the product
must be affixed with a label marking as shown below. The label can use wording such as the following:

Contains Transmitter Module

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Any similar wording that expresses the same meaning may be used. The marking must be visible for
inspection.

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6.6 KCC South Korea compliance

⚠ Approval for NINA-W156 is pending.

The NINA-W15 series modules are certified by the Korea Communications Commission (KCC).

When a product containing a NINA-W151 or NINA-W152 module is placed on the South Korean
market, the product must be affixed with a label or marking containing the KCC logo and certification
number as shown in the figure below. NINA-W151 and NINA-W152 has the same certification
number. This information must also be included in the product user manuals.

R-C-ULX-NINA-W151

The height of the KCC logo must be at least 5 mm.

6.7 Brazil compliance

⚠ Approval for NINA-W156 is pending.

When a product containing NINA-W151 or NINA-W152 module is placed on the Brazilian market, the
product must be affixed with a label or marking containing the Anatel logo, NINA-W151/
NINA-W152 Homologation number: 06870-18-05903 and a statement claiming that the device may
not cause harmful interference but must accept it (Resolution No 506).

06870-18-05903

“Este equipamento opera em caráter secundário, isto é,
não tem direito a proteção contra interferência prejudicial,
mesmo de estações do mesmo tipo, e não pode causar
interferência a sistemas operando em caráter primário.”

Statement translation:

“This equipment operates on a secondary basis and, consequently, must accept harmful interference,
including from stations of the same kind, and may not cause harmful interference to systems
operating on a primary basis.”

When the device is so small or for such use that it is not practicable to place the statement above on
it, the information shall be placed in a prominent location in the instruction manual or pamphlet

supplied to the user or, alternatively, shall be placed on the container in which the device is marketed.

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APPROVED

TA-2018/2693

In cases, where the final product will be installed in locations where the end user is unable to see the
Anatel logo, NINA-W151/NINA-W152 Homologation number and/or this statement, the Anatel logo,
NINA-W151/NINA-W152 Homologation number, and the statement shall also be included in the end
product manual.

6.8 Australia and New Zealand regulatory compliance

NINA-W151, NINA-W152 and NINA-W156 modules are compliant with the standards
made by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA).

The modules are compliant with AS/NZS 4268:2012 standard – Radio equipment and systems – Short

range devices – Limits and methods of standard measurement. The NINA-W151, NINA-W152 and
NINA-W156 modules test reports can be used as part of the product certification and compliance

folder. For more information on the test reports, send an email to the respective support team mail
address as mentioned in the Contact section based on your location.

To meet overall Australian and/or New Zealand end product compliance, the integrator must create a
compliance folder containing all the relevant compliance test reports such as RF, EMC, electrical
safety and DoC (Declaration of Conformity) and so on. It is the responsibility of the integrator to know
what is required in the compliance folder for ACMA compliance.

For more information on Australia compliance, refer to the Australian Communications and Media
Authority web site http://www.acma.gov.au/.

For more information on New Zealand compliance, refer to the New Zealand Radio Spectrum
Management Group web site www.rsm.govt.nz.

6.9 South Africa regulatory compliance

⚠ Approval for NINA-W156 is pending.

NINA-W151 and NINA-W152 modules are compliant and certified by the Independent

Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA). End products that are made available for sale or
lease or is supplied in any other manner in South Africa shall have a legible label permanently affixed

to its exterior surface. The label shall have the ICASA logo and the ICASA issued license number as

shown in the figure below. The minimum width and height of the ICASA logo shall be 3 mm. The
approval labels must be purchased by the customer’s local representative directly from the approval
authority ICASA. A sample of an NINA-W151/NINA-W152 ICASA label is included below:

More information on registration as a Responsible Integrator and labeling requirements can be found
at the following website:

Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) web site - https://www.icasa.org.za

6.10 Safety Compliance

In order to fulfill the safety standard EN 60950-1, the NINA-W15 series modules must be supplied
with a Class-2 Limited Power Source.

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6.11 Bluetooth qualification information

End products are required to be qualified and listed for the Bluetooth Special Interest Group
(SIG).

Product declarations are submitted through the Bluetooth SIG Launch Studio website, see the link
below:

Bluetooth Launch Studio website

NINA-W151, NINA-W152 and NINA-W156 modules have been qualified as a Controller Subsystem
according to the Bluetooth 4.2 specification.

To list your product that integrates NINA-W151 or NINA-W152 as an End product with no required
testing, combine the pre-qualified Controller Subsystem (QD ID 107058) and the Host Subsystem
(QD ID 110883) listed in the table below.

To list your product that integrates NINA-W156 as an End product with no required testing,
combine the pre-qualified Controller Subsystem (QD ID 152314) and the Host Subsystem (QD ID

110883) listed in the table below.

Model Product type QD ID Listing Date

NINA-W151, NINA-W152 Controller Subsystem 107058 14-Mar-

2018

NINA-W156 Controller Subsystem 152314 17-Dec-

2020

NINA-W151, NINA-W152, NINA-W156 Host Subsystem 110883 30-Apr-2018

Table 23: NINA-W151/NINA-W152/NINA-W156 Bluetooth QD ID.

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7 Antennas

This chapter gives an overview of the different external antennas that can be used together with the

module.

⚠ This radio transmitter IC: 8595A-NINAW15 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.

⚠ Cet émetteur radio IC: 8595A-NINAW15 été approuvé par Industry Canada pour fonctionner avec

les types d’antenne énumérés ci-dessous avec le gain maximum autorisé et l’impédance
nécessaire pour chaque type d’antenne indiqué. Les types d’antenne ne figurant pas dans cette
liste et ayant un gain supérieur au gain maximum indiqué pour ce type-là sont strictement
interdits d’utilisation avec cet appareil.

For each antenna, the "Approvals" field defines in which test reports the antenna is included.
Definitions of the «Approvals» field are:

• FCC - The antenna is included in the FCC test reports and thus approved for use in countries that

accept the FCC radio approvals, primarily US.

• IC - The antenna is included in the IC (Industrie Canada) test reports and thus approved for use in

countries that accept the IC radio approvals, primarily Canada.

• RED - The antenna is included in the ETSI test reports and thus approved for use in countries that

accept the Radio Equipment Directive, primarily the European countries.

• MIC - The antenna is included in the Japanese government affiliated MIC test reports and thus

approved for use in the Japanese market.

• NCC - The antenna is included in the Taiwan NCC test reports and thus approved for use in Taiwan.

• KCC - The antenna is included in the Korea KCC test reports and thus approved for use in Korea.

• ANATEL – The antenna is included in the Brazil Anatel test reports and thus approved for use in

Brazil.

• ACMA – The antenna is included in the Australia and New Zeeland test reports and thus approved

for use in Australia and New Zeeland.

• ICASA – The antenna is included in the South Africa ICASA test reports and thus approved for use

in South Africa.

In general, antennas with SMD connection, Reverse Polarity SMA connector or U.FL connector are
included in FCC, IC, RED, MIC, NCC, KCC, ANATEL, ACMA and ICASA radio tests. The antennas with
SMA connector are included in RED, MIC, NCC, KCC, ANATEL, ACMA and ICASA radio tests but not in

the FCC or IC due to FCC/IC regulations.

The external antennas are connected to the board through U.FL connectors. Some antennas are

connected directly to the U.FL connector of the board while some are connected using an SMA or
reversed polarity SMA connector through a short U.FL to SMA or reversed polarity SMA adapter cable.

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Should not be mounted inside a metal enclosure,

7.1 Antenna accessories

Name U.FL to SMA adapter cable

Connector U.FL and SMA jack (outer thread and pin receptacle)

Impedance 50 Ω

Minimum cable loss 0.5 dB, The cable loss must be above the minimum cable

loss to meet the regulatory requirements. Minimum cable

length 100 mm.

Comment The SMA connector can be mounted in a panel.

See NINA-W1 series system integration manual [1] for

information how to integrate the U.FL connector.

Approval RED, MIC, NCC, KCC, ANATEL, ACMA and ICASA

Name U.FL to Reverse Polarity SMA adapter cable

Connector U.FL and Reverse Polarity SMA jack (outer thread and pin)

Impedance 50 Ω

Minimum cable loss 0.5 dB, The cable loss must be above the minimum cable

loss to meet the regulatory requirements. Minimum cable

length 100 mm.

Comment The Reverse Polarity SMA connector can be mounted in a

panel.
See NINA-W1 series system integration manual [1] for

information how to integrate the U.FL connector. It is
required to follow this reference design to comply with the
NINA-W15 FCC/IC modular approvals.

Approval FCC, IC, RED, MIC, NCC, KCC, ANATEL, ACMA and ICASA

7.2 Approved antennas

7.2.1 Single band antennas

NINA-W152

Manufacturer ProAnt

Gain +3 dBi

Impedance 50 Ω

Size (HxWxL) 3.0 x 3.8 x 9.9 mm

Type PIFA

Comment SMD PIFA antenna on NINA-W152. Should not be mounted inside a metal

enclosure, see section for more info 2.5.1.

Approval FCC, IC, RED, MIC, NCC, KCC, ANATEL, ACMA and ICASA

NINA-W156

Manufacturer ProAnt

Gain +3 dBi

Impedance N/A

Size (HxWxL)

Type PCB trace

Comment PCB antenna on NINA-W156.

Approval FCC, IC, RED, MIC and ACMA

1.1 x 3.4 x 10 mm

see section for more info 2.5.1.

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GW.26.0111

Manufacturer Taoglas

Polarization Vertical

Gain +2.0 dBi

Impedance 50 Ω

Size Ø 7.9 x 30.0 mm

Type Monopole

Connector SMA (M) .

Comment To be mounted on the U.FL to SMA adapter cable.

Approval RED, MIC, NCC, KCC, ANATEL, ACMA and ICASA

ANT-2.4-CW-RH-RPS

Manufacturer Linx

Polarization Vertical

Gain -1.0 dBi

Impedance 50 Ω

Size Ø 7.4 x 27.0 mm

Type Monopole

Connector Reverse Polarity SMA plug (inner thread and pin receptacle).

Comment To be mounted on the U.FL to Reverse Polarity SMA adapter cable.

An SMA version antenna is also available but not recommended for use (ANT-

2.4-CW-RH-SMA).

Approval FCC, IC, RED, MIC, NCC, KCC, ANATEL, ACMA and ICASA

Ex-IT 2400 RP-SMA 28-001

Manufacturer ProAnt

Polarization Vertical

Gain +3.0 dBi

Impedance 50 Ω

Size Ø 12.0 x 28.0 mm

Type Monopole

Connector Reverse Polarity SMA plug (inner thread and pin receptacle).

Comment This antenna requires to be mounted on a metal ground plane for best

performance.
To be mounted on the U.FL to Reverse Polarity SMA adapter cable.

An SMA version antenna is also available but not recommended for use (Ex-IT
2400 SMA 28-001).

Approval FCC, IC, RED, MIC, NCC, KCC, ANATEL, ACMA and ICASA

Ex-IT 2400 MHF 28

Manufacturer ProAnt

Polarization Vertical

Gain +2.0 dBi

Impedance 50 Ω

Size Ø 12.0 x 28.0 mm

Type Monopole

Cable length 100 mm

Connector U.FL. connector

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Ex-IT 2400 MHF 28

Comment This antenna requires to be mounted on a metal ground plane

for best performance.
To be mounted on a U.FL connector.
See NINA-W1 series system integration manual [1] for

information how to integrate the U.FL connector. It is required
to follow this reference design to comply with the NINA -W15
FCC/IC modular approvals.

Approval FCC, IC, RED, MIC, NCC, KCC, ANATEL, ACMA and ICASA

Ex-IT 2400 RP-SMA 70-002

Manufacturer ProAnt

Polarization Vertical

Gain +3.0 dBi

Impedance 50 Ω

Size Ø 10 x 83 mm

Type Monopole

Connector Reverse Polarity SMA plug (inner thread and pin receptacle)

Comment To be mounted on the U.FL to Reverse Polarity SMA adapter

cable.
An SMA version antenna is also available but not recommended
for use (Ex-IT 2400 SMA 70-002).

Approval FCC, IC, RED, MIC, NCC, KCC, ANATEL, ACMA and ICASA

Ex-IT 2400 MHF 70-001

Manufacturer ProAnt

Polarization Vertical

Gain +3.0 dBi

Impedance 50 Ω

Size Ø 9.4 x 70.5 mm

Type Monopole

Cable length 100 mm

Connector U.FL. connector

Comment To be mounted on a U.FL connector.

See NINA-W1 series system integration manual [1] for information

how to integrate the U.FL connector. It is required to follow this
reference design to comply with the NINA-W1 FCC/IC modular
approvals.

Approval FCC, IC, RED, MIC, NCC, KCC, ANATEL, ACMA and ICASA

InSideTM 2400

Manufacturer ProAnt

Gain +3.0 dBi

Impedance 50 Ω

Size 27 x 12 mm (triangular)

Type Patch

Cable length 100 mm

Connector U.FL. connector

Comment Should be attached to a plastic enclosure or part for best

performance.
To be mounted on a U.FL connector.

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InSideTM 2400

See NINA-W1 series system integration manual [1] for information

how to integrate the U.FL connector. It is required to follow this
reference design to comply with the
NINA-W15 FCC/IC modular approvals.

Approval FCC, IC, RED, MIC, NCC, KCC, ANATEL, ACMA and ICASA

FlatWhip-2400

Manufacturer ProAnt

Gain +3.0 dBi

Impedance 50 Ω

Size Ø 50.0 x 30.0 mm

Type Monopole

Connector SMA plug (inner thread and pin)

Comment To be mounted on the U.FL to SMA adapter cable.

Approval RED, MIC, NCC, KCC, ANATEL, ACMA and ICASA

OutsideTM-2400

Manufacturer ProAnt

Gain +3.0 dBi

Impedance 50 Ω

Size 36.0 x 18.0 x 16.0 mm

Type Patch

Cable length 70 mm

Connector U.FL. connector

Comment To be mounted on a U.FL connector.

See NINA-W1 series system integration manual [1] for information

how to integrate the U.FL connector. It is required to follow this
reference design to comply with the NINA-W15 FCC/IC modular
approvals.

Approval FCC, IC, RED, MIC, NCC, KCC, ANATEL, ACMA and ICASA

7.2.2 Dual-band antennas

InSideTM WLAN

Manufacturer ProAnt

Gain +3.0 dBi

Impedance 50 Ω

Size 27 x 12 mm (triangular)

Type Patch

Cable length 100 mm

Connector U.FL. connector

Comment Should be attached to a plastic enclosure or part for best

performance.
Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) antenna to be mounted on a U.FL
connector.
See NINA-W1 series system integration manual [1] for information

how to integrate the U.FL connector. It is required to follow this
reference design to comply with the
NINA-W15 FCC/IC modular approvals.

Approval FCC, IC, RED, MIC, NCC, KCC, ANATEL, ACMA and ICASA

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InSideTM WLAN Square

Manufacturer ProAnt

Gain +3.0 dBi

Impedance 50 Ω

Size 24x22x1 mm with mounting hole

Type Patch

Cable length 100 mm

Connector U.FL. connector

Comment Should be attached to a plastic enclosure or part for best

performance.
Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) antenna to be mounted on a U.FL
connector.
See NINA-W1 series system integration manual [1] for

information how to integrate the U.FL connector. It is required
to follow this reference design to comply with the NINA-W15
FCC/IC modular approvals.

Approval FCC, IC, RED, MIC, NCC, KCC, ANATEL, ACMA and ICASA

Ex-IT WLAN RPSMA

Manufacturer ProAnt

Type ½ wave dipole dual-band antenna

Polarization Vertical

Gain +3 dBi

Impedance 50 Ω

Size 107 mm (Straight)

Type Monopole

Connector Reverse Polarity SMA plug (inner thread and pin receptacle)

Comment To be mounted on the U.FL to Reverse Polarity SMA adapter

cable.

Approval FCC, IC, RED, MIC, NCC, KCC, ANATEL, ACMA and ICASA

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8 Product handling

8.1 Packaging

⚠ NINA-W15 series modules are in development status as mentioned in the table on page 2. Hence,

the information in this section will be valid and available only when the module is fully tested and
approved in the Initial Production stage.

8.1.1 Reels

NINA-W15 series modules are delivered as hermetically sealed, reeled tapes to enable efficient
production, production lot setup and tear-down. For more information about packaging, see the

u-blox package information guide [2].

NINA-W15 modules are deliverable in quantities of 500 pieces on a reel. The reel types for the
NINA-W15 modules are provided in Table 24 and detailed information about the reel types are
described in u-blox package information guide [2]

Model Reel type

NINA-W151 B

NINA-W152 A

NINA-W156 A

Table 24: Reel types for different models of the NINA-W15 series

.

8.1.2 Tapes

Figure 12 and Figure 13 shows the position and orientation of the NINA-W15 modules as they are
delivered on tape. The dimensions of the tapes are specified in Figure 14 and Figure 15.

Figure 12: Orientation of NINA-W151 module on tape

Figure 13: Orientation of NINA-W152/NINA-W156 module on tape

Feed

Feed

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Figure 14: NINA-W151 tape dimension

Figure 15: NINA-W152 tape dimension

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8.2 Moisture sensitivity levels

⚠ NINA-W15 series modules are Moisture Sensitive Devices (MSD) in accordance with the

IPC/JEDEC specification.

The Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) relates to the required packaging and handling precautions. The

NINA-W15 series modules are rated at MSL level 4. For more information regarding moisture
sensitivity levels, labeling and storage, see the u-blox package information guide [2]

.

For MSL standards, see IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020, which can be downloaded from www.jedec.org.

8.3 Reflow soldering

Reflow profiles are to be selected according to u-blox recommendations. See NINA-W1 series system
integration manual [1]

for more information.

⚠ Failure to observe these recommendations can result in severe damage to the device.

8.4 ESD precautions

⚠ NINA-W15 series modules contain highly sensitive electronic circuitry and are Electrostatic

Sensitive Devices (ESD). Handling the NINA-W15 series modules without proper ESD protection
may destroy or damage them permanently.

NINA-W15 series modules are electrostatic sensitive devices (ESD) and require special ESD
precautions typically applied to ESD sensitive components. Section 4.1.1 provides the maximum ESD

ratings of the NINA-W15 series modules.

Proper ESD handling and packaging procedures must be applied throughout the processing, handling,
and operation of any application that incorporates the NINA-W15 series module. The ESD precautions
should be implemented on the application board where the module is mounted as described in the
NINA-W1 series system integration manual [1].

⚠ Failure to observe these recommendations can result in severe damage to the device.

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9 Labeling and ordering information

9.1 Product labeling

The labels (7.5 x 7.5mm) of the NINA-W15 series modules include important product information as
described in this section.

Figure 16 shows the label of NINA-W15 series modules, which includes product type number and
revision, production date, Data Matrix with unique serial number (MAC address) and the u-blox logo.

1

4

2

5

3

Figure 16: Location of product type number on the NINA-W15 series module label

Reference Description

1 Date of unit production encoded YY/WW (year, week)

2 Major and minor product version info

3 Product model name (NINA-W151, NINA-W152 or NINA-W156)

4 Data Matrix with unique serial number of 19 alphanumeric symbols. The first 3 symbols represent a

unique module type number. The next 12 symbols represent the unique hexadecimal Wi-Fi MAC
address of the module AABBCCDDEEFF, and the last 4 symbols represent the hardware and
software version encoded HHFF.

See section 1.8 for more information about MAC addresses.

5 u-blox logo. The red dot is also indicating pin no 1.

Table 25: NINA-W15 series label description

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connectXpress software including secure

connectXpress software including secure

connectXpress software including secure

connectXpress software

connectXpress software

connectXpress software

press software

9.2 Explanation of codes

Three different product code formats are used. The Product Name is used in documentation such as
this data sheet and identifies all u-blox products, independent of packaging and quality grade. The

Ordering Code includes options and quality, while the Type Number includes the hardware and
software versions. Table 26 below details these three different formats:

Format Structure

Product Name PPPP-TGVV

Ordering Code PPPP -TGVV-TTQ

Type Number PPPP -TGVV-TTQ-XX

Table 26: Product code formats

Table 27 explains the parts of the product code.

Code Meaning Example

PPPP Form factor NINA

TG Platform (Technology and Generation)

T – Dominant technology, For example, W: Wi-Fi, B:
Bluetooth

G - Generation

VV Variant based on the same platform; range [00…99] 51: u-connectXpress software product with antenna

TT Major Product Version 00: first revision

Q Quality grade

A: Automotive
B: Professional
C: Standard

XX Minor product version (not relevant for certification) Default value is 00

Table 27: Part identification code

W1: Wi-Fi Generation 1

pin

B: professional grade

9.3 Ordering information

Ordering Code Product

NINA-W151-00B Wi-Fi IEEE802.11b/g/n module with antenna pin. With u-

boot. Using ESP32-D0WDQ6.

NINA-W151-02B Wi-Fi IEEE802.11b/g/n module with antenna pin. With u-

boot. Using ESP32-D0WDQ6-V3.

NINA-W151-03B Wi-Fi IEEE802.11b/g/n module with antenna pin. With u-

boot. Using ESP32-D0WDQ6-V3.

NINA-W152-00B Wi-Fi IEEE802.11b/g/n module with internal PIFA antenna. With u-

including secure boot. Using ESP32-D0WDQ6.

NINA-W152-02B Wi-Fi IEEE802.11b/g/n module with internal PIFA antenna. With u-

including secure boot. Using ESP32-D0WDQ6-V3.

NINA-W152-03B Wi-Fi IEEE802.11b/g/n module with internal PIFA antenna. With u-

including secure boot. Using ESP32-D0WDQ6-V3

NINA-W156-03B Wi-Fi IEEE802.11b/g/n module with internal PCB trace antenna. With u-connectX

including secure boot. Using ESP32-D0WD-V3.

Table 28: Product ordering codes

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Appendix

A Glossary

Abbreviation Definition

ADC Analog to Digital Converter

AFA Automatic Frequency Adaptation

BLE Bluetooth Low Energy

BPF Band Pass Filter

CTS Clear To Send

DAC Digital to Analog Converter

DC Direct Current

DSR Data Set Ready

DTR Data Terminal Ready

ESD Electro Static Discharge

FCC Federal Communications Commission

GND Ground

GPIO General Purpose Input/Output

I Input (means that this is an input port of the module)

I2C Inter-Integrated Circuit

IC Industry Canada

IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

IoT Internet of Things

L Low

LPO Low Power Oscillator

MCU Micro Controller Unit

MDIO Management Data Input / Output

MII Media-Independent Interface

MISO Master In Slave Out (data output from slave)

MOSI Master Out Slave In (data output from master)

MRD Market Requirement Document

MSD Moisture Sensitive Device

N/A Not Applicable

O Output (means that this is an output port of the module)

PCN Product Change Notification

PIFA Planar Inverted F Antenna

PD Pull-Down

PU Pull-Up

QSPI Quad Serial Peripheral Interface

RMII Reduced Media Independent Interface

RTS Request To Send

RXD Receive Data

SDIO Secure Digital Input Output

SDK Software Development Kit

SPI Serial Peripheral Interface

TBD To Be Defined

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Abbreviation Definition

TXD Transmit Data

UART Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter

WKUP Wake Up

Table 29: Explanation of the abbreviations and terms used

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Related documents

[1] NINA-W1 series system integration manual, UBX-17005730
[2] u-blox package information guide, UBX-14001652
[3] u-connectXpress AT commands manual, UBX-14044127
[4] NINA-W15 series product summary, UBX-18052290
[5] NINA-W15 Declaration of Conformity, UBX-19027744
[6] u-connectXpress software user guide, UBX-16024251
[7] u-connectXpress SPI peripheral protocol specification, UBX-20028725

For product change notifications and regular updates of u-blox documentation, register on our

website,

www.u-blox.com.

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Modified the product status to Initial Production. Corrected information about

). Updated description of DSR

Absolute maximum module supply voltage and maximum RF input ratings

). Updated current

). Updated Bluetooth output power and sensitivity

). Added certification information

).

). Added

information that the RED, GREEN and BLUE signals are disabled when using

Fi and Bluetooth are time divided on the antenna and not

.

W151 and W152.

. Boot strap information is

. Note that pins 25, 32 and 36 have ceased to be boot

eft unconnected. ESD ratings in

is

added. Access Point Mode added in chapter 1.6 Radio Performance. Changed

in

Revised IEEE 802.11d statements. Updated module pinouts to

. Added

Prepared for

,

Updated Current consumption

Approved

New RF Frequency Range in

W156 changed status to Engineering Sample. Removed

Including RMII in the

U.FL to SMA adapter cable now approved by

Revision history

Revision Date Name Comments

R01 11-Dec-2018 mwej, kgom Initial release.

R02 4-Jan-2019 mwej, kgom Removed LPO functionality. Updated the information for pin 5 (Table 6).

Modified the ordering code (Table 28).

R03 12-Jul-2019 mwej

restoring UART setting to default (section 2.6.3
signal usage in section 2.6.4. Updated voltage supply range (section 4.2.2) and

(section 4.1). Updated maximum ESD ratings (section 4.1.1
consumption (section 4.2.5
(section 4.2.7 and 4.2.8).

Included RoHS 3 compliance (section 6.2.2
for Brazil, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa (sections 6.7 to 6.9
Updated information about approved antennas (chapter 7).

R04 14-Aug-2019 mwej Corrected information about BLUE signal in connected mode (Table 5

the RMII interface (sections 2.6.2 and 2.7.2).

R05 09-Jan-2020 mlju, mwej, Updated type numbers in the second table on page 2 with NINA-W15x-00B-

01. Clarified that Wi­active at the same time (section 2.5).

R06 17 Apr-2020 hekf Added IEEE 802.11d and additional regulatory domains in chapter 1.7

Included product NINA-W156 and new variants of NINA­Antenna radiation pattern is added in Chapter 4.2.9
changed in chapter 2.4
strap and GPIO pins. Pins 32 and 36 must be l
chapter 4.1.1 is changed, GPIO drive capability current in chapter 4.2.4

the number of available GPIOs.

R07 29-Sep-2020 hekf, ajoh Added footnote in ESD section 4.1.1. Added SPI support in sections 1.3, 2.4,

2.7, and 3.1. Changed the number of GPIOs for NINA-W156 product variant
section 3.1.

include SPI and RMII. Added information on power modes, section 2.3
information on interface selection at module startup, section 2.7.

external LPO on NINA-W156 (section 2.2).

R08 18-Mar-2021 mape, hekf Updated Bluetooth terminology. Removed Product features table in section 1

added two GPIOs for NINA-W156 in section 3.
in Table 13, changed pull-up/pull-down resistance in section 4.2.4.
in EU/USA/Ca/Japan/Au/NZ. Bluetooth qualified.
section 4.2.6. NINA­products NINA-W151-00B-00, NINA-W152-00B-00.
block diagram in section 1.3. A
NATEL, ACMA and ICASA in section 7.1. New GPIO clarifications in Table 6.
Changed Table 12. Clarified pin 25, 27 and 36 may be configured to GPO.
Adding product variants NINA-W151-03B and NINA-W132-03B in section 9.3.

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Contact

For complete contact information, visit us at www.u-blox.com.

u-blox Offices

North, Central and South America

u-blox America, Inc.

Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Regional Office West Coast:

Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Technical Support:

Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Headquarters
Europe, Middle East, Africa

u-blox AG

Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Support: [e-mail]

Asia, Australia, Pacific

u-blox Singapore Pte. Ltd.

Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Support: [e-mail]

Regional Office Australia:

Phone: [phone]
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Regional Office India:

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Regional Office Japan (Osaka):

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Regional Office Japan (Tokyo):

Phone: [phone]
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Phone: [phone]
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