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WiBear11n

IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN, Bluetooth 3.0+EDR Module

Data Sheet

Preliminary Version 1.10

February 2013

The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Please download latest version from www.lesswire.com

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WiBear11n Data Sheet

Introduction

The WiBear11n industrial universal module is
targeted for integration into different OEM
products. The module is designed for both
simultaneous and independent operation of the
following: 802.11a/b/g/n payload data rates for
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), Bluetooth

3.0+High Speed (HS) and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR. It
provides a complete end-to-end solution for low­power applications. It includes an integrated
MAC/Baseband processor and RF front-end
components and can connect to a host processor
through SDIO interface. The WiBear11n modules
are offered in four versions (see ordering
information and block diagram). Host drivers for
common operating systems such as Linux and
Windows 7 are available. The modules are radio
type approved for Europe (CE), US (FCC) and
Industry Canada (IC) (pending).

Figure 1: Physical outlook

Applications

• WLAN and Bluetooth networks

• Audio/video devices and accessories

• Access to laptops, mobile phones etc.

• Automotive and industrial networking

• Home / building automation

Key Features

• Standards: IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/e/i/h/d/k/r/w

• WLAN 802.11a/b/g/n station and micro access point operation (up to 8 clients supported)

• Support of Wi-Fi direct mode

• 802.11n 1x1 SISO

• 802.11 PHY data rates up to 72 Mbps (20 MHz channel) and up to 150 Mbps (40 MHz channel)

• Hardware 64- and 128-bit encryption AES engine performance

• Embedded security supplicant

• WAPI encryption is supported by hardware

• Background scan mode

• Bluetooth 3.0 + HS (High Speed)

• Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (backward compatibility)

• Wide temperature operation range -40ºC to +85ºC

• Compact 14.8mm x 14.8mm footprint, surface mounting

• SDIO high speed interface

• Support for low power modes

• CE/FCC/IC compliant (pending)

Ordering Information

Table 1: Ordering information

Version 1.10

Order Number Part Number Description

AN00J93170 WiBear11n-SF1 WiBear-SF1 Module
AN00J93174 WiBear11n-SF2 WiBear-SF2 Module
AN00J93172 WiBear11n-DF1 WiBear-DF1 Module
AN00J93176 WiBear11n-DF2 WiBear-DF2 Module
AN00J93704 WiBear11n-DF1_EK Evaluation Kit with WiBear11n-DF1 Module
AN00J93705 WiBear11n-DF2_EK Evaluation Kit with WiBear11n-DF2 Module

Note: Shielded modules available on special request.

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WiBear11n Data Sheet

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Product Variants

Table 2: Product variants

Product Name Description

WiBear11n-SF1 Single band WLAN (802.11 b/g/n, 2.4 GHz only) and Bluetooth module. Module has one

joint antenna connector for WLAN and Bluetooth operation (see block diagram).
WiBear11n-SF1/-DF1 is recommended for cost effective AP solution, AP without or rare
Bluetooth traffic or cost effective station with one system antenna.

WiBear11n-SF2 Single band WLAN (802.11 b/g/n, 2.5 GHz only) and Bluetooth module. Module has

separated antenna connectors for WLAN and Bluetooth operation (see block diagram).
Overall performance (throughput) is maximized for AP mode with simultaneous Bluetooth
traffic. Two system antennas are required (one for WLAN and one for Bluetooth) with 30
dB or better isolation between antennas (orthogonal oriented antennas with more than
50…60 mm. distance between). May be recommended for higher performance of AP.

WiBear11n-DF1 Dual band WLAN (802.11 a/b/g/n, 2.5 and 5 GHz) and Bluetooth module with one joint

antenna connector for WLAN and Bluetooth. Similar to WiBear11n-SF1.

WiBear11n-DF2 Dual band WLAN (802.11 a/b/g/n, 2.5 and 5 GHz) and Bluetooth module which has

separated antenna connectors for WLAN and Bluetooth. Similar to WiBear11n-SF2.

Note: For maximum throughput during simultaneous WLAN (AP) and Bluetooth operation, the Bluetooth

Coexistence Arbiter (BCA) settings should be optimized by the host system software.

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Block Diagram

WiBear11n-SF1

SDIO

GPIOs

RESETn

PDn

SLEEP

CLOCK

3.3V

1.8V

VIO

WiBear11n-SF2

SDIO

GPIOs

RESETn

PDn

SLEEP

CLOCK

3.3V

1.8V

VIO

802.11b/g/n MAC/BB/RADIO
BLUETOOTH 3.0+HS

38.4
MHz

Crystal

EEPROM

Figure 2: Block diagram of WiBear11n-SF1

802.11b/g/n MAC/BB/RADIO
BLUETOOTH 3.0+HS

38.4
MHz

Crystal

EEPROM

Figure 3: Block diagram of WiBear11n-SF2

2.5GHz WLAN TX

2.5GHz WLAN/BT RX

BT TX

2.5GHz WLAN TX

2.5GHz WLAN RX

2.4 GHz

RF FRONT

END

2.4 GHz

RF FRONT

END

BT TX/RX

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2.5GHz

2.4GHz
BPF

WiBear11n-SF1

2.5GHz

2.4GHz
BPF

2.4GHz
BPF

WiBear11n-SF2

Version 1.10

WLAN &
BT ANT

WLAN ANT

BT ANT

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WiBear11n-DF1

SDIO

GPIOs

RESETn

PDn

SLEEP

CLOCK

3.3V

1.8V

VIO

WiBear11n-DF2

SDIO

GPIOs

RESETn

PDn

SLEEP

CLOCK

3.3V

1.8V

VIO

802.11a/b/g/n MAC/BB/RADIO
BLUETOOTH 3.0+HS

38.4
MHz

EEPROM

Crystal

Figure 4: Block diagram of WiBear11n-DF1

802.11a/b/g/n MAC/BB/RADIO
BLUETOOTH 3.0+HS

38.4
MHz

EEPROM

Crystal

Figure 5: Block diagram of WiBear11n-DF2

5GHz WLAN TX

5GHz WLAN RX

2.5GHz WLAN TX

2.5GHz WLAN/BT RX

BT TX

5GHz WLAN TX

5GHz WLAN RX

2.5GHz WLAN TX

2.5GHz WLAN RX

5 GHz

RF FRONT

END

2.4 GHz

RF FRONT

END

5 GHz

RF FRONT

END

2.4 GHz

RF FRONT

END

BT TX/RX

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5GHz BPF

5GHz

&

DIPLEXER

2.5GHz

2.4GHz
BPF

WiBear11n-DF1

5GHz BPF

5GHz

&

DIPLEXER

2.5GHz

2.4GHz
BPF

2.4GHz
BPF

WiBear11n-DF2

Version 1.10

WLAN &

BT ANT

WLAN ANT

BT ANT

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Pin Description

Table 3: Pin description

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

GND
LED_0
LED_1
3V3
VIO
1V8
GND
GND

30

29

28

27

26

GND

GND

GND

ANT1

PCM_DOUT

PCM_SYNC

SLEEP_CLK

PDn

RESETn

SD_D2

SD_D3

SD_CMD

SD_CLK

SD_D0

9

10

11

Figure 6: Module pinout

14

12

15

13

25

GND

ANT2

PCM_DIN

PCM_CLK

CFG

GND
GND

SD_D1

16

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23
22
21
20
19
18
17

Pin
No.

Pin Name Pin Type Description

1 GND Ground Ground
2 LED_0 I/O LED output (GPIO_1 of Radio/Baseband processor), WLAN activity 1
3 LED_1 I/O LED output (GPIO_17 of Radio/Baseband processor), Bluetooth activity 1
4 3V3 Power 3.3V Power supply (3.0V...3.6V)
5 VIO Power VIO Supply (1.8V or 3.3V)
6 1V8 Power 1.8V Supply (1.7V...1.9V)
7 GND Ground Ground
8 GND Ground Ground
9 PDn I Full power down (active low), has internal pull-up to VIO pin
10 RESETn I Reset (active low), has weak internal pull-up to VIO pin
11 SD_D2 I/O SDIO Data line bit [2]
12 SD_D3 I/O SDIO Data line bit [3]
13 SD_CMD I/O SDIO Command
14 SD_CLK I SDIO Clock input
15 SD_D0 I/O SDIO Data line bit [0]
16 SD_D1 I/O SDIO Data line bit [1]
17 GND Ground Ground
18 GND Ground Ground
19 SLEEP_CLK I Clock input for external sleep clock source (32.768kHz) 2
20 CFG I/O Configuration pin 3
21 PCM_SYNC I/O GPIO_14 of Radio/Baseband processor, output if master, input if slave
22 PCM_CLK I/O GPIO_13 of Radio/Baseband processor, output if master, input if slave
23 PCM_DOUT O GPIO_12 of Radio/Baseband processor, output
24 PCM_DIN I GPIO_11 of Radio/Baseband processor, input
25 GND Ground Ground

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26 ANT2 I/O, RF Bluetooth antenna for WiBear11n-SF2/-DF2 module, at WiBear-SF1/-DF1

not connected
27 GND Ground Ground
28 GND Ground Ground
29 ANT1 I/O, RF WLAN + Bluetooth antenna for WiBear11n-SF1/-DF1 module, WLAN only

antenna for WiBear11n-SF2/-DF2 module
30 GND Ground Ground

NOTES:

1

Possible to use as a LED output depend on firmware (driver) version. Regardless of the I/O supply

(1.8V or 3.3V), the supply to the actual board LED always need to use 3.3V on the other end of the
LED and works as open drain circuitry in that case. LED current limiting resistor should be used.
Maximum sink to the ground current - 10 mA.

2

Should be provided from external source in case of power save operation modes necessity. Not

required for full power mode and for automotive use (firmware & driver version 14.44). Mandatory
for all other releases with sleep mode support. Sleep clock signal requirements: frequency

32.768kHz ±250ppm, low level from 0 to 0.25V, high level from 0.8 to 2.0V, duty cycle 20-80%,
slew rate less than 100nS (10-90%).

3

Leave it unconnected when 32.768KHz Sleep Clock provided, pull down by 47K resistor for Sleep

Clock less operation.

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WiBear11n Data Sheet

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Electrical Specifications

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Table 4: Absolute maximum ratings

Name Parameter Min Max Units

3V3 Power supply voltage 3.3V -0.3 3.6 V
1V8 Power supply voltage 1.8V -0.3 2.0 V
VIO I/O supply voltage 1.8V/2.6/3.3V -0.3 3.6 V

T

STORAGE

Operating Conditions

Table 5: Operating conditions

Name Parameter Min Typ Max Units

3V3 Power supply voltage 3.3V 3.0 3.3 3.6 V
1V8 Power supply voltage 1.8V 1.7 1.8 1.9 V

TA Ambient operating temperature -40 - +85 ºC

Digital Pad Ratings

Table 6: Digital pad ratings

Storage temperature -40 +85 ºC

1.6 1.8 2.0 V VIO I/O supply voltage 1.8V/3.3V

3.0 3.3 3.6 V

Name Parameter Mode1 Min Max Units

1.8V 0.8*VIO VIO+0.3 V VIH Input high voltage

3.3V 0.7*VIO VIO+0.3 V

1.8V -0.3 0.3*VIO V VIL Input low voltage

3.3V -0.3 0.3*VIO V

Input hysteresis

HYS

1.8V 150 - mV V

3.3V 200 - mV

1.8V VIO-0.4 - V VOH Output high voltage

3.3V VIO-0.4 - V

1.8V - 0.4 V VOH Output low voltage

3.3V - 0.4 V

Note: 1IO voltage, see table above for possible IO voltage range.

Current Consumption

Table 7: Current consumption

Current, mA1

1.8V VIO2 3.3V

RX

Operation mode

2.4GHz 145 10 0.1
5GHz 150 10 14

+18dBm 140 10 200

2.4GHz

TX

+15dBm 140 10 170
+12dBm 140 10 145
+6dBm 140 10 120
+15dBm 150 10 200

5GHz

+12dBm 150 10 170
+6dBm 150 10 150

Notes: 1 Peak values shown, average current for full operation mode (not a power save mode) strongly

depend on RX/TX time ratio and remain in range between peak values of RX and TX.

2

VIO current shown for 3.3V I/O voltage.

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WiBear11n Data Sheet

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Radio Specifications

WLAN

Module supports dual-band 802.11b/g/n and 802.11a/n operation in both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radio bands,
respectively. Therefore the module is designed to operate in only one frequency band at time.

Table 8: WLAN radio specifications

Parameter Operation mode Specification

RF Frequency Range

Modulation

Supported Data Rates

Supported Bandwidth 802.11n 20, 40 MHz
Supported Guard Interval 802.11n 400, 800 mS

Maximum Transmit Power

2.4 GHz

Receiver Sensitivity

5 GHz

Table 9: 2.4 GHz Band Supported Channels, 20MHz bandwidth

802.11b/g/n 2.400 – 2.500 GHz

802.11a/n 4.900 – 5.825 GHz

802.11b CCK and DSSS

802.11a/g/n OFDM

802.11b 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps

802.11a/g 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps

802.11n MCS0 - MCS7

802.11b 18 dBm ± 1 dB

802.11a/g/n 15 dBm ± 1 dB

802.11b

802.11g

20 MHz

802.11n
40 MHz

802.11a

20 MHz

802.11n
40 MHz

1 Mbps -96 dBm ± 1 dB
11 Mbps -87 dBm ± 1 dB
6 Mbps -89 dBm ± 1 dB
54 Mbps -71 dBm ± 1 dB
MCS0 -88 dBm ± 1 dB
MCS7 -69 dBm ± 1 dB
MCS0 -85 dBm ± 1 dB
MCS7 -66 dBm ± 1 dB
6 Mbps -92 dBm ± 1 dB
54 Mbps -75 dBm ± 1 dB
MCS0 -91 dBm ± 1 dB
MCS7 -72 dBm ± 1 dB
MCS0 -89 dBm ± 1 dB
MCS7 -69 dBm ± 1 dB

Channel

Frequency,

GHz

Channel

Frequency,

GHz

Channel

Frequency,

GHz

1 2.412 6 2.437 11 2.462

2 2.417 7 2.442 12 2.467
3 2.422 8 2.447 13 2.472
4 2.427 9 2.452 141 2.484
5 2.432 10 2.457

Note: 1Channel 14 supported at 802.11b mode only

Table 10: 2.4 GHz Band Supported Channels, 40MHz bandwidth

Channel

Frequency,

GHz

Channel

Frequency,

GHz

Channel

Frequency,

GHz
1 5 2.422 4 8 2.437 7 11 2.452
2 6 2.427 5 9 2.442
3 7 2.432 6 10 2.447

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Table 11: 5 GHz Band Supported Channels, 20MHz bandwidth

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Channel

Frequency,

GHz

Channel

Frequency,

GHz

Channel

Frequency,

36 5.180 100 5.500 132 5.660
40 5.200 104 5.520 136 5.680
44 5.220 108 5.540 140 5.700
48 5.240 112 5.560 149 5.745
52 5.260 116 5.580 153 5.765
56 5.280 120 5.600 157 5.785
60 5.300 124 5.620 161 5.805
64 5.320 128 5.640 165 5.825

Table 12: 5 GHz Band Supported Channels, 40MHz bandwidth

Channel

Frequency,

GHz

Channel

Frequency,

GHz

Channel

Frequency,

36 40 5.190 100 104 5.510 132 136 5.670
44 48 5.230 108 112 5.550 149 153 5.755
52 56 5.270 116 120 5.590 157 161 5.795
60 64 5.310 124 128 5.630

Bluetooth

Table 13: Bluetooth Radio specifications

GHz

GHz

Parameter Specification

RF Frequency Range 2.400 – 2.4835 GHz
Supported Modes BT 2.1 EDR, BT3.0 HS
Number of channels 79
Modulation 1 Mbps: GFSK (BDR)

2 Mbps: π/4 DQPSK (EDR)

3 Mbps: 8DQPSK (EDR)
Transmit Power +8 dBm ± 1.5 dB
Receiver Sensitivity BDR: -90 dBm ± 1.5 dB

EDR: -87 dBm ± 1.5 dB

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Physical Dimensions

Recommended Footprint

0.6

1.6

1

3

4

5

6

0.8

7

8

Figure 7: Physical dimensions

27282930

14215 1610 11 12 139

Pitch=1.27

14.8±0.1

Figure 8: Recommended footprint

26 25

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23

22

21

20

19

18

17

14.8±0.1

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Host Interfaces

SDIO Interface

WiBear11n module supports a SDIO device interface that conforms to the industry standard SDIO Full-Speed
specification and allows a host controller using the SDIO bus protocol to access the WLAN and Bluetooth
functions. The module also supports High Speed mode as defined in the SDIO 1.2 specification.

The module's SDIO host interface pins are powered from the VIO voltage supply.

A module acts as the device on the SDIO bus. The SDIO interface supports SDIO modes at the full clock range
of 0 to 50 MHz which allows a maximum throughput of 200Mbps.

Output

Output

Clock

Input

Clock

Input

T

WL

T

Figure 9: SDIO Protocol Timing Diagram

T

WL

T

T

ODLY

Figure 10: SDIO Protocol Timing Diagram at High Speed Mode

ISU

ISU

f

PP

T

WH

T

IH

T

ODLY

f

PP

T

WH

T

IH

T

OH

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Table 14: SDIO Host Interface Timing Data

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Symbol

Parameter Condition Min Typ Max Units

Normal 0 - 25 MHz fPP Clock Frequency
High Speed 0 - 50 MHz
Normal 10 - - ns TWL Clock Low Time
High Speed 7 - - ns
Normal 10 - - ns TWH Clock High Time
High Speed 7 - - ns

Input Setup Time

ISU

Normal 5 - - ns T
High Speed 6 - - ns
Normal 5 - - ns TIH Input Hold Time
High Speed 2 - - ns

Output Delay Time

ODLY

Normal - - 14 ns T
High Speed - - 14 ns

TOH Output Hold Time High Speed 2.5 - - ns

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WiBear11n Data Sheet

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Reference Design

Overview

Reference design shows how to connect a WiBear11n module to the host controller. WLAN and Bluetooth
(BT3.0 HS + EDR) may be connected to the host simultaneously over the SDIO bus. The layout is equipped
with the possibility to either use an onboard antenna or an external antenna connected via coaxial connector by
means of setting of jumper R7 or R8. Host interface voltage can also be changed by jumper J6. The ready­made reference design is available as WiBear11n Evaluation Kit from Lesswire AG.

Schematic Diagram

SDIO

DAT2
DAT3

CMD
GND
VDD
CLK

GND
DAT0
DAT1

3V3

9

SD_D2

1

SD_D3

2

CMD

3
4
5

CLK

6
7

SD_D0

8

SD_D1

10uF

U2

1

IN

3

C2

EN

GND2NC

MCP1824T-1802E

OUT

1V83V3

5

C3

4

10uF

3V3

3V3

D1

GreenD2Orange

"Supply"

360

R1

"WLAN" "BT"

620

3V3

D3

Blue

R2

R3

3.6k

LED_1LED_0

100nF

C6

C5
DNP

1V8

RESET
SD_D2
SD_D3
CMD
CLK
SD_D0
SD_D1

U3

SENSE5VDD

3

MR

4

CT

TPS3808G30

20mS Reset Pulse

Y1

4

32.768kHz
10mS Start Up Time

1 2
3 4
5 6
7 8

9 10
11
13

VCC

EN1GND

Figure 11: Evaluation Kit outlook

J1

GND

C4

100nF

12
14

3

2

3V3

3V3 VIO

6

1

2

R4
10K

1

3

C1

100nF

J4

2

LED_0

3

LED_1

11

SD_D2

12

SD_D3

13

CMD

14

CLK

15

SD_D0

16

SD_D1

9

10

RESET

19

SLP_CLK

20

CFG

3V3

VIO

3

J7

J6

R5

10K

RESET

SLP_CLK

2

R6

47K

CFG

J5

2

1V8

1

Assembly

Option

WLAN and Bluetooth at the same antenna terminal (U1:Pin 44)

1

WLAN and Bluetooth at the different antenna terminals

2

(U1:Pin 29 and U1:Pin 26 correspondingly) for uAP functionality

4
5
6

J8

21
22
23
24

SDIO

RESET

OUT

Figure 12: Evaluation kit schematic diagram

U1

LED_0
LED_1

SD_D2
SD_D3
SD_CMD
SD_CLK
SD_D0
SD_D1

PD
RESET

SLP_CLK
CFG

3V3
VIO
1V8

PCM_SYNC
PCM_CLK
PCM_DOUT
PCM_DIN

WiBear11n

Description

ANT1

ANT2

GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND

A1
Dual Band

Antenna

U1

C7

2.2pF

L1

6.8nHL212nH

J3

DNP

+

R7

0

29

26

1
7
8
17
18
25
27
28
30

J2

R8

MAIN

DNP

J3

AUX

Antenna matching components (L1, C7, L2)
values depend on antenna type,
layout, PCB material and PCB thickness

WiBear11n-DF1
WiBear11n-SF1
WiBear11n-DF2
WiBear11n-SF2

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Assembly diagram

Bill of Materials

Table 15: Bill of materials

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Figure 13: Evaluation kit assembly diagram

Qty Designator

Part Description

Manufacturer Part

Number

1 A1 Antenna CHIP 2.45 & 5 GHz, 10.4x10.4x0.8mm Antenova: A10194
3 C1, C4, C6 CAP, CER, 100nF, 10%, X7R, 16V, SMD 0402 Generic Components
2 C2, C3 CAP, CER, 10uF, 20%, X5R, 6.3V, SMD 0603 Generic Components
1 C5 DNP Generic Components
1 C7 CAP, CER, 2.2pF, +/-0.25pF, C0G, 50V, SMD 0402 Generic Components
1 D1 LED, Green, SMD 0603 Avago: HSMG-C190
1 D2 LED, Orange, SMD 0603 Avago: HSMD-C190
1 D3 LED, Blue, SMD 0603 Avago: HSMR-C190

Pin Header, Double Row, 2.54mm pitch, Straight, 2x7 Way,

1 J1

Through Hole Generic Components
2 J2, J3 Coaxial Connector, 0 - 6GHz, SMD Hirose: U.FL-R-SMT
2 J4, J6 Pin Header, Pitch 2.0mm, 1x3 Way, Through Hole Samtec: TMM-103-01-G-S
3 J5, J7, J8 Pin Header, Pitch 2.0mm, 1x2 Way, Through Hole Samtec: TMM-102-01-G-S
1 L1 IND, Multilayer Ceramic, 6.8nH, +/-5%, 300mA, SMD 0402 Generic Components
1 L2 IND, Multilayer Ceramic, 12nH, +/-5%, 300mA, SMD 0402 Generic Components

Lesswire AG:

1 PCB PCB, Dual side, 82x24x1.5mm, Rev.1A

WiBear11n_EK_R1
1 R1 RES, 360 Ohm, 5%, 1/16W, SMD 0402 Generic Components
1 R2 RES, 620 Ohm, 5%, 1/16W, SMD 0402 Generic Components
1 R3 RES, 3.6k, 5%, 1/16W, SMD 0402 Generic Components
2 R4, R5 RES, 10k, 5%, 1/16W, SMD 0402 Generic Components
1 R6 RES, 47K, 5%, 1/16W, SMD 0402 Generic Components
2 R7, R8 RES, 0 Ohm, 1/16W, SMD 0402 Generic Components
1 U1 WLAN 802.11a/b/g/n and Bluetooth Module, 14.8x14.8x2.5mm Lesswire AG: WiBear11n

Microchip: MCP1824T­1 U2 CMOS LDO Voltage Regulator 1.8V 300mA, SOT23-5

Voltage supervisor, programmable reset time, threshold

1 U3

voltage 2.79V, SOT23-6

1802E/OT

Texas Instruments:

TPS3808G30

Quartz Oscillator, 32.768kHz, 1.8V, +/-50ppm, -40...+85C,

1 Y1

SMD 3.2x2.5x1.0mm Pericom: KK3270049

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Mounting process

The WiBear11n is a surface mount module supplied on a 6-layer FR4-type PCB with gold plated connection
pads and produced in a lead-free process with a lead-free soldering paste.

Modules rated at moisture sensitivity level 3. See moisture sensitive warning label on each shipping bag for
detailed information. After opening the dry pack, modules must be mounted within 168 hours in factory
conditions of maximum 30°C/60%RH or must be stored at less than 10%RH. Modules require baking if the
humidity indicator card shows more than 10% when read at 23±5°C or if the conditions mentioned above are
not met. Please refer to J-STD-033B standard for bake procedure.

Module is compatible with industrial reflow profile for RoHS/Pb-free solders, Sn96.5/Ag3.0/Cu0.5 solder is a
right choice. Use of "No Clean" soldering paste is strongly recommended, cleaning the populated modules is
strongly discouraged - residuals under the module cannot be easily removed with any cleaning process.
Cleaning with water can lead to capillary effects where water is absorbed into the gap between the host board
and module. The combination of soldering flux residuals and encapsulated water could lead to short circuits
between neighboring pads.

Only a single reflow soldering process is encouraged for host boards with WiBear11n modules.

The reflow profile used is dependent on the thermal mass of the entire populated PCB, heat transfer efficiency
of the oven and particular type of solder paste used. Since the profile used is process and layout dependent,
the optimum profile should be studied case by case. Recommendations below should be taken as a starting
point guide. In case of basic information necessity please refer to J-STD-020C standard.

Table 16: Recommended reflow profile

Profile feature

Ramp up rate (T

to TP) 3°C/sec max 3°C/sec max

SMAX

Minimum soak temperature (T
Maximum soak temperature (T

Sn-Pb eutectic

(Sn63/Pb37)

) 100°C 150°C

SMIN

) 150°C 200°C

SMAX

RoHS/Pb-free

(Sn96.5/Ag3.0/Cu0.5)

Soak time (ts) 60 - 120 sec 60 - 180 sec
Liquidus temperature (TL) 183°C 217°C
Time above TL (tL) 60 - 150 sec 60 - 150 sec
Peak temperature (TP) 215 - 225°C 235 - 245°C
Time within +0 / -5°C of actual TP (tp) 10 - 30 sec 20 - 40 sec
Ramp down rate 6°C/sec max 6°C/sec max
Time from 25°C to TP 6 min max 8 min max

Note: lowest value of T

and slower ramp down rate (2 - 3°C/sec) is preferred.

P

Figure 14: Reflow profile

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Installation and Regulatory Information

General

The purpose of this guide is to explain how to integrate the WiBear11n module into the end product. The
module has to be installed and used in accordance with the technical instructions provided by the
manufacturer. The module may only be implemented in the configuration that was authorized. Note that any
modifications of this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.

European Union Regulatory Compliance

The WiBear11n module has been tested and complies with the regulatory standards EN 300 328 and EN 301
489-1/-17. W e declare that the human exposure of this module is below the SAR limits specified in the EU
recommendations 1999/519/EC.

IMPORTANT: The ‘CE’ marking must be affixed to a visible location on the OEM product, where this module is
installed in, and has to be labeled in accordance to R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.

FCC Compliance

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules1. 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.

Not authorized modification could void authority to use this equipment.

The internal / external antenna(s) used for this module must provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm
from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

NOTE: The outside of final product that contain a WiBear11n module must display in a user accessible area a
label referring to the enclosed module. This exterior label can use wording such as the following: “Contains
Transmitter Module FCC ID: PV7-WIBEAR11N-SF1”2 or “Contains FCC ID: PV7-WIBEAR11N-SF1”.

IMPORTANT: The approval type for the WiBear11n variants is a limited modular approval due to the absence
of a shielding. This requires any manufacturer of original equipment containing the WiBear11n module to ask
for an approval of their design by the manufacturer of the WiBear11n module.

IC Compliance

This device complies with Industry Canada RSS-210 (Rev. 8). Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de
licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est
susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not
emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable
from Health Canada.

Not authorized modification could void authority to use this equipment.

1

Limited modular approval has been applied for the module variant WiBear11n-SF1, the certification process for the other

module variants is ongoing.

2

FCC and IC IDs for the WiBear11n module variants are shown in Table 18. Select the applicable ID.

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The internal / external antenna(s) used for this module must provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm
from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

NOTE: The outside of final product that contain a WiBear11n module must display in a user accessible area a
label referring to the enclosed module. This exterior label can use wording such as the following: “Contains
Transmitter Module IC ID: 7738A-WB11NSF1”2 or “Contains IC ID: 7738A-WB11NSF1”.

IMPORTANT: The approval type for the WiBear11n variants is a limited modular approval due to the absence
of a shielding. Due to Industry Canada Modular Approval Requirements (Source: RSS-Gen / Issue 3 / Dec.

2010) any application which includes the WiBear11n module must be approved by the module manufacturer
(lesswire AG). The application manufacturer must provide design data for the review procedure.

Approved Antennas List

The module has been tested and approved for use with the antenna listed in the table below.

Table 17: Approved antennas list

Model Name Manufacturer and description Gain [dBi]

2450AT45A100 Johanson Technology, Chip antenna, 2400 – 2500 MHz 3.0 (peak)

The module may be integrated with other antennas which the OEM installer must authorize with respective
regulatory agencies and after approval of the module manufacturer.

FCC and IC IDs

Table 18: FCC and IC IDs for WiBear11n module variants

Model FCC ID IC ID

WiBear11n-SF1 PV7-WIBEAR11N-SF1 7738A-WB11NSF1

WiBear11n-SF2 PV7-WIBEAR11N-SF2 7738A-WB11NSF2

WiBear11n-DF1 PV7-WIBEAR11N-DF1 7738A-WB11NDF1

WiBear11n-DF2 PV7-WIBEAR11N-DF2 7738A-WB11NDF2

Label

Due to the small module size, the FCC and IC IDs cannot be displayed on the label. The corresponding FCC
and IC IDs for the module variants are shown in the table above.

Label drawing: Label location:

Figure 15: Label and label location

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Revision History

Table 19: Revision history

WiBear11n Data Sheet

Version 1.10

Date Version

Author Description

20-Jun-2012 1.00 Igor Shevchenko Preliminary release

22-Jun-2012 1.01

Igor Shevchenko

Andras Varadi

Some minor mistakes fixed

Andreas Beierer

16-Jul-2012 1.02 Igor Shevchenko

PCM interface description added, Supported channels
presented in region independent form.

01-Oct-2012 1.03 Igor Shevchenko Minor mistakes fixed, Evaluation Kit information added

05-Dec-2012 1.04 Daniel Dietterle Updated order codes for latest hardware revision C

11-Jan-2013 1.05 Daniel Dietterle Added installation and regulatory information

16-Jan-2013 1.06 Daniel Dietterle Added label information and table with FCC/IC IDs

18-Jan-2013 1.07 Igor Shevchenko Added Wi-Fi Direct mode support

18-Jan-2013 1.08 Igor Shevchenko Requirements (Note 2) for Sleep Mode updated

22-Jan-2013 1.09 Daniel Dietterle Added paragraph on IC compliance

06-Feb-2013 1.10 Daniel Dietterle Added paragraph on IC compliance in French language

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