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Universal embedded WLAN solution for OEM customers

WiBear - Industrial universal WLAN front end modules

Subject to technical modifications!

April 2010

(IEEE 802.11a/b/g)

The lesswire industrial universal WiBear WLAN module is a reliable, automotive grade WLAN front end
module. The module is developed for use in industrial temperature range from -40°C to +85°C.

The WiBear WLAN modules feature two key benefits:

• Two WiBear-versions are available for the communication in the 2.4GHz (WiBear/2.4GHz) and in
both 2.4 + 5 GHz (WiBear/5GHz) frequ ency bands. The WiBear/5GHz module allows to use addi­tional 19 channels in the 5 GHz band outside the 2.4 GHz band, w hich often is cr owded by other 2. 4
GHz devices.

• Offers the simultaneous use of two different leadin g wireless standard s, the IEEE 802.11a/ b,g WLAN
and a full featured Bluetooth IEEE802.15.1 Class 2 tr ansceiver.

The WiBear WLAN module may be integrated in two ways into customer solutions:

• Deploy the processor of the existing desig n as host contr oller: The WLA N module is conn ected to the
customer processor by SDIO or G-SPI interfaces. The WLAN stack will run on processor of t he exist­ing design.

• Add the WiBear WLAN module together with a host contr oller to an existing design. As an example,
the host controller may be a based on ARM9 core.

The host controller selection can consider a dditional needed interfaces like Ethernet, USB, CAN, or UART.
The WiBear WLAN module is desi gned amongst others for industrial so lutions in order to connect with already existing WLAN

networks on shop floor. Furthermore, an embedded Linux-based Web Server reference application is available to easily
implement user-interfaces for WLAN module configuration.

The universal WLAN module saves time and reduces costs. OEM customers can concentrate on their core competence while
adopting this easy to use WLAN module that can ena ble many w irel ess applicati ons. For larg er quantity orders les swir e can als o
provide module design-ins. Driver porting to other operating systems can be offer ed by lesswire.

WLAN

• IEEE802.11b Output power: typ. +18 dBm
Sensitivity: @ 1Mbps typ. -98 dBm
Sensitivity: @11Mbps typ. -89dBm

• IEEE802.11g Output power: typ. +15 dBm
Sensitivity: @ 6Mbps typ. -91dBm
Sensitivity: @12Mbps typ. -89dBm
Sensitivity: @54Mbps typ. -74dBm

• IEEE802.11a Output power: typ. +15dBm
Sensitivity: @ 6Mbps typ. - 90dBm
Sensitivity: @12Mbps typ. - 88dBm
Sensitivity: @54Mbps typ. - 73dBm

Bluetooth

• IEEE802.15.1 Output power: typ. +8dBm

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Operating Temperature -40°C to + 85°C

Storage Temperature -50°C to + 125°C

Host Interface Connector 60 PIN Hirose DF12

• SDIO

• G-SPI

• Audio

• Bluetooth coexistence

Driver Support

• Linux 2.6.x

• Windows CE, Windows XP/Vista

Bluetooth support

• Bluetooth 2.1 and Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) operation

• Bluetooth stacks that support UART HCI protocol

• JTAG

• UART

• LED

Functions (continuation) Profile view with connector

RF properties achieved by

• integrated additional PA 2.4GHz / 5Ghz

• integrated additional LNA 2.4GHz / 5GHz

WLAN/Bluetooth coexistence feature

• Hardware based coexistence support by 2-wire, 3-wire,
or 4-wire interfaces

Firmware option for Micro Access Point operation

• Support for up to 8 WLAN stations

Antenna

• U.FL Hirose coaxial connector

Operation

• Individual application

User interface

• LEDs can be configured for showing operational status

• Embedded Linux based Web Server reference application

as configuration interface

Configuration/Programming

• Configuration over WLAN or wired interfaces based on the
host controller

• External FW storage on host or separate SPI-Flash

• Fast FW download at power-on

• FW update over JTAG

Digital interfaces to host controller

• 4bit SDIO host controller interface to WLAN module (default)

• G-SPI in slave mode: Synchronous communication with

communication processor,

• Reference design with AT91SAM9262, 10 Mbps Ethernet,
CAN, USB, and Linux 2.6.26 including BSP
and drivers available

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Technical data

WLAN standards: IEEE 802.11a, b, g

IEEE 802.11i, e, j, h, s

Data transfer rate: IEEE 802.11b: 11, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps

IEEE802.11a/g: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18,
12, 9, 6 Mbps

Frequency range: 2.4 – 2.497 GHz (ISM Band)

5.150 – 5.805 GHz (UNII Bands)

ETSI support in 5 GHz band: Transmit Power Control (TPC)

Dynamic Frequency Selection

(DFS)
Protocols: Implements Ethernet NIC
Host interfaces: SDIO (default),G- SPI alternatively
Antenna: U.FL Hirose coaxial connector

Alternatively: Onboard antenna
Mounting technology: 60 pin Hirose DF12 connector pro-

tected by three bolt connections
Management: According to IEEE802.11

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LEDs: Optional, operation status.
Modulation: OFDM, DSSS/CCK

Operating temperature: -40° to 85° Celsius
Power supply:

Supply current:
Firmware: At system power-on firmware is

Security encryption: WEP 64/128 Bit-Key, WPA (TKIP,
Dimensions (LxB): Onboard antenna: 60mm x 20mm
Scope of delivery: Embedded WLAN module

Set by Firmware

(5 GHz: limited temperature range)

3.2 – 5.5V (typ. 3.3)

3.3V/350mA (max),

3.3V/300mA (avg)
downloaded from host. Optionally

the firmware is stored in on-board
SPI EEPROM and updated by
JTAG interface.

AES), WPA2
External antenna: 50mm x 20mm