Alereon HS6621 User Manual

Alereon HS6621 UWB Radio Module User Guide
INTRODUCTION
The HS6621 UWB Radio module is a complete compact UWB radio implemented in a
standard PC Mini-Card format that is intended to be embedded within a product to
provide UWB functionality.
The HS6621 combines the Alereon AL5000 chipset along with on board power supplies,
an antenna output, a USB function controller and a USB 2.0 system interface.

1.0 REFERENCE DESIGN FEATURES

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Optimized Performance with AL5100 (3.1GHz to 8.976GHz) WiMedia BG#1, 3, 6
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Complete Baseband Processor (BBP) and Media Access Controller (MAC)
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High Precision Data Path and Data Converters allowing reliable link at extended
ranges
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Fully Integrated MAC Protocol Engine Supports All Industry Standards WiMedia
protocols
- Certified Wireless USB
- WiMedia Link Layer Protocol
- Bluetooth 3.0 (supported by future SW releases)
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Industry Standard Interfaces
- USB 2.0 – Data
- USB 2.0 – WiMedia Cable Association
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Power requirements:
o +3.3V ±5%, 0.75A Maximum
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Small Form Factor (Minicard form factor)
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3 GPIO lines for LED Indicators or additional system control signals
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Operating temperature / humidity range: 0°C to +50°C / 10% to 80% RH

2.0 Usage and Documentation

The HS6621 is a complete, self-contained UWB radio module requiring only +3.3V
regulated power from the host system and providing USB 2.0 interfaces to the host
system for data and the WiMedia association function. The AL5712 is intended to
provide a simple path for a wired USB product design to migrate to a UWB enabled
wireless USB product design.
The HS6621 is a wireless USB certified platform and has received FCC approval as a
Modular UWB transmitter under subpart F of the FCC rules with the FCC ID:
A3LCYWDCA7UR . The product implementation can apply these approvals to the
product which incorporates the HS6621 .
This document provides an outline of the purpose and functionality provided by the
HS6621 , complete information for the product system designer is contained in the
Samsung Reference Design Kit (RDK) package consisting of: Schematic diagram, BOM,
and PCB fabrication information including a full Gerber data set.
UG- HS6621 _1.0 P.1/6