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Chapter 1: About the Module ............ 7 Features................7 What’s on the module? .............8 Digi Connect Wi-Wave 802.11 b/g module edge connector .....8 Digi Connect Wi-Wave 802.11 b/g module edge connector: Pinout ...9 U.FL connectors..............9 USB peripheral controller ............10 802.11b/g modes and channels ..........10 Channel allocations............
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RP-SMA connectors ............24 For more information ............24 Chapter 3: Using the Antenna..........25 Necessary Conditions for Integration ........25 Connect Wi-Wave 802.11 b/g antenna configurations ....26 General information............... 26 Antenna switch............... 26 Cable Specification: U.FL/W.FL to RP-SMA........26 Attributes ..............
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..............This guide provides information about the Digi Connect Wi-Wave 802.11 b/g embedded core module.
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Mini Card edge connector, using a USB 2.0 full speed/high speed link for communication with the host system. The Digi Connect Wi-Wave 802.11 b/g module also provides a dual diversity antenna option through two on-board U.FL connectors, which allow for cabling to remote 2.4 GHz antennas.
A B O U T T H E M O D U L E What’s on the module? The module edge connector is configured as shown (signal direction w.r.t Wi-Wave): Digi Connect Wi- Wave 802.11 b/g Type WLAN Mini Card...
................. . The Digi Connect Wi-Wave 802.11 b/g transmits and receives data at up to 11 Mbps when operating in 802.11b mode and up to 54 Mbps when operating in 802.11g...
A B O U T T H E M O D U L E Voltage regulators V o l t a g e r e g u l a t o r s ................. . The module takes in 3.3V±9% (3.00V to 3.60V) as its main input power.
A B O U T T H E M O D U L E Power Power Requirements Module state Current Consumption 3.3V Current Consumption 3.3V Input Typical Input Maximum Suspended 150mA 170mA Wireless Receive 235mA 350mA Wireless Transmit 430mA 600mA Digi Connect Wi-Wave 802.11 b/g Hardware Reference, Rev. B, 4/2010...
Board he development board is designed for product evaluation and development purposes. In addition to the Digi Connect Wi-Wave 802.11 b/g connector, the development board provides several breakout connectors and interfaces. W h a t ’ s o n t h e d e v e l o p m e n t b o a r d .
What’s on the development board The development board There are components on the development board that are currently not populated. Unpopulated These components allow the development board to be used in other applications. components Digi Connect Wi-Wave 802.11 b/g Hardware Reference, Rev. B, 4/2010...
................. . Place the Digi Connect Wi-Wave 802.11 b/g module into the connector and support bracket, J52, on the development board.
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No connect No connect No connect USB_D- No connect USB_D+ No connect No connect LED_WWAN# No connect LED_WLAN# No connect LED_WPAN# No connect No connect No connect No connect Vcc_3.3 Digi Connect Wi-Wave 802.11 b/g Hardware Reference, Rev. B, 4/2010...
A B O U T T H E D E V E L O P M E N T B O A R D LEDs L E D s ................. . LEDs: DS3-DS7 The switching regulator is adjusted to output +3.3V ±...
When the +3.3V regulated supply voltage drops below 2.93V, the reset signal — RESET# — is asserted for a minimum of 140 msec. This signal is connected to the Digi Connect Wi-Wave 802.11 b/g edge connector (pin 22), as well as to the debug breakout header for monitoring.
Ground 9-30VDC +/- 5% The output current of this regulator is limited to 2.4 amps and the Digi Connect Wi- Input power Wave 802.11 b/g module draws no more than 600mA. Using these values as a...
The USB Type B connector, J4, is the primary communications interface to the USB peripheral development board. The USB bus is routed from the USB peripheral jack to the jack, J4 appropriate module connector pins. Digi Connect Wi-Wave 802.11 b/g Hardware Reference, Rev. B, 4/2010...
20 or pins 19 and 20. As an alternative, you can drive this pin with a low voltage TTL or CMOS driver. When asserted, W_DISABLE# lights the DISABLE LED, DS3. Digi Connect Wi-Wave 802.11 b/g Hardware Reference, Rev. B, 4/2010...
Single antenna configuration: Connect one end of the U.FL cable to connector P1 on the development board and the other end of the cable to connector X5 on the Digi Connect Wi-Wave 802.11 b/g module. Dual antenna configuration: In addition to the connections outlined in the Single antenna configuration, connect one end of the second U.FL cable to connector P2...
Single antenna configuration: Attach an RP-SMA antenna to RP-SMA connector J1. Dual antenna configuration: Attach RP-SMA antennas to both RP-SMA connectors J1 and J2. For information about the antenna(s), see Chapter 3, “Using the Antenna.” For more information Digi Connect Wi-Wave 802.11 b/g Hardware Reference, Rev. B, 4/2010...
Chapter 3:Using the Antenna he Digi Connect Wi-Wave 802.11 b/g development board supports one type of antenna: 29000146 ANT, WHIP 2.4 GHz Dipole Attach the U.FL-to-U.FL cables, provided in the development kit, to both the module and the development board. There are two cables included; whether you use one cable or both depends on how you set up your antenna(s).
U S I N G T H E A N T E N N A General information The Digi Connect Wi-Wave 802.11 b/g can transmit data or receive data, but not at Connect Wi-Wave the same time. 802.11 b/g antenna...
U S I N G T H E A N T E N N A Antenna specifications: 802.11 a/b/g antenna 1 = U.FL 2 = RP-SMA This module obtained its complete certification by using the cable described Note: here. End users in North America should use a cable that matches these specs to maintain the module’s certification.
20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter." Digi Connect Wi-Wave 802.11 b/g Hardware Reference, Rev. B, 4/2010...
Appendix A: Specifications his appendix provides Digi Connect Wi-Wave 802.11 b/g module specifications as well as safety statements and antenna specifics. E n v i r o n m e n t a l s p e c i f i c a t i o n s .
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-76 dBm @ 2 Mbps – -76 dBm @ 5.5 Mbps – -76 dBm @ 11 Mbps Available Transmit Power Settings ( Maximum power setting will vary according to individual country regulations) Digi Connect Wi-Wave 802.11 b/g Hardware Reference, Rev. B, 4/2010...
................. . The measurements in this drawing are in inches. Module Note: dimensions Digi Connect Wi-Wave 802.11 b/g Hardware Reference, Rev. B, 4/2010...
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S P E C I F I C A T I O N S Module and development board dimensions 1.181 +.00/-.01 .953 1.892 DETAIL A 2.006 +.00/-.01 .010 MAX .039 .158 .126 DETAIL A .032 R MAX .059 DIA 1.012 www.digiembedded.com...
S P E C I F I C A T I O N S Module and development board dimensions The measurements in this drawing are in inches. Development Note: board dimensions 3.000 .050" RAD 2.095 AREA REMOVED .550 5.000 1.850 3.150 Digi Connect Wi-Wave 802.11 b/g Hardware Reference, Rev. B, 4/2010...
................. . Radio Frequency Interface (RFI) (FCC 15.105) The Digi Connect Wi-Wave 802.11 b/g embedded module has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices pursuant to Part 15 Subpart B, of the FCC rules.
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FCC ID. This exterior label can use wording such as the following: Contains Transmitter Module FCC ID: MCQ-50M1746, IC: 1846A-50M1746. Modifications (FCC 15.21) Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Digi may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Industry Canada...
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The product listed above has been tested at an External Test Laboratory certified per FCC rules and has been found to meet the FCC, Part 15, Class B, Emission Limits. Documentation is on file and available from the Digi International Homologation Department.
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C E R T I F I C A T I O N S FCC Part 15 Class B International EMC Standards The Digi Connect Wi-Wave 802.11 b/g meets the following standards: Standards Emissions EN 55022 EN 300328 ICES-003 FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B FCC Part 15 Subpart C Section 15.247...
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Index ................reset functionality Numerics RP-SMA connectors...
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11 , 18 reset generator voltage regulators specifications USB peripheral controller voltage monitor voltage regulators module connector, P52 W_DISABLE# signal module edge connector Index- Digi Connect Wi-Wave 802.11 b/g Hardware Reference, Rev. B, 4/2010...