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GS2200M Module
SKB Hardware User Guide
GS2K-SKB-HW-UG-001278
Modules
GS2200M
Board Revisions
SKB 1.2
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GainSpan
802.11b/g/n Ultra-Low Power WiFi
Series Modules
Release 1.0, 11/23/2016
Copyright © 2016 GainSpan. All rights reserved.

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  • Page 1   GS2200M Module SKB Hardware User Guide GS2K-SKB-HW-UG-001278 Modules GS2200M Board Revisions SKB 1.2 ® ® GainSpan 802.11b/g/n Ultra-Low Power WiFi Series Modules Release 1.0, 11/23/2016 Copyright © 2016 GainSpan. All rights reserved.
  • Page 2 Copyright Statement This GainSpan manual is owned by GainSpan or its licensors and protected by U.S. and international copyright laws, conventions, and treaties. Your right to use this manual is subject to limitations and restrictions imposed by applicable licenses and copyright laws.
  • Page 3   Release 1.0, 11/23/2016 Copyright © 2016 GainSpan. All rights reserved.
  • Page 5   Release 1.0, 11/23/2016 Copyright © 2016 GainSpan. All rights reserved.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    2.1.3 Environmental Requirements ..................28 2.1.4 Unpacking and Inspecting the GS2200 Based Starter Kit Board ......... 29 2.2 Setting Up the GS2200M Based Starter Kit Board ..............30 2.2.1 Placing the GS2200 SKB on a Tabletop ..............30 2.3 Power Guidelines, Requirements, and Safety Specifications ..........31 2.3.1 Electrical Guidelines .....................
  • Page 8 GS2200M Starter Kit Board Hardware User Guide GS2K-SKB-HW-UG-001278, Release 1.0...
  • Page 9 About This Manual This manual provides guidelines for setting up and using the GainSpan ® GS2000 based module Starter Kit board that supports the GS2200M Module. Refer to the following sections: • Revision History, page 10 • Audience, page 10 •...
  • Page 10 GS2200M Starter Kit Board Hardware User Guide Revision History This version of the GainSpan GS2000 Based Module Starter Kit Board Hardware User Guide contains the following new information listed in Table 1, page Table 1 Revision History Version Date Remarks...
  • Page 11 GS2200M Starter Kit Board Hardware User Guide Documentation Conventions This manual uses the following text and syntax conventions: – Special text fonts represent particular commands, keywords, variables, or window sessions – Color text indicates cross-reference hyper links to supplemental information –...
  • Page 12 GS2200M Starter Kit Board Hardware User Guide Table 2 Document Text Conventions (Continued) Convention Type Description <CR> <LF> Each response is started with a carriage return and line feed with some Carriage return exceptions. Line feed Enclose a numeric range, endpoints inclusive. Do not enter angle <...
  • Page 13 GS2200M Starter Kit Board Hardware User Guide Table 3, page 13, describes the symbol conventions used in this manual for notification and important instructions Table 3 Symbol Conventions Icon Type Description Provides helpful suggestions needed in understanding Note a feature or references to material not available in the manual.
  • Page 14 GS2200M Starter Kit Board Hardware User Guide Documentation The GainSpan documentation suite listed in Table 4, page 14 includes the part number, documentation name, and a description of the document. The documents are available on the GainSpan Portal. Refer to Accessing the GainSpan Portal, page 19 for details.
  • Page 15 GS2200M Starter Kit Board Hardware User Guide Documentation Feedback We encourage you to provide feedback, comments, and suggestions so that we can improve the documentation. You can send your comments by logging into GainSpan Support Portal. If you are using e-mail, be sure to include the following information with your comments: –...
  • Page 16 GS2200M Starter Kit Board Hardware User Guide References The GainSpan references listed in Table 5, page 16 are available on the GainSpan Portal. Refer to Accessing the GainSpan Portal, page 19 for details. Table 5 Other Documents and References Title...
  • Page 17 GS2200M Starter Kit Board Hardware User Guide Contacting GainSpan Technical Support Use the information listed in Table 6, page 17, to contact the GainSpan Technical Support. Table 6 GainSpan Technical Support Contact Information North America 1 (408) 627-6500 - techsupport@gainspan.com Europe: EUsupport@gainspan.com...
  • Page 18 GS2200M Starter Kit Board Hardware User Guide Returning Products to GainSpan If a problem cannot be resolved by GainSpan technical support, a Return Material Authorization (RMA) is issued. This number is used to track the returned material at the factory and to return repaired or new components to the customer as needed.
  • Page 19 Accessing the GainSpan Portal To find the latest version of GainSpan documentation supporting the GainSpan product release you are interested in, you can search the GainSpan Portal website by performing the following steps: NOTE: You must first contact GainSpan to set up an account, and obtain a customer user name and password before you can access the GainSpan Portal.
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  • Page 21: Chapter 1 Gs2600M Starter Kit Board Hardware Overview

    Alternatively, it can be run self-contained without a host (to develop a hostless application an SDK is required). The GS2200M is an ideal solution for organizations with limited WiFi or RF expertise or for those seeking faster time to market, as it reduces RF design time and removes the burden of testing and certification.

  • Page 22: Gs2200M Module Skb

    Figure 1, page 22 illustrates key components included on the GS2200M starter kit board. The SKB incorporates a GS2200M module and provides access to all of its IO signals via various connectors. An Arduino-compatible connector may be used to connect an Arduino shield, or to use the SKB as an Arduino shield.
  • Page 23 GS2200M Starter Kit Board Hardware User Guide GS2600M Starter Kit Board Hardware Overview GainSpan GS2200M Ultra-Low Power 802.11b/g/n Module Table 7 GS2200M Starter Kit Board Components - SKB 1.2 Component Description GS2200M Module Provides core functionality of SKB LED to indicate the power switch is on and the 3.3V...
  • Page 24 GS2600M Starter Kit Board Hardware Overview GS2200M Starter Kit Board Hardware User Guide GainSpan GS2200M Ultra-Low Power 802.11b/g/n Module Table 7 GS2200M Starter Kit Board Components - SKB 1.2 (Continued) Component Description Used to measure and report the light level. The light...

  • Page 25: Starter Kit Board Software

    GS2200M Starter Kit Board Hardware User Guide GS2600M Starter Kit Board Hardware Overview Starter Kit Board Software Table 7 GS2200M Starter Kit Board Components - SKB 1.2 (Continued) Component Description Configures the power source to the GS2200M module's internal regulator. Use 1.8V setting for ultra low power VREG (J14) designs.
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  • Page 27: Chapter 2 Setting Up The Starter Kit Board

    This chapter introduces the tasks that are typically required to setting up the GainSpan ® GS2200M based Starter Kit Board. You can begin the setup process as soon as the site preparation is complete and the board is unpacked and inspected.

  • Page 28: Site Preparation

    • Comply with all applicable safety requirements, practices, and standards. Refer to Appendix A GS2200M Starter Kit Board Specifications, page • After setting up the board, protect your equipment by using an ESD approved grounding strap whenever handling board components.

  • Page 29: Unpacking And Inspecting The Gs2200 Based Starter Kit Board

    4. Remove the protective ESD bag from the evaluation board. 5. Set all protective packaging aside for later use. 6. Inspect the contents for damage. If damaged, contact your GainSpan distributor to file a RMA (see Returning Products to GainSpan, page 18).

  • Page 30: Setting Up The Gs2200M Based Starter Kit Board

    Setting Up the Starter Kit Board GS2200M Starter Kit Board Hardware User Guide Setting Up the GS2200M Based Starter Kit Board 2.2 Setting Up the GS2200M Based Starter Kit Board This section describes how to perform the following installation tasks: •...

  • Page 31: Power Guidelines, Requirements, And Safety Specifications

    GS2200M Starter Kit Board Hardware User Guide Setting Up the Starter Kit Board Power Guidelines, Requirements, and Safety Specifications 2.3 Power Guidelines, Requirements, and Safety Specifications The following sections contain important safety, planning, and power requirements information. 2.3.1 Electrical Guidelines When connecting power to the evaluation board, observe all caution and warning statements.
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  • Page 33: Chapter 3 Initial Board Connections And Configuration

    This chapter describes how to quickly administer initial settings and to run the TLS application on a GainSpan ® GS2200M based Starter Kit Board. The following sections are covered in this chapter: • Connecting the Board to a Communication Port, page 33 •...
  • Page 34 Initial Board Connections and Configuration GS2200M Starter Kit Board Hardware User Guide Connecting the Board to a Communication Port NOTE: The FTDI Virtual COM port driver can enumerate devices to any one of a number of COM ports. It is necessary to find the COM port being used to communicate with the board.

  • Page 35: Powering On The Starter Kit Board

    GS2200M Starter Kit Board Hardware User Guide Initial Board Connections and Configuration Powering ON the Starter Kit Board 6. Setup the Serial Port (COM port) to 115200 baud, 8 bits, no parity, 1 stop bit and no flow control, as shown in...
  • Page 36 Initial Board Connections and Configuration GS2200M Starter Kit Board Hardware User Guide Powering ON the Starter Kit Board Refer to the GainSpan Temperature and Light Sensor (TLS) Demo Application Note for more information about using and understanding the TLS application. GS2K-SKB-HW-UG-001278, Release 1.0...

  • Page 37: Appendix A Gs2200M Starter Kit Board Specifications

    GS2200M Starter Kit Board LEDs, page 38 • GS2200M Starter Kit Board Sensors, page 38 • GS2200M Starter Kit Board Buttons and Switches, page 39 • GS2200M Starter Kit Board Special Purpose IOs, page 40 A.1 GS2200M Module Specifications Table 9, page 37 lists the GS2200M Module specifications.

  • Page 38: Gs2200M Starter Kit Board Leds

    The SKB has two on board low power sensors. Both sensors are I2C based and both provide an alarm signal such that they can wake-up the GS2200M module. The power supply for the sensors (VSN) is selected to be 3.3V (always-on) or 3.3V_SW (switched by DC_DC_CTL) using jumper J15.

  • Page 39: Gs2200M Starter Kit Board Buttons And Switches

    Switch to power ON/OFF the GS2200M SKB The power measurement circuitry consists of two shunt resistor options, selectable by this switch. These are in series with the GS2200M but after the sensor and peripheral load such that the sensor and peripheral load is excluded from power measurements.

  • Page 40: Gs2200M Starter Kit Board Special Purpose Ios

    The peak current draw for the GS2200M is approximately 350 mA. The GS2200M provides the option to provide a 1.8V external supply via the VREG pin rather than use the internal LDO to regulate 3.3V all the way down to 1.2V, which is used internal to the GS2000 SoC.
  • Page 41 GS2200M goes into standby or hibernate 8. 1.8V_SW – regulated 1.8V supply switched by the DC_DC_CTL – on the load side of the power measurement circuit – powers down when the GS2200M goes into standby or hibernate 9. 3.3V_SW – 3.3V load switched by DC_DC_CTL – provides switched power prior to the power measurement circuit to supply power to sensors and peripherals, including GPIO-based buttons and LEDs –...
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  • Page 43: Appendix B Connector Pinouts

    B.1.2 GS2200M SPI Connector Pinouts The SPI peripheral connector (J5) is a Pmod™ Type 2A-compatible interface. It supports attaching a SPI slave or master device. The SPI role of the GS2200M is configured via jumper settings on header J20. Table 14, page 44 gives the pin assignments.

  • Page 44: Gs2200M Uart Connector Pinouts

    The UART peripheral connector (J6) is a Pmod™ Type 4-compatible interface. It supports attaching a peripheral or a host device via a UART interface. Either UART0 or UART1 in the GS2200M may be routed to the connector, as configured via jumper settings on header J18.

  • Page 45: Gs2200M I2C Header Pinouts

    GS2200M Starter Kit Board Hardware User Guide GS2200M Starter Kit Board Pinouts TX, RX, RTS and CTS are the peripheral connector signals. The jumpers control the configuration for both peripheral connectors. That is, both peripheral connectors are always connected to the same port.Table 15, page 45...

  • Page 46: Gs2200M Skb Arduino Connector Pinouts

    GS2200M Starter Kit Board Hardware User Guide GS2200M Starter Kit Board Pinouts Table 16 I2C Header Pin Assignments - SKB Pin No. Signal Name Description ALM_N Extra pin for interrupt/alarm signal (RTC_IO_2, jumper) Serial Clock (GPIO9/I2C_CLK) Serial Data (GPIO8/I2C_DATA) Ground B.1.5 GS2200M SKB Arduino Connector Pinouts...
  • Page 47 SPI Clock GPIO34/SPI0_DIN GS2200M is SPI Master In, Jumper J20 1-2 MISO GPIO36/SPI0_DOUT GS2200M is SPI Slave Out, Jumper J20 1-3 GPIO36/SPI0_DOUT GS2200M is SPI Master Out, Jumper J20 3-4 MOSI GPIO34/SPI0_DIN GS2200M is SPI Slave In, Jumper J20 2-4...
  • Page 48 GS2200M Starter Kit Board Hardware User Guide GS2200M Starter Kit Board Pinouts GS2K-SKB-HW-UG-001278, Release 1.0...

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