RF-Star RF-WM-3200B1 Manual

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RF-WM-3200B1
Low Power Wi-Fi Module
Version 1.1
Shenzhen RF-star Technology Co., Ltd.
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Jan. 19
, 2020

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  • Page 1 RF-WM-3200B1 Low Power Wi-Fi Module Version 1.1 Shenzhen RF-star Technology Co., Ltd. Jan. 19 , 2020...
  • Page 2: Wi-Fi Module List

    3. All modules with PCB / Chip antenna and IPEX connector are dispatched with PCB / Chip antenna only by default. If IPEX connector is needed, pls check with me before quotation. Shenzhen RF-star Technology Co., Ltd. Page 1 of 35...
  • Page 3: Device Overview

    1 Device Overview 1.1 Description RF-WM-3200B1 is a low power Wi-Fi SoC module which is based on TI SimpleLink Wi-Fi SoC CC3200, which has a built-in ARM Cortex -M4 core processor, and variety of peripherals including parallel camera interface, I...
  • Page 4: Applications

    • Home automation • Industrial control • Home appliances • Smart plug • Access control • Smart metering • Security systems • Wireless audio • Smart energy • IP network sensor nodes Shenzhen RF-star Technology Co., Ltd. Page 3 of 35...
  • Page 5: Functional Block Diagram

    Power Supply 2.7 V ~ 3.6 V Figure 1. Functional Block Diagram of RF-WM-3200B1 1.5 Part Number Conventions The part numbers are of the form of RF-WM-3200B1 where the fields are defined as follows: 3200 Company Name Module Version The First Version...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    4 Application, Implementation, and Layout ......................22 4.1 Module Photos ..............................22 4.2 Recommended PCB Footprint ........................22 4.3 Antenna ................................23 4.4 Module Operation ............................24 4.4.1 SOP Configuration ..........................24 Shenzhen RF-star Technology Co., Ltd. Page 5 of 35...
  • Page 7: Table Of Figures

    Figure 6. TX Power and IBAT vs TX Power Level Settings (54 OFDM) ..........19 Figure 7. Photos of RF-WM-3200B1 ....................... 22 Figure 8. Recommended PCB Footprint of RF-WM-3200B1 (mm) ............. 22 Figure 9. Optional Antenna ..........................23 Figure 10. Reference Schematic Diagram of RF-WM-3200B1 ............. 24 Figure 11.
  • Page 8: Table Of Tables

    Table 1. Parameters of RF-WM-3200B1 ......................8 Table 2. Pin Functions of RF-WM-3200B1 ...................... 9 Table 3. Absolute Maximum Ratings ........................ 15 Table 4. Recommended Operating Conditions of RF-WM-3200B1 ............. 15 Table 5. Table of Current Consumption ......................16 Table 6. WLAN Receiver Characteristics ....................... 20 Table 7.
  • Page 9: Module Configuration And Functions

    RF-WM-3200B1 www.szrfstar.com V1.1 - Jan., 2020 2 Module Configuration and Functions 2.1 Module Parameters Table 1. Parameters of RF-WM-3200B1 Chipset CC3200 Supply Power Voltage 2.7 V ~ 3.6 V, 3.3 V is recommended Frequency 2.4 GHz Protocol 802.11 b/g/n +18.0 dBm @ 1 DSSS Transmit Power +14.5 dBm @ 54 OFDM...
  • Page 10: Module Pin Diagram

    RF-WM-3200B1 www.szrfstar.com V1.1 - Jan., 2020 2.2 Module Pin Diagram Figure 3. Pin Diagram of RF-WM-3200B1 2.3 Pin Functions Table 2. Pin Functions of RF-WM-3200B1 Chip Pin Name Function Ground RF_OUT RF output interface GPIO0 UART0_CTS McAXR1 GT_CCP00 GPIO00 GSPI_CS...
  • Page 11 UART0_TX GPIO01 pCLK Pixel (PIXCLK) UART1_TX GT_CCP01 ADC_CH0 GPIO2 GPIO02 UART0_RX UART1_RX GT_CCP02 ADC_CH1 GPIO3 GPIO03 UART1_TX pDATA7 (CAM_D3) ADC_CH2 GPIO4 GPIO04 UART1_RX pDATA6 (CAM_D2) ADC_CH3 GPIO5 GPIO05 pDATA5 (CAM_D1) McAXR1 Shenzhen RF-star Technology Co., Ltd. Page 10 of 35...
  • Page 12 (CAM_D0) GPIO06 UART1_CTS UART0_CTS GT_CCP06 GPIO7 McACLKX GPIO07 UART1_RTS UART0_RTS UART0_TX GPIO8 SDCARD_IRQ GPIO08 McAFSX GT_CCP06 GPIO9 GT_PWM05 GPIO09 SDCARD_DATA0 McAXR0 GT_CCP00 GPIO10 I2C_SCL GT_PWM06 GPIO10 UART1_TX SDCARD_CLK GT_CCP01 GPIO11 GPIO11 Shenzhen RF-star Technology Co., Ltd. Page 11 of 35...
  • Page 13 GT_CCP02 McAFSX GPIO12 McACLK pVS (VSYNC) GPIO12 I2C_SCL UART0_TX GT_CCP03 GPIO13 I2C_SDA GPIO13 pHS (HSYNC) UART0_RX GT_CCP04 GPIO14 I2C_SCL GPIO14 GSPI_CLK pDATA8 (CAM_D4) GT_CCP05 GPIO15 I2C_SDA GPIO15 GSPI_MISO pDATA9 (CAM_D5) GT_CCP06 Shenzhen RF-star Technology Co., Ltd. Page 12 of 35...
  • Page 14 UART1_TX GT_CCP07 SDCARD_CLK GPIO17 UART1_RX GPIO17 GSPI_CS pDATA11 (CAM_D7) SDCARD_CMD GPIO22 GPIO22 McAFSX GT_CCP04 GPIO23 JTAG TDI UART1_TX I2C_SCL GPIO24 PWM0 JTAG TDO UART1_RX I2C_SDA GT_CCP06 McAFSX GPIO28 GPIO28 JTAG TCK Shenzhen RF-star Technology Co., Ltd. Page 13 of 35...
  • Page 15 Module reset pin, internal pull-up by default, active low GPIO31 UART0_RX McAFSX DCDC_ANA2 UART1_RX McAXR0 GSPI_CLK DCDC_ANA2_SW_P SOP0 SOP0 SOP1 SOP1 GPIO25 GT_PWM02 SOP2 McAFSX TCXO_EN SOP2 Power supply, 2.3 V ~ 3.6 V Ground Shenzhen RF-star Technology Co., Ltd. Page 14 of 35...
  • Page 16: Specifications

    -0.5 ℃ Operating Temperature ℃ Storage Temperature +125 3.2 Recommended Operating Conditions (1) (2) Over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted) Table 4. Recommended Operating Conditions of RF-WM-3200B1 (3) (4) Items Condition Min. Typ. Max. Unit (shorted to V...
  • Page 17: Rf Parameters

    V1.1 - Jan., 2020 3.3 RF Parameters 3.3.1 Current Consumption Table 5. Table of Current Consumption = 25 ℃, V When measured on the RF-WM-3200B1 reference design with T = 3.6 V with DC/DC enabled unless otherwise noted. (1) (2) Parameter Test Conditions Min.
  • Page 18 Hibernate and only if temperature has changed by more than 20° C or the time elapsed from prior calibration is greater than 24 hours. Shenzhen RF-star Technology Co., Ltd. Page 17 of 35...
  • Page 19: Figure 4. Tx Power And Ibat Vs Tx Power Level Settings (1 Dsss)

    3 to 4. In the case of lower range requirements (14 dbm output power), TI recommends using TX power level 4 to reduce the current. Figure 5. TX Power and IBAT vs TX Power Level Settings (6 OFDM) Shenzhen RF-star Technology Co., Ltd. Page 18 of 35...
  • Page 20: Rf Configuration

    -67 dBm 3.3.3 Transmission Distance Test The transmission distance test was conducted in the outdoor open area, and four RF-WM-3200B1 modules were divided into two groups for Socket communication. Module A1 operates in STA mode, and module B1 operates in AP mode, and the simultaneous bidirectional communication test was conducted under the modules with on-board chip antenna.
  • Page 21: Wlan Characteristics

    Max. Unit 1 DSSS -95.7 2 DSSS -93.6 Sensitivity 11 CCK -88.0 (8% PER for 11b rates, 10% PER for 6 OFDM -90.0 11g/11n rate) 9 OFDM -89.0 18 OFDM -86.0 Shenzhen RF-star Technology Co., Ltd. Page 20 of 35...
  • Page 22: Wlan Transmitter Characteristics

    MCS7 (MM) 13.0 Transmit Center Frequency Accuracy (1) Channel-to-channel variation is up to 2 dB. The edge channels (2412 and 2472 MHz) have reduced TX power to meet FCC emission limits. Shenzhen RF-star Technology Co., Ltd. Page 21 of 35...
  • Page 23: Application, Implementation, And Layout

    RF-WM-3200B1 www.szrfstar.com V1.1 - Jan., 2020 4 Application, Implementation, and Layout 4.1 Module Photos Figure 7. Photos of RF-WM-3200B1 4.2 Recommended PCB Footprint Figure 8. Recommended PCB Footprint of RF-WM-3200B1 (mm) Shenzhen RF-star Technology Co., Ltd. Page 22 of 35...
  • Page 24: Antenna

    Note: NC: Not Connect C30: When using the external antenna, the position of C30 is measured as 0 Ω according to the actual simulation and debugging. Shenzhen RF-star Technology Co., Ltd. Page 23 of 35...
  • Page 25: Module Operation

    V1.1 - Jan., 2020 4.4 Module Operation 4.4.1 SOP Configuration Figure 10. Reference Schematic Diagram of RF-WM-3200B1 Remark: When Pin 1 & 2 of J15 are short connected, and J16 and J17 are disconnected, the module is in flash programming mode. Under this mode, the firmware can be burned into Flash via UART0_TX and UART0_RX.
  • Page 26: Figure 11. Pin Application Example Of Rf-Wm-3200B1

    RF-WM-3200B1 www.szrfstar.com V1.1 - Jan., 2020 Figure 11. Pin Application Example of RF-WM-3200B1 The functions of IO ports can be configured flexibly and the program is generated easily by the program “Pin Mux” offered by Texas Instruments. Select “CC3200” as “Device” and click “Start”...
  • Page 27 Select “GPIO” and click “+ Add” Remove the select of “GPIO Signals” Select “GPIO2” and “GPIO5”, and choose the corresponding IO type Select “UART” and click “+ Add” Remove the select of “UART Signals” Shenzhen RF-star Technology Co., Ltd. Page 26 of 35...
  • Page 28 As the pin numbers of GPIO03 and GPIO04 are 58 and 59 respectively, just select the corresponding pin as shown. After configuration is done, click “Generate” to generate .c and .h files. Add the files generated into the corresponding program. All the configuration is done. Shenzhen RF-star Technology Co., Ltd. Page 27 of 35...
  • Page 29: Basic Operation Of Hardware Design

    11. The recommendation of antenna layout. The chip antenna position on PCB is free space electromagnetic radiation. The location and layout of antenna is a key factor to increase the data rate and transmission range. Shenzhen RF-star Technology Co., Ltd. Page 28 of 35...
  • Page 30: Trouble Shooting

    6. The unmatchable antennas and module or the poor quality of antenna will affect the communication distance. 4.6.2 Vulnerable Module 1. Please ensure the supply voltage is between the recommended values. The module will be permanently damaged Shenzhen RF-star Technology Co., Ltd. Page 29 of 35...
  • Page 31: High Bit Error Rate

    3. If the extension wire or feeder wire is of poor quality or too long, the bit error rate will be high. 4.7 Electrostatics Discharge Warnings The module will be damaged for the discharge of static. RF-star suggest that all modules should follow the 3 precautions below: 1.
  • Page 32: Optional Packaging

    Max. 8 minutes Time of Soldering Zone (t 20±10 s 20±10 s Figure 13. Recommended Reflow for Lead Free Solder 4.9 Optional Packaging Figure 14. Optional Packaging Mode Note: Tray packaging by default. Shenzhen RF-star Technology Co., Ltd. Page 31 of 35...
  • Page 33: Certification

    RF-WM-3200B1 www.szrfstar.com V1.1 - Jan., 2020 5 Certification 5.1 RoHS RoHS Report No.: DTI201805214715 Figure 15. RoHS certificate Shenzhen RF-star Technology Co., Ltd. Page 32 of 35...
  • Page 34: Revision History

    1. The document will be optimized and updated from time to time. Before using this document, please make sure it is the latest version. 2. To obtain the latest document, please download it from the official website: www.szrfstar.com. Shenzhen RF-star Technology Co., Ltd. Page 33 of 35...
  • Page 35: Contact Us

    RF-WM-3200B1 www.szrfstar.com V1.1 - Jan., 2020 7 Contact Us SHENZHEN RF-STAR TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Shenzhen HQ: Add.: Room 601, Block C, Skyworth Building, High-tech Park, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China Tel.: 86-755-3695 3756 Chengdu Branch: Add.: No. B3-03, Building No.1, Incubation Park, High-Tech District, Chengdu, Sichuan, China, 610000 Tel.: 86-28-6577 5970...

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