WE866Cx M.2 Interface Adapter Hardware User Guide 1. INTRODUCTION Scope The scope of this document is to describe the M.2 interface board, which is the basic form of the WE866Cx Development platform. Audience This document is intended for Telit customers, especially system integrators, about to implement their applications using the Telit WE866Cx module.
WE866Cx M.2 Interface Adapter Hardware User Guide Symbol Conventions Danger: This information MUST be followed, or catastrophic equipment failure or personal injury may occur. Warning: Alerts the user on important steps about the module integration. Note/Tip: Provides advice and suggestions that may be useful when integrating the module.
WE866Cx M.2 Interface Adapter Hardware User Guide 2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION The M.2 Card provides the customer, the means to evaluate the WE866Cx Wi-Fi module capability, and an interface with the LE910Cx. It is designed to interface the Telit LE910Cx module family on an IFBD with the Telit Generic Evaluation Board (EVB) and thus forming a complete Development Kit of LE910Cx.
WE866Cx M.2 Interface Adapter Hardware User Guide Figure 2: M.2 Plugged into MTB Detailed Description This section provides details about the M.2 card, its connections and specifications. 2.3.1. M.2 Specification The M.2, formerly known as the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), is a specification from 2013 for internally mounted computer expansion cards and associated connectors.
WE866Cx M.2 Interface Adapter Hardware User Guide 2.3.2. WE866Cx M.2 Card The WE866Cx M.2 card follows the below M.2 specification: • SDIO based Socket 1 • 2230 size type Key type • This form-factor card specification is intended to support Wireless Connectivity devices including combinations of Wi-Fi, BT, NFC, and/or GNSS.
WE866Cx M.2 Interface Adapter Hardware User Guide 3. M.2 CARD PINOUT Table 2, describes the connector pin naming as well as the mapping and usage of each signal of the M.2 WIFI card. M.2 Connector M.2 Pin Name M.2 Spec Description...
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WE866Cx M.2 Interface Adapter Hardware User Guide M.2 Connector M.2 Pin Name M.2 Spec Description WE866Cx Usage Pin Number PERp1 PCI_RX1_P PERn1 PCI_RX1_N PETp1 PCI_TX1_P PETn1 PCI_TX1_N REFCLKp1 PCIe_CLK0_P REFCLKn1 PCIe_CLK0_N Card Main Power. 3.3V Generated on IFBD from VDD_3.3V...
WE866Cx M.2 Interface Adapter Hardware User Guide 5. SCHEMATICS Parts which are labelled as “DNP” in the schematic are not assembled. Figure 4: Schematic 1VV0301533 Rev. 3 Page 14 of 21 2022-03-10 Not Subject to NDA...
WE866Cx M.2 Interface Adapter Hardware User Guide 6. PRODUCT AND SAFETY INFORMATION Copyrights and Other Notices SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE Although reasonable efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of this document, Telit assumes no liability resulting from any inaccuracies or omissions in this document, or from the use of the information contained herein.
WE866Cx M.2 Interface Adapter Hardware User Guide computer programs, including – but not limited to - the exclusive right to copy or reproduce in any form the copyrighted products. Accordingly, any copyrighted computer programs contained in Telit’s products described in this instruction manual shall not be copied (reverse engineered) or reproduced in any manner without the express written permission of the copyright owner, being Telit or the Third-Party software supplier.
WE866Cx M.2 Interface Adapter Hardware User Guide 6.2.4. Trademarks TELIT and the Stylized T-Logo are registered in the Trademark Office. All other product or service names are property of their respective owners. 6.2.5. 3rd Party Rights The software may include Third Party’s software Rights. In this case the user agrees to comply with all terms and conditions imposed in respect of such separate software rights.
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WE866Cx M.2 Interface Adapter Hardware User Guide Safety Recommendations Make sure the use of this product is allowed in your country and in the environment required. The use of this product may be dangerous and has to be avoided in areas where: •...
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WE866Cx M.2 Interface Adapter Hardware User Guide 7. GLOSSARY Evaluation Board GPIO General-purpose Input/Output IFBD Interface Board Multi Technology Interface Board Secure Digital UART Universal asynchronous receiver transmitter UMTS Universal mobile telecommunications system Universal serial bus 1VV0301533 Rev. 3 Page 19 of 21...
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8. DOCUMENT HISTORY Revision Date Changes 2022-03-10 Template updated 2020-05-26 Changed template Changed the document name to “WE866Cx M.2 Interface Adapter Hardware User Guide” to incorporate WE866C6 module. 2018-05-14 First issue From Mod.0818 rev.3 1VV0301533 Rev. 3 Page 20 of 21 2022-03-10...
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