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NINA-W13 series
Stand-alone Wi-Fi modules
Data sheet
Abstract
This technical data sheet describes the NINA-W13 series stand-alone Wi-Fi modules. The
NINA‑W13 modules come with pre-flashed application software, supporting 802.11b/g/n in the 2.4
GHz ISM band. The module has a number of important security features embedded, including secure
boot, which ensures that only authenticated software can run on the module. This makes NINA-W13
ideal for critical IoT applications where security is important.
UBX-17006694 - R10
C1-Public
Data sheet
www.u-blox.com
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- Page 1 Data sheet Abstract This technical data sheet describes the NINA-W13 series stand-alone Wi-Fi modules. The NINA‑W13 modules come with pre-flashed application software, supporting 802.11b/g/n in the 2.4 GHz ISM band. The module has a number of important security features embedded, including secure boot, which ensures that only authenticated software can run on the module.
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Page 2: Document Information
NINA-W13 series - Data sheet Document information Title NINA-W13 series Subtitle Stand-alone Wi-Fi modules Document type Data sheet Document number UBX-17006694 Revision and date 17-Jul-2020 Disclosure Restriction C1-Public Product status Corresponding content status Functional Sample Draft For functional testing. Revised and supplementary data will be published later. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
NINA-W13 series - Data sheet Contents Document information ..........................2 Contents ................................3 Functional description ......................... 6 1.1 Overview ................................ 6 1.2 Applications ..............................6 1.3 Product features ............................7 1.4 Block diagram .............................. 8 1.5 Product variants ............................8 1.5.1 NINA-W131 ............................ - Page 4 NINA-W13 series - Data sheet 4.2 Operating conditions ..........................19 4.2.1 Operating temperature range ......................20 4.2.2 Supply/power pins ..........................20 4.2.3 RESET_N pin ............................20 4.2.4 Digital pins ............................20 4.2.5 Current consumption ........................21 4.2.6 Wi-Fi radio characteristics ......................21 4.2.7 Antenna radiation patterns ......................22 Mechanical specifications .......................
- Page 5 NINA-W13 series - Data sheet 8.2 Moisture sensitivity levels ........................41 8.3 Reflow soldering ............................41 8.4 ESD precautions ............................41 Labeling and ordering information ....................42 9.1 Product labeling ............................42 9.2 Explanation of codes ..........................43 9.3 Ordering information ..........................43 Appendix ............................... 44 Glossary ..............................
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Page 6: Functional Description
Functional description 1.1 Overview The NINA-W13 series is a small stand-alone wireless module that integrates a powerful microcontroller (MCU) and a radio for wireless communication. The NINA‑W13 modules come with pre-flashed application software, supporting 802.11b/g/n in the 2.4 GHz ISM band. The host system can set up and control the module through the AT command interface. -
Page 7: Product Features
Secure boot • • WPA/WPA2 • • pin = Antenna pin LX6 = 240 MHz dual-core Xtensa LX6 metal = Internal metal PIFA antenna Table 1: NINA-W13 series main features summary UBX-17006694 - R10 Functional description Page 7 of 47 C1-Public... -
Page 8: Block Diagram
The module outline is 10.0 x 14.0 mm and the height 3.8 mm. 1.6 Radio performance Both the variants of the NINA-W13 series modules support Wi-Fi and conform to IEEE 802.11b/g/n single-band 2.4 GHz operation. -
Page 9: Software Options
1.7.2 Software upgrade Information on how to upgrade the software for NINA-W13 series is provided in section 2.5.2 and in the NINA-W1 Series System Integration Manual [1]. 1.8 IEEE 802.11d and additional regulatory domains The NINA-W13 series modules support IEEE 802.11d. IEEE 802.11d is an amendment to the IEEE 802.11 specification that adds support for “additional regulatory domains”. -
Page 10: Nina-W13 Ieee 802.11D Implementation Description
ETSI found FCC found WORLD-FINAL Figure 2: NINA-W13 series IEEE 802.11d state transition diagram Initial regulatory domain is WORLD. At start up a scan is initiated to detect beacons containing country information IEs. If at least one scan result contains country information indicating FCC and no country information indicates ETSI, then the regulatory domain is set to FCC. -
Page 11: Mac Addresses
Table 4: Example MAC addresses assignment for two modules 1.10 Power modes The NINA-W13 series modules are power efficient devices capable of operating in different power saving modes and configurations. Different sections of the module can be powered off when not needed and complex wake up events can be generated from different external and internal inputs. -
Page 12: Interfaces
NINA-W13 series - Data sheet Interfaces 2.1 Power supply The power for NINA-W13 series modules is supplied through VCC and VCC_IO pins by DC voltage. ☞ The system power supply circuit must be able to support peak power (add 20% as margin over the listed type current consumption), as during operation, the current drawn from VCC and VCC_IO can vary significantly based on the power consumption profile of the Wi-Fi technology. -
Page 13: Rf Antenna Interface
Table 5: NINA-W13 series boot strapping pins 2.4 RF antenna interface The RF antenna interface of the NINA-W13 series supports 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. The module is equipped with a 2.4 GHz bandpass filter between the radio chip and RF antenna interface (see section 1.4). -
Page 14: Io Signals
NINA-W13 series - Data sheet 2.5 IO signals 2.5.1 System status IO signals The RED, GREEN and BLUE pins are used to signal the status. They are active low and are intended to be routed to an RGB LED. See u-connect AT Commands Manual [3] for more information about connectivity software signals IOs. -
Page 15: Data And Command Interfaces
NINA-W13 series - Data sheet 2.6 Data and command interfaces There are three data interfaces available on a NINA-W13 module: UART, RMII, and SPI. All interfaces cannot be used at the same time. During module startup, the sequence shown in Figure 3 is used to determine which of the interfaces should be enabled prior to activating the AT command parser. -
Page 16: Rmii
NINA-W13 series - Data sheet • Default frame configuration is 8N1, meaning eight (8) data bits, no (N) parity bit, and one (1) stop bit. 2.6.2 RMII The RMII (Reduced Media Independent Interface) Ethernet interface is intended for connecting to an external PHY. -
Page 17: Pin Definition
NINA-W13 series - Data sheet Pin definition 3.1 Pin assignment The pinout shown in Figure 4 describes the pin configuration used in the NINA-W131 and NINA-W132 u-connectXpress software modules. RMII_MDCLK/SPI_DRDY RSVD RMII_MDIO RSVD UART_RXD RSVD UART_TXD RSVD UART_CTS/RMII_TXD0 UART_RTS/RMII_TXD1 RESET_N... - Page 18 NINA-W13 series - Data sheet Pin Name I/O Description Alt. function Remarks Ground GREEN/ GREEN: System status signal GPIO_7 Active low SWITCH_1 SWITCH_1: Restore UART serial See section 2.5 for more info about IO settings / Enter bootloader functionality BLUE/...
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Page 19: Electrical Specifications
ANT and RSVD pins #11, #15, *Tested on EVK-NINA-W1 evaluation board. Table 9: Maximum ESD ratings ⚠ NINA-W13 series modules are Electrostatic Sensitive Devices and require special precautions while handling. See section 8.4 for ESD handling instructions. 4.2 Operating conditions ⚠... -
Page 20: Operating Temperature Range
NINA-W13 series - Data sheet 4.2.1 Operating temperature range Parameter Unit Operating temperature °C * See voltage supply condition for the lowest temperature range in section 4.2.2. Table 10: Temperature range 4.2.2 Supply/power pins Symbol Parameter Condition Unit Input supply voltage Ambient temperature -20 °C to +85 °C... -
Page 21: Current Consumption
NINA-W13 series - Data sheet 4.2.5 Current consumption Power mode Activity Role Unit Remarks Wi-Fi to UART Transmitting (15 dBm) Throughput 1.7 Mbit/s. Station Throughput 1.7 Mbit/s. Receiving Throughput 1.7 Mbit/s Station Throughput 1.7 Mbit/s. Connected idle Station Wi-Fi to RMII Transmitting (15 dBm) Throughput 15 Mbit/s. -
Page 22: Antenna Radiation Patterns
NINA-W13 series - Data sheet 4.2.7 Antenna radiation patterns Figure 5 provides an overview of the measurement procedure, and shows how the NINA-W132 module is aligned to the XYZ-coordinate system. Figure 5: Measurement procedure for determining radiation patterns. A measurement is taken at every dot in the figure to the left, and is represented as a grid point in the radiation pattern to the right. - Page 23 NINA-W13 series - Data sheet Table 16 shows the displayed radiation patterns and gain of the internal PIFA antenna in NINA-W132. Table 16: NINA-W132 antenna radiation patterns UBX-17006694 - R10 Electrical specifications Page 23 of 47 C1-Public...
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Page 24: Mechanical Specifications
NINA-W13 series - Data sheet Mechanical specifications 5.1 NINA-W131 mechanical specification Figure 6: NINA-W131 mechanical outline Parameter Description Typical Tolerance Module PCB length [mm] 10.6 (417.3 mil) +0.20/-0.10 (+7.9/-3.9 mil) Module PCB width [mm] 10.0 (393.7 mil) +0.20/-0.10 (+7.9/-3.9 mil) Module thickness [mm] (86.6 mil) -
Page 25: Nina-W132 Mechanical Specification
NINA-W13 series - Data sheet 5.2 NINA-W132 mechanical specification Figure 7: NINA-W132 mechanical outline Parameter Description Typical Tolerance Module PCB length [mm] 14.0 (551.2 mil) +0.20/-0.10 (+7.9/-3.9 mil) Module PCB width [mm] 10.0 (393.7 mil) +0.20/-0.10 (+7.9/-3.9 mil) Module thickness [mm] (149.6 mil) +0.40/-0.20... -
Page 26: Qualification And Approvals
Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU. 6.2.2 Compliance with the RoHS directive The NINA-W13 series modules complies with the Directive 2011/65/EU (EU RoHS 2) and its amendment Directive (EU) 2015/863 (EU RoHS 3). 6.3 FCC/IC compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). -
Page 27: Fcc Statement
NINA-W13 series - Data sheet 6.3.2 FCC statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. -
Page 28: End Product Labeling Requirements
NINA-W13 series - Data sheet Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter can only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be chosen in such a way that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that is necessary for successful... -
Page 29: End Product Compliance
NINA-W131 XPYNINAW13 8595A-NINAW13 NINA-W132 XPYNINAW13 8595A-NINAW13 Table 19: FCC and IC IDs for the NINA-W13 series modules 6.3.6 End product compliance 6.3.6.1 General requirements • Any changes to hardware, hosts or co-location configuration may require new radiated emission and SAR evaluation and/or testing. -
Page 30: Ncc Taiwan Compliance
NINA-W13 series - Data sheet 6.5 NCC Taiwan compliance 6.5.1 Taiwan NCC warning statement • 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、 加大功率或變更 原設計之特性及功能。 • 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無 干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信 或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 Statement translation: • Without permission granted by the NCC, any company, enterprise, or user is not allowed to change frequency, enhance transmitting power or alter original characteristic as well as performance to an approved low power radio-frequency devices. -
Page 31: Kcc South Korea Compliance
NINA-W13 series - Data sheet KCC South Korea compliance The NINA-W13 series modules are certified by the Korea Communications Commission (KCC). When a product containing a NINA-W13 module is placed on the South Korean market, the product must be affixed with a label or marking containing the KCC logo and certification number shown in the figure below. -
Page 32: Australia And New Zealand Regulatory Compliance
Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) web site - https://www.icasa.org.za 6.10 Safety compliance In order to fulfill the safety standard EN 60950-1, the NINA-W13 series modules must be supplied with a Class-2 Limited Power Source. UBX-17006694 - R10 Qualification and approvals... -
Page 33: Antennas
NINA-W13 series - Data sheet Antennas This chapter gives an overview of the different external antennas that can be used together with the module. ⚠ This radio transmitter IC: 8595A-NINAW13 has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. -
Page 34: Antenna Accessories
NINA-W13 series - Data sheet 7.1 Antenna accessories Name U.FL to SMA adapter cable Connector U.FL and SMA jack (outer thread and pin receptacle) 50 Ω Impedance 0.5 dB, The cable loss must be above the minimum Minimum cable loss cable loss to meet the regulatory requirements. - Page 35 NINA-W13 series - Data sheet GW.26.0111 Manufacturer Taoglas Polarization Vertical Gain +2.0 dBi 50 Ω Impedance Size Ø 7.9 x 30.0 mm Type Monopole Connector SMA (M) . Comment To be mounted on the U.FL to SMA adapter cable. Approval RED, MIC, NCC, KCC, ANATEL, ACMA and ICASA ANT-2.4-CW-RH-RPS...
- Page 36 NINA-W13 series - Data sheet Ex-IT 2400 MHF 28 Manufacturer ProAnt Polarization Vertical Gain +2.0 dBi 50 Ω Impedance Size Ø 12.0 x 28.0 mm Type Monopole Cable length 100 mm Connector U.FL. connector Comment This antenna requires to be mounted on a metal ground plane for best performance.
- Page 37 NINA-W13 series - Data sheet InSide-2400 Manufacturer ProAnt Gain +3.0 dBi 50 Ω Impedance Size 27 x 12 mm (triangular) Type Patch Cable length 100 mm Connector U.FL. connector Comment Should be attached to a plastic enclosure or part for best performance.
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Page 38: Dual-Band Antennas
NINA-W13 series - Data sheet 7.2.2 Dual-band antennas InSide-WLAN Manufacturer ProAnt Gain +3.0 dBi 50 Ω Impedance Size 27 x 12 mm (triangular) Type Patch Cable length 100 mm Connector U.FL. connector Comment Should be attached to a plastic enclosure or part for best performance. -
Page 39: Product Handling
8.1 Packaging ⚠ The NINA-W13 series modules are in development status as mentioned in the table on page 2. Hence, the information in this section will be valid and available only when the module is fully tested and approved in the Initial Production stage. - Page 40 NINA-W13 series - Data sheet Figure 12: NINA-W131 tape dimension Figure 13: NINA-W132 tape dimension UBX-17006694 - R10 Product handling Page 40 of 47 C1-Public...
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Page 41: Moisture Sensitivity Levels
The Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) relates to the required packaging and handling precautions. The NINA-W13 series modules are rated at MSL level 4. For more information regarding moisture sensitivity levels, labeling and storage, see the u-blox Package Information Guide [2]. -
Page 42: Labeling And Ordering Information
The labels (7.5x7.5mm) of the NINA-W13 series modules include important product information as described in this section. Figure 14 illustrates the label of all the NINA-W13 series modules, which includes product type number and revision, production date, Data Matrix with unique serial number (MAC address) and the u-blox logo. -
Page 43: Explanation Of Codes
NINA-W13 series - Data sheet 9.2 Explanation of codes Three different product code formats are used. The Product Name is used in documentation such as this data sheet and identifies all u-blox products, independent of packaging and quality grade. The Ordering Code includes options and quality, while the Type Number includes the hardware and software versions. -
Page 44: Appendix
NINA-W13 series - Data sheet Appendix A Glossary Abbreviation Definition Analog to Digital Converter Bluetooth Low Energy Band Pass Filter Controller Area Network Clear To Send Digital to Analog Converter Direct Current Data Set Ready Data Terminal Ready Electro Static Discharge... -
Page 45: Related Documents
(sections 0 and 2.4). Updated maximum UART speed to 921600 bps (section 2.6.1). Updated best conducted Wi-Fi sensitivity to -96 dBm (section 4.2.6). Updated the information in section 6.2.2. Modified the software version to 1.0.0 for NINA-W13 series in the table on page 2. 11-Oct-2017 mwej, kgom Included information about the multiradio open CPU variants –... - Page 46 NINA-W13 series - Data sheet Revision Date Name Comments 13-May-2020 hekf Added IEEE 802.11d and additional regulatory domains (section 1.8). New variants of NINA-W131 and W132. Antenna radiation pattern is added (section 4.2.7). Boot strap information is added (section 2.3). ESD ratings is changed (section 4.1.1).
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Page 47: Contact
NINA-W13 series - Data sheet Contact For complete contact information, visit us at www.u-blox.com. u-blox Offices North, Central and South America Headquarters Asia, Australia, Pacific Europe, Middle East, Africa u-blox America, Inc. u-blox Singapore Pte. Ltd. u-blox AG Phone: +1 703 483 3180...
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