Anaren A110LR09x User Manual

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A110LR09x User's Manual
Release Date 10/31/11

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  • Page 1 Anaren Integrated Radio A110LR09x User’s Manual Release Date 10/31/11...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    USERS MANUAL Models A110LR09A and A110LR09C Contents Overview ................................5 1.1. A110LR09A ..............................5 1.2. A110LR09C ..............................5 1.3. Features............................... 6 1.4. Theory of Operation..........................6 1.4.1. Typical Flow ............................9 1.5. Applications ............................. 11 Product Approvals ............................12 2.1. USA (Federal Communications Commission, FCC) ................
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  • Page 5: Overview

    A110LR09x – User’s Manual Page 5 of 38 Release Date 10/31/11 1. Overview The A110LR09A and A110LR09C are surface mount modules – each with an integrated crystal, internal voltage regulator, matching circuitry and filtering. The A110LR09A has an integral antenna, whereas the A110LR09C utilizes an external antenna through a U.FL connector (see Table 1).
  • Page 6: Features

    A110LR09x – User’s Manual Page 6 of 38 Release Date 10/31/11 1.3. Features Features: Benefits Summary:   Frequency range: 868-870MHz & 902- Operating temperature -40 to +85C  928MHz 100% RF Tested in production   Ultra small package size Common footprint for all family ...
  • Page 7 A110LR09x – User’s Manual Page 7 of 38 Release Date 10/31/11 accessed through the SPI bus and are implemented as a FIFO register (64 bytes each for Tx and Rx). To transmit, a frame of data is placed in the FIFO; this may include a destination address. A transmit command is given, which will transmit the data according to the initial setup of the registers.
  • Page 8 A110LR09x – User’s Manual Page 8 of 38 Release Date 10/31/11 Figure 1 The functionality of the A110LR09A, using an integral antenna Figure 2 The functionality of the A110LR09C, using an external antenna.
  • Page 9: Typical Flow

    A110LR09x – User’s Manual Page 9 of 38 Release Date 10/31/11 Figure 3 Transceiver IC block diagram. 1.4.1. Typical Flow After initial setup of registers for desired behavior, the normal operation flow diagram is shown in Figure 4. In applications of infrequent data transmissions, the transceiver would be in “sleep”...
  • Page 10 A110LR09x – User’s Manual Page 10 of 38 Release Date 10/31/11 Medium access Figure 4 Transceiver state diagram...
  • Page 11: Applications

    A110LR09x – User’s Manual Page 11 of 38 Release Date 10/31/11 1.5. Applications Ultra low-power wireless applications, operating in the European 868-870 MHz and US 902-928 MHz ISM bands.  Wireless alarm and security systems  Industrial monitoring and control ...
  • Page 12: Product Approvals

    A110LR09x – User’s Manual Page 12 of 38 Release Date 10/31/11 2. Product Approvals The A110LR09A and A110LR09C have been designed to meet most national regulations for worldwide ISM-band use. In particular, the radio modules have been certified to the following standards.
  • Page 13: End User Manual

    A110LR09x – User’s Manual Page 13 of 38 Release Date 10/31/11 Contains Transmitter Module FCC ID: X7J-A11072401 -or- Contains FCC ID: X7J-A11072401 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 14: Ic Labeling Requirements

    A110LR09x – User’s Manual Page 14 of 38 Release Date 10/31/11 Transmitters designed as modules for the installation in a host device may obtain equipment certification as a modular device provided that the applicable RSS is met and the following conditions in this section are met.”...
  • Page 15: Europe (Conformité Européenne, )

    A110LR09x – User’s Manual Page 15 of 38 Release Date 10/31/11 Label: Contains/Contient IC: 8975A-A11072401 Notice: This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
  • Page 16: Potential Interference Sources

    Changes or modifications to the module and/or operation outside the limits set forth below are prohibited and could void the user’s authority to operate the modules. Uses of these radio modules are limited to the specific register settings that are optimized for performance and compliance. Register setting files are provided online at www.anaren.com.
  • Page 17: Us & Canada

    A110LR09x – User’s Manual Page 17 of 38 Release Date 10/31/11 2.5.1. US & Canada Within the US and Canada, the modules have been approved for use as digitally modulated transmitters. In the US, the occupied bandwidth (6dB BW) should be greater than 500 kHz, whereas in Canada, the max BW (99% BW) should be 0.5% of the center frequency.
  • Page 18: Europe

    A110LR09x – User’s Manual Page 18 of 38 Release Date 10/31/11 The operating frequency must be selected in such a way that the complete modulated signal stays within the band of 902 - 928MHz. The modules can be operated at any frequency between the lowest and highest frequencies in the band.
  • Page 19 A110LR09x – User’s Manual Page 19 of 38 Release Date 10/31/11 Table 5 ETSI 868-878 MHz sub-bands...
  • Page 20 A110LR09x – User’s Manual Page 20 of 38 Release Date 10/31/11 Table 6 Applicable Channels for Sub-Bands First Applicable Last Applicable Channel Band Code Base Frequency (MHz) Channel Spacing (kHz) Channel Number Number...
  • Page 21 A110LR09x – User’s Manual Page 21 of 38 Release Date 10/31/11 Table 7 ETSI Channel numbers with corresponding frequency value and register settings Channel Frequency FREQ0 FREQ1 FREQ2 (MHz) (hex) (hex) (hex) 868.052 0x6B 0x26 0x20 868.104 0xE9 0x26 0x20 868.156...
  • Page 22 A110LR09x – User’s Manual Page 22 of 38 Release Date 10/31/11 In order to comply with the output power limitations in Europe, the maximum values given in Table 8 below must be observed. Modulations M14, ML2 and ML3 are considered to be wideband modulations and therefore subject to the power spectral density requirements.
  • Page 23 Adaptive Frequency Agility (AFA). AFA is defined as the capability of an equipment to dynamically change channel within its available frequencies for proper operation. LBT (Listen Before Talk) functionality is built in the A110LR09X modules, and the approved configurations are made to meet the LBT Threshold limits. However, LBT timing parameters,...
  • Page 24 A110LR09x – User’s Manual Page 24 of 38 Release Date 10/31/11  Maximum transmitter on-time is the maximum time the transmitter can be on during: o A single transmission. The limit is 1 s, and the actual value has to be declared.
  • Page 25: Electrical Characteristics

    A110LR09x – User’s Manual Page 25 of 38 Release Date 10/31/11 3. Electrical Characteristics 3.1. Absolute Maximum Ratings Under no circumstances must the absolute maximum ratings given in Table 9 be violated. Stress exceeding one or more of the limiting values may cause permanent damage to the device.
  • Page 26: Operating Conditions

    The A110LR09A and A110LR09C radio modules share a common pin-out and foot print, that is also shared by Anaren modules using other frequencies -- thus enabling easy changeover from one to another, e.g. if changing the frequency or antenna scheme is desired. Below the common footprint are shown.
  • Page 27 A110LR09x – Users Manual Page 27 of 38 Release Date 10/31/11 Table 11 Pin Descriptions Pin # Pin Name Pin Type Description Internal GND connection used during testing, not recommended to connect to main GND. Internal RF output connection used during test. Connecting this pin to anything will require recertification for intentional radiators.
  • Page 28: Recommended Layout

    A110LR09x – Users Manual Page 28 of 38 Release Date 10/31/11 3.4. Recommended Layout Figure 5 Recommended PCB layout.
  • Page 29 A110LR09x – Users Manual Page 29 of 38 Release Date 10/31/11 Figure 7 Mounting the module along an edge Figure 6 Mounting the module in a corner Figure 8 Mounting the module along an edge with Figure 9 Mounting the module along an edge, with a overhang.
  • Page 30: Power Supply Considerations

    A110LR09x – Users Manual Page 30 of 38 Release Date 10/31/11 3.5. Power Supply Considerations Noise on the power supply line reduces the sensitivity of a receiver and modulates onto a transmitter’s signal, both of which causes a degradation of link quality and hence a reduction in range.
  • Page 31: Mechanical And Process

    A110LR09x – Users Manual Page 31 of 38 Release Date 10/31/11 4. Mechanical and Process 4.1. Dimensions 4.1.1. A110LR09A 4.1.2. A110LR09C...
  • Page 32: Packaging

    A110LR09x – Users Manual Page 32 of 38 Release Date 10/31/11 4.2. Packaging AIR modules are available in Matrix Tray and Tape & Reel packaging for high-volume assembly. Details of packaging provided below: 4.2.1. Matrix Tray Packaging A110LR09A00GM Matrix Tray Packaging Detail (30/Tray)
  • Page 33: Tape-Reel Packaging

    A110LR09x – Users Manual Page 33 of 38 Release Date 10/31/11 4.2.2. Tape-Reel Packaging A110LR09A00GR Tape-Reel Packaging Detail (500/Reel) A110LR09C00GR Tape-Reel Packaging Detail (500/Reel)
  • Page 34: Soldering

    A110LR09x – Users Manual Page 34 of 38 Release Date 10/31/11 4.3. Soldering AIR Modules may be mounted either manually (for prototyping or low volume production), or automatically for high-volume production. A no-clean tin/silver/copper (SAC) solder is recommended, however lead based no-clean pastes may also be used.
  • Page 35: Automated Mounting Procedure

    A110LR09x – Users Manual Page 35 of 38 Release Date 10/31/11 4.3.2. Automated Mounting Procedure The AIR Radio Module recommended solder reflow profile is based on IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020.
  • Page 36 A110LR09x – Users Manual Page 36 of 38 Release Date 10/31/11...
  • Page 37 A110LR09x – Users Manual Page 37 of 38 Release Date 10/31/11 HISTORY Date Author Change Note No./Notes 08/26/11 Sula Initial Draft 10/02/11 Richardson Initial Release 10/11/11 Sula Figure 3 modified 10/21/11 Sula Industry Canada section was updated by notices in French...
  • Page 38 Thank you for learning more about the Anaren Integrated Radio (AIR) module line. If you have additional questions, need samples, or would like a quote – please do not hesitate to email the AIR team AIR@anaren.com or contact any of these authorized distributors of the AIR product line.

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