MRF24WB0MA/MRF24WB0MB Data Sheet 2.4 GHz, IEEE Std. 802.11b™ RF Transceiver Module 2010 Microchip Technology Inc. Preliminary DS70632A Note the following details of the code protection feature on Microchip devices: • Microchip products meet the specification contained in their particular Microchip Data Sheet. • Microchip believes that its family of products is one of the most secure families of its kind on the market today, when used in the intended manner and under normal conditions. • There are dishonest and possibly illegal methods used to breach the code protection feature. All of these methods, to our knowledge, require using the Microchip products in a manner outside the operating specifications contained in Microchip’s Data Sheets. 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MRF24WB0MA/MRF24WB0MB MRF24WB0MA/MRF24WB0MB Data Sheet 2.4 GHz IEEE Std. 802.11b™ Features: • • • • • • • • • • • • IEEE Std. 802.11-compliant RF Transceiver Serialized unique MAC address Data Rate: 1 and 2 Mbps IEEE Std. 802.11b/g/n compatible Small size: 21mm x 31mm 36-pin Surface Mount Module Integrated PCB antenna (MRF24WB0MA) External antenna option (MRF24WB0MB) with ultra miniature coaxial (U.FL) connector Range: up to 400m (1300 ft.) Easy integration into final product – accelerates product development, provides quicker time to market Radio regulation certification for United States (FCC), Canada (IC), Europe (ETSI) and Japan (ARIB) Wi-Fi® certified (WFA ID: WFA7150) Designed for use with Microchip microcontroller families (PIC18, PIC24, dsPIC33, and PIC32) with downloadable Microchip TCP/IP Stack Operational: • • • • Single operating voltage: 2.7V-3.6V (3.3V typical) Temperature Range: 0° C to +70° C Commercial Simple, four-wire SPI interface with interrupt Low-current consumption: - RX mode – 85 mA (typical) - TX mode – 154 mA (+10 dBm typical) - Sleep – 250 µA (typical) - Hibernate – <0.1 µA (typical) RF/Analog Features: • ISM Band 2.400-2.483.5 GHz operation • 14 Channels selectable individually or domainrestricted • DSSS Modulation • Data Rate – 1000 kbps • -91 dBm Typical sensitivity at 1 Mbps • +10 dBm Typical output power with control • Integrated low phase noise VCO, RF frequency synthesizer, PLL loop filter and PA • Digital VCO and filter calibration 2010 Microchip Technology Inc. • Integrated RSSI ADC and I/Q DACs, RSSI readings available to host • Balanced receiver and transmitter characteristics for low power consumption MAC/Baseband Features: • Hardware CSMA/CA access control, automatic ACK, and FCS creation and checking • Automatic MAC packet retransmit • Hardware Security Engine for AES and RC4-based ciphers • Supports 802.1x, 802.1i security: WEP, WPA-PSK, and WPA-2-PSK. Applications: • Utility and Smart Energy - Thermostats - Smart Meters - White Goods - HVAC • Consumer Electronics - Remote Control - Internet Radio - Home Security - Toys • Industrial Controls - Chemical Sensors - HVAC - Security Systems - M2M Communication • Remote Device Management - Location and Asset Tracking - Automotive - Code Update • Retail - POS Terminals - Wireless Price Tags - Digital Remote • Medical, Fitness, and Healthcare - Glucose Meters - Fitness Equipment - Patient Asset Tracking Preliminary DS70632A-page 3 MRF24WB0MA/MRF24WB0MB Pin Diagram Note: Antenna connector on MRF24WB0MB only. DS70632A-page 4 Preliminary 2010 Microchip Technology Inc. MRF24WB0MA/MRF24WB0MB Table of Contents 1.0 Devices Overview......................................................................................................................................................................... 7 2.0 Circuit Description ...................................................................................................................................................................... 13 3.0 Regulatory Approval................................................................................................................................................................... 21 4.0 Electrical Characteristics ............................................................................................................................................................ 25 Appendix A: Revision History............................................................................................................................................................... 29 The Microchip Web Site ....................................................................................................................................................................... 31 Customer Change Notification Service ................................................................................................................................................ 31 Customer Support ................................................................................................................................................................................ 31 Reader Response ................................................................................................................................................................................ 32 Product Identification System .............................................................................................................................................................. 33 TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS It is our intention to provide our valued customers with the best documentation possible to ensure successful use of your Microchip products. 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MRF24WB0MA/MRF24WB0MB 1.0 DEVICES OVERVIEW The MRF24WB0MA/MRF24WB0MB modules have received regulatory approvals for modular devices in the United States (FCC), Canada (IC), and Europe (ETSI). The modular approval removes the need for expensive RF and antenna design, and allows the end user to place the modules inside a finished product and not require regulatory testing for an intentional radiator (RF transmitter). They also have Radio Type Approval Certification for Japan. See Section 3.0 “Regulatory Approval”, for the specific requirements that should be adhered to by the integrator. The MRF24WB0MA and MRF24WB0MB are lowpower, 2.4 GHz, IEEE Std. 802.11-compliant, surface mount modules with all associated RF components – crystal oscillator, bypass and bias passives with integrated MAC, baseband, RF and power amplifier, and built-in hardware support for AES, and TKIP (WEP, WPA, WPA2 security). The integrated module design frees the designer from RF and antenna design tasks and regulatory compliance testing, ultimately providing quicker time to market. 1.1 The MRF24WB0MA module is approved for use with the integrated PCB meander antenna. The block diagram in Figure 1-1 represents a MRF24WB0MA/MRF24WB0MB module. It interfaces to a Microchip PIC18, PIC24, dsPIC33, or PIC32 microcontrollers via a four-wire serial slave SPI interface – interrupt, hibernate, Reset, power and ground signals. The module runs on a single supply voltage of nominally 3.3v. It also supports optional JTAG and serial debug for testability. The debug port operates at 3.3v and requires a level shifter for operation with RS-232 devices. Figure 1-2 shows a simplified example connection between a Microchip PIC MCU and the module. Table 1-1 lists the pin descriptions. The MRF24WB0MB comes with an ultra miniature coaxial connector (U.FL) and is approved for use with a list of pre-certified antennas. See Section 2.8 “External Antenna”, for specific recommendations. The MRF24WB0MA/MRF24WB0MB modules are designed to be used with Microchip’s TCP/IP software stack. The software stack has an integrated driver that implements the API that is used in the modules for command and control, and for management and data packet traffic. The Microchip TCP/IP software stack is available in the free Microchip Application Libraries download (including example applications and source code) from the Microchip web site, http://www.microchip.com/wireless Data communications with the MRF24WB0MA/ MRF24WB0MB are through the SPI interface that is detailed in Section 2.0 “Circuit Description”. The Microchip PIC microcontroller communicates with the module via a command API from within the Microchip TCP/IP stack. The command API is detailed in the Microchip TCP/IP Stack online help that is included in the free Microchip Application Libraries download. The combination of the module and a PIC running the TCP/IP stack results in support for IEEE Standard 802.11 and IP services. This allows, for example, the immediate implementation of a wireless web server. FIGURE 1-1: Interface Description MRF24WB0MA/MRF24WB0MB BLOCK DIAGRAM MRF24WB0MA 2. 4 GHz IEEE Std. 802.11b RF Transceiver Module FLASH PCB Antenna (MRF24WB0MA) Matching Circuitry SPI AES, TKIP Encryption Accelerator Interface 2.4 GHz Transceiver RAM Digital I/O Interrupt Power JTAG Debug Power Amplifier ROM Reset Hibernate 2010 Microchip Technology Inc. Preliminary DS70632A-page 7 MRF24WB0MA/MRF24WB0MB FIGURE 1-2: MICROCONTROLLER TO MRF24WB0MA/MRF24WB0MB INTERFACE MRF24WB0Mx External Antenna (MRF24WB0MB) PIC Microcontroller CS I/O SDI SDO SDO SDI SCK SCK INT INTx +3.3V (Typ) VDD HIBERNATE I/O GND GND WP I/O RESET I/O DS70632A-page 8 Preliminary 2010 Microchip Technology Inc. MRF24WB0MA/MRF24WB0MB TABLE 1-1: Pin Description Pin Symbol Type Description 1 GND P 2 NC NC 3 JTAGTDO O 4 JTAGTCK I: Constant(1) JTAG clock input 5 JTAGTMS I JTAG mode input 6 JTAGTDI I JTAG test data input 7 RESET I: Constant(1) Module Reset input 8 NC NC Ground Do not connect JTAG test data output Do not connect 9 JTAGRST I JTAG Reset input (optional; see Section 2.0) 10 GND P Ground 11 NC NC Do not connect 12 NC NC Do not connect 13 NC NC Do not connect 14 NC NC Do not connect 15 NC NC Do not connect 16 WP(2) I Write protect (this pin is used to enable FLASH update) 17 VDD P Power 18 GND P Ground 19 GND P Ground 20 HIBERNATE I Hibernate mode enable (high input will disable the module) 21 JTAGEN I JTAG test enable 22 NC NC 23 CS I 24 NC NC 25 GND P Ground 26 DEBUGRX I Serial debug port input (see Section 2.0) 27 DEBUGTX O Serial debug port output (see Section 2.0) 28 GND P Ground 29 VDD P Power 30 GND P Ground 31 NC NC 32 SDO O SPI data out 33 INT O Interrupt output (open drain – requires a pull-up) 34 SCK I SPI clock input Do not connect SPI Chip Select input Do not connect Do not connect 35 SDI I SPI data in 36 GND P Ground Legend: Pin type abbreviation: P = Power input, I = Input, O = Output, NC = Do Not Connect Note 1: 2: Signals of Type “I: Constant” must either be constantly driven by the host or have a pull-up or pull-down (in case the host is likely to tri-state the signal during power down modes). The constant drive is used to ensure defined operation of the part and to minimize leakage current during low power modes. WP is used as write-protect for the internal module SPI Flash. For production use, this pin should be pulled low. For end application, this pin can be controlled by the host microcontroller to enable in field Flash updates. 2010 Microchip Technology Inc. Preliminary DS70632A-page 9 MRF24WB0MA/MRF24WB0MB 1.2 Mounting Details The MRF24WB0MA/MRF24WB0MB is a surface mountable module. Module dimensions are shown in Figure 1-3. The module Printed Circuit Board (PCB) is 1 mm thick with castellated mounting points on two sides. FIGURE 1-3: MRF24WB0MA/MRF24WB0MB MODULE PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS Note: DS70632A-page 10 Preliminary Antenna connector on MRF24WB0MB only. 2010 Microchip Technology Inc. MRF24WB0MA/MRF24WB0MB Figure 1-4 shows the recommended host PCB footprint for the module. The MRF24WB0MA has an integrated PCB antenna. For best performance, follow the mounting details shown in Figure 1-4. FIGURE 1-4: For best performance, mount the module on the edge of the host PCB with the antenna pattern facing outward. RECOMMENDED PCB FOOTPRINT Note 1: The “Note 1” demarcation specifies the “Host PCB copper keep-out area”. 2010 Microchip Technology Inc. Preliminary DS70632A-page 11 MRF24WB0MA/MRF24WB0MB Figure 1-5 illustrates the module reflow profile that is recommended for mounting the device onto the host PCB. FIGURE 1-5: RECOMMENDED MODULE REFLOW PROFILE AND SETPOINTS 1 2 3 4 5 Zones 6 7 8 300 Temperature (°C) 250 200 150 100 50 0 0 50 150 100 200 250 300 Time (Seconds) TABLE 1-2: MODULE REFLOW PROFILE(1) Zone Temperature (°C) Note 1: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 180° 180° 200° 200° 200° 220° 265° 270° Conveyor Speed: 90 cm/min DS70632A-page 12 Preliminary 2010 Microchip Technology Inc. 2010 Microchip Technology Inc. 2.0 CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION The MRF24WB0MA/MRF24WB0MB interfaces to Microchip PIC18, PIC24, dsPIC33, and PIC32 microprocessors with a minimal of external components through digital-only connections. This section details use of the module, starting with an example host connection as shown in Figure 2-1. 2.1 Schematic FIGURE 2-1: MRF24WB0MA/MRF24WB0MB EXAMPLE APPLICATION SCHEMATIC DS70632A-page 13 MRF24WB0MA/MRF24WB0MB Preliminary MRF24WB0MA/MRF24WB0MB 2.2 Power-On Sequence The internal regulators for the digital and analog core power supplies are enabled by driving the HIBERNATE pin high. Figure 2-2 shows the waveforms for the core supplies when powering up the MRF24WB0MA/ MRF24WB0MB with a nominal 3.3V applied to VDD. FIGURE 2-2: There is an internal Power-on-Reset (POR) detect which starts the boot sequence from the internal ROM when the core is powered. After approximately 300 ms from when the VDD supply is within specification, the MRF24WB0MA/MRF24WB0MB is ready for operation. MRF24WB0MA/MRF24WB0MB POWER-ON SEQUENCE TIMING Power On Ramp (System Dependent) MRF24WB0MA Internal Boot Ready for Operation VDD 2.7 V Time <5 ms 2.3 300 ms minimum Power States 2.3.2 The MRF24WB0MA/MRF24WB0MB has several power states. These are Hibernate, Sleep and Active (two sub-states), as shown in Figure 2-3. The selection of power state directly affects system behavior, as well as overall power consumption or battery life. There is also a “Standby” state that is not user-controlled. 2.3.1 HIBERNATE STATE An “Off” state is defined as no power applied to the device. The Hibernate mode is the closest to controlled off that the module can approach. It is controlled via the HIBERNATE pin (high input puts the module into Hibernate). When in Hibernate, the module only consumes leakage current, but does not maintain state. Hibernate has to be fully controlled by the PIC MCU and requires the TCP/IP stack to restart on an awake. This state provides the best battery life for embedded products. Note that entering Hibernate for intervals of less than 30 seconds is not likely to save power. Battery life expectation can be more than a year for devices operating on AA cells that would be in Hibernate except to wake up every hour for a small data transfer (<500 Bytes). SLEEP STATE The Sleep state is a low power dynamic state that automatically implements the 802.11 Power Save feature. In this mode, if enabled, the module will enter power save mode when all activity is complete. The module will wake autonomously to any PIC intervention so it can check DTIM beacons from the Access Point. If any traffic is listed as queued for the module, then it will awaken and get the data from the Access Point on the next possible opportunity. When data is acquired, the module will interrupt the PIC microcontroller on a normal “data available” indication. If no data is available on a DTIM check, the module reenters the Power Save state until the next DTIM. The DTIM interval is programmed at the Access Point. This state can provide “as if on” behavior of the radio with a significant power savings versus “always on”. The battery life expectation of this mode is several days to several weeks. This mode is characterized by a very low latency (as low as 200 mS) to transfer data from the low power state. 2.3.3 ACTIVE STATE The Active state is identified as one of two states where the radio circuitry is fully on. There is the Receive state (RX ON) and the Transmit state (TX ON). DS70632A-page 14 Preliminary 2010 Microchip Technology Inc. MRF24WB0MA/MRF24WB0MB 2.3.4 STANDBY STATE The Standby state is not user-controlled but is noted as it helps identify and track certain operations of the module during power tracing. TABLE 2-1: State MRF24WB0MA/MRF24WB0MB POWER STATE DEFINITIONS VDD CS Description Power is completely disconnected Off 0V 0V Hibernate 3.3V 3.3V All internal power regulators are OFF – enabled by HIBERNATE pin Sleep 3.3V 0V Enabled by TCPIP driver RX ON 3.3V 0V Receive circuits are on and receiving TX ON 3.3V 0V Transmit circuits are on and transmitting Standby 3.3V 0V State machine transition state only – not user controlled FIGURE 2-3: MRF24WB0MA/MRF24WB0MB POWER-STATE DIAGRAM 10 us Off RX On TX On Note 1 200 us Hibernate Standby Note 1 200 us Sleep Note 1: See Section 2.2. 2.4 JTAG Interface Joint Test Action Group (JTAG) is the common name used for the IEEE 1149.1 standard entitled Standard Test Access Port and Boundary-Scan Architecture for test access ports that are used for testing printed circuit boards using boundary scan. The MRF24WB0MA/ MRF24WB0MB supports JTAG boundary scan. The JTAG port provides the optional hardware JTAG Reset input, JTAGRST. JTAG_EN and JTAGRST need to be driven high to enable JTAG mode. JTAG should not be enabled during normal functional operation. This function affects power state current. 2010 Microchip Technology Inc. 2.5 Debug Serial Interface The MRF24WB0MA/MRF24WB0MB incorporates a Transmitted Data pin (DEBUGTX) and a Received Data pin (DEBUGRX) for serial debugging purposes. These pins can be connected to commercially available RS232 line drivers/receivers with appropriate external level shifters. The serial interface is fully tested at 115200 bits/seconds with RS-232/UART interface applications. DS70632A-page 15 MRF24WB0MA/MRF24WB0MB 2.6 SPI Interface 2.7 PCB Antenna The slave Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) is used to interface with the host PIC microcontroller. The slave SPI interface works with the Interrupt line (INT). When data is available for the PIC microcontroller during operation, the INT line is asserted low by the MRF24WB0MA/MRF24WB0MB module. The INT line is de-asserted high by the MRF24WB0MA/ MRF24WB0MB after the data is transferred to the host PIC microcontroller. The SPI SCK speed can be up to 25 MHz. The PCB antenna is fabricated on the top copper layer and covered in solder mask. The layers below the antenna have no copper trace. The slave SPI interface implements the [CPOL=0; CPHA=0] and [CPOL=0; CPHA=1] modes (0 and 3) of operation. That is, data is clocked in on the first rising edge of the clock after Chip Select (CS) is asserted. The antenna patterns shown in the following plots, designated as Figure 2-4, Figure 2-5 and Figure 2-6, refer to three separate axis of measurement that correspond to the orientation of the module (drawn in the center of each plot). Data is placed on the bus with most significant bit (MSb) first and least significant bit (LSb) last. Figure 4-1 in Section 4.0 “Electrical Characteristics” shows the SPI timing diagram. Table 4-7 details the SPI timing AC characteristics. It is recommended that the module be mounted on the edge of the host PCB. It is permitted for PCB material to be below the antenna structure of the module as long as no copper traces or planes are on the host PCB in that area. For best performance, place the module on the host PCB according to the details shown in Figure 1-4. The horizontal and vertical data, blue and red respectively, in each plot correspond to the orientation (polarization) of the measurement antenna rotated 360 degrees around the module. The horizontal measurement was done with the receive antenna parallel with the module PCB. The vertical measurement was done perpendicular to the module PCB. These patterns allow the designer to understand the performance of the module with respect to the position of the receive/transmit antenna at the other end of the link. Figure 2-4, Figure 2-5 and Figure 2-6 show the simulated radiation patterns expected from the PCB antenna. DS70632A-page 16 Preliminary 2010 Microchip Technology Inc. MRF24WB0MA/MRF24WB0MB FIGURE 2-4: AZIMUTH RADIATION PATTERN, 2.44GHZ 0° 0 dB -5 dB Horizontal -10 dB -15 dB Vertical -20 dB 270° 90° 180° 2010 Microchip Technology Inc. DS70632A-page 17 MRF24WB0MA/MRF24WB0MB FIGURE 2-5: RADIATION PATTERN ON SIDE WITH PCB ANTENNA, 2.44GHZ 0° 0 dB -5 dB Horizontal -10 dB Vertical -15 dB -20 dB 270° 90° 180° DS70632A-page 18 Preliminary 2010 Microchip Technology Inc. MRF24WB0MA/MRF24WB0MB FIGURE 2-6: RADIATION PATTERN ALONG PIN EDGE, 2.44GHZ 0° 0 dB -5 dB Horizontal -10 dB -15 dB -20 dB 270° 90° Vertical 180° 2010 Microchip Technology Inc. DS70632A-page 19 MRF24WB0MA/MRF24WB0MB 2.8 External Antenna The MRF24WB0MB has been regulatory certified for use with a number of antennas. The modular certifications hold only if the following antennas, or antennas that are materially and functionally equivalent, are used. All antennas connect to the module via an ultra miniature coaxial (U.FL or IPEX) connector. A list of antennas for use with the module is provided in Table 2-2. TABLE 2-2: LIST OF CERTIFIED EXTERNAL ANTENNAS Part Number RFA-02-P05 Type Gain (dBi) VSWR Max. Connector Vendor PCB 2 2.0 IPEX Aristotle RFA-02-L6H1-70-35 Dipole 2 2.0 IPEX Aristotle RFA-02-D3 Dipole 1.5 2.0 IPEX Aristotle RFA-02-L2H1 Dipole 2 2.0 IPEX Aristotle RFA-02-3-C5H1 Dipole 3 2.0 IPEX Aristotle RFA-02-5-C7H1 Dipole 5 2.0 IPEX Aristotle RFA-02-5-F7H1 Dipole 5 2.0 IPEX Aristotle WF2400-15001A Dipole 5 2.0 IPEX Saytec WF2400-15001AR Dipole 5 2.0 RF-IPEX Saytec WF2400-10001I Dipole 2 2.0 IPEX Saytec WF2400-10001R Dipole 2 2.0 RF-IPEX Saytec AN2400-5901RS, used with connector SMASFR8-3152H-00X00I Omni 9 2.0 IPEX Saytec AN2400-5901RS, used with connector SMASFR8-3152H-00X00IR Omni 9 2.0 RF-IPEX Saytec DS70632A-page 20 Preliminary 2010 Microchip Technology Inc. MRF24WB0MA/MRF24WB0MB 3.0 REGULATORY APPROVAL The MRF24WB0MA/MRF24WB0MB module has received regulatory approvals for modular devices in the United States, Canada and European countries. Modular approval allows the end user to place the MRF24WB0MA/MRF24WB0MB module inside a finished product and not require regulatory testing for an intentional radiator (RF transmitter), provided no changes or modifications are made to the module circuitry. Changes or modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. The end user must comply with all of the instructions provided by the Grantee, which indicate installation and/or operating conditions necessary for compliance. The integrator may still be responsible for testing the end product for any additional compliance requirements that become necessary with this module installed (for example: digital device emission, PC peripheral requirements, etc.) in the specific country that the end device will be marketed. Refer to the specific country radio regulations for details on regulatory compliance. 3.1 United States The MRF24WB0MA/MRF24WB0MB has received Federal Communications Commission (FCC) CFR47 Telecommunications, Part 15 Subpart C “Intentional Radiators” 15.247 and modular approval in accordance with FCC Public Notice DA 00-1407 Released: June 26, 2000, Part 15 Unlicensed Modular Transmitter Approval. The MRF24WB0MA/MRF24WB0MB module can be integrated into a finished product without obtaining subsequent and separate FCC approvals. A user’s manual for the product should include the following statement: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The MRF24WB0MA/MRF24WB0MB module has been labeled with its own FCC ID number, and if the FCC ID is not visible when the module is installed inside another device, then the outside of the finished product into which the module is installed must also display a label referring to the enclosed module. The following examples present terminology that could be used: Contains Transmitter Module FCC ID: W7OZG2100-ZG2101 or Contains FCC ID: W7OZG2100-ZG2101 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. 2010 Microchip Technology Inc. Preliminary DS70632A-page 21 MRF24WB0MA/MRF24WB0MB 3.1.1 3.2 RF EXPOSURE Canada All transmitters regulated by FCC must comply with RF exposure requirements. OET Bulletin 65, Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, provides assistance in determining whether proposed or existing transmitting facilities, operations or devices comply with limits for human exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) fields adopted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The bulletin offers guidelines and suggestions for evaluating compliance. The MRF24WB0MA/MRF24WB0MB module has been certified for use in Canada under Industry Canada (IC) Radio Standards Specification (RSS) “RSS-210” and “RSS-Gen”. If appropriate, compliance with exposure guidelines for mobile and unlicensed devices can be accomplished by the use of warning labels and by providing users with information concerning minimum separation distances from transmitting structures and proper installation of antennas. a) The host device, as a stand-alone unit without any separately certified modules, complies with all applicable Radio Standards Specifications. b) The host device and all the separately certified modules it contains jointly meet the RF exposure compliance requirements of “RSS-102”, if applicable. c) The host device complies with the certification labeling requirements of each of the modules it contains.” The following statement must be included as a CAUTION statement in manuals and OEM products to alert users of FCC RF exposure compliance: To satisfy FCC RF Exposure requirements for mobile and base station transmission devices, a separation distance of 20 cm or more should be maintained between the antenna of this device and persons during operation. To ensure compliance, operation at closer than this distance is not recommended. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. If the MRF24WB0MA/MRF24WB0MB module is used in a portable application (i.e., the antenna is less than 20 cm from persons during operation), the integrator is responsible for performing Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) testing in accordance with FCC rules 2.1091. 3.1.2 HELPFUL WEB SITES Federal Communications Commission (FCC): http://www.fcc.gov From “Section 7.1.1, RSS-Gen”, Issue 2, June 2007, Modular Transmitter Approval: “Host devices which contain separately certified modules do not need to be recertified, provided that they meet the following conditions: The following compliance. example demonstrates labeling NOTE: Compliance of a module in its final configuration is the responsibility of the applicant. A host device will not be considered certified if the instructions regarding antenna configuration provided in the original description, of one or more separately certified modules it contains, were not followed. From “Section 5.2, RSS-Gen”, Issue 2, June 2007, Equipment Labels: “All Category I radio equipment intended for use in Canada shall permanently display on each transmitter, receiver or inseparable combination thereof, the applicant’s name (i.e., manufacturer’s name, trade name or brand name), model number and certification number. This information shall be affixed in such a manner as to not be removable except by destruction or defacement. The size of the lettering shall be legible without the aid of magnification, but is not required to be larger than 8-point font size. If the device is too small to meet this condition, the information can be included in the user manual upon agreement with Industry Canada.” The label is shown in the following example: Contains IC: 8248A-G21ZEROG DS70632A-page 22 Preliminary 2010 Microchip Technology Inc. MRF24WB0MA/MRF24WB0MB From “Section 7.1.6, RSS-Gen”, Issue 2, June 2007, Digital Circuits: “If the device contains digital circuitry that is not directly associated with the radio transmitter, the device shall also have to comply with ICES-003, Class A or B as appropriate, except for ICES-003 labeling requirements. The test data obtained (for the ICES-003 tests) shall be kept by the manufacturer or importer whose name appears on the equipment label, and made available to Industry Canada on request, for as long as the model is being marketed in Canada.” 3.2.1 Europe Test standard ETSI EN 300 328 V1.7.1 (2006-10): • Radiated Emissions • Electro-Static Discharge • Radiated RF Susceptibility The modules are fully compliant with Radiated Emissions EN 55022 Electrostatic Discharge EN 61000-4-2 Radiated Immunity EN 61000-4-3 EN 60950-1 CE-Mark RoHS ETSI does not provide a modular approval similar to the USA (FCC) and Canada (IC). However, the testing completed above can be used as part of the customer’s application for certification. The test report data can be included in their test plan and can significantly the lower customer’s certification burden. A helpful document that can be used as a starting point in understanding the use of Short Range Devices (SRD) in Europe is the European Radio Communications Committee (ERC) Recommendation “70-03 E”, downloadable from the European Radio Communications Office (ERO): http://www.ero.dk 2010 Microchip Technology Inc. Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE): http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/rtte/index_en.htm European Conference of Postal Telecommunications Administrations (CEPT): http://www.cept.org/ and 3.4 Wi-Fi® Alliance Wi-Fi Alliance Certification focuses on interoperability testing of devices based on 802.11 standards. Historically, when the certification process and programs were developed by Wi-Fi Alliance members, the vast majority of the 802.11 clients were PC-centric, and certification testing adequately addressed those types of devices. In subsequent years, the number of Wi-Fi devices that are not PC-centric has grown significantly. Maximum Transmit Power Maximum EIRP Spectral Density Frequency Range Radiated Emissions Test standards ETSI EN 301 489-1:2008 and ETSI EN 301 489-17:2008: • • • • • • HELPFUL WEB SITES: European Radio Communications Office (ERO): http://www.ero.dk/ The MRF24WB0MA/MRF24WB0MB module has been certified for use in European countries. The following testing has been completed: • • • • 3.3.1 European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI): http://www.etsi.org/ HELPFUL WEB SITES: Industry Canada: http://www.ic.gc.ca/ 3.3 The end user is responsible for ensuring compliance with harmonized frequencies and labeling requirements for each country in which the end device is marketed and sold. These non-standard devices, as a class of products, have been dubbed Application Specific Devices (ASDs) by the Wi-Fi Alliance. ASDs are 802.11 devices, e.g., clients or access points (APs), which cannot be tested under a standard Alliance test plan because they do not comply with the standard test configuration and/or because they are designed to perform a specific application. Examples include, but are not limited to: bar code scanners, pagers, recording devices, monitoring equipment, and cable modems. The APs or clients that are used to validate ASD compliance (from the standard test bed) will meet all of the requirements specified in the applicable System Interoperability Test Plans (referred to as the “standard test plan”), unless specifically exempted. The MRF24WB0MA and MRF24WB0MB modules are in the ASD category. The modules are certified under Wi-Fi 802.11 with WPA2, WPA, and WEP System Interoperability ASD Model Test Plan with Test Engine For IEEE 802.11a, b, and g Devices (Version 1.0). Preliminary DS70632A-page 23 MRF24WB0MA/MRF24WB0MB Per the Wi-Fi Alliance approved ASD test plan, the definition of the Microchip MRF24WB0MA and MRF24WB0MB modular solutions is expressed in the following statements: “Member Wireless solution is a single-chip 802.11b module including MAC, baseband, RF and power amplifier personal STA. It utilizes a simple to use API for embedded markets, and an OS is not a requirement for operation. It supports 1 and 2 Mbps (TX and RX). It also supports WEP, WPA Personal, and WPA2 Personal security. Ciphers supported are AES and TKIP. The Member Wireless solution interfaces with the HOST through SPI Bus. Some applications for the Member Wireless solution are as following: • Sensors/Controls such as Industrial & Factory sensors, HVAC, & Lighting • Consumer Electronic such as remote controls, toys, and internet radio This certification ensures that the MRF24WB0MA and MRF24WB0MB modules have passed rigorous testing for interoperability across existing consumer and business Wi-Fi equipments, and their certifications are completed (WFA ID: WFA7150). The certification effort undertaken will save customers time and money. For modular policy, please refer to WFA Module Policy (Version 2.2; MARCH 2006).” DS70632A-page 24 Preliminary 2010 Microchip Technology Inc. MRF24WB0MA/MRF24WB0MB 4.0 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS TABLE 4-1: DIGITAL ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (NOMINAL CONDITIONS: 25C, VDD = 3.3V) Parameters Min VIL (Input low voltage) VIH (Input high voltage) Typ Max Units -0.3 0.8 V 2 5.5 V 0.4 V VOL (Output low voltage) VOH (Output high voltage) 2.4 V IOL (Output low level current at VOL Max) 8.5 mA IOH (Output high level current at VOH Min) 15.4 mA TABLE 4-2: ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS(1) Parameters Min Max Storage Temperature -40C +125C VDD 0V Notes 4.2V for 0.5mSec VDD above this level and duration will disable Radio VIN on SDI, CS, SCK -0.3V 5.5V Note 1: Listed Absolute Maximum Ratings are not meant for functional operation. Operation at these levels is not guaranteed, and may reduce the operating life of the component. TABLE 4-3: RECOMMENDED OPERATING CONDITIONS Parameters Max Units 0 +70 Degrees Celsius VDD – for FCC and IC 2.70 3.3 3.63(2) Volts VDD – for ETSI(1) 2.80 3.3 3.63(2) Volts Ambient Temperature Min Japan(1) Typ 3.63(2) VDD – for 2.97 3.3 Volts Note 1: Operation in EU and/or Japan over extended voltage range of 2.7V to 3.6V will require additional certification testing by customer. The module is capable of this operation. 2: While 3.63V is the maximum operating voltage, the module will detect an overvoltage condition at 4.2V and disable the RF Transmit function in 0.5 ms. This is an RF certification behavior pertaining to disabling transmission in unforeseen overvoltage conditions. 2010 Microchip Technology Inc. Preliminary DS70632A-page 25 MRF24WB0MA/MRF24WB0MB TABLE 4-4: CURRENT CONSUMPTION(3) (NOMINAL CONDITIONS: 25C, VDD = 3.3V) Parameters Min IDD, Hibernate = 3.3V Typ Max 0.1 IDD, Sleep (software enabled) 250 Units µA (1) µA IDD, Standby (transitional state) 10 mA IDD core(2), RX on, Receive @-83dBm with 2Mbps modulated signal at antenna port 85 mA IDD core, TX on, +0 dBm 115 mA IDD core, TX on, +10 dBm 154 mA Note 1: Sleep current is current consumed during periods of “standby” between DTIM beacons. The module will awake 2 mS before a DTIM and turn on its receiver, and possibly its transmitter (if data is available for it). 2: IDD core is current consumed by the part not including the I/O consumption of the SPI port. 3: Current Consumption values represent Typical Peak currents, and the measured current conditions were done with 85% duty cycle modulated signal. Wi-Fi applications typically operate at less than 85% TX duty cycle. TX current is dependent on such criteria as transmit power setting, and transmit data rate and bandwidth being used. RX current is affected by connection distance. TABLE 4-5: RECEIVER AC CHARACTERISTICS(1) Parameters Min Flo 2412 Typ Max Units 2484 MHz RX Min Input Level Sensitivity, 1Mbps, 8% PER -91 dBm RX Min Input Level Sensitivity, 2Mbps, 8% PER -88 dBm RX Max Input Level (Power), 1Mbps, 8% PER -4 dBm RX Max Input Level (Power), 2Mbps, 8% PER -4 Note 1: Nominal conditions: 25C, VDD = 3.3V, Flo = 2437 MHz, measurements at antenna port. TABLE 4-6: dBm TRANSMITTER AC CHARACTERISTICS(1) Parameters Min Flo 2412 Typ Max Units 2484 MHz Average Pout (transmit spectrum mask compliant) +10 dBm Average Pout gain step resolution from +5 to +10dBm 0.5 dB Average Pout gain step resolution from -5 to +5dbm 1.0 dB Average Pout settled variation -0.5 0.5 dB Note 1: Nominal conditions: 25C, VDD = 3.3V, Flo = 2437 MHz, 2 Mbps. modulated signal measured at antenna port. DS70632A-page 26 Preliminary 2010 Microchip Technology Inc. MRF24WB0MA/MRF24WB0MB FIGURE 4-1: SPI INPUT TIMING TCSD TSCK CS TCSH TCSS SCK TSU SI THD MSb In LSb In High-Impedance SO FIGURE 4-2: SPI OUTPUT TIMING CS TSCK SCK TV SO TV TDIS MSb Out LSb Out Don’t Care SI LSb In TABLE 4-7: SPI INTERFACE AC CHARACTERISTICS Symbol Parameters Min TSCK SCK Period 40 nS TCSD CS High time 50 nS TCSS CS Setup time 50 nS TCSH CS Hold time 50 nS TSU SDI Setup time 10 nS THD SDI Hold time 10 nS TV SDO Valid time 2010 Microchip Technology Inc. Max 15 Preliminary Units nS DS70632A-page 27 MRF24WB0MA/MRF24WB0MB NOTES: DS70632A-page 28 Preliminary 2010 Microchip Technology Inc. MRF24WB0MA/MRF24WB0MB APPENDIX A: REVISION HISTORY Revision A (April 2010) Initial release of this document. 2010 Microchip Technology Inc. Preliminary DS70632A-page 29 MRF24WB0MA/MRF24WB0MB NOTES: DS70632A-page 30 Preliminary 2010 Microchip Technology Inc. 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