SG901-1071
SG901-1071 Miniature Wi-Fi Radio
Overview
Features
The SG901-1071 WiFi module is optimized to
simplify successful integration into systems
requiring the latest performance with small size.
This module is a highly integrated single chip
based 802.11b/g/n WLAN radio for embedded,
low-power and extremely small form factor mobile
applications. The product conforms to the IEEE
802.11B, G, and N protocols operating in the
2.45GHz ISM frequency band supporting 802.11n
modulations up to 72.2Mbps, all 802.11g OFDM
modulations, and all mandatory 802.11b
modulations.
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The SG901-1071 is a fully integrated wireless
radio including RF Synthesizer/VCO, high-speed
data converters, digital baseband processor,
onboard MAC and PHY processors, Power
Management, Power Amplifier, and LNA.
An on-board EEPROM stores calibration data for
alignment-free
integration.
No
customer
calibration required.
Bluetooth integration features of the radio are
made available.
An on-board crystal and filter simplify system
integration. The addition of 1.8V, 3.3V, and VIHO
supplies, Antenna, and host communication,
provides a complete WiFi solution. For maximum
flexibility, the SG901-1071 can be optionally
supplied without internal oscillator and accept a
wide range of external reference clock
frequencies.
Host control is provided by either an SDIO or SPI
interface.
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Very Small Footprint (12.0 x 9.5 x1.7mm)
Factory Calibrated
RoHs Compliant
Fully Integrated 802.11 System Solution
Ultra Low Current Consumption, 2.5 m A DITM = 1
Fully Compliant with the IEEE 802.11B,G, and N
WLAN Standards
Support for 802.11n Modulations up to 72.2Mbps,
and all 802.11g and Mandatory 802.11b
Modulations
Intelligent Power Control, Including 802.11 Power
Save Mode
Supports SPI Interface and SDIO Interface
Factory Support for Linux 2.6/Android, Windows
CE
Source Code Available for porting to RTOS or
Custom OS
Hardware driver is provided under GPL
Flexible I/O Voltage
Contact Factory for FCC compliant applications
Applications
• Hand-held Devices
• Embedded Systems
• Portable Systems
• Point of Sale terminals
• Personal Digital Assistants (PDA)
• Cameras
• Cable Replacement
Ordering Information
Packaging
Temp Range
Part Number
Tape and Reel
Extended
SG901-1071-ET-TR
Bulk
Extended
SG901-1071-ET-BLK
Tape and Reel
Commercial
SG901-1071-CT-TR
Bulk
Commercial
SG901-1071-CT-BLK
Evaluation Kit Available
This EVK supports embedded software
development.
EVK for 1071
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Block Diagram
1.8V
Antenna
Connection
Timebase
VHIO
Voltage
3.3V
Supply Inputs
Power Management Unit
LNA
+Power
Amplifier
ZIF
Transceiver
BB
Baseband
Processor
Processor
MAC
Host
Interface
Connection
To HOST
SPI/SDIO
High-Speed
Data
Converters
Optional
Bluetooth
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General Electrical Specifications
Parameter
Test Condition / Comment
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
Absolute Maximum Ratings
3.0V Supply
-0.3
3.6
V
VLDO Supply
-0.3
2.5
V
-30
85
°C
70
°C
3.6
V
Operating Conditions and Input Power Specifications
Operating Temperature Range
Input Supply Voltage
3.3V Supply
Standby Mode
Current
Power Save Mode
Current
ET Version (Extended Temperature)
CT Version (Commercial Temperature)
3.3V Supply input
0
2.7
32.768kHz Mode
270
uA
DTIM = 1
2.5
mA
Peak TX Current
Power Save Mode
Settling Times
VHIO Supply
3.3
270
mA
Peak RX Current
Processing Beacons
82
mA
Peak RX Current
Processing OFDM Packets
135
mA
mS
Wake up Time
From 32.768KHz Mode
5
Ramp up
To Processing Beacons
360
uS
Ramp Down
To Stand By 32.768KHz mode
760
uS
Input Supply Voltage
VHIO input supply determines Host CMOS
logic levels
1.7
3.3
V
Input Supply Current
VHIO = 1.8V
1
mA
Standby Mode
Current
VHIO = 1.8V
100
uA
VLDO Supply
Input Supply Voltage
Required Internal regulator supply input
Input Voltage
Levels
VIL
Output Voltage
Levels
VIH
VOL
IOL = 8.0mA
VOH
IOH = -8.0mA
Input Capacitance
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1.45
2.0
V
-0.3
0.25VHIO
V
0.625VHIO
VHIO+0.3
V
0.4
V
0.75VHIO
VHIO
V
1.0
5.0
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RF Characteristics (Max and Min based on temperature range)
Parameter
Test Condition / Comment
Min.
Antenna Port Impedance
CH1 to CH14
-9.5
Maximum Input Signal
Adjacent Channel
Rejection
dB
dBm
-96.3
11b, 2 Mbps
-94
-93.5
-91
dBm
11b, 5.5 Mbps
-93
-91
-88
dBm
11b, 11 Mbps
-89
-86.7
-85
dBm
11g, 9Mbps
-92
-89.6
-88
dBm
11g, 18Mbps
-87
-85.9
-84
dBm
11g, 36Mbps
-80
-78.6
-77
dBm
11g, 54Mbps
-74
-72.4
-70
dBm
11n, MCS1
-86
dBm
11n, MCS3
-80
dBm
11n, MCS5
-72
dBm
-69
CH1 to 14
11g, 54Mbps 10% PER
-0.7
CH7
11g, 54Mbps
-19
dBm
0.7
dB
-16
dBm
1Mbps
50
11Mbps
47
9Mbps
25
dB
54Mbps
13
dB
MCS1
24
dB
MCS7
5
dB
11b, 11Mbps
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-95
-97
11b, 1Mbps
TX Output Power
Units
Ohms
11b, 1Mbps
11n, MCS7
Channel to Channel
De-sensitivity
Max.
50
Antenna Input Return Loss
RX Sensitivity
Typ.
11g, 9Mbps
@802.11b spectral mask
@802.11g spectral mask
15
16.5
19.1
15.5
16.2
19.4
dBm
dBm
17
18.2
19.5
dBm
11.7
13.4
15.1
11g, 54Mbps
EVM = -27dB, 4.5%
802.11n MCS1
@802.11n spectral mask
17
dBm
802.11n MCS7
EVM = -27dB
13
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Pinout List
SIGNAL NAME
PIN NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
NOTES
Reference Clock Pins
OSC_EN
4
Oscillator Enable Output
not normally used – Contact Sagrad for options
REF_CLK
19
Reference Oscillator Input
normally not connected - Contact Sagrad for options
RF Pins
BTH
13
Bluetooth RF Switched RF Connection
RF Connection for Input - Output
2G4_RF
16
Wi-Fi / Bluetooth Antenna Port, 50 ohms
Careful RF design is needed for this and nearby ground
Serial Interface Pins (VHIO Domain, logic levels compatible with the VHIO (Pin 32) input voltage)
SDCMD
25
SPI MOSI (input)
SDIO CMD
VHIO Domain
SDCLK
26
SPI Clock Input
SDIO CLK
VHIO Domain
SDD0
24
SPI MISO (output)
SDIO Data 0
VHIO Domain
SDD1
23
SPI: Interrupt Output
SDD2
22
SDD3
21
SPI Chip Select Input
POWERUP
5
Power Up Enable (from Host)
SDIO Data 1
VHIO Domain
SDIO Data 2
VHIO Domain
SDIO Data 3
VHIO Domain
Control Pins
VLDO Domain with internal pull up High = operating,
Low = off
RSTn
31
Reset Input
VHIO Domain – Active Low reset
SLEEPCLK
33
32.768 kHz Sleep Clock Input
VHIO Domain
DBG_SPI_CSn
27
Debug SPI Chip Select Input
VHIO Domain
DBG_SPI_CLK
30
Debug SPI Clock Input
VHIO Domain
DBG_SPI_MISO
28
Debug SPI Data Output
VHIO Domain
DBG_SPI_MOSI
29
Debug SPI Data Input
VHIO Domain
Bluetooth Coexistence Pins (VHIO Domain)
WLAN_DENY
1
Bluetooth Coexistence
VHIO Domain
BT_ACTIVE
3
Bluetooth Coexistence
VHIO Domain
BT_PERIODIC
2
Bluetooth Coexistence
VHIO Domain
BT_STATUS
34
Bluetooth Coexistence
VHIO Domain
Power and Ground Pins
VHIO
32
Supply Voltage for I/O's
1.7 to 3.3V, Internally decoupled with a 0.1uF capacitor
VLDO
6
External regulator supply input
1.45 to 2.0V, Internally decoupled with a 2.4uF capacitor
3.0V
8
RF supply
2.7 to 3.3V, Internally decoupled with a 0.2uF capacitor
GND
7, 9, 10, 11, 12,
14, 15, 17, 18,
20, 35
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Software Support
The 1071 and 1078 modules are supported through highly portable software. The hardware drivers and
Wi-Fi stack as provided is compatible with Linux kernel 2.6. The source code for the hardware abstraction
is available under a GPL license and is available from Sagrad. The licensed Wi-Fi licensed stack
available from Sagrad is provided in binary form without a license. Source code for the Wi-Fi stack is
available to the customer. To obtain source code for the stack contact Sagrad sales at www.sagrad.com.
Software and source code are available free of charge but require a software license agreement for the
Wi-Fi stack source.
In almost all cases the GPL driver will need to be modified for the customer’s specific hardware. The WiFi stack will only need to be modified for compatibility to the customers OS and compiler. In many cases
such as Linux near zero modification of the Wi-Fi stack will be required.
The Wi-Fi module/stack currently is only tested in client mode and is compatible with any access point
that meets 802.11 standards. An access point mode code base is planned in the future.
The complete 802.11 stack requires about 350KB of space for the implementation of the entire
specification. Extremely small versions can be created by knowledgeable customers but is a considerable
task and requires detailed understanding of 802.11.
As a service to customers, Sagrad offers extended technical support on a fee basis.
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Software Details:
MAC
■ Comprehensive MAC functionality according to IEEE 802.11-2007, including QoS traffic scheduling
■ Supports the following optional IEEE 802.11n features:
MPDU aggregation
MSDU aggregation
Immediate Block Acknowledgement
PSMP
MTBA
RIFS
L-SIG TXOP protection
Link adaptation using MCS feedback
Encryption
■ Hardware encryption according to IEEE 802.11-2007 and IEEE 802.11w/D10.0:
WEP40/64
WEP104/128
CCMP (AES)
TKIP
BIP
■ Hardware encryption support for SMS4 to supportWAPI
■ Hardware encryption support for Cisco® CKIP
OS Support:
Windows Mobile 7 and 6.x, Windows CE 6.1 and 5, Linux v2.6, Android
Bluetooth Coexistence
Feature
Linux
Bluetooth Coexistence
PTA (802.15.2)
Yes
802.11/BT on same Antenna
Yes
Data and Voice Simultaneously
Yes
Data and Data Simultaneously
Yes
Voice and Voice Simultaneously
Yes
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Recommended Layout
PCB design requires detailed review of the center exposed pad. This pad requires good thermal
conductivity. Soldering coverage should be maximized and checked via x-ray for proper design. There is
a trade off in providing enough solder for conductivity, and too much which allows the module to “float”
on the paddle creating reliability issues. Sagrad recommends two approaches, a large center via that
allows excess soldering to flow down into the host PCB with smaller vias around it. Or many smaller vias
with just enough space for the viscosity of the chosen solder/flux to allow some solder to flow into the
smaller vias. Each of these approaches need to result in 60% or more full contact solder coverage on the
paddle after reflow. Sagrad strongly encourages PCB layout teams to work with their EMS providers to
insure vias and solder paste designs will result in satisfactory performance.
Note Pin one is on the bottom left of this diagram and is enlarged.
This view is viewed from the top.
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Mechanical
The nominal size of the part is 10x13mm with a height of 1.7mm
Packaging
The part comes packaged in Tape and Reel or bulk.
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