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WiFi 11ac + Bluetooth V4.2
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Revision History
Date
Revision Content
Revised By Version
2015/04/09
- Preliminary
Gary
1.0
2015/04/26
- Add GPIO pin definition
Gary
1.1
2016/06/20
- Modify BT Specification
Richard
1.2
2016/08/30
- Modify Dimensions
Richard
1.3
2017/02/06
- Modify BT output power spec
Richard
1.4
2017/05/11
- Modify 5GHz channel list
Richard
1.5
2017/08/04
- Modify Recommended Reflow Profile
Richard
1.6
2017/08/14
- Modify WLAN Specification
Richard
1.7
2017/08/21
- Modify WLAN Specification
Ali
1.8
2017/11/23
- Modify WLAN RX Specification
Richard
1.9
2018/04/18
- Modify Security Items
Richard
2.0
2018/10/24
- Modify Operating temperature
Richard
2.1
2018/10/30
- Add PCM Timing
Eason
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Contents
1. Introduction......................................................................................................... 4
2. Features............................................................................................................... 5
3. Deliverables ........................................................................................................ 6
3.1 Deliverables .................................................................................................... 6
3.2 Regulatory certifications ................................................................................. 6
4. General Specification ......................................................................................... 7
4.1 General Specification ...................................................................................... 7
4.2 Voltages .......................................................................................................... 7
4.2.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings .................................................................... 7
4.2.2 Recommended Operating Rating ........................................................... 7
5. Wi-Fi RF Specification ........................................................................................ 8
5.1 2.4GHz RF Specification................................................................................. 8
5.1 5GHz RF Specification.................................................................................... 9
6. Bluetooth Specification.................................................................................... 12
6.1 Bluetooth Specification ................................................................................. 12
7. Pin Assignments ............................................................................................... 13
7.1 Pin Outline .................................................................................................... 13
7.2 Pin Definition ................................................................................................ 13
8. Dimensions ....................................................................................................... 15
8.1 Physical Dimensions .................................................................................... 15
8.2 Layout Recommendation .............................................................................. 16
9. External clock reference .................................................................................. 17
9.1 SDIO Pin Description .................................................................................... 18
10. Host Interface Timing Diagram ........................................................................ 19
10.1 Power-up Sequence Timing Diagram ......................................................... 19
10.2 SDIO Timing Diagram ................................................................................. 21
10.3 PCM Timing Diagram.................................................................................. 27
11. Recommended Reflow Profile ......................................................................... 33
12. Package Information ........................................................................................ 36
12.1 Label ........................................................................................................... 36
12.2 Dimension................................................................................................... 37
12.3 MSL Level / Storage Condition ................................................................... 39
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1. Introduction
AMPAK Technology would like to announce a low-cost and low-power consumption module
which has all of the Wi-Fi, Bluetooth functionalities. The highly integrated module makes the
possibilities of web browsing, VoIP, Bluetooth headsets applications. With seamless roaming
capabilities and advanced security, also could interact with different vendors’
802.11a/b/g/n/ac Access Points in the wireless LAN.
The wireless module complies with IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac standard and it can achieve up
to a speed of 433.3Mbps with single stream in 802.11ac draft to connect to the wireless LAN.
The integrated module provides SDIO interface for Wi-Fi, UART / PCM interface for
Bluetooth.
This compact module is a total solution for a combination of Wi-Fi + BT technologies. The
module is specifically developed for Smart phones and Portable devices.
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2. Features
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac dual-band radio with virtual-simultaneous dual-band operation
Single-stream spatial multiplexing up to 433.3 Mbps data rate.
Supports 20, 40, 80 MHz channels with optional SGI(256 QAM modulation)
Supports Bluetooth V4.2+EDR with integrated PA for Class 1.5 and Low Energy (BLE).
Concurrent Bluetooth, and WLAN operation
Simultaneous BT/WLAN receive with single antenna
Supports standard SDIO v3.0 and backward compatible with SDIO v2.0 host interfaces.
- SDIO v3.0(4-bit) — up to 208 MHz clock rate in SDR104 mode
BT host digital interface:
- UART (up to 4 Mbps)
IEEE Co-existence technologies are integrated die solution
ECI — enhanced coexistence support, ability to coordinate BT SCO transmissions
around WLAN receives
Security
- WPA and WPA2(Personal) support for powerful encryption and authentication.
- AES and TKIP in hardware for faster data encryption and IEEE 802.11i
compatibility.
A simplified block diagram of the module is depicted in the figure below.
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3. Deliverables
3.1 Deliverables
The following products and software will be part of the product.
Module with packaging
Evaluation Kits
Software utility for integration, performance test.
Product Datasheet.
Agency certified pre-tested report with the adapter board.
3.2 Regulatory certifications
The product delivery is a pre-tested module, without the module level certification. For
module approval, the platform’s antennas are required for the certification.
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4. General Specification
4.1 General Specification
Model Name
AP6255
Product Description
Support Wi-Fi/Bluetooth functionalities
Dimension
L x W x H: 12 x 12 x 1.5 (typical) mm
WiFi Interface
SDIO v2.0/v3.0
BT Interface
UART / PCM
Operating temperature
-30°C to 85°C
Storage temperature
-40°C to 105°C
Operating Humidity 10% to 95% Non-Condensing
Storage Humidity 5% to 95% Non-Condensing
a. The operating temperature 65 to 85 ℃ is feasible at conditional environment. Please
Humidity
examine the reliability on final product.
b. Optimal RF performance specified in the data sheet, however, is guaranteed only for -20
to 55℃.
4.2 Voltages
4.2.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
Symbol
VBAT
VDDIO
Description
Min. Max. Unit
Input supply Voltage
-0.5
4
V
Digital/Bluetooth/SDIO/ I/O Voltage
-0.5
3.9
V
4.2.2 Recommended Operating Rating
The module requires two power supplies: VBAT and VDDIO.
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
-30
25
85
VBAT
3.1
3.3
3.6
deg.C
V
VDDIO
1.71
1.8
3.6
V
Operating Temperature
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5. Wi-Fi RF Specification
5.1 2.4GHz RF Specification
Conditions : VBAT=3.3V ; VDDIO=3.3V ; Temp:25°C
Feature
Description
WLAN Standard
IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ac, WiFi compliant
Frequency Range
2.400 GHz ~ 2.483 GHz (2.4 GHz ISM Band)
Number of Channels
2.4GHz:Ch1 ~ Ch13
Modulation
802.11b : DQPSK, DBPSK, CCK
802.11g/n : 64-QAM,16-QAM, QPSK, BPSK
Output Power
Receive Sensitivity
(11b) @8% PER
Receive Sensitivity
(11g) @10% PER
Receive Sensitivity
(11n,20MHz)
@10% PER
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802.11b /11Mbps
802.11b /1Mbps
: 16 dBm ± 1.5 dB @ EVM -9dB
: 18 dBm ± 1.5 dB @ EVM -9dB
802.11g /54Mbps
802.11g /6Mbps
: 15 dBm ± 1.5 dB @ EVM -25dB
: 17 dBm ± 1.5 dB @ EVM -5dB
802.11n@20MHz /MCS7
802.11n@20MHz /MCS0
: 14 dBm ± 1.5 dB @ EVM -27dB
: 16 dBm ± 1.5 dB @ EVM -5dB
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1Mbps
PER @ -96 dBm, +/- 2dB
-
2Mbps
PER @ -90 dBm, +/- 2dB
- 5.5Mbps
PER @ -88 dBm, +/- 2dB
- 11Mbps
PER @ -87 dBm, +/- 2dB
-
6Mbps
PER @ -90 dBm, +/- 2dB
-
9Mbps
PER @ -88 dBm, +/- 2dB
- 12Mbps
PER @ -87 dBm, +/- 2dB
- 18Mbps
PER @ -85 dBm, +/- 2dB
- 24Mbps
PER @ -83 dBm, +/- 2dB
- 36Mbps
PER @ -80 dBm, +/- 2dB
- 48Mbps
PER @ -76 dBm, +/- 2dB
- 54Mbps
PER @ -74 dBm, +/- 2dB
- MCS=0
PER @ -89 dBm, +/- 2dB
- MCS=1
PER @ -85 dBm, +/- 2dB
- MCS=2
PER @ -84 dBm, +/- 2dB
- MCS=3
PER @ -80 dBm, +/- 2dB
- MCS=4
PER @ -77 dBm, +/- 2dB
- MCS=5
PER @ -75 dBm, +/- 2dB
- MCS=6
PER @ -72 dBm, +/- 2dB
- MCS=7
PER @ -71 dBm, +/- 2dB
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802.11b : -10dBm
Maximum Input Level 802.11g/n : -20dBm
Antenna Reference
Small antennas with 0~2 dBi peak gain
5.1 5GHz RF Specification
Conditions : VBAT=3.3V ; VDDIO=3.3V ; Temp:25°C
Feature
Description
WLAN Standard
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi compliant
Frequency Range
5.18 GHz ~ 5.845 GHz (5.0 GHz ISM Band)
Number of Channels
5.0GHz:Please see the table1
Modulation
802.11a/n : 64-QAM,16-QAM, QPSK, BPSK
802.11ac : 256-QAM, 64-QAM,16-QAM, QPSK, BPSK
802.11a /54Mbps : 14 dBm ± 1.5 dB @ EVM -25dB
802.11a /6Mbps
: 14 dBm ± 1.5 dB @ EVM -5dB
Output Power
Receive Sensitivity
(11a, 20MHz) @10%
PER
Receive Sensitivity
(11n,20MHz)
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802.11n /MCS0
: 13 dBm ± 1.5 dB @ EVM -27dB
: 14 dBm ± 1.5 dB @ EVM -5dB
802.11ac/MCS8
802.11ac/MCS0
: 12 dBm ± 1.5 dB @ EVM -30dB
: 14 dBm ± 1.5 dB @ EVM -5dB
802.11ac/MCS9
: 10 dBm ± 1.5 dB @ EVM -32dB
802.11ac/MCS0
: 12 dBm ± 1.5 dB @ EVM -5dB
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6Mbps
PER @ -91 dBm, +/- 2dB
-
9Mbps
PER @ -89 dBm, +/- 2dB
- 12Mbps
PER @ -88 dBm, +/- 2dB
- 18Mbps
PER @ -86 dBm, +/- 2dB
- 24Mbps
PER @ -82 dBm, +/- 2dB
- 36Mbps
PER @ -79 dBm, +/- 2dB
- 48Mbps
PER @ -74 dBm, +/- 2dB
- 54Mbps
PER @ -73 dBm, +/- 2dB
- MCS=0
PER @ -90 dBm, +/- 2dB
- MCS=1
PER @ -88 dBm, +/- 2dB
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@10% PER
Receive Sensitivity
(11n,40MHz)
@10% PER
Receive Sensitivity
(11ac,20MHz)
@10% PER
Receive Sensitivity
(11ac,40MHz)
@10% PER
Receive Sensitivity
(11ac,80MHz)
@10% PER
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- MCS=2
PER @ -85 dBm, +/- 2dB
- MCS=3
PER @ -82 dBm, +/- 2dB
- MCS=4
PER @ -78 dBm, +/- 2dB
- MCS=5
PER @ -74 dBm, +/- 2dB
- MCS=6
PER @ -72 dBm, +/- 2dB
- MCS=7
PER @ -71 dBm, +/- 2dB
- MCS=0
PER @ -88 dBm, +/- 2dB
- MCS=1
PER @ -85 dBm, +/- 2dB
- MCS=2
PER @ -83 dBm, +/- 2dB
- MCS=3
PER @ -79 dBm, +/- 2dB
- MCS=4
PER @ -76 dBm, +/- 2dB
- MCS=5
PER @ -71 dBm, +/- 2dB
- MCS=6
PER @ -70 dBm, +/- 2dB
- MCS=7
PER @ -68 dBm, +/- 2dB
- MCS=0
PER @ -89 dBm, +/- 2dB
- MCS=1
PER @ -87 dBm, +/- 2dB
- MCS=2
PER @ -84 dBm, +/- 2dB
- MCS=3
PER @ -81 dBm, +/- 2dB
- MCS=4
PER @ -77 dBm, +/- 2dB
- MCS=5
PER @ -73 dBm, +/- 2dB
- MCS=6
PER @ -71 dBm, +/- 2dB
- MCS=7
PER @ -70 dBm, +/- 2dB
- MCS=8
PER @ -66 dBm, +/- 2dB
- MCS=0
PER @ -87 dBm, +/- 2dB
- MCS=1
PER @ -83 dBm, +/- 2dB
- MCS=2
PER @ -81 dBm, +/- 2dB
- MCS=3
PER @ -78 dBm, +/- 2dB
- MCS=4
PER @ -75 dBm, +/- 2dB
- MCS=5
PER @ -70 dBm, +/- 2dB
- MCS=6
PER @ -68 dBm, +/- 2dB
- MCS=7
PER @ -66 dBm, +/- 2dB
- MCS=8
PER @ -64 dBm, +/- 2dB
- MCS=9
PER @ -63 dBm, +/- 2dB
- MCS=0
PER @ -83 dBm, +/- 2dB
- MCS=1
PER @ -80 dBm, +/- 2dB
- MCS=2
PER @ -78 dBm, +/- 2dB
- MCS=3
PER @ -74 dBm, +/- 2dB
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Maximum Input Level
Antenna Reference
- MCS=4
PER @ -71 dBm, +/- 2dB
- MCS=5
PER @ -69 dBm, +/- 2dB
- MCS=6
PER @ -65 dBm, +/- 2dB
- MCS=7
PER @ -63 dBm, +/- 2dB
- MCS=8
PER @ -60 dBm, +/- 2dB
- MCS=9
PER @ -59 dBm, +/- 2dB
802.11a/n : -20dBm
802.11ac : -30dBm
Small antennas with 0~2 dBi peak gain
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5GHz Channel table
Band (GHz)
5.15GHz~5.25GHz
5.25GHz~5.35GHz
5.5GHz~5.7GHz
5.725GHz~5.825GHz
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Operating Channel
Numbers
36
40
44
48
52
56
60
64
100
104
108
112
116
120
124
128
132
136
140
149
153
157
161
165
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frequencies(MHz)
5180
5200
5220
5240
5260
5280
5300
5320
5500
5520
5540
5560
5580
5600
5620
5640
5660
5680
5700
5745
5765
5785
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6. Bluetooth Specification
6.1 Bluetooth Specification
Conditions : VBAT=3.3V ; VDDIO=3.3V ; Temp:25°C
Feature
Description
General Specification
Bluetooth Standard
Bluetooth V4.2 of 1, 2 and 3 Mbps.
Host Interface
UART
Antenna Reference
Small antennas with 0~2 dBi peak gain
Frequency Band
2402 MHz ~ 2480 MHz
Number of Channels
79 channels
Modulation
FHSS, GFSK, DPSK, DQPSK
RF Specification
Min.
Typical.
Max.
7
Sensitivity @ BER=0.1%
for GFSK (1Mbps)
-86 dBm
Sensitivity @ BER=0.01%
for π/4-DQPSK (2Mbps)
-86 dBm
Sensitivity @ BER=0.01%
for 8DPSK (3Mbps)
-80 dBm
GFSK (1Mbps) :-20dBm
Maximum Input Level
π/4-DQPSK (2Mbps) :-20dBm
8DPSK (3Mbps) :-20dBm
:Output power can be configured by HCD firmware.
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7. Pin Assignments
7.1 Pin Outline
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7.2 Pin Definition
NO
Name
Type
Description
1
GND
-
Ground connections
2
WL_BT_ANT
I/O
RF I/O port
3
GND
-
Ground connections
4
NC
-
Floating (Don’t connected to ground)
5
NC
-
Floating (Don’t connected to ground)
6
BT_WAKE
I
HOST wake-up Bluetooth device
7
BT_HOST_WAKE
O
Bluetooth device to wake-up HOST
8
NC
-
Floating (Don’t connected to ground)
9
VBAT
P
Main power voltage source input
10
XTAL_IN
I
Crystal input
11
XTAL_OUT
O
Crystal output
12
WL_REG_ON
I
Power up/down internal regulators used by WiFi section
13
WL_HOST_WAKE
O
WLAN to wake-up HOST
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SDIO_DATA_2
I/O
SDIO data line 2
15
SDIO_DATA_3
I/O
SDIO data line 3
16
SDIO_DATA_CMD
I/O
SDIO command line
17
SDIO_DATA_CLK
I/O
SDIO clock line
18
SDIO_DATA_0
I/O
SDIO data line 0
19
SDIO_DATA_1
I/O
SDIO data line 1
20
GND
-
Ground connections
21
VIN_LDO_OUT
P
Internal Buck voltage generation pin
22
VDDIO
P
I/O Voltage supply input
23
VIN_LDO
P
Internal Buck voltage generation pin
24
LPO
I
External Low Power Clock input (32.768KHz)
25
PCM_OUT
O
PCM Data output
26
PCM_CLK
I/O
PCM clock
27
PCM_IN
I
PCM data input
28
PCM_SYNC
I/O
PCM sync signal
29
SDIO_VSEL
I
SDIO mode selection pin
1:1.8V(SDIO 3.0), 0:3.3V(SDIO 2.0)
30
NC
-
Floating (Don’t connected to ground)
31
GND
-
Ground connections
32
NC
-
Floating (Don’t connected to ground)
33
GND
-
Ground connections
34
BT_REG_ON
I
Power up/down internal regulators used by BT section
35
NC
-
Floating (Don’t connected to ground)
36
GND
-
Ground connections
37
GPIO_6
I/O
GPIO configuration pin
38
GPIO_3
I/O
GPIO configuration pin
39
GPIO_5
I/O
GPIO configuration pin
40
GPIO_2
I/O
GPIO configuration pin
41
UART_RTS_N
O
Bluetooth UART interface
42
UART_TXD
O
Bluetooth UART interface
43
UART_RXD
I
Bluetooth UART interface
44
UART_CTS_N
I
Bluetooth UART interface
45
TP1(NC)
-
Floating (Don’t connected to ground)
46
TP2(NC)
-
Floating (Don’t connected to ground)
47
TP3(NC)
-
Floating (Don’t connected to ground)
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8. Dimensions
8.1 Physical Dimensions
(Unit: mm)
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< Side View >
< TOP VIEW >
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8.2 Layout Recommendation
(Unit: mm)
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9. External clock reference
External LPO signal characteristics
Parameter
Specification
Units
32.768
kHz
30
ppm
30 - 70
%
Input signal amplitude
400 to 1800
mV, p-p
Signal type
Square-wave
-
Nominal input frequency
Frequency accuracy
Duty cycle
Input impedance
>100k