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SDC-MSD40NBT
Version 5.6
MSD40NBT
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REVISION HISTORY
Version
1.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
Rev. Date
08/01/11
08/08/11
08/26/11
10/05/11
1.4
1.5
10/27/11
12/01/11
1.6
12/02/11
1.7
1.8
1.9
1.10
12/23/11
01/03/12
02/08/12
02/13/12
1.11
02/16/12
2.0
2.1
2.2
2.3
3.0
6/29/12
7/5/12
7/11/12
8/15/12
10/15/12
3.1
12/4/12
4.0
4.1
4.2
4.3
1/29/12
1/30/13
17 May 2013
11 July 2013
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
20 Sept 2013
11 Oct 2013
26 Feb 2014
19 Mar 2014
4.8
4.9
5.0
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
20 Oct 2014
19 Oct 2015
12 Aug 2016
16 Sept 2016
21 Feb 2017
09 May 2017
05 June 2017
07 June 2017
20 June 2017
Change Description
Initial Release
Updated I/O information for select pins in the Pin table
Added PCM Timing information
Added BT/antenna note, MSD30AG/MSD40NBT Pin Comparison table,
MSD40NBT/T-Board image, MSD40NBT schematic
Added PCM defaults
General edits including: revisions to PIN table, finalized specifications
data, added Integration Consideration section
Updated the MSD40NBT schematic and current Consumption numbers
in the Specifications table;
Added series resistors information to the “Integration Considerations”
section and added product image
Added revised mechanical drawing
Updated Specifications table
Added pin note and power notes
Updated mechanical drawing with new side view measurement
New product photo and new T-Board photo with Rev. 6 device
Updated mechanical drawings spacer image and transmit power
numbers in the Specs table
Updated BT Transmit Power
Updated Receiver Sensitivity values
Updated notes regarding CMD pull-ups
Updated Operating Temperature
Updated format (converted to Laird) and Mounting section with
revised spacer information; Added AS/NZS (Australia, New Zealand)
certifications; Changed pin name of Pin 12 and updated AS/NZS links
Made corrections to “Recommended Operating Conditions and DC
Electrical Characteristics” table
Updated Receive Sensitivity Data
Updated 5GHz frequency and channel data
Added BT Priority Important note to the Block Diagram.
Fixed ICC certification error (changed IC ID: 6616A-SDCSSD40L to IC ID:
6616A-SDCMSD40NBT)
Updated Operating and Storage Temperature
Removed references to summitdata.com.
Added BT SIG certification section
Added note regarding the following pins: CHIP_PWD_L, SYS_RST_L,
BT_RST_L, VDDIO_DR
Updated Hardware Schematic.
Added Approved By column; updated or removed links
Changed Hardware Integration Guide to Datasheet.
Added the EU Declaration of Conformity
Updated FCC data to 24 non-overlapping channels
Updated CE/EU Declaration of Conformity section
Updated CE DoC with new RED standards
Fixed errors in the DoC
Approved By
Changed EN 301 893 v2.1.0 (2017-03) to EN 301 893 v2.1.1
(2017-05)
Tom Smith
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CONTENTS
1
Scope ..................................................................................................................................................................4
2
Operational Description .....................................................................................................................................4
3
Block Diagram .....................................................................................................................................................5
4
Specifications ......................................................................................................................................................5
5
Recommended Operating Conditions and DC Electrical Characteristics ........................................................ 10
6
5.1.1
SDIO Timing Requirements.............................................................................................................. 11
5.1.2
UART Timing Requirements............................................................................................................. 12
5.1.3
PCM Interface Timing ...................................................................................................................... 12
5.1.4
PCM Defaults ................................................................................................................................... 14
Pin Definitions ................................................................................................................................................. 18
6.1.1
Control Signal Timing Diagrams....................................................................................................... 21
6.2
MSD30AG and MSD40NBT Pin Comparison Table .................................................................................. 22
6.3
Integration Considerations ...................................................................................................................... 23
7
Mechanical Specifications ............................................................................................................................... 24
7.1
Connector Overview ................................................................................................................................ 24
7.1.1
7.2
MSD40NBT Attached to T-Board ..................................................................................................... 24
Mounting ................................................................................................................................................. 25
8
RF Layout Design Guidelines ........................................................................................................................... 25
9
Regulatory ....................................................................................................................................................... 25
9.1
Certified Antennas ................................................................................................................................... 25
9.2
Documentation Requirements ................................................................................................................ 26
9.2.1
FCC ................................................................................................................................................... 26
9.2.2
Industry Canada ............................................................................................................................... 27
9.2.3
European Union ............................................................................................................................... 29
10
Bluetooth SIG Approvals.............................................................................................................................. 33
10.1
Subsystem Combinations ........................................................................................................................ 33
10.2
Assumptions ............................................................................................................................................ 33
11
Additional Assistance................................................................................................................................... 34
12
Appendix A: Schematic ................................................................................................................................ 35
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1 SCOPE
This document describes key hardware aspects of the SDC-MSD40NBT radio module. This document is intended
to assist device manufacturers and related parties with the integration of this radio into their host devices. Data
in this document is drawn from a number of sources and includes information found in the Broadcom BCM4329
data sheet issued in June of 2009.
Contact Laird or visit the MSD40NBT page of the Laird website for the newest version of this document.
2 OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTION
This device is an SDC-MSD40NBT radio module which supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
standards via an SDIO (Secure Digital Input/Output) interface and Bluetooth version
2.1 via a serial UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter) interface. The
radio operates in unlicensed portions of the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radio frequency
spectrum. The device is compliant with IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n
standards using Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and Orthogonal Frequency
Division Multiplexing (OFDM), and supports Bluetooth 2.1 using Frequency Hopping
Spread Spectrum (FHSS). The device supports all 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n,
and Bluetooth data rates and automatically adjusts data rates and operational modes
based on various environmental factors.
When operating on channels in the UNII-2 and UNII-2 Extended bands that are in the
5GHz portion of the frequency spectrum and are subject to Dynamic Frequency Selection requirements, the
SDC-MSD40NBT fully conforms to applicable regulatory requirements. In the event that specified types of radar
are detected by the network infrastructure, the SDC-MSD40NBT fully conforms to commands from the
infrastructure for radar avoidance.
The SDC-MSD40NBT interfaces to host devices via a 60-pin connector. The device is based on the Broadcom
BCM4329chip which is an integrated device providing a Media Access Controller (MAC), a Physical Layer
Controller (PHY or baseband processor), and fully integrated dual-band radio transceiver. To maximize
operational range, the SDC-MSD40NBT incorporates a 5 GHz power amplifier (PA) to increase transmit power.
The frequency stability for both 2.4 GHz (802.11b and 802.11g) and 5 GHz (802.11a) operation is +/- 20 ppm.
The SDC-MSD40NBT has its own RF shielding and does not require shielding provided by the host device into
which it is installed in order to maintain compliance with applicable regulatory standards. As such, the device
may be tested in a standalone configuration via an extender card.
The device buffers all data inputs so that it will comply with all applicable regulations even in the presence of
over-modulated input from the host device. Similarly, the SDC-SSD40NBT incorporates power regulation to
comply with all applicable regulations even when receiving excess power from the host device.
The SDC-MSD40NBTprovides two unique U.FL type antenna connectors to support dual band transmit and
receive diversity. Supported host device antenna types include dipole and monopole antennas.
Regulatory operational requirements are included with this document and may be incorporated into the
operating manual of any device into which the SDC-MSD40NBT is installed. The SDC-MSD40NBT is designed for
installation into mobile devices such as vehicle mount data terminals (which typically operate at distances
greater than 20 cm from the human body) and portable devices such as handheld data terminals (which typically
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operate at distances less than 20 cm from the human body). See “Documentation Requirements” for more
information.
3 BLOCK DIAGRAM
Note:
Transmitter frequencies for Wi-Fi are 2412-2462 MHz and 5180-5805 MHz. Transmitter frequencies
for BT are 2402-2480 MHz.
Note:
BT functions on the AUX port and not on the Main port. For Wi-Fi and BT single-antenna
implementations, the AUX port must be used.
IMPORTANT: When BT is transmitting high priority traffic (such as during a scan and/or when sending audio
traffic) Wi-Fi receive is sent to the main antenna port (even when set to AUX only). When high
priority transmission ends, Wi-Fi receive functionality returns to the AUX port (when set to AUX
only). For optimal Wi-Fi performance, we recommend that you populate both the Main and the
AUX ports with an antenna.
4 SPECIFICATIONS
Table 1: Specifications
Feature
Physical Interface
Wi-Fi Interface
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Description
Molex 54722-0607 60-pin connector (mates to Molex 55560-0607 60-pin
connector)
1-bit or 4-bit Secure Digital I/O
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Feature
Bluetooth Interface
Antenna Interface
Main Chip
Description
Host Controller Interface (HCI) using High Speed UART
2 Hirose U.FL connectors for dual-band antenna diversity
IMPORTANT:
When using a single antenna,
it MUST be connected to the Auxiliary (AUX) port.
BT functions on the AUX port and not the Main port.
For WiFi/BT single-antenna implementations,
the AUX port must be used.
Broadcom BCM4329
Input Voltage Requirements
I/O Signaling Voltage
3.3 VDC ± 10% (core)
3.3 VDC ± 10%
Average Current Consumption,
VDDIO = 3.3 volts
(At maximum transmit power
setting)
802.11a (with BT in standby)
Transmit: 282 mA (931 mW)
Receive: 92 mA (304 mW)
Standby: TBD
802.11b (with BT in standby)
Transmit: 314 mA (1036 mW)
Receive: 92 mA (304 mW)
Standby: TBD
802.11g (with BT in standby)
Transmit: 288 mA (950 mW)
Receive: 92 mA (304 mW)
Standby: TBD
802.11n (2.4 GHz) (with BT in standby)
Transmit: 292 mA (964 mW)
Receive: 92 mA (304 mW)
Standby: TBD
802.11n (5 GHz) (with BT in standby)
Transmit: 270 mA (891 mW)
Receive: 92 mA (304 mW)
Standby: TBD
Bluetooth (with Wi-Fi in standby)
Transmit: TBD mA (TBD mW)
Receive: TBD mA (TBD mW)
Note: Standby refers to the radio
operating in PM1 powersave
mode.
Operating Temperature
Operating Humidity
Storage Temperature
Storage Humidity
Maximum Electrostatic
Discharge
Length
Width
Thickness
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-30° to 80°C (-22° to 176°F)
10 to 90% (non-condensing)
-30° to 85°C (-22° to 185°F)
10 to 90% (non-condensing)
8 kV
32 mm (1.26 in.)
22 mm (0.87 in.)
5.05mm (0.17 in.)
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Feature
Weight
Mounting
Wi-Fi Media
Bluetooth Media
Wi-Fi Media Access Protocol
Network Architecture Types
Wi-Fi Standards
Bluetooth Standards
Wi-Fi Data Rates Supported
Wi-Fi Modulation
802.11n Spatial Streams
Supported Bluetooth Data Rates
Bluetooth Modulation
Supported Regulatory Domains
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.4 GHz
Frequency Bands
Description
3.0 g (0.11 oz.)
60-pin connector, mounting holes (M2 screws)
Direct Sequence-Spread Spectrum (DSSS)
Complementary Code Keying (CCK)
Orthogonal Frequency Divisional Multiplexing (OFDM)
Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FSSS)
Carrier sense multiple access with collision avoidance (CSMA/CA)
Infrastructure and ad hoc
IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11d, 802.11e, 802.11g, 802.11h, 802.11i,
802.11n
Bluetooth version 2.1 with Enhanced Data Rate
802.11a (OFDM) 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps
802.11b (DSSS, CCK) 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps
802.11g (OFDM) 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps
802.11n (OFDM, MCS 0-7) 6.5, 7.2, 13.0, 14.4, 19.5, 21.7, 26.0, 28.9, 39.0,
43.3, 52.0, 57.8, 58.5, 65.0, 72.2 Mbps
BPSK @ 1, 6, 6.5, 7.2 and 9 Mbps
QPSK @ 2, 5.5, 11, 12, 13, 14.4,18, 19.5 and 21.7 Mbps
16-QAM @ 24, 26, 28.9, 36, 39 and 43.3 Mbps
64-QAM @ 48, 52, 54, 57.8, 58.5, 65, and 72.2 Mbps
1 (Single Input, Single Output)
1, 2, 3 Mbps
GFSK@ 1 Mbps
π/4-DQPSK@ 2 Mbps
8-DPSK@ 3 Mbps
FCC (Americas, Parts of Asia, and Middle East)
ETSI (Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Parts of Asia)
MIC (Japan) (formerly TELEC)
KC (Korea) (formerly KCC)
ETSI: 2.4 GHz to 2.483 GHz
FCC: 2.4 GHz to 2.483 GHz
MIC (Japan): 2.4 GHz to 2.495 GHz
KC: 2.4 GHz to 2.483 GHz
Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz Operating
Channels
ETSI:13 (3 non-overlapping)
FCC:11 (3 non-overlapping)
5 GHz Frequency Bands
ETSI
5.15 GHz to 5.35 GHz
5.47 GHz to 5.725 GHz
FCC
5.15 GHz to 5.35 GHz
5.47 GHz to 5.725 GHz
5.725 GHz to 5.82 GHz
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MIC (Japan):14 (4 non-overlapping)
KCC:13 (3 non-overlapping)
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Feature
5 GHz Operating Channels
Transmit Power
Note: Transmit power varies
according to individual country
regulations. All values nominal,
+/-2 dBm.
Note: Summit 40 series radios
support a single spatial stream
and 20 MHz channels only.
Typical Receiver Sensitivity
Note: All values nominal, +/-3
dBm.
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Description
MIC (Japan)
5.15 GHz to 5.35 GHz
KC
5.15 GHz to 5.35 GHz
5.725 GHz to 5.82 GHz
ETSI: 19 non-overlapping
FCC: 24 non-overlapping
MIC (Japan): 8 non-overlapping
KC: 12 non-overlapping
802.11a
6 Mbps
16 dBm (40 mW)
54 Mbps
14 dBm (25 mW)
802.11b
1 Mbps
17 dBm (50 mW)
11 Mbps
16 dBm (40 mW)
802.11g
6 Mbps
15 dBm (32 mW)
54 Mbps
13 dBm (20 mW)
802.11n (2.4 GHz)
6.5 Mbps (MCS0)
15 dBm (32 mW)
65 Mbps (MCS7)
11 dBm (13 mW)
802.11n (5 GHz)
6.5 Mbps (MCS0)
16 dBm (40 mW)
65 Mbps (MCS7)
13 dBm (20 mW)
Bluetooth
1 Mbps
-0.5 dBm (1.1 mW)
2 Mbps
-0.5 dBm (1.1 mW)
3 Mbps
-0.5 dBm (1.1 mW)
802.11a:
6 Mbps
-90 dBm
24 Mbps
-84 dBm
54 Mbps
-75 dBm (PER