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WB40NBT
Version 3.12
WB40NBT
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REVISION HISTORY
Version
Date
Notes
Approver
1.0
02/24/12
Initial Release Version.
Andrew Chen
1.1
03/05/12
Changed RSTN to RESET.
Andrew Chen
1.2
03/20/12
Resolved outstanding TBDs.
Added AS/NZS (Australia, New Zealand) certifications.
Updated AS/NZS links.
Andrew Chen
1.3
6/29/12
Updated BT Transmit Power.
Andrew Chen
1.4
7/5/12
Updated Receiver Sensitivity Values.
Andrew Chen
2.0
10/2/12
Laird formatting and removal of schematic links to website.
Andrew Chen
2.1
11/01/12
Changed Voltage Rise Time maximum from 5 ms to 100 ms.
Andrew Chen
3.0
1/29/13
Updated Receive Sensitivity data
Andrew Chen
3.1
1/30/13
Updated 5ghz channel and 5ghz frequency data
Updated operating temperature data.
Andrew Chen
3.2
3/4/13
Updated Pin Table.
Changed Operating and Storage Humidity (Specs Table)
Andrew Chen
3.3
4/26/13
Changed Operating and Storage Humidity (Specs Table)
Andrew Chen
3.4
5/2/13
Updated Intro. Updated operating Linux kernel and version used for
testing.
Lowered Storage Humidity.
Andrew Chen
3.5
17 May 13
Added BT Priority Important note to the Block Diagram.
Andrew Chen
3.6
14 Oct 13
Removed references to summitdata.com
Andrew Chen
3.7
11 Mar 14
Added Bluetooth SIG section.
Jonathan Kaye
3.8
22 Oct 15
Added Approved By section to Revision History; fixed internal links
Sue White
3.9
15 Aug 16
Changed Hardware Integration Guide to Datasheet
Sue White
3.10
21 Feb 17
Updated FCC data to 24 non-overlapping channels
Jay White
3.11
14 June 17
Updated the EU DoC for RED standards
Tom Smith
3.12
20 June 2017
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
Product Description ............................................................................................................................................4
3
Block Diagram .....................................................................................................................................................5
4
Specifications ......................................................................................................................................................6
5
Electrical Characteristics.................................................................................................................................. 10
5.1.1
Absolute Maximum Ratings............................................................................................................. 10
5.1.2
Power Supply ................................................................................................................................... 10
5.1.3
Reset Characteristics ....................................................................................................................... 11
5.1.4
I/O Pin Characteristics (including UART interfaces) ........................................................................ 11
5.1.5
USB Transceiver Characteristics ...................................................................................................... 12
6
Pin Definitions ................................................................................................................................................. 13
7
Mechanical Specifications ............................................................................................................................... 18
7.1
Mounting ................................................................................................................................................. 18
8
Integration Guidelines ..................................................................................................................................... 19
9
Regulatory ....................................................................................................................................................... 19
9.1
Certified Antennas ................................................................................................................................... 19
9.2
Documentation Requirements ................................................................................................................ 20
9.2.1
FCC ................................................................................................................................................... 20
9.2.2
Industry Canada ............................................................................................................................... 22
9.2.3
European Union ............................................................................................................................... 23
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1 SCOPE
This document describes key hardware aspects of the Laird SDC-WB40NBT wireless bridge module. This
document is intended to assist device manufacturers and related parties with the integration of this module into
their host devices. Data in this document are drawn from a number of sources including data sheets for the
Broadcom BCM4329 and Atmel AT91SAM9G20 CPU.
Please contact Laird or visit the Laird website to obtain the most recent version of this document:
http://www.lairdtech.com/Products/WB40NBT
2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The SDC-WB40NBT Wireless Bridge Module is a wireless communications subsystem
that may be integrated into a variety of host devices via a number of available electronic
and logical interfaces. The SDC-WB40NBT provides complete enterprise-class Wi-Fi
connectivity with an integrated TCP/IP stack, full support for IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n air
standards and a fully integrated security supplicant providing 802.11i/WPA2 Enterprise
authentication and data encryption.
The SDC-WB40NBT has a wide variety of interfaces including Fast Ethernet, serial UART,
USB, SPI and I2C. The wireless bridge may be configured, monitored and managed via a
Command Line Interface over an available dedicated console port, via a web interface
over a wireless or Ethernet interface, or via a remote SDK interface over wireless or
Ethernet.
The SDC-WB40NBT incorporates the Laird SDC-SSD40NBT radio module and provides all
the Wi-Fi capabilities of that device. The product features an ARM9 processor running
at 396 MHz, 32 MB of SDRAM memory, and 64 MB of NAND flash storage. Several GPIO
lines are available for data acquisition and similar applications. The platform runs an embedded Linux operating
system based on the 3.2 kernel. A Software Developer’s Kit with Application Programming Interfaces and
software tools are available for the development of custom software applications on the device.
The SDC-WB40NBT measures 47 mm long by 37 mm wide by 3 mm tall. The wireless bridge physically interfaces
to the host device via a 120 pin board to board connector that has a variety of mating options. The SDCWB40NBT may be secured to the host device via available grounded mounting holes. The SDC-WB40NBT
operates at temperatures between -30° to +80°C degrees Celsius.
SDC-WB40NBT is a fully integrated module: It 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 SDC-WB40NBTprovides 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-WB40NBT is installed. The SDC-WB40NBT is designed for
installation into mobile devices which typically operate at distances greater than 20 cm from the human body
and portable devices which typically operate at distances less than 20 cm from the human body. See
“Documentation Requirements” for more information.
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3 BLOCK DIAGRAM
The following is the SDC-WB40NBT block diagram:
Note:
Transmitter frequencies for Wi-Fi are 2412-2462 MHz and 5180-5805 MHz. Transmitter frequencies
for BT are 2402-2480 MHz.
The SDC-SSD40NBT block diagram displays the RF circuitry of the SDC-WB40NBT.
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.
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4 SPECIFICATIONS
Feature
Physical Interface
Ethernet Interface
Asynchronous Serial Port
Interfaces
(3.3 V TTL interface)
Synchronous Serial Port
Interface
Secure Digital I/O Interface
Description
Kyocera Elco Series 5046 120 Pin Connector P/N 24 5046 120 000 829+
(see Mounting Instructions for mating connector options)
10/100 Mbps RMII (Reduced Media Independent Interface)
Nine-wire UART DCE with full modem signaling, ring indication, and
carrier detect
Four-wire UART with hardware handshaking
Two-wire UART ( console)
Six-wire
Operating Temperature
Operating Humidity
Storage Temperature
Six Wire
Note: Cannot be used simultaneously with SPI interface
Five Wire, Master and Slave modes supported
Note: Cannot be used simultaneously with SDIO interface
Two 12 Mbps USB Host Ports
One 12 Mbps USB Device Port
Two-wire I2C (Inter-IC) or CANbus (Controller-area Network)
2 Hirose U.FL connectors for dual-band antenna diversity, 50 ohm
Laird SDC-SSD40NBT
Atmel 400 MHz ARM 9, P/N AT91SAM9G20-CU
Embedded Linux, 3.2 kernel
32 MB SDRAM
64 MB NAND flash
3.3 VDC ±5% (core)
Mode
Avg. Current
Transmit
369 mA (1218 mW)
802.11a
167 mA (551 mW)
Receive
Standby
79 mA (261 mW)
Transmit
392 mA (1294 mW)
802.11b
167 mA (551 mW)
Receive
Standby
79 mA (261 mW)
Transmit
355 mA (1294 mW)
802.11g
167 mA (551 mW)
Receive
Standby
79 mA (261 mW)
Transmit
802.11n (2.4 GHz)
324 mA (1069 mW)
Receive
167 mA (551 mW)
Standby
79 mA (261 mW)
Transmit
802.11n (5 GHz)
359 mA (1185 mW)
Receive
167 mA (551 mW)
Standby
79 mA (261 mW)
-30° to 80°C (-22° to 176°F)
10% to 90% (non-condensing)
-30° to 85°C (-22° to 185°F)
Storage Humidity
5% to 90% (non-condensing)
SPI Interface
USB Interfaces
Two Wire Interface
Antenna Interface
Wi-Fi Interface
Processor Chip Set
Operating System
Memory
Storage
Input Voltage Requirements
Wi-Fi Current Consumption
Note: These current consumption
measurements were taken using
Linux kernel version 3.2.0.
Note: Standby refers to the radio
operating in PM1 powersave
mode.
Note: During calibration and
initialization the SDC-WB40NBT
may reach a 700 mA peak, which
only lasts several milliseconds.
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Maximum Electrostatic
Discharge
Length
Width
Thickness
Weight
Mounting
Wi-Fi Media
Wi-Fi Media Access Protocol
Network Architecture
Wi-Fi Standards
Wi-Fi Data Rates Supported
Modulation
802.11n Spatial Streams
Regulatory Domain Support
2.4 GHz Frequency Bands
2.4 GHz Operating Channels
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Maximum Contact Discharge (CD): 4 kV
Maximum Air Discharge (AD): 8 kV
47 mm (1.85”)
Note: Length, width, and thickness measurements include the metal
shielding.
37 mm (1.46”)
3.6 mm (0.14”)
7.8 g (0.275oz)
Connector and Through Holes, See “Mounting” section for more
information.
Direct Sequence-Spread Spectrum (DSSS)
Complementary Code Keying (CCK)
Orthogonal Frequency Divisional Multiplexing (OFDM)
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
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, 12, 13, 14.4,18, 19.5 and 21.7 Mbps
CCK @ 5.5 and 11 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)
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
ETSI: 13 (3 non-overlapping)
FCC: 11 (3 non-overlapping)
MIC (Japan): 14 (4 non-overlapping)
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KC: 13 (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
MIC (Japan)
5.15 GHz to 5.35 GHz
KC
5.15 GHz to 5.35 GHz
5.725 GHz to 5.82 GHz
5 GHz Operating Channels
ETSI: 19 non-overlapping
FCC: 24 non-overlapping
MIC (Japan): 8 non-overlapping
KC: 12 non-overlapping
Maximum Transmit Power
802.11a
6 Mbps
16 dBm (40 mW)
Note: Maximum transmit power
54 Mbps
14 dBm (25 mW)
varies according to individual
802.11b
country regulations. All values
1 Mbps
17 dBm (50 mW)
nominal, +/-2 dBm.
11 Mbps
16 dBm (40 mW)
802.11g
Note: Laird 40 series radios
6 Mbps
15 dBm (32 mW)
support a single spatial stream
54 Mbps
13 dBm (20 mW)
and 20 MHz channels only.
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
0 dBm (1mW) (Class 2)
Typical Receiver Sensitivity
802.11a:
6 Mbps
-90 dBm
Note: All values nominal, +/-3
24 Mbps
-84 dBm
dBm.
54 Mbps
-75 dBm (PER