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WB45NBT
Version 2.8
WB45NBT
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REVISION HISTORY
Version
1.0
1.01
Date
15 May 2015
29 May 2014
1.02
1 July 2014
Notes
Initial Release
Updated FCC and IC identification numbers.
Approver
Jonathan Kaye
Andrew Chen
Added product image
1.03
25 July 2014
Updated recommended DC supply voltage on VCC
1.8V to 1.8 V +/- 2%.
Updated 1.8 VDC to +/-2% in the Specifications table
Updated the Supply Voltage in the Specifications
table
Andrew Chen
Andrew Chen
Added the updated product images
1.04
03 Sept 2014
1.05
15 Sept 2014
1.06
1.07
1.08
1.09
16 Sept 2014
10 June 2015
2 Oct 2015
12 Oct 2015
1.10
27 April 2016
1.11
12 May 2016
2.0
02 Aug 2016
2.1
2.2
24 Aug 2016
21 Feb 2017
2.3
10 Mar 2017
2.4
19 Apr 2017
2.5
7 June 2017
2.6
13 June 2017
2.7
13 June 2017
2.8
15 June 2017
Removed SDC reference from part number.
Added new photo
Updated Molex mating connector – changed
Molex 55560 Series 80 Pin Connector P/N 555600804 to Molex 55560 Series 80 Pin Connector P/N
55560-0807 due to unavailability of former part.
Removed CAN interface references.
Updated the Tx power and Rx sensitivity numbers.
Fixed links in document
Added link to Molex data sheets
Updated Frequency Band and Operating Channel
information in the Specifications table
Added certification info & IDs for FCC, IC, ETSI,
MIC, and KC
Changed from Hardware Integration Guide to
Datasheet
Removed pending status of WFA and CCX
Updated FCC data to 24 non-overlapping channels
Updated 5 GHz frequency bands and operating
channels info.
Fixed FCC frequency range. Added section for MIC
Requirements.
Minor updates to voltage supply current rating:
1.8 V changed from 500 mA to 250 mA;
3.3 V changed from 1000 mA to 900 mA
Changed 1.8 VDC ±5% to 1.8 VDC -2% to+5% in
the Input Voltage Requirements section.
Changed the maximum supply voltage for the 1.8V
VCC from 1.84 to 1.89 volts
Updated EU DoC with new RED standards
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CONTENTS
1
Scope ..................................................................................................................................................................4
2
Operational Description .....................................................................................................................................4
3
Block Diagram .....................................................................................................................................................5
4
Specifications ......................................................................................................................................................5
4.1.
Absolute Maximum Ratings......................................................................................................................... 10
4.2.
Recommended Operating Conditions and DC Power Electrical Characteristics ......................................... 11
4.3.
Power on Sequence ..................................................................................................................................... 12
4.3.1.
DC Electrical Characteristics (3.3 V signal level) ...................................................................................... 12
4.3.2.
DC Electrical Characteristics (1.8 V signal level) ...................................................................................... 13
5
Pin Definitions ................................................................................................................................................. 13
6
Mechanical Specification ................................................................................................................................. 17
7
Regulatory ....................................................................................................................................................... 18
7.1.
Laird WB45NBT Certifications ..................................................................................................................... 18
7.2.
Certified Antennas ....................................................................................................................................... 19
7.3.
Documentation Requirements .................................................................................................................... 19
7.3.1.
FCC ........................................................................................................................................................... 20
7.3.2.
Industry Canada ....................................................................................................................................... 22
7.3.3.
European Union ....................................................................................................................................... 23
7.3.4.
MIC .......................................................................................................................................................... 25
8
Ordering Information ...................................................................................................................................... 26
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1
SCOPE
This document describes key hardware aspects of the Laird WB45NBT 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 QUALCOMM
Atheros AR6003, CSR CSR8510, and Atmel AT91SAM9G25.
For accuracy, ensure you are using the most recent version of this document. Contact Laird to obtain the most
recent version of this document – http://ews-support.lairdtech.com.
2 OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTION
This device is a Laird WB45NBT wireless bridge module, a wireless communications subsystem that may be
integrated into a variety of host devices via a number of available electronic and logical interfaces. The Laird
WB45NBT provides complete enterprise-class Wi-Fi connectivity with an integrated TCP/IP stack, full support for
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0 dual-mode air standards with a fully integrated security supplicant
providing 802.11i/WPA2 Enterprise authentication, data encryption, and BT protocol stacks.
The WB45NBT has a wide variety of interfaces including Fast Ethernet, serial UART, Hi-Speed USB, SPI, and I2C.
The wireless bridge may be configured, monitored, and managed via a Command Line Interface (CLI) 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 WB45NBT incorporates a Wi-Fi SiP module using Qualcomm Atheros AR6003 which supports IEEE
802.11a/b/g/n. The CSR (CSR8510) Bluetooth chip supports Bluetooth standard 4.0 which includes the Bluetooth
Low Energy (BLE) and legacy modes. The product features an ARM9 processor running at 400 MHz, 64 MB of
Lower Power DDR (LPDDR) memory, and 128 MB of NAND flash storage running at 1.8 V to minimize power
consumption. Several GPIO lines are available for data acquisition and similar applications. The platform runs an
embedded Linux operating system based on the 3.x kernel. A Software Developer’s Kit (SDK) with Application
Programming Interfaces (API) and software tools are available for the development of custom software
applications on the device.
The WB45NBT measures 40 mm long by 40 mm wide by 3.8 mm thick. The wireless bridge physically interfaces to
the host device via an 80 pin board to board (B2B) connector (Molex SlimStack™ 54722 Series 80 pin connector
P/N 54722-0804), which mates to a 1.5 mm stacking height mating part from Molex 55560 Series P/N 55560-0807.
The WB45NBT may be secured to the host device via available grounded mounting holes. The WB45NBT operates
at temperatures between -20° and + 70° degrees Celsius.
Contingent on compliance results, WB45NBT 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 a breakout
board (BB45NBT). The BB45NBT schematic is available as a design reference in the software downloads tab of the
WB45NBT product page.
The WB45NBT provides two U.FL type antenna connectors; the main antenna (for Wi-Fi) and the auxiliary (for
Bluetooth) work separately to get the best coexistence performance. Supported host device antenna types include
dipole and monopole antennas.
Regulatory operational requirements are included in this document and may be incorporated into the operating
manual of any device into which the WB45NBT is installed. The WB45NBT 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
Note:
Transmitter frequencies for Wi-Fi are 2412-2462 MHz and 5180-5805 MHz. Transmitter frequencies
for Bluetooth are 2402-2480 MHz.
Note:
Bluetooth functions on the AUX antenna and Wi-Fi operates at the Main antenna only.
4 SPECIFICATIONS
Feature
Physical Interface
Description
Pitch: 0.5 mm
Stacking height: 1.50 mm
Molex 54722 Series 80 Pin Connector P/N 54722-0804
Mating part:
Molex 55560 Series 80 Pin Connector P/N 55560-0807
Ethernet Interface
(3.3 V signal level)
Asynchronous Serial
Port Interfaces
(1.8 V signal level)
Note: See Mounting for mating connector options.
10/100 Mbps RMII (Reduced Media Independent Interface)
Four-wire UART with hardware handshaking (up to 921,600 baud)
Two-wire UART (console) for debug purpose
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Feature
SPI Interface
(1.8 V signal level)
USB Interfaces
Two Wire Interface
(1.8V signal level)
Debug Interface
Digital GPIO
(1.8 V signal level)
Analog GPIO
(3.3 V signal level)
PCM interface
Antenna Interface
Wi-Fi Interface
Bluetooth Interface
Processor Chip Set
Operating System
Memory
Storage
Input Voltage
Requirements
Description
Five Wire, Master and Slave modes supported with 2 chip select
Configurable USB Host port/Device port to support USB full speed and high
speed data rates
Two-wire I2C (Inter-IC)
Two-wire UART (console) for debug purpose
4 digital General Purpose I/O (GPIO)
4 analog General Purpose I/O (GPIO)
13-bit or 16-bit linear, 8-bit μ-law or A-law companded sample formats
2 Hirose U.FL connectors for Wi-Fi (Main) and BT (Aux) separately, 50 ohm
Note: Wi-Fi and BT sharing a single antenna is NOT currently supported.
Qualcomm Atheros AR6003 1X1 802.11 a/b/g/n on 20 MHz bandwidth
CSR CSR8510 Bluetooth 4.0 dual-mode (EDR+BLE)
Atmel 400 MHz ARM 9, P/N AT91SAM9G25-CU
Embedded Linux, 3.x kernel
64 MB LPDDR
128 MB SLC NAND flash
3.3 VDC +/-5% (Backup)
3.3 VDC ±5% (system)
1.8 VDC -2% to +5% (Memory and I/O interface)
Note: Voltage ripple must be less than 30 mV.
Current Consumption
Note: These current
consumption
measurements
were taken using
Linux kernel
version 3.8.0.
Note: Standby refers to
the radio
operating while
connected to an
AP but not
transmitting or
receiving.
Transmit
Receive
1.8 V
Average
78
95
3.3 V
Average
325
71
Standby
Transmit
13
74
56
278
Receive
Standby
91
13
57
56
Transmit
Receive
80
91
265
57
Standby
Transmit
13
80
56
285
Receive
Standby
Transmit
Receive
91
13
78
95
57
56
335
70
Mode
802.11a
802.11b
802.11g
802.11n (2.4 GHz)
802.11n (5 GHz)
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Feature
Description
Sleep
Note:
Standby
13
56
N/A
11
31
Average current was measured with a Fluke 87V DMM.
Standby current was measured with a Yokogawa DL9140
oscilloscope and 700937 current probe; the unit was
connected to an AP. Tx current reflects constant transmit test
mode. During testing, the WB45NBT was set to USB device
mode.
Operating Temperature
Operating Humidity
-20° to +70°C (-4°F to 158°F)
10 to 90% (non-condensing)
Storage Temperature
Storage Humidity
Maximum Electrostatic
Discharge
-30° to 85°C (-22° to 185°F)
10 to 90% (non-condensing)
Maximum Contact Discharge (CD): 4 kV
Maximum Air Discharge (AD): 8 kV
40 mm (1.57 in.) x 40 mm (1.57 in.) x 3.8 mm (0.15 in.)
Note: Length, width, and thickness measurements include the metal shielding.
6.8 g (0.24 oz.)
Connector and through holes.
Refer to Mechanical Specifications for additional information.
Recommended:
Connector:
Mating part: Molex 55560 Series 80 Pin Connector P/N 55560-0807
Stand-off: EMI STOP F40M20-151126D4BM http://www.emistop.com
Direct Sequence-Spread Spectrum (DSSS)
Complementary Code Keying (CCK)
Orthogonal Frequency Divisional Multiplexing (OFDM)
Carrier sense multiple access with collision avoidance (CSMA/CA)
Length/Width/Thickness
Weight
Mounting
Wi-Fi Media
Wi-Fi Media Access
Protocol
Network Architecture
Infrastructure and ad hoc
Wi-Fi Standards
IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11d, 802.11e, 802.11g, 802.11h, 802.11i, 802.11n
Wi-Fi Data Rates
Supported
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, HT20, MCS 0-7): 6.5,13,19.5, 26, 39,52, 58.5, 72.2 Mbps
7.2,14.4, 21.7, 28.9,43.3, 57.8, 65 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
1X1 SISO (Single Input, Single Output)
Modulation
802.11n Spatial Streams
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Feature
Regulatory Domain
Support
2.4 GHz Frequency
Bands
2.4 GHz Operating
Channels
5 GHz Frequency Bands
Description
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
MIC: 2.4 GHz to 2.495 GHz
FCC: 2.4 GHz to 2.483 GHz
KC:
2.4 GHz to 2.483 GHz
ETSI: 13 (3 non-overlapping)
MIC: 14 (4 non-overlapping)
FCC: 11 (3 non-overlapping)
KC:
13 (3 non-overlapping)
ETSI
5.15 GHz to 5.35 GHz (Ch 36/40/44/48/52/56/60/64)
5.47 GHz to 5.725 GHz (Ch 100/104/108/112/116/120/124/128/132/136/140)
FCC
5.15 GHz to 5.35 GHz (Ch 36/40/44/48/52/56/60/64)
5.47 GHz to 5.725 GHz (Ch 100/104/108/112/116/120/124/128/ 132/136/140)
5.725 GHz to 5.85 GHz (Ch 149/153/157/161/165)
MIC (Japan)
5.15 GHz to 5.35 GHz (Ch 36/40/44/48/52/56/60/64)
5.47 GHz to 5.725 GHz (Ch 100/104/108/112/116/120/124/128/ 132/136/140)
KC
5.15 GHz to 5.35 GHz (Ch 36/40/44/48/52/56/60/64)
5.47 GHz to 5.725 GHz (Ch 100/104/108/112/116/120/124)
5.725 GHz to 5.825 GHz (Ch 149/153/157/161)
5 GHz Operating
Channels
Maximum Transmit
Power
Note: Maximum transmits
power varies
according to
individual country
regulations. All
values nominal, +/-2
dBm.
Note: Summit 45 series
radios support a
single spatial stream
and 20 MHz channel
bandwidth at
2.4GHz.
ETSI:19 non-overlapping)
FCC: 24 non-overlapping
MIC: 19 non-overlapping
KC: 19 non-overlapping
802.11a
6 Mbps
15 dBm (31.623 mW)
54 Mbps
12 dBm (19.953 mW)
802.11b
1 Mbps
16 dBm (39.81 mW)
11 Mbps
16 dBm (39.81mW)
802.11g
6 Mbps
16 dBm (39.81 mW)
54 Mbps
12 dBm (25.12 mW)
802.11n (2.4 GHz)
6.5 Mbps (MCS0)
16 dBm (39.81 mW)
65 Mbps (MCS7)
12 dBm (15.85 mW)
802.11n (5 GHz HT20)
6.5 Mbps (MCS0)
15 dBm (31.62mW)
65 Mbps (MCS7)
12 dBm (15.85mW)
Bluetooth
6 dBm (3.98 mW) (Class 1)
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Feature
Typical Receiver
Sensitivity
Note:
All values nominal,
+/-3 dBm. Variant
by channels.
Security
Description
802.11a:
6 Mbps
-90 dBm
54 Mbps
-73 dBm (PER