Anaren Integrated Radio A110LR09x User’s Manual Release Date 10/31/11
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iii USERS MANUAL Models A110LR09A and A110LR09C Contents 1. Overview .......................................................................................................................................................... 5 1.1. A110LR09A ................................................................................................................................................5 1.2. A110LR09C.............................................................................................................
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A110LR09x – User’s Manual Release Date 10/31/11 Page 5 of 38 1. Overview The A110LR09A and A110LR09C are surface mount modules – each with an integrated crystal, internal voltage regulator, matching circuitry and filtering. The A110LR09A has an integral antenna, whereas the A110LR09C utilizes an external antenna through a U.FL connector (see Table 1).
A110LR09x – User’s Manual Release Date 10/31/11 Page 6 of 38 1.3. Features Features: Benefits Summary: Frequency range: 868-870MHz & 902928MHz Ultra small package size A110LR09C : 9mm x 12mm x 2.5mm A110LR09A : 9mm x 16mm x 2.5mm Impedance controlled multi-layer PCB 27 MHz Crystal Frequency Shielded Package 1.8 to 3.
A110LR09x – User’s Manual Release Date 10/31/11 Page 7 of 38 accessed through the SPI bus and are implemented as a FIFO register (64 bytes each for Tx and Rx). To transmit, a frame of data is placed in the FIFO; this may include a destination address. A transmit command is given, which will transmit the data according to the initial setup of the registers.
Page 8 of 38 A110LR09x – User’s Manual Release Date 10/31/11 Figure 1 The functionality of the A110LR09A, using an integral antenna Figure 2 The functionality of the A110LR09C, using an external antenna.
A110LR09x – User’s Manual Release Date 10/31/11 Page 9 of 38 Figure 3 Transceiver IC block diagram. 1.4.1. Typical Flow After initial setup of registers for desired behavior, the normal operation flow diagram is shown in Figure 4. In applications of infrequent data transmissions, the transceiver would be in “sleep” mode to save power (400nA). From there it would wake up and then enter “idle” mode.
Page 10 of 38 A110LR09x – User’s Manual Release Date 10/31/11 Medium access Figure 4 Transceiver state diagram
A110LR09x – User’s Manual Release Date 10/31/11 1.5. Page 11 of 38 Applications Ultra low-power wireless applications, operating in the European 868-870 MHz and US 902-928 MHz ISM bands.
A110LR09x – User’s Manual Release Date 10/31/11 Page 12 of 38 2. Product Approvals The A110LR09A and A110LR09C have been designed to meet most national regulations for worldwide ISM-band use. In particular, the radio modules have been certified to the following standards. 2.1. USA (Federal Communications Commission, FCC) The A110LR09A, with integrated antenna, as well as the A110LR09C, used with the antenna listed in Table 1 below, have been tested to comply with FCC Part 15 - 15.
A110LR09x – User’s Manual Release Date 10/31/11 Page 13 of 38 Contains Transmitter Module FCC ID: X7J-A11072401 -orContains FCC ID: X7J-A11072401 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 2.1.2.
Page 14 of 38 A110LR09x – User’s Manual Release Date 10/31/11 Transmitters designed as modules for the installation in a host device may obtain equipment certification as a modular device provided that the applicable RSS is met and the following conditions in this section are met.” In section 7.1.
A110LR09x – User’s Manual Release Date 10/31/11 Page 15 of 38 Label: Contains/Contient IC: 8975A-A11072401 Notice: This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Avis: Cet appareil est conforme avec Industrie Canada RSS standard exempts de licence (s).
A110LR09x – User’s Manual Release Date 10/31/11 Page 16 of 38 A helpful document that can be used as a starting point in understanding the use of short range devices (SRD) in Europe is the European Radio Communications Committee (ERC) Recommendation 70-03 E, downloadable from the European Radio Communications Office (ERO) http://www.ero.dk.
A110LR09x – User’s Manual Release Date 10/31/11 Page 17 of 38 2.5.1. US & Canada Within the US and Canada, the modules have been approved for use as digitally modulated transmitters. In the US, the occupied bandwidth (6dB BW) should be greater than 500 kHz, whereas in Canada, the max BW (99% BW) should be 0.5% of the center frequency. Table 2 shows the configurations that have been approved for use both in the US and Canada.
A110LR09x – User’s Manual Release Date 10/31/11 Page 18 of 38 The operating frequency must be selected in such a way that the complete modulated signal stays within the band of 902 - 928MHz. The modules can be operated at any frequency between the lowest and highest frequencies in the band. The lowest and highest frequencies are given as follow: Lowest Frequency: 902.7MHz Highest Frequency: 927.377MHz 2.5.2. Europe Table 4 ETSI Approved configurationsshows the approved configurations for use in Europe.
A110LR09x – User’s Manual Release Date 10/31/11 Table 5 ETSI 868-878 MHz sub-bands Page 19 of 38
A110LR09x – User’s Manual Release Date 10/31/11 Page 20 of 38 Table 6 Applicable Channels for Sub-Bands Band Code Base Frequency (MHz) Channel Spacing (kHz) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 10 10 10 10 10 10 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 M4 M5 M6 M7 M11 M12 M13 ML1 M14 ML2 ML3 M4 M5 M6 M7 M11 M12 M13 ML1 M4 M5 M6 M7 M11 M12 M13 ML1 M4 M6 M7 M11 M12 M13 M4 M6 M7 M11 M12 M13 ML1 M4 M6 M7 M11 M12 M13 ML1 868 868 868 868 868 868 868 868 868 868 868 868 868 868 868 868 868
A110LR09x – User’s Manual Release Date 10/31/11 Page 21 of 38 Table 7 ETSI Channel numbers with corresponding frequency value and register settings Channel # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 Frequency (MHz) 868.052 868.104 868.156 868.208 868.259 868.311 868.363 868.415 868.467 868.519 868.571 868.623 868.675 868.727 868.779 868.831 868.882 868.934 868.986 869.038 869.09 869.142 869.194 869.246 869.298 869.35 869.402 869.453 869.
A110LR09x – User’s Manual Release Date 10/31/11 Page 22 of 38 In order to comply with the output power limitations in Europe, the maximum values given in Table 8 below must be observed. Modulations M14, ML2 and ML3 are considered to be wideband modulations and therefore subject to the power spectral density requirements. Lower power levels for these configurations ensure compliance to the specifications.
A110LR09x – User’s Manual Release Date 10/31/11 Page 23 of 38 Where an acknowledgement is required, the additional transmitter on-time shall be included and declared by the integrator. In a period of 1 hour, the duty cycle shall not exceed the spectrum access and mitigation requirement values as given in Table 5. For frequency agile devices without LBT, the duty cycle shall apply to the total transmission time as given in Table 5, or shall not exceed 0.1 % per channel in a period of 1 hour. 2.5.2.1.2.
Page 24 of 38 A110LR09x – User’s Manual Release Date 10/31/11 Maximum transmitter on-time is the maximum time the transmitter can be on during: o o A single transmission. The limit is 1 s, and the actual value has to be declared. Multiple transmissions and acknowledgements for a communication dialogue or polling sequence of other units under the condition that the channel is free. The limit is 4 s, and the actual value has to be declared. o Within 1 hour for any 200 kHz of spectrum.
A110LR09x – User’s Manual Release Date 10/31/11 Page 25 of 38 3. Electrical Characteristics 3.1. Absolute Maximum Ratings Under no circumstances must the absolute maximum ratings given in Table 9 be violated. Stress exceeding one or more of the limiting values may cause permanent damage to the device. Caution! ESD sensitive device. Precaution should be used when handling the device in order to prevent permanent damage.
A110LR09x – User’s Manual Release Date 10/31/11 Page 26 of 38 3.2. Operating Conditions Table 10 Operating Conditions 3.3. Pin Out The A110LR09A and A110LR09C radio modules share a common pin-out and foot print, that is also shared by Anaren modules using other frequencies -- thus enabling easy changeover from one to another, e.g. if changing the frequency or antenna scheme is desired. Below the common footprint are shown. NC = NO Connection. connected internally. Pin is NOT DNC = Do Not Connect.
A110LR09x – Users Manual Release Date 10/31/11 Page 27 of 38 Table 11 Pin Descriptions Pin # 1 Pin Name DNC Pin Type NC 2 DNC NC 3 DNC NC 4 NC NC 5 NC NC 6 NC NC 7 Vdcoup1 Analog 8 9 10 GND SCLK MISO/GDO1 11 12 13 MOSI _CSN GDO0 14 15 GDO2 Vdcoup2 Ground Digital Input Digital Output Digital Input Digital Input Digital I/O (Analog output) Digital I/O Analog 16 NC NC 17 18 GND Vdd 19 NC Ground Power Supply NC 20 NC NC 21 NC NC 22 DNC NC 23 DNC NC 24 DNC NC
A110LR09x – Users Manual Release Date 10/31/11 Page 28 of 38 3.4. Recommended Layout Figure 5 Recommended PCB layout.
A110LR09x – Users Manual Release Date 10/31/11 Figure 6 Mounting the module in a corner Figure 8 Mounting the module along an edge with overhang. This option is not generally recommended, but is a method to save PCB in an environmentally benign environment Page 29 of 38 Figure 7 Mounting the module along an edge Figure 9 Mounting the module along an edge, with a ground plane cut-out. This option degrades range slightly.
A110LR09x – Users Manual Release Date 10/31/11 Page 30 of 38 3.5. Power Supply Considerations Noise on the power supply line reduces the sensitivity of a receiver and modulates onto a transmitter’s signal, both of which causes a degradation of link quality and hence a reduction in range. The A110LR09A and A110LR09C radio modules each have an integral ferrite bead in the supply line from pin 18 (Vdd) and decoupling capacitance to reduce any noise on the incoming power supply line.
A110LR09x – Users Manual Release Date 10/31/11 4. Mechanical and Process 4.1. Dimensions 4.1.1. A110LR09A 4.1.2.
A110LR09x – Users Manual Release Date 10/31/11 Page 32 of 38 4.2. Packaging AIR modules are available in Matrix Tray and Tape & Reel packaging for high-volume assembly. Details of packaging provided below: 4.2.1.
A110LR09x – Users Manual Release Date 10/31/11 4.2.2.
A110LR09x – Users Manual Release Date 10/31/11 Page 34 of 38 4.3. Soldering AIR Modules may be mounted either manually (for prototyping or low volume production), or automatically for high-volume production. A no-clean tin/silver/copper (SAC) solder is recommended, however lead based no-clean pastes may also be used. CAUTION: AIR Modules are designed for no-clean fluxes only. DO NOT use waterbased fluxes that require aqueous cleaning after solder.
A110LR09x – Users Manual Release Date 10/31/11 Page 35 of 38 4.3.2. Automated Mounting Procedure The AIR Radio Module recommended solder reflow profile is based on IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020.
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A110LR09x – Users Manual Release Date 10/31/11 Page 37 of 38 HISTORY Date 08/26/11 10/02/11 10/11/11 10/21/11 Author Sula Richardson Sula Sula 10/25/11 10/28/11 Sula Sula 10/31/11 Richardson Change Note No.
Thank you for learning more about the Anaren Integrated Radio (AIR) module line. If you have additional questions, need samples, or would like a quote – please do not hesitate to email the AIR team at AIR@anaren.com or contact any of these authorized distributors of the AIR product line. Worldwide North America Anaren Microwave, Inc. 6635 Kirkville Road East Syracuse, NY 13057 Tel: +1 315 432 8909 +1 800 411 6596 Fax: +1 315 432 8970 Anaren Microwave (Europe), Inc.
