Application Guide

Sterling-LWB Module

APPLICATION GUIDE

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Table of Contents

1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 3

1.1 Purpose & Scope ....................................................................................................................... 3

1.2 Applicable Documents ............................................................................................................... 3

1.3 Revision History ......................................................................................................................... 3

2 Sterling-LWB Modules ............................................................................................................ 4

3 Sterling-LWB Accessories ....................................................................................................... 5

4 Sterling-LWB Module PCB Layout Requirements ..................................................................... 6

5 Sterling-LWB Reference Design Modules ................................................................................ 7

5.1 Sterling-LWB SIP Module with Chip Antenna Reference Design #1 ........................................ 8

5.2 Sterling-LWB SIP Module with Chip Antenna and U.FL Reference Design #2 ...................... 10

5.3 Sterling-LWB Chip Antenna Module Variant Host PCB .......................................................... 12

5.4 Sterling-LWB SIP Module with U.FL Reference Design (External Antenna) .......................... 13

5.5 Sterling-LWB U.FL Module Variant Host PCB ........................................................................ 15

6 Sterling-LWB Approved Antenna Specifications .................................................................... 16

6.1 External Antenna Connector ................................................................................................... 16

6.2 Chip Antenna Specifications.................................................................................................... 17

6.3 Chip Antenna Typical Radiation Patterns ................................................................................ 18

6.4 LSR FlexPIFA Antenna Specifications .................................................................................... 19

6.5 LSR FlexNotch Antenna Specifications ................................................................................... 20

6.6 LSR Dipole Antenna Specifications ......................................................................................... 21

7 EMC Compliance .................................................................................................................. 23

7.1 Summary ................................................................................................................................. 23

7.2 Module Integration Considerations - Antenna Systems .......................................................... 23

7.3 Module Integration Considerations - Substitute Antenna Systems ......................................... 23

7.4 Module Integration Considerations - Circuit Implementation .................................................. 24

7.5 Module Integration Considerations - Top Assembly................................................................ 24

7.6 Testing Requirements for End-Product ................................................................................... 24

8 Contacting LSR ..................................................................................................................... 25