Artaflex AWP24S Guide

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HARDWARE DESIGN GUIDE
FOR
ARTAFLEX WIRELESS MODULES
For Models:
AWP24S
AWS24S
AWP24U
AWAC24U
AWA24S
AW24MCHL-SM
AW24MCHL-H2
AW24MUFL-SM
Document:
AN-121-0001
Written y:
Kashif Ahmed
Date:
Jul 05,2012

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Contents
1 0 Introduction 3
2 0 Main Features 3
3 0 Module Types 4
4 0 Mechanical Dimensions 5
5 0 Design Guidelines
5 1 PCB Design 5
5 2 Module Placement Strategy 14
5 3 External Antenna Applications 18
6 0 SMT Assembly Guidelines for AW24MCHL-SM 19

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1. Introduction
This document provides information on designing Artaflex wireless modules into
products that require 2 4 GHz ISM band wireless data transmission A brief description
is provided for all the modules to aid in assisting the designer on selecting the right
model for the design For more detailed information, please refer to engineering
datasheets or contact Artaflex technical sales/support
To ensure optimal RF performance, suggested design guidelines are provided for
placement on PCB Information on mating connectors on host board, solder reflow
temperature profiles for assembly and reworking information are also provided
manufacturing are also provided
Artaflex wireless modules operate in the 2 4 GHZ ISM band The Falcon series
modules are based on Cypress Semiconductor CyFi chipset and offer seamless
compliance to the CyFi protocol The modules are low power with transmitting data
rates up to 1Mb/s and operating range from 50 meters for embedded antenna devices
to 1 kilometer for devices equipped with a power amplifier All modules are
FCC/EU/ETS/Industry Canada agency certified
2. Main Features
• Low operating current
• Transmit power from 4dBm up to +21 dBm
• Receive sensitivity up to –97 dBm
• Sleep current <1-10 µA
• Operating range from 10m to 1km or more depending on model and conditions
• DSSS data rates up to 250 kbps, GFSK data rate of 1 Mbps
• Auto Transaction Sequencer (ATS) - no micro controller intervention
• Framing, Length, CRC16, and Auto ACK
• Fast startup and fast channel changes
• Separate 16-byte transmit and receive FIFOs
• AutoRate™ - dynamic data rate reception
• Receive Signal Strength Indication (RSSI)
• 4-MHz SPI microcontroller interface
• No proprietary software required
• Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) control while in sleep mode
• Operating voltage from 2 4 to 3 6 volts
• Operating temperature from 0 to 70°C
• Size: as small as 15mm(L) x 13 5(W) x 1 8mm(H)

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• Weight: 5 - 27 grams
• FCC Modular Approval Grant to meet FCC Part 15, EN 300 328-1, EN 301 489-1,
EN 301 489-7 and Industry Canada RSS-210 standards
3. Module Types
There are many packaging options available
The following is a list of available modules with a brief description.
1) AWP24S has an integrated PCB print antenna It is a first generation module
2) AWS24S has a co-axial U FL connector for attaching an external antenna It is a
first generation module
3) AWP24U is a USB dongle version allowing it to plug into computers
4) AWA24S has a power amplifier for longest operating range
5) AWAC24U is a USB dongle with a power amplifier that offers longest range and
a computer interface
6) AW24MCHL-H2 has a chip antenna and header connector It is a second
generation module that offers high performance in the smallest available
package
7) AW24MCHL-HR is the same as AW24MCHL-H2 but has a right angle connector
allowing the module to be mounted perpendicular to host PCB
8) AW24MCHL-SM is a surface mount version that has the lowest profile since
there is no header connector
9) AW24MUFL has a header connector and has a U FL connector for connecting
an external antenna

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4. Mechanical Dimensions
a. AWP24S - Integrated PC Antenna Module
Size: 38 1 mm x 25 4 mm (1 5” x 1 0”)
AWP24S Connector Pin Information
Pin Name Type Defa lt Description
1 GND Power GND Ground
2 VCC Power VCC Main Supply 2.4 to 3.6 volts
3 IRQ I/O - Interrupt output configurable active high or low), or GPIO
4 RST Input Input Module Reset. Internal on Chip 10k-ohm pull-down resistor. Active HIGH
5 MOSI I/O Input SPI data input, or SDAT
6 SS Input Pull Up SPI Interface enable, Active LOW
7 SCK Input Input SPI Clock
8 MISO I/O Hi Z SPI data output pin or GPIO in 3-pin SPI mode.
9 GND Power GND Ground
10 PACTL NC No Connect
11 TXPA NC No Connect
12 RXPA NC No Connect

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b. AWS24S - Co-axial External Antenna Module
Size: 38 1 mm x 25 4 mm (1 5” x 1 0”)
AWS24S Connector Pin Information
Pin Name Type Defa lt Description
1 GND Power GND Ground
2 VCC Power VCC Main Supply 2.4 to 3.6 volts
3 IRQ I/O - Interrupt output configurable active high or low), or GPIO
4 RST Input Input Module Reset. Internal on Chip 10k-ohm pull-down resistor. Active HIGH
5 MOSI I/O Input SPI data input, or SDAT
6 SS Input Pull Up SPI Interface enable, Active LOW
7 SCK Input Input SPI Clock
8 MISO I/O Hi Z SPI data output pin or GPIO in 3-pin SPI mode.
9 GND Power GND Ground
10 PACTL NC No Connect
11 TXPA NC No Connect
12 RXPA NC No Connect

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c. AWA24S - Power Amplifier Module
Size: 25 4 mm x 20 32 mm
AWA24S Connector Pin Information
Pin Name Type Defa lt Description
1 GND Power GND Ground
2 VCC Power VCC Main Supply 2.4 to 3.6 volts
3 IRQ I/O - Interrupt output configurable active high or low), or GPIO
4 RST Input Input Module Reset. Internal on Chip 10k-ohm pull-down resistor. Active HIGH
5 MOSI I/O Input SPI data input, or SDAT
6 SS Input Pull Up SPI Interface enable, Active LOW
7 SCK Input Input SPI Clock
8 MISO I/O Hi Z SPI data output pin or GPIO in 3-pin SPI mode.
9 GND Power GND Ground
10 *PACTL Input Power Control – max power at 3.3V - Shut down “0V”
11 TXPA Input Active High to set Module into a Transmit mode RXPA = Low)
12 RXPA Input Active High to set the Module into a Receive mode TXPA = Low)

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d. AWP24U - Wireless US Dongle
Size: 45 7 mm x 20 3 mm
e. AWAC24U – Wireless US Dongle with PA

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No Drawing Available. Mechanical Specifications Pending Release.

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f. AW24MCHL-H2 - Micro Module with Chip Antenna
Size: 16 mm x 13 5 mm