AzureWave uSD-15x15 User manual

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uSD-15x15 Adapter Board
for AW-AM457-S-uSD and AW-AM457-D-uSD
User Guide
Rev. D
(For Standard)

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Revision History
Version
Revision
Date
Description
Initials
Approved
A
2020/06/16
Initial Version
Renton Tao
N.C. Chen
B
2020/07/03
Update EVB Kits Content
Renton Tao
N.C. Chen
C
2020/08/21
Update 2.3 Schematics and 2.4
Placement
Update the photo of 2.2 HW introduction
Remove the content of PCM UART
extension adapter board in 3. EVB Kits
Contents
Renton Tao
N.C. Chen
D
2020/11/03
Add model name and update product
photo
Revise pin No. of UART J10
Add pin description of J12 for JTAG
Roger Liu
N.C. Chen

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Table of Content
1. Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 4
1.1 Supported I/O to host ............................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Supported I/O signal level....................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Supported RF standards.......................................................................................................... 4
2. uSD-15x15 Adapter Board .......................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Block Diagram............................................................................................................................ 5
2.2 HW Introduction......................................................................................................................... 6
2.3 Schematics.................................................................................................................................. 9
2.4 Placement .................................................................................................................................. 11
3. EVB Kits Contents..................................................................................................................... 13

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1. Introduction
AzureWave provides uSD-15x15 adapter board with Wi-Fi/BT module solutions for NXP i.MX RT
and i.MX 6/7/8 Evaluation Kits. The uSD-15x15 adapter board supportsAW-AM457-S and AW-
AM457-D (w/ NXP W8978, Wi-Fi + BT solutions).
Wi-Fi through uSD interface
BT through UART interface
Main chip
AzureWave Module
uSD Adaptor Board
NXP W8978
AW-AM457-D
AW-AM457-D-uSD
NXP W8978
AW-AM457-S
AW-AM457-S-uSD
1.1 Supported I/O to host
Micro-SD (uSD) interface for Wi-Fi.
Arduino headers for Bluetooth through UART interface.
FFC connector for UART, PCM, and other control signal.
Embedded UART-to-USB IC as an option for UART.
Other debug and power interface.
1.2 Supported I/O signal level
I/O\voltage level
1.8V
3.3V
SDIO(3.0/2.0)
V
V
UART
N/A
V
1.3 Supported RF standards
Model \ Standards
Wi-Fi*
BT*
Remark
AW-AM457-S
1x1 Wi-Fi 4
(2.4/5GHz)
5.0
Single antenna
AW-AM457-D
1x1 Wi-Fi 4
(2.4/5GHz)
5.0
Dual antenna
*Connecting with i-pex gen 4 RF connector

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2. uSD-15x15 Adapter Board
2.1 Block Diagram
For AW-AM457-S
For AW-AM457-D

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2.2 HW Introduction
VIO_SD voltage level options
For 3.3V supply, please connect J11 (2-3).
For 1.8V supply, please connect J11 (1-2).
VIO voltage level options
For 3.3V supply, please connect J4 (2-3).
For 1.8V supply, please connect J4 (1-2).
UART signal and 3.3V power source is configured from FFC connector at BOT side as default.
Top
Bottom
AW-AM457-S
FFC Connector
J4
J11

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in whole or in part without prior written permission of AzureWave.
AW-AM457-D
FFC Connector
J4
J11

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By using headers for Bluetooth through UART interface
UART_RTS: J7 (pin 3) or J10 (pin 6)
UART_TXD: J8 (pin 1) or J10 (pin 4)
UART_CTS: J7 (pin 4) or J10 (pin 8)
UART_RXD: J8 (pin 2) or J10 (pin 2)
By using headers for Bluetooth audio through PCM interface
PCM_IN: J9 (pin 1)
PCM_OUT: J9 (pin 2)
PCM_SYNC: J9 (pin 3)
PCM_CLK: J9 (pin 4)
By using headers for JTAG
TMS: J12 (pin 2)
TCK: J12 (pin 4)
TDI: J12 (pin 6)
TDO: J12 (pin 8)
AW-AM457-S
AW-AM457-D
J9
J10
J8
J7
J9
J10
J8
J7
J12
J12

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2.3 Schematics

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2.4 Placement
TOP View

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in whole or in part without prior written permission of AzureWave.
BOT View

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3. EVB Kits Contents
Content
Description
AW-AM457-S-uSD or AW-AM457-D-uSD
75mm, 20 contacts, 0.5mm pitch FFC Cable
PIFAAntenna
Radiation: Directional
3D Peak Gain:
2.98dBi (2.4~2.5GHz)
5.16dBi (4.9~5.9GHz)
Polarization: Linear Vertical
Connector: IPEX-4 Compatible
Operating Temp: -20℃~ +65℃
Storage Temp: -30℃~ +75℃