TELink Dongle TLSR9518ADG80D User manual

Telink Dongle TLSR9518ADG80D
User Manual
AN-20082700-E1
Ver.0.1.0
2021/04/07
Keyword
Feature;2.4GHz; User manual
Brief
This is a user manual for Telink TLSR9518A dongle

Telink Dongle TLSR9518ADG80D user manual
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Revision History
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Table of Contents
RevisionHistory........................................................................................................................................................................................................................2
TableofContents.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................3
1. ProductIntroduction .....................................................................................................................................................................................................4
1.1 GENERALDESCRIPTION...............................................................................................................................................................................................4
1.2 KEYFEATURES............................................................................................................................................................................................................4
1.2.1 RF Features..................................................................................................................................................................................................4
1.2.2 Power Management Features..................................................................................................................................................................4
2. Usermanual....................................................................................................................................................................................................................5
2.1 SUPPLYPOWER..........................................................................................................................................................................................................5
2.2 DOWNLOADFIRMWARE.............................................................................................................................................................................................6
2.3 FUNCTIONSOFEACHMODULE.....................................................................................................................................................................................6

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1. Product Introduction
This is a user manual for Telink Dongle TLSR9518ADG80D.
1.1 General description
The Telink dongle TLSR9518ADG80D, which is based on Telink TLSR9518A chip.
The TLSR9518A supports 2.4 GHz proprietary standard, 32-bit RISC-V micro-controller Key features, a rich set of digital
and analog interfaces, hardware OTA upgrade and multiple boot switch, allowing convenient product feature roll outs and
upgrades.
1.1.1 RF Features
1. 2.4 GHz RF transceiver in worldwide 2.4 GHz ISM band
2.Tx output power: up to +8.5dBm
3. Rx Sensitivity: up to -96dBm
4. 50 Ω matched single-pin antenna input
5. RSSI monitoring with +/-1 dB resolution
6. Auto acknowledgment, retransmission and flow control
1.1.2 Power Management Features
1. Low power controller by Near-Threshold level power consumption
2. Battery monitor for low battery voltage detection
3. Brownout detection/shutoff and Power-On-Reset
4. Multiple-power-state to optimize power consumption

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2. User manual
2.1 Supply power
The TLSR9518ADG80D supports supply power via USB .
As shown in figure 2-1, the marker is the USB port. Power can be supplied when USB is plugged in.
Figure 2-1 USB power supply
As shown in figure 2-2, the marker is the 3.3V and GND port. 3.3V power can be supplied through the two ports.

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Figure 2-2 3.3V power supply
2.2 Download firmware
There are also two ways to download firmware, USB burning or SWS burning. But need another burning tool Telink
Burning EVK. Telink Burning EVK have USB port and 3.3V/SWS/GND port. When using USB download firmware, just plug
dongle USB in Burning EVK. When using SWS download firmware, connect 3.3V/SWS/GND of dongle to 3.3V/SWM/GND of
Burning EVK.
2.3 Functions of each module
As shown in figure2-3, The functions of each module on the board have been marked. There is a PCB antenna to
transmit data packets. There are LED, button and debug port on board. The LED lights can indicate what status the
TLSR9518ADG80D is in. The button allows us to control TLSR9518ADG80D. We can use debug port to debug dongle.
The TLSR9518ADG80D also support headphone and mic functions. Realize this function according to different software
configurations

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Figure 2-3 Function modules on the board

FCC Statement:
Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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.
RF exposure statement ：
The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirment. The
device can be used in portable exposure condition without restriction.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.