MARVELL 88W8786 1X1 11n Card Engineering Requirements Specification Project code: T77H145.00 SP88W8786-MD0-2C2T00 Solution: Marvell 88W8786 Application: IEEE802.11b/g/n Prepared by Reviewed by Approved by Robin.Xu Chang-fu Lin
CONTENTS 0. REVISION HISTORY..............................................................................................................................................3 1. INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................................................................4 1.1 SCOPE ......................................................................................................................................................................4 1.2 FUNCTION .................................................................................................................................................................4 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION ......................................................................................................................................5 2.1 HARDWARE SPECIFICATION .....................................................................................................................................5 3. PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................................................................6 3.1 HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS....................................................................................................................................6 3.2 HARDWARE ARCHITECTURE ....................................................................................................................................6 3.3 MECHANICAL OUTLINE DRAWING .............................................................................................................................7 3.4 BOARD LAYOUT ........................................................................................................................................................8 3.5 WIFI ALLICANCE CONFORMANCE.................................................................................................................10
0. Revision History Date Change Note REV Note Jan. 23, 2009 1st Rev. 0
1. Introduction Project Name: 11n (1x1) card based on IC Marvell 88W8786 with QFN package. The typical use model for this embedded device is to allow the host device to be connected to an 802.11b/g/n 1x1 wireless network with infrastructure mode or to serve as an ad-hoc (peer-to-peer) data path. 1.1 Scope The Wireless MARVELL 88W8786 available 11n solution in the 2.4-GHz band, compatible with the IEEE 802.11b standard , 802.11g standard and 11n standard. The 802.11g data rate provides for 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6Mbps, and 802.11b data rate provides for 11, 5.5, 2, 1Mbps. In addition, 11n provide 6.5, 13, 19.5, 26, 39, 52, 58.5, 65Mbps for HT20; And also provide 13.5, 27, 40.5, 54, 81, 108, 121.5, 135Mbps for HT40. 1.2 Function x RoHS and Green Compliant. x 802.11b/g/n 1x1 based on Marvell 88W8786U IC x USB 2.0 Interface, High and Full Speeds supported. x Module has antenna diversity switching. x Module is powered by the host with a 3.3V +/- 10% supply (55mVpp ripple). x Modules clock source is provided by the on board XTAL Oscillator of 40 MHz
(+/- 10ppm). x Module connected to motherboard with approximately 10cm cable. x JTAG connector will be provided for FA and debug. x The USB-8786U PCA module assembly is homologation tested as a MODULAR PCA UNIT. Unit dependent RF parameters are programmed into each module EEPROM at production test time by the manufacturer.
2 Product Specification 2.1 Hardware Specification Wireless LAN Standards Operating Frequency 2.412~2.484GHz Channel Numbers IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 11 channels for United States 13 channels for Europe Countries 14 channels for Japan and Taiwan. WLAN Data Rate 802.11g: 54Mbps with fall back of 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6Mbps. 802.11b: 11Mbps with fall back rates of 5.5, 2, and 1Mbps 11n: 6.5, 13, 19.5, 26, 39, 52, 58.5, 65Mbps for HT20 11n: 13.5, 27, 40.5, 54, 81, 108, 121.5, 135Mbps for HT40 Typical 25dBm for 11b Typical 24dBm for 11b Typical 16dBm for 11b Transmitter Output Power Typical 25.5dBm for 11b Typical 25dBm for 11g Typical 15dBm for 11g Typical 26dBm for HT20 Typical 25dBm for HT20 Typical 15dBm for HT20 Typical 24dBm for HT40 Typical 23dBm for HT40 Typical 15dBm for HT40 Receiver Sensitivity Typical 65dBm for 135Mbps @ 10% PER Typical 75dBm for 81Mbps @ 10% PER Typical 80dBm for 40.5Mbps @ 10% PER Typical 85dBm for 13.5Mbps @ 10% PER Typical 71dBm for 65Mbps @ 10% PER Typical 78dBm for 39Mbps @ 10% PER Typical 83dBm for 19.5Mbps @ 10% PER Typical 88dBm for 6.5Mbps @ 10% PER Typical 72dBm for 54Mbps @ 10% PER Typical 73dBm for 48Mbps @ 10% PER Typical 86dBm for 18Mbps @ 10% PER Typical 89dBm for 6Mbps @ 10% PER Typical 87dBm for 11Mbps @ 8% PER Typical 94dBm for 1Mbps @ 8% PER
3. Product Requirements 3.1 Hardware Requirements Host Interface PCB Antenna port: Diversity USB 2.0 4-layer FR4 3.2 Hardware Architecture This specification describes an embedded 802.11b/g/n WiFi interface PCA module for embedded device products. The module has two on-board antennae. This module is powered from the host (3.3V) and interfaces to the host with USB 2.0 signals. No switches, indicators or related user interface signals are provided on this module. An on-board 40 MHz XTAL is included. Power management 3.3V from host USB 2.0 USB 1.1 8786U PA JTAG 40 MHz XTAL OSC SPI EEPROM SPDT Switch Optional SPDT switch Figure 1 Functional Block Diagram
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement 3.3 Mechanical outline Drawing installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in 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 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 of the following measures:
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 accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- 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. to which the receiver is connected.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that 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 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. may cause undesired operation. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. the user's authority to operate this equipment. This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions:
(for example, digital device emissions, PC peripheral requirements, etc.). The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna, used on the final product. In these circumstances, the OEM integrator will be responsible for re-evaluating the end location with another transmitter), then the FCC authorization is no longer considered valid and the FCC ID can not be As long as the condition above is met, further transmitter test will not be required. However, the OEM integrator is still responsible for testing their end-product for any additional compliance requirements required with this module installed IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. IMPORTANT NOTE: In the event that the condition can not be met (for example certain laptop configurations or co-
IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of this product in the U.S.A. is firmware-limited to channels 1 through 11. This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions:
1) The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the antenna and users, and 2) The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna, 3) For all products market in US, OEM has to limit the operation channels in CH1 to CH11 for 2.4G band by supplied firmware programming tool. OEM shall not supply any tool or info to the end-user regarding to Regulatory Domain change. As long as 3 conditions above are met, further transmitter test will not be required. However, the OEM integrator is still responsible for testing their end-product for any additional compliance requirements required with this module installed
(for example, digital device emissions, PC peripheral requirements, etc.). The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following: Contains FCC ID: BKMFBS88W8786. The OEM integrator has to be aware not to provide information to the end user regarding how to install or remove this RF The end user manual shall include all required regulatory information/warning as show in this manual. product (including the transmitter) and obtaining a separate FCC authorization. module in the user's manual of the end product which integrates this module. Manual Information To the End User End Product Labeling IMPORTANT NOTE: In the event that these conditions can not be met (for example certain laptop configurations or co-
location with another transmitter), then the FCC authorization is no longer considered valid and the FCC ID can not be used on the final product. In these circumstances, the OEM integrator will be responsible for re-evaluating the end product (including the transmitter) and obtaining a separate FCC authorization. This transmitter module is authorized only for use in device where the antenna may be installed such that 20 cm may be maintained between the antenna and users. The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following:
Contains FCC ID: BKMFBS88W8786. End Product Labeling The OEM integrator has to be aware not to provide information to the end user regarding how to install or remove this RF module in the user's manual of the end product which integrates this module. The end user manual shall include all required regulatory information/warning as show in this manual. Manual Information To the End User
Industry Canada Statement 3.4 Board Layout This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users conditions:
3.4.1 Top and Bottom side must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. To maintain compliance with 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 IC RF exposure compliance requirements, please follow operation instruction as documented in this manual. IC Radiation Exposure Statement:
IMPORTANT NOTE:
IC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of this product in the U.S.A. is firmware-limited to channels 1 through 11. responsible for testing their end-product for any additional compliance requirements required with this module installed (for As long as conduction above is met, further transmitter test will not be required. However, the OEM integrator is still The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna. This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions:
example, digital device emissions, PC peripheral requirements, etc.). final product. In these circumstances, the OEM integrator will be responsible for re-evaluating the end product (including the location with another transmitter), then the IC authorization is no longer considered valid and the IC ID can not be used on the IMPORTANT NOTE: In the event that these conditions can not be met (for example certain laptop configurations or co-
This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions:
1) The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the antenna and users, and 2) The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna, 3) For all products market in US, OEM has to limit the operation channels in CH1 to CH11 for 2.4G band by supplied firmware programming tool. OEM shall not supply any tool or info to the end-user regarding to Regulatory Domain change. As long as 3 conditions above are met, further transmitter test will not be required. However, the OEM integrator is still responsible for testing their end-product for any additional compliance requirements required with this module installed (for example, digital device emissions, PC peripheral requirements, etc.). Manual Information That Must be Included The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following: Contains TX IC : 1052C-SP88W8786. transmitter) and obtaining a separate IC authorization. End Product Labeling The OEM integrator has to be aware not to provide information to the end user regarding how to install or remove. with any other antenna or transmitter. This RF module in the user's manual of the end product which integrates this module. To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements. The antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction The user's manual for OEM Integrators must include the following information in a prominent location IMPORTANT NOTE:
IMPORTANT NOTE: In the event that these conditions can not be met (for example certain laptop configurations or co-location with another transmitter), then the IC authorization is no longer considered valid and the IC ID can not be used on the final product. In these circumstances, the OEM integrator will be responsible for re-evaluating the end product (including the transmitter) and obtaining a separate IC authorization. End Product Labeling NCC :
The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following: Contains TX IC : 1052C-SP88W8786. Manual Information That Must be Included
The OEM integrator has to be aware not to provide information to the end user regarding how to install or remove.
This RF module in the user's manual of the end product which integrates this module. The user's manual for OEM Integrators must include the following information in a prominent location IMPORTANT
NOTE: To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements. The antenna must not be co-located or operating
in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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3.5 WiFi ALLICANCE CONFORMANCE The Module is certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance. The Module and standard PC driver passes the Wi-Fi System Interoperability Test Plan including the following:
A. IEEE 802.11-2007 Standard for LAN/MAN - Specific requirements Part 11:
Wireless LAN Medium Access Control (MAC)and Physical Layer (PHY) Specifications; ISBN: 978-0-7381-3572-4 B. IEEE P802.11N Draft Standard for Information Technology -
Telecommunications and information exchange between systems - Local and metropolitan area networks - Specific requirements - Part 11: Wireless LAN Medium Access Control (MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY), ISBN:
0-7381-5568-3 C. Supported security:
x 64 bit and 128 bit WEP RC4 encoding x WPA and WPA2 personal as required by the Wi-Fi Alliance x Module shall support WPA2 and WPA in 802.11bgn modes x Key-mapping key. x The AES-CCM is implemented in HW D. Forward compatible to ratified IEEE Standard 802.11n supporting these optional features:
x 1x1 PHY modes minimum (transmit 1 spatial stream, receive 1 spatial stream) x Future 2.4GHz band 20/40 MHz Coexistence Mechanism x HT duplicate mode x Short Guard interval E. WFA Wireless Protected Access: WPA, WPA2 WPA2-CCMP version 3.1 F. WFA Wireless Multimedia (WMM) version 1.3.2 G. WFA Wireless Protected Setup (WPS) version 1.0 H. WWM Power Save test plan version 1.1.1 I. USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 Specification compliance.
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