RAK3401 RA K20 11 RAK3401 Breakout Module WisCore-LoRa Series Version V1.0 | December 2020 1 1 RAK3401 Table of Contents 1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................3 2 Overview..............................................................................................................................................3 General description......................................................................................................................3 3 2.1 2.2 Main Features ..............................................................................................................................3 2.3 Board Realistic View...................................................................................................................4 2.4 RAK3401 Mounting Sketch ........................................................................................................4 2.5 Schematic Diagram .....................................................................................................................4 2.5.1 WisConnector .................................................................................................................5 2.5.2 WisConnector pin order..................................................................................................5 2.5.3 Core module....................................................................................................................5 SWD interface.................................................................................................................6 2.5.4 Power up automatic reset ................................................................................................6 2.5.5 Flash Memory .................................................................................................................7 2.5.6 2.6 Absolute Maximum Ratings........................................................................................................7 2.7 Recommended operating conditions ...........................................................................................8 3 Mechanical Dimensions......................................................................................................................8 Figure Index Figure 1: RAK3401s top layer (left), and bottom layer (right). ............................................................4 Figure 2: RAK3401 mounting sketch........................................................................................................4 Figure 3: WisConnector pin definition. ....................................................................................................5 Figure 4: WisConnector pin order. ...........................................................................................................5 Figure 5: Cora module pin definition. ......................................................................................................6 Figure 6: SWD interface. ..........................................................................................................................6 Figure 7: Power up automatic reset ...........................................................................................................7 Figure 8: Flash Memory. ..........................................................................................................................7 Figure 9: Mechanical Dimensions .............................................................................................................8 RA K20 11 2 2 RAK3401 1 Introduction This document explains the design of the RAK3401 module and describes a hardware interface that is important to understand in order to build customized applications. This document helps customers quickly to understand the interface specifications, electrical and mechanical details, as well as other relevant information of RAK3401 module. RA K20 11 2 Overview 2.1 General description The RAK3401 module is part of the WisBlock series, specifically, its one of the modules that belong to the WisCore category. The RAK3401 is a breakout module designed to work with RAK5005 baseboard. Essentially, it is a RAK3400 stamp module with an expansion PCB and connectors compatible with the RAK5005 baseboard. It allows an easy way to access to the pins of the RAK3400 module in order to simplify development and testing processes. The module itself comprises a RAK3400 as its main component. The RAK3400 is a combination of a nRF52840 MCU, it features ultra-low power consumption of 2.0uA during sleep mode, and the BLE interface with output power up to 4dBm. 3 The RF communication characteristic of the module (BLE) makes it suitable for a variety of applications in the IoT field such as home automation, sensor networks, building automation, personal area networks applications (health/fitness sensors, and monitors, etc.). 2.2 Main Features I/O ports: UART/I2C/GPIO/USB/SPI (optional NFC interface) Temperature range: -40C to +85C Supply voltage: 2.0 ~ 3.6V Ultra-Low Power Consumption 2.0uA in sleep mode BLE5.0 (Tx power -20 to +4dBm in 4dB steps) Serial Wire Debug (SWD) interface Module size: 20 x 30mm 3 2.3 Board Realistic View RAK3401 RA K20 11 Figure 1: RAK3401s top layer (left), and bottom layer (right). 2.4 RAK3401 Mounting Sketch The RAK3401 module is designed to work with the RAK5505 baseboard. Figure 2 shows how a RAK3401 module should be mounted on top of the RAK5505. Figure 2: RAK3401 mounting sketch. 2.5 Schematic Diagram The following chapters will describe the breakout module schematic. It includes WisConnector, core module, SWD interface, power up automatic reset, and memory flash. 4 4 2.5.1 WisConnector The breakout module allows the RAK3400 stamp modules pinout to be transferred to board-to-board connector, Figure 3 shows the definition of this connector. RAK3401 RA K20 11 Figure 3: WisConnector pin definition. 2.5.2 WisConnector pin order Figure 4 shows the pin order of the WisConnector, which is located in the bottom layer of the module. Figure 4: WisConnector pin order. 2.5.3 Core module The breakout module itself has a RAK3400 at its core, Figure 5 shows the core module pin and connection information, by default, the NFC function is disabled for conserve the low power characteristic. 5 5 RAK3401 RA K20 11 Figure 5: Cora module pin definition. 2.5.4 SWD interface The breakout module exposes a SWD debug interface, Figure 6 shows the connection information. Additionally, the RST pin is used for resetting the core module RAK3400. Figure 6: SWD interface. 2.5.5 Power up automatic reset The breakout module has a power-up automatic reset circuit, Figure 7 shows the automatic reset mechanism, this module also can be reset though RAK5005 reset pin. 6 6 RAK3401 RA K20 11 Figure 7: Power up automatic reset 2.5.6 Flash Memory The RAK3400 module comprises a flash memory controlled by the SPI interface. The memory size is 8 MB. Figure 8: Flash Memory. Power Consumption Table shows the power consumption characteristic of the RAK3401 module. Table 1: Power Consumption Item Tx mode BT@4dBm Rx mode BT@2Mbps Sleep mode Power Consumption 9mA 11.5mA 2.0uA Condition BT Tx mode BT Rx mode BT sleep 2.6 Absolute Maximum Ratings Table shows the absolute maximum ratings of RAK3400 Table 2: Absolute Maximum Ratings Symbol Description Min. Nom. Max. Unit 7 7 VDD_NRF MCU power supply VBUS USB supply voltage VBAT_NRF MCU high voltage power supply ESD HBM Human Body Model ESD CDM Charged Device Model
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RAK3401 3.9 5.8 5.8 2000 500 V V V V V RA K20 11 2.7 Recommended operating conditions Table shows the recommended operating conditions of RAK3400. Table 3: Recommended operating conditions Symbol Description VDD_NRF NRF52840 power supply VBUS VBUS USB supply voltage VBAT_NRF NRF52840 high voltage power supply Min. 2.0 4.35 2.5 Nom. Max. Unit 3.3 5.0
3.6 5.5 5.5 V V V 8 3 Mechanical Dimensions Figure 9 shows the physical dimension of the RAK3401 module. Figure 9: Mechanical Dimensions 8 RA K20 11 RAK3401 Statement 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. FCC Caution:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the part responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. FCC Statement:
"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."
IC statement:
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (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. Le prsent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique subi, mme si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
This equipment complies with Industry Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. Cet quipement est conforme l'exposition aux rayonnements Industry Canada limites tablies pour un environnement non contrl. 9 The proposed FCC IC label format is to be placed on the module. If it is not visible when the module is installed into the system, Contains FCC ID: 2AF6B-RAK3400, Contains IC: 25908-RAK3400 shall be placed on the outside of final host system. Labelling This radio transmitter [25908-RAK3400] has been approved by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below, with the maximum permissible gain indicated. Antenna types not included in this list that have a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for any type listed are strictly prohibited for use with this device. Le prsent metteur radio [25908-RAK3400] a t approuv par Innovation, Sciences et Dveloppement conomique Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d'antenne numrs cidessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal. Les types d'antenne non inclus dans cette liste, et dont le gain est suprieur au gain maximal indiqu pour tout type figurant sur la liste, sont trictement interdits pour l'exploitation de l'metteur. Antenna info Antenna type: IPEX Antenna Manufacturer: Shenzhen RAKwireless Technology Co., Ltd. Model name: 501-0132-X1 Antenna gain: 1.68dBi 9