CM10-H(MMCX): high power 802.11 a/b/g wifi mini-PCI module, AR5414A, (2 x MMCX)

CM10-H (MMCX) is a high power 600mW(28dBm) IEEE802.11a/b/g 108Mbps wifi mini-PCI module with two MMCX RF connectors designed specifically for integration in reliability/performance-critical applications. High power design with advanced SuperAG feature, CM10-H (MMCX) is ideal for embedding into super-range and high-speed applications such as outdoor point to point or building to building wireless Access Point/Bridge connections.

Optional WinCE 4.2/5.0 drivers enable ASD manufacturers to provide products that enjoy improved innovation and time to market through trouble-free WiFi integration.

 

 

 

Key Features

  • Average power up to 200mW (23dBm) and peak power up to 600mW (28dBm) on both 802.11a and 802.11 b/g modes provide superior wifi coverage.
  • PA fine-tuning gains balance of linearity and power consumption with enough margin while maintaining adequate Tx power to ensure no major performance degradation over time.
  • Mini-PCI Type IIIA form factor with screw hole is ideal for solid mounting onto motherboard.
  • Supported by MADWiFi providing Linux kernel drivers for industrial, academic, or personal projects at highest flexibility and lowest cost.
  • Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/NT4.0/Vista drivers and site survey function provide immediate 11a/b/g wifi and management capability.
  • Optional WinCE4.2/5.0 drivers assure trouble-free WiFi integration.
  • Supports universal 802.11a/11g/11b auto fallback data rate and seamless roaming among 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g multiple AP wifi networks.
  • Super AG® supports data rate up to 108Mbps in 802.11a and 802.11g super mode.
  • Future support of 802.11d (Regulatory Domain), 802.11e (Quality of Service, WMM), and 802.11h (TPC/DFS/DFS2) by software upgrade.
  • Supports 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption, IEEE 802.1x authentication, AES & TKIP, and CCX3.0 encryption.
  • Heat sink design provides reliable high power RF performance.
  • Two MMCX antenna connectors enable robust assembly and lower loss for external antenna.
  • RoHS compliance meets environment-friendly requirement.

Specifications

Main Chipset Atheros® AR5414A
Standard Conformance IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Frequency Range
  • 802.11a mode:
    • 5.15~5.35GHz & 5.725~5.85GHz for US
    • 4.9~5.35GHz for Japan
    • 5.15~5.35GHz & 5.47~5.725GHz for ETSI
  • 802.11b/g mode:
    • 2.400~2.4835GHz for US, Canada, Japan, ETSI, and China
Channel Bandwidth
  • 802.11a mode: 40MHz, 20MHz, 10MHz, and 5MHz
  • 802.11b mode: 20MHz
  • 802.11g mode: 40MHz, 20MHz, 10MHz, 5MHz
Interface 32-bit mini-PCI Type IIIA
Operation Voltage 3.3VDC ± 10% (5VDC optional by project)
Modulation Technique
  • 802.11a:
    • OFDM with BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, and 64-QAM
  • 802.11b:
    • DSSS with CCK, DQPSK, and DBPSK
  • 802.11g:
    • OFDM with BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, and 64-QAM
    • DSSS with CCK, DQPSK, and DBPSK
Data Rate
  • 802.11a (normal mode): 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6Mbps, auto-fallback
  • 802.11a (Super mode): 108, 96, 72, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12Mbps, auto-fallback
  • 802.11b(normal mode): 11, 5.5, 2, 1Mbps, auto-fallback
  • 802.11g(normal mode): 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6Mbps, auto-fallback
  • 802.11g (Super mode): up to 108Mbps
Operating Range
(subject to the environment and antenna)
  • 802.11a
    • outdoor: over 350 meters @ 6Mbps
    • indoor: 45~120 meters @ 6Mbps
  • 802.11b
    • outdoor: over 400 meters @ 11Mbps
    • indoor: 45~120 meters @ 11Mbps
  • 802.11g
    • outdoor: over 400 meters @ 6Mbps
    • indoor: 45~120 meters @ 6Mbps
Operating Channels
  • 802.11a
    • USA/Canada: 12 non-overlapping channels (channel 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 149, 153,157, 161)
    • Major Europe Countries: 19 non-overlapping channels (channel 36, 40,
      44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124, 128, 132,
      136, 140)
    • Japan: 5.17/5.19/5.21/5.23GHz (channel 34, 38, 42, 46) for J52
      5.18/5.20/5.22/5.24/5.26/5.28/5.30/5.32GHz (channel 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64) for W52 and W53
      4.92/4.94/4.96/4.98/5.04/5.06/5.08 GHz for 4.9GHz band
    • China: 5 non-overlapping channels (5.725~5.85GHz)
  • 802.11b/g
    • USA/Canada: 11 (1~11)
    • Major Europe Countries: 13 (1~13)
    • France: 4 (10~13)
    • Japan: 14 for 802.11b (1~13 or 14th), 13 for 802.11g (1~13)
    • China: 13 (1~13)
Power Consumption
  • 802.11a mode:
    • Continue Tx: 1100mA (typical)~1300mA (max)
    • Continue Rx: 250mA (typical)~270mA (max)
    • Standby mode: 280mA (typical)~290mA (max)
    • Power saving: 35mA (typical)~55mA (max)
    • Radio off: 40mA (typical)~55mA (max)
  • 802.11b mode:
    • Continue Tx: 730mA (typical)~780mA (max)
    • Continue Rx: 200mA (typical)~220mA (max)
    • Standby mode: 230mA (typical)~240mA (max)
    • Power saving: 35mA (typical)~55mA (max)
    • Radio off: 40mA (typical)~55mA (max)
  • 802.11g mode:
    • Continue Tx: 730mA (typical)~780mA (max)
    • Continue Rx: 240mA (typical)~260mA (max)
    • Standby mode: 280mA (typical)~290mA (max)
    • Power saving: 35mA (typical)~55mA (max)
    • Radio off: 40mA (typical)~55mA (max)
Power Consumption under Chariot Test
  • 802.11a mode (Chariot Tx: Throughput.scr):
    • 22dBm output power 6Mbps@ 5.825GHz: 870mA(typ.)
    • 19.5dBm output power 36Mbps@ 5.825GHz: 630mA(typ.)
    • 18dBm output power 54Mbps@ 5.825GHz: 550mA(typ.)
  • 802.11b mode (Chariot Tx: Throughput.scr):
    • 24.5dBm output power 11Mbps@ 2.437GHz: 750mA(typ.)
    • 24dBm output power 1Mbps@ 2.437GHz: 830mA(typ.)
  • 802.11g mode (Chariot Tx: Throughput.scr):
    • 24.5dBm output power 6Mbps@ 2.437GHz: 780mA(typ.)
    • 21dBm output power 54Mbps@ 2.437GHz: 480mA(typ.)
Antenna two MMCX antenna connectors for diversity function

Remark: please make sure to install two antenna on these two antenna ports. For single antenna application, one 50 Ohm terminator (or Unex's ACMCX-2) installation on the other antenna port is required. This is a high-power module, PA will be damaged and cause DC-shorted if leave antenna port open during transmission.

Transmit Power Target
  • 802.11a:
    • +22 ~ 24dBm @ 6, 9, 12, 18, 24Mbps
    • +22 ~ 23.5dBm @ 36Mbps
    • +19.5 ~ 21dBm @ 48Mbps
    • +18 ~ 20dBm @ 54Mbps
  • 802.11b:
    • +23.5 ~ 24.5dBm @ 1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps
  • 802.11g:
    • +24 ~ 24.5dBm @ 6, 9, 12,18, 24Mbps
    • +23.5 ~ 24dBm @ 36Mbps
    • +21 ~ 22dBm @ 48Mbps
    • +20 ~ 21dBm @ 54Mbps
MAC Protocol CSMA/CA with ACK architecture 32-bit MAC
Security
  • 64-bit, 128-bit and 152-bit WEP encryption
  • 802.1 x authentication
  • AES-CCM & TKIP encryption
  • CCX3.0
Operation Systems Supported Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows NT4.0, Windows Vista, MADWiFi Linux
WHQL Windows 2000, XP
Wi-Fi Compliance WECA compliance
Radio Option hardware radio On/Off support
Advanced Function
  • SuperAG®
  • eXtended Range
  • JumpStart V1.0 on Microsoft 2000, XP
Dimension 59.6 mm(L) x 50.8mm(W) x 7.5mm(H)
Operation Temperature Range 0°C ~ +70°C
Storage Temperature Range -10°C ~ +80°C
Operating Humidity 10%~95%, non-condensing
Storage Humidity max. 95%, non-condensing
EMC Certificate FCC part 15C, CE ETSI EN301893 EN60950
Environment-Friendly Compliance RoHS

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