CM9-GP: 802.11 a/b/g 108Mbps wifi mini-PCI module, MB42/AR5213A+AR5112

CM9-GP is an IEEE802.11a/b/g 108Mbps wifi mini-PCI module in type IIIB form factor designed specifically for integration in performance-critical applications. Providing 108Mbps connection speed, reliability, security, and low power consumption required for business-critical applications, CM9-GP is a feature-rich full size mini-PCI. It is ideal for embedding into new or existing ergonomic devices such as notebooks, APs, and application-specific devices (ASDs) used in vertical market.

Optional 14KV ESD protection design avoids surge damage in outdoor applications, and optional Wake-on-WLAN feature enables devices to turn off when idle and power-on remotely to conserve power.

 

Key Features

  • Mini-PCI Type IIIB form factor is ideal for embedding into new or existing performance-critical applications.
  • Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/NT4.0 SP6/Linux driver and comprehensive client utility supports provide immediate 11a/b/g wifi and management capability.
  • Supported by MADWiFi providing Linux kernel drivers for industrial, academic, or personal projects at highest flexibility and lowest cost.
  • 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.
  • SuperA/G supports data rate up to 108 Mbps in 802.11a turbo mode and 802.11g super mode; 54 Mbps in standard 802.11a and 802.11g mode
  • Off/normal/maximum power management options minimize system power consumptions.
  • Optional 14KV ESD protectoion available by project.
  • Optional wake-on-WLAN enables devices to turn off when idle and remote power-on to conserve power.
  • Country code selector provides flexibility to change regulatory domains.
  • Hardware radio on/off mechanism support provides highest design flexibility for integrators.
  • Hardware encryption of WEP/WPA/WPA2 security is ideal for performance-critical devices.
  • Supports WEP/WPA/WPA2, IEEE802.1x (EAP-TLS, EAP-PEAP, LEAP), and LEAP/CCX3.0 providing advanced level of LAN security.
  • Supports eXtended Range (XR) technology improves wireless coverage.
  • Dual Hirose U.FL antenna connectors enable transmit and receive diversity for flexible RF design.
  • RoHS 2002/95/EC compliance meets environment-friendly requirement.

 

Higher Performance than MB42 Reference Design:

  • becomes an industry standard of WiFi MiniPCI module.
  • 6dB sensitivity improvement than standard' MB42 design.

6dB sensitivity improvement than others' MB42 design.

 

  • 5dB EVM improvement than standard MB42 design to provide stable quality on Tx signal.

5dB EVM improvement than others' MB42 design to provide stable quality on Tx signal.

Specifications

Main Chipset Atheros® AR5213A, AR5112
Standard Conformace IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Frequency Range
  • USA/Canada: 2.400~2.483GHz, 5.15~5.35GHz, 5.725~5.825GHz
  • Europe: 2.400~2.483GHz, 5.15~5.34GHz, 5.47~5.725GHz
  • Japan: 2.400~2.483GHz, 4.90~5.091GHz, 5.15~5.25GHz
  • China: 2.400~2.483GHz, 5.725~5.85GHz
Interface 32-bit mini-PCI Type IIIB
Operation Voltage 3.3V ±5%
Modulation Technique
  • 802.11a: OFDM with BPSK, QPSK, QAM, 64QAM
  • 802.11b: DSSS with DBPSK, DQPSK, and CCK
  • 802.11g: OFDM and DSSS
Data Rate
  • 802.11a (Normal mode): 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6Mbps, auto-fallback
  • 802.11a (Turbo mode): 108,96,72,48,36,24,18,12 Mbps, auto-fallback
  • 802.11b/g: 11, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps, auto-fallback, up to 54 Mbps
  • 802.11g (Super mode): up to 108 Mbps
Operating Channels
  • 802.11a
    • US/Canada: 12 non-overlapping channels
    • Europe: 19 non-overlapping channels
    • Japan: 4 non-overlapping channels and 7 non-overlapping
    • China: 5 non-overlapping channels(5.725~5.85GHz)
  • 802.11b/g
    • US/Canada: 1~11
    • Major European Countries: 1~13
    • France: 10~13
    • Japan: 11b: 1~13 or 14, 11g: 1~13
    • China: 1~13
Power Consumption
  • 802.11aFTP Tx: 360~410mA
    • FTP Rx: 310~350mA
    • Standby mode: 270~310mA
    • Power saving mode: 20mA (typical)~40mA(max)
    • RF 0ff: 20mA (typical)~40mA(max)
  • 802.11b
    • FTP Tx: 430~470mA
    • FTP Rx: 310~350mA
    • Standby mode: 250~290mA
    • Power saving mode: 20mA (typical)~40mA(max)
    • RF 0ff: 20mA (typical)~40mA(max)
  • 802.11g
    • FTP Tx: 350~400mA
    • FTP Rx: 310~350mA
    • Standby mode: 280~320mA
    • Power saving mode: 20mA (typical)~40mA(max)
    • RF 0ff: 20mA (typical)~40mA(max)
Transmit Power Settings
  • 802.11a: 18 dBm @6Mbps, 12 dBm @54Mbps
  • 802.11b: 19 dBm
  • 802.11g: 19 dBm @6Mbps, 14 dBm @54Mbps
Operating Range (subject to environment and antenna)
  • 802.11a:
    • Outdoor: over 350m@6Mbps
    • Indoor: 35~100m@6Mbps
  • 802.11b:
    • Outdoor: over 350m@11Mbps
    • Indoor: 35~100m@11Mbps
  • 802.11g:
    • Outdoor: over 350m@6Mbps
    • Indoor: 35~100m@6Mbps
Receive Sensitivity
  • 802.11a:
    • -67 dBm@54 Mbps
    • -87 dBm@6 Mbps
  • 802.11b:
    • -87 dBm@11 Mbps
    • -94 dBm@1 Mbps
  • 802.11g:
    • -70 dBm@54 Mbps
    • -87 dBm@6 Mbps
Antenna two UFL ultra-miniature coaxial antenna connections for diversity receive at both 2.4GHz and 5 GHz. Use Hirose pigtail to connect to a standard antenna.
MAC Protocol CSMA/CA with ACK architecture 32-bit MAC
Security
  • 64-bit, 128-bit, 152-bit WEP Encryption
  • 802.1x Authentication
  • AES-CCM & TKIP Encryption
  • WPA, WPA2
  • Cisco CCX
Operation Mode Infrastructure & Ad-hoc mode
Operation Systems Supported Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP, NT4.0 SP6, Linux
WHQL Windows XP (Windows 2000 support)
Dimension/Weight
  • Size: 59.75mm(L) x 44.60mm (W) x 5.00mm (H)
  • Weight: 11g/1pcs
Storage Temperature Range -20°C ~ 80°C
Operation Temperature Range 0°C ~ 70°C
EMC Certificate FCC part 15 (USA), ETSI, EN301893, EN60950 (Europe), Telec (Japan) with multiple e-antenna.
Environmental Friendly Compliance RoHS

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