DNBA-81: 802.11n a/b/g Cardbus(2T3R), CB72/AR5416+AR5133

DNBA-81 is a 802.11n Draft 2.0 a/b/g dual band wifi Cardbus designed specifically for laptops and access points/home gateways/consumer electronics/multimedia entertainment devices/peripherals with standard Cardbus slot. Setting new standards in throughput, range, reliability, and power consumption, DNBA-81 delivers the ultimate wireless triple play experience for video, voice, and data transmission in the home, for the business, and on the road.

XSPAN with Signal-Sustain Technology (SST) using 2Tx/3Rx architecture maximizes link data rate up to 300Mbps and very effectively sustains the 802.11n radio signal to optimizes for higher throughputs over range.

Integrating the superior experiences of WLAN/embedded antenna/mechanical design service and WiFi Chipset Partner enable customers to quickly and easily bring competitive price/performance WLAN products to market.

 

Key Features

  • Cardbus 32-bit Type II interface in 2Tx/3Rx design.
  • Windows 2000/XP/Vista driver and comprehensive client utility supports provide immediate 11n a/b/g wifi and management capability.
  • 802.11n draft 2.0 compliance effectively interoperates with other chipsets.
  • Enables bandwidth of up to 300Mbps link rate, six times the throughput of 802.11a and 802.11g.
  • Supports IEEE 802.11a/802.11b/802.11g backward compatibility allowing inter-operability among multiple wifi networks.
  • Smart Clear Channel Assessment (CCA) allows legacy-friendly operation with 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g devices.
  • XSPAN with Signal-Sustain Technology (SST) 2Tx/3Rx design architecture optimizes for higher and greater reliable throughputs over range.
  • Supports 802.11e prioritizing voice traffic over data traffic.
  • Supports 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption, 802.1x authentication, and AES-CCM & TKIP encryption enabling advanced LAN security.
  • Combination of two Dual band metal PIFA and one chip antenna design.
  • RoHS 2002/95/EC compliance meets environment-friendly requirement.

Specifications

Main Chipset Atheros AR5416, AR5133
Standard Conformance 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n Draft 2.0
Frequency Range
  • USA: 2.400 ~ 2.483GHz, 5.15 ~ 5.35GHz, 5.725 ~ 5.825GHz
  • Europe: 2.400 ~ 2.483GHz, 5.15 ~ 5.35GHz, 5.47 ~ 5.725GHz
  • Japan: 2.400 ~ 2.483GHz, 4.90 ~ 5.091GHz, 5.15 ~ 5.35GHz
  • China: 2.400 ~ 2.483GHz, 5.725 ~ 5.85GHz
Interface Cardbus Type II 32-bit
Operation Voltage 3.3V ± 5%
Modulation Technique
  • DSSS with CCK, DQPSK, DBPSK
  • OFDM with BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM
Data Rate
  • 802.11a:
    • 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48,54Mbps
  • 802.11b:
    • 1, 2, 5.5 and 11Mbps
  • 802.11g:
    • 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps
  • 802.11n:
    • 20MHz channel:
      • 1Nss: 65Mbps @ 800GI, 72.2Mbps @ 400GI (Max.)
      • 2Nss: 130Mbps @ 800GI, 144.4Mbps @ 400GI (Max.)
    • 40MHz channel:
      • 1Nss: 135Mbps @ 800GI, 150Mbps @ 400GI (Max.)
      • 2Nss: 270Mbps @ 800GI, 300Mbps @ 400GI (Max.)
Operating Channels
  • 802.11a:
    • USA/Canada: 12 non-overlapping channels
    • Major Europe Countries: 19 non-overlapping channels
    • Japan: 19 non-overlapping channels
    • China: 5 non-overlapping channels
  • 802.11b/g/n:
    • 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:
    • Continue Tx: 615/716 (Avg./Max. (mA))
    • FTP Tx: 384/600 (Avg./Max. (mA))
    • FTP Rx: 433/524 (Avg./Max. (mA))
    • Standby mode: 437/502 (Avg./Max. (mA))
    • Power saving: 38/487 (Avg./Max. (mA))
  • 802.11b:
    • Continue Tx: 614/720 (Avg./Max. (mA))
    • FTP Tx: 487/640 (Avg./Max. (mA))
    • FTP Rx: 379/611 (Avg./Max. (mA))
    • Standby mode: 393/485 (Avg./Max. (mA))
    • Power saving: 41/447 (Avg./Max. (mA))
  • 802.11g:
    • Continue Tx: 547/639 (Avg./Max. (mA))
    • FTP Tx: 351/480 (Avg./Max. (mA))
    • FTP Rx: 386/499 (Avg./Max. (mA))
    • Standby mode: 391/468 (Avg./Max. (mA))
    • Power saving: 42/454 (Avg./Max. (mA))
  • 802.11n(2.4GHz):
    • Continue Tx: 584/685 (Avg./Max. (mA))
    • FTP Tx: 486/669 (Avg./Max. (mA))
    • FTP Rx: 406/653 (Avg./Max. (mA))
    • Standby mode: 383/456 (Avg./Max. (mA))
    • Power saving: 42/417 (Avg./Max. (mA))
  • 802.11n(5GHz):
    • Continue Tx: 632/732 (Avg./Max. (mA))
    • FTP Tx: 572/698 (Avg./Max. (mA))
    • FTP Rx: 474/676 (Avg./Max. (mA))
    • Standby mode: 393/490 (Avg./Max. (mA))
    • Power saving: 101/426 (Avg./Max. (mA))
Antenna two dual band metal PIFA antenna and one printed antenna
Transmit Power Settings
  • 802.11a:
    • +14 ~ +17dBm @ 6, 9, 12, 18, 24Mbps
    • +14 ~ +16dBm @ 36Mbps
    • +14 ~ +16dBm @ 48Mbps
    • +14 ~ +15dBm @ 54Mbps
  • 802.11b:
    • +16dBm
  • 802.11g:
    • +17dBm @ 6, 9, 12,18,24Mbps
    • +17dBm @ 36Mbps
    • +17dBm @ 48Mbps
    • +16dBm @ 54Mbps
  • 802.11n 2.4GHz/HT20 @800GI(400GI):
    • +13 ~ +18dBm
  • 802.11n 2.4GHz/HT40 @800GI(400GI):
    • +12 ~ +18dBm
  • 802.11n 5GHz/HT20 @800GI(400GI):
    • +12 ~ +18dBm
  • 802.11n 5GHz/HT40 @800GI(400GI):
    • +11 ~ +17dBm
Receiver Sensitivity
802.11a
  • Modulation
    		•
  • Code Rate
    		•
  • Typical/Maximum (3Rx dBm)
    		•
    BPSK 1/2 -94/-90
    BPSK 3/4 -94/-90
    QPSK 1/2 -94/-89
    QPSK 3/4 -93/-88
    16-QAM 1/2 -90/-86
    16-QAM 3/4 -87/-82
    64-QAM 2/3 -83/-79
    64-QAM 3/4 -81/-77
    802.11b
  • Modulation
    		•
  • Code Rate
    		•
  • Typical/Maximum (3Rx dBm)
    		•
    DBPSK * -99/-95
    DQPSK * -93/-89
    CCK * -90/-86
    802.11g
  • Modulation
    		•
  • Code Rate
    		•
  • Typical/Maximum (3Rx dBm)
    		•
    BPSK 1/2 -95/-91
    BPSK 3/4 -95/-91
    QPSK 1/2 -95/-91
    QPSK 3/4 -94/-90
    16-QAM 1/2 -91/-87
    16-QAM 3/4 -88/-84
    64-QAM 2/3 -84/-80
    64-QAM 3/4 -82/-77
    802.11ng
  • Modulation
    		•
  • Code Rate
    		•
  • Typical/Maximum (3Rx dBm)
    		•
    HT20    
    BPSK 1/2 -95/-91
    QPSK 1/2 -94/-90
    QPSK 3/4 -91/-87
    16-QAM 1/2 -88/-84
    16-QAM 3/4 -85/-81
    64-QAM 2/3 -81/-77
    64-QAM 3/4 -80/-76
    64-QAM 5/6 -77/-72
    802.11ng
  • Modulation
    		•
  • Code Rate
    		•
  • Typical/Maximum (3Rx dBm)
    		•
    HT40    
    BPSK 1/2 -91/-86
    QPSK 1/2 -90/-86
    QPSK 3/4 -88/-83
    16-QAM 1/2 -85/-81
    16-QAM 3/4 -82/-78
    64-QAM 2/3 -78/-74
    64-QAM 3/4 -77/-72
    64-QAM 5/6 -74/-70
    802.11na
  • Modulation
    		•
  • Code Rate
    		•
  • Typical/Maximum (3Rx dBm)
    		•
    HT20
    BPSK 1/2 -94/-90
    QPSK 1/2 -92/-88
    QPSK 3/4 -90/-86
    16-QAM 1/2 -87/-83
    16-QAM 3/4 -84/-81
    64-QAM 2/3 -81/-76
    64-QAM 3/4 -79/-75
    64-QAM 5/6 -76/-72
    802.11na
  • Modulation
  • Code Rate
  • Typical/Maximum (3Rx dBm)
    • HT40
    BPSK 1/2 -90/-86
    QPSK 1/2 -89/-85
    QPSK 3/4 -88/-84
    16-QAM 1/2 -85/-80
    16-QAM 3/4 -81/-77
    64-QAM 2/3 -78/-73
    64-QAM 3/4 -76/-72
    64-QAM 5/6 -74/-70
    Operation Distance
    • 802.11a:
      • Outdoor: 50m @ 54Mbps, 300m @ 6Mbps
      • Indoor: 30m @ 54Mbps, 100m @ 6Mbps
    • 802.11b:
      • Outdoor: 150m @ 11Mbps, 300m @ 1Mbps
      • Indoor: 30m @ 11Mbps, 100m @ 1Mbps
    • 802.11g:
      • Outdoor: 50m @ 54Mbps, 300m @ 6Mbps
      • Indoor: 30m @ 54Mbps, 100m @ 6Mbps
    • 802.11n:
      • Outdoor: 30m @ 300Mbps, 30m @ 130Mbps, 250m @ 6.5Mbps
      • Indoor: 20m @ 300Mbps, 20m @ 130Mbps, 100m @ 6.5Mbps
    MAC Protocol CSMA/CA with ACK architecture 32-bit MAC
    Security
    • 64-bit, 128-bit and 152-bit WEP encryption
    • 802.1x authentication
    • AES-CCM & TKIP
    Operation Systems Supported Windows 2000 driver, Windows XP driver, Windows Vista
    Wi-Fi Compliance Wi-Fi 2.4/5GHz by request
    WHQL Microsoft® 2000 and XP
    Dimension 112 x 48 x 0.79mm
    Operation Temperature Range 0°C ~ +55°C
    Storage Temperature Range -20°C ~ +80°C
    Operating Humidity 15% ~ 95%, non-condensing
    Storage Humidity max. 95%, non-condensing
    EMC Certificate FCC part 15C, IC RSS210, CE ETSI EN301893 EN60950, Telec, VCCI Class B
    Environment-Friendly Compliance RoHS

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