JI5-QCA9880DB5WiFi Module

SMC-QCA9880DB5 User Manual 802.11 a/n/ac Wireless Mini PCIE SMC Networks 20 Mason Irvine, CA 92618 U.S.A. Copyright © 2014 SMC Networks All Rights Reserved Information furnished by SMC Networks, Inc. (SMC) is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by SMC for its use, or for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of SMC. SMC reserves the right to change specifications at any time without notice No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, or stored in a database or retrieval system for any purpose without the express written permission of SMC. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple, Inc. All other brands, product names, trademarks, or service marks are property of their respective owners. iii SMCD3GNV5 Administrator Manual Compliance Federal Communication Commission Interference 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 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. 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: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. iv JI5-QCA8990DB5 User Manual 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 device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located with any other transmitters except in accordance with FCC multi-transmitter product procedures. Refering to the multi-transmitter policy, multiple-transmitter(s) and module(s) can be operated simultaneously without C2P. This device is going to be operated in 5.15~5.25GHz frequency range, it is restricted in indoor environment only. IMPORTANT NOTE: This module is intended for OEM integrator. The OEM integrator is responsible for the compliance to all the rules that apply to the product into which this certified RF module is integrated. Additional testing and certification may be necessary when multiple modules are used. USERS MANUAL OF THE END PRODUCT: In the users manual of the end product, the end user has to be informed to keep at least 20cm separation with the antenna while this end product is installed and operated. The end user has to be informed that the FCC radio-frequency exposure guidelines for an uncontrolled environment can be satisfied. The end user has to also be informed that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. If the size of the end product is smaller than 8x10cm, then additional FCC part 15.19 statement is required to be available in the users manual: This device complies with Part 15 of 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. v SMCD3GNV5 Administrator Manual LABEL OF THE END PRODUCT: The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following " Contains TX FCC ID: JI5-QCA9880DB5 ". If the size of the end product is larger than 8x10cm, then the following FCC part 15.19 statement has to also be available on the label: This device complies with Part 15 of 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. 注意 ! 依據 低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法 第十二條 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用 者均不得擅自 變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。 第十四條 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現 有干擾現象 時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。 前項合法通信，指依電信規定作業之無線 電信。低功率射頻電機 須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干 擾。 vi SMCD3GNV5 Administrator Manual Contents Compliance ............................................................................................................. iii Contents .................................................................................................................. vi About this Manual .................................................................................................... 7 1 Introduction ........................................................................................................... 8 Features ................................................................................…

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Page No. : 26 Module Approval Request Letter Subject: Module Approval Date: 2015/3/17 FCC ID: JI5-QCA9880DB5 Dear Reviewer, We, Sporton International Inc., are authorized by SMC Networks Inc to have their state-of-the-art WiFi Module approved under module approval authorization. The application of this module is specified to mobile host equipment. The requirements regulated in CFR47 Part 15.212 have been fulfilled and clearly explained below. 1. The requirement of RF shielding: The shielding of the radio portion can be demonstrated in exhibition External Photo. 2. The requirement of buffered inputs: Buffered data inputs stage has been integrated in chip QCA9880. 3. The requirement of power supply regulation: The part number of the power regulator is RT8010GQW. 4. The requirements of section 15.203 and 15.204(C): The requirements of antenna connector and spurious emission have been fulfilled. Please reference the exhibition Test Report. 5. The requirement of stand-alone test configuration: Please reference exhibition Test Configuration Photo for the stand-alone test configuration. 6. The requirement of labeling: The instruction on the labeling rule of the end product has been stated in the users manual of this module. Please also see the exhibition Label Sample. 7. The requirement of compliance on specific rule or operating requirements: The required FCC rule has been fulfilled and all the instructions for maintaining compliance has been clearly stated in the Users Manual. 8. The requirement of RF exposure: Please refer exhibition RF Exposure for the compliance of MPE RF exposure rule. Please do not hesitate to contact me for any questions of this request letter. Thank you. Company name : Sporton International Inc. Company Address : No.8, Lane 724, Bo-ai St., Jhubei City, Hsinchu County 302, Taiwan, R.O.C. Signature : Name : Leo Huang Job Title : Manager

Report No.:4N2723 SPORTON International Inc. PAGE NUMBER : 1 OF 2 TEL : 886-3-327-3456 ISSUED DATE : Mar. 17, 2015 FAX : 886-3-327-0973 Photographs of EUT Report No.:4N2723 SPORTON International Inc. PAGE NUMBER : 2 OF 2 TEL : 886-3-327-3456 ISSUED DATE : Mar. 17, 2015 FAX : 886-3-327-0973

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Report No.:4N2723 SPORTON International Inc. PAGE NUMBER : 1 OF 3 TEL : 886-3-327-3456 ISSUED DATE : Mar. 17, 2015 FAX : 886-3-327-0973 Photographs of EUT Report No.:4N2723 SPORTON International Inc. PAGE NUMBER : 2 OF 3 TEL : 886-3-327-3456 ISSUED DATE : Mar. 17, 2015 FAX : 886-3-327-0973 Report No.:4N2723 SPORTON International Inc. PAGE NUMBER : 3 OF 3 TEL : 886-3-327-3456 ISSUED DATE : Mar. 17, 2015 FAX : 886-3-327-0973

Report No.: FA4N2723 Report Format Version: 01 Page No. : i of ii FCC ID : JI5-QCA9880DB5 Issued Date : Mar. 17, 2014 Table of Contents 1. MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE.................................................................................................................... 1 1.1. Applicable Standard ..........................................................................................................................................................................1 1.2. MPE Calculation Method ....................................................................................................................................................................1 1.3. Calculated Result and Limit................................................................................................................................................................2 Report No.: FA4N2723 Report Format Version: 01 Page No. : ii of ii FCC ID : JI5-QCA9880DB5 Issued Date : Mar. 17, 2014 History of This Assessment Report REPORT NO. VERSION DESCRIPTION ISSUED DATE FA4N2723 Rev. 01 Initial issue of report Mar. 17, 2014 Report No.: FA4N2723 Report Format Version: 01 Page No. : 1 of 2 FCC ID : JI5-QCA9880DB5 Issued Date : Mar. 17, 2014 1. MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE 1.1. Applicable Standard Systems operating under the provisions of this section shall be operated in a manner that ensures that the public is not exposed to radio frequency energy levels in excess limit for maximum permissible exposure. In accordance with 47 CFR FCC Part 2 Subpart J, section 2.1091 this device has been defined as a mobile device whereby a distance of 0.2 m normally can be maintained between the user and the device. (A) Limits for Occupational / Controlled Exposure Frequency Range (MHz) Electric Field Strength (E) (V/m) Magnetic Field Strength (H) (A/m) Power Density (S) (mW/ cm²) Averaging Time |E|²,|H|² or S (minutes) 0.3-3.0 614 1.63 (100)* 6 3.0-30 1842 / f 4.89 / f (900 / f)* 6 30-300 61.4 0.163 1.0 6 300-1500 F/300 6 1500-100,000 5 6 (B) Limits for General Population / Uncontrolled Exposure Frequency Range (MHz) Electric Field Strength (E) (V/m) Magnetic Field Strength (H) (A/m) Power Density (S) (mW/ cm²) Averaging Time |E|²,|H|² or S (minutes) 0.3-1.34 614 1.63 (100)* 30 1.34-30 824/f 2.19/f (180/f)* 30 30-300 27.5 0.073 0.2 30 300-1500 F/1500 30 1500-100,000 1.0 30 Note: f = frequency in MHz ; *Plane-wave equivalent power density 1.2. MPE Calculation Method E (V/m) ＝ d GP30 Power Density: Pd (W/m²) ＝ 377 2 E E ＝ Electric field (V/m) P ＝ Peak RF output power (W) G ＝ EUT Antenna numeric gain (numeric) d ＝ Separation distance between radiator and human body (m) The formula can be changed to Pd ＝ 2 377 30 d GP   From the EUT RF output power, the minimum mobile separation distance, d=0.2m, as well as the gain of the used antenna, the RF power density can be obtained. Report No.: FA4N2723 Report Format Version: 01 Page No. : 2 of 2 FCC ID : JI5-QCA9880DB5 Issued Date : Mar. 17, 2014 1.3. Calculated Result and Limit Exposure Environment: General Population / Uncontrolled Exposure Antenna Type : PCB Antenna Conducted Power for IEEE 802.11ac VHT20 : 28.24dBm The maximum combined Average Output Power Distance (m) Antenna Gain (dBi) Antenna Gain (numeric) (dBm) (mW) Power Density (S) (mW/cm²) Limit of Power Density (S) (mW/cm²) Test Result 0.2 3.90 2.4547 28.2365 666.2698 0.325537 1 Complies

SPORTON International Inc. No. 52, Hwa Ya 1st Rd., Hwa Ya Technology Park, Kwei-Shan Hsiang, Tao Yuan Hsien, Taiwan, R.O.C. Ph: 886-3-327-3456 / FAX: 886-3-327-0973 / www.sporton.com.tw Report Format Version: Rev. 01 FCC RADIO TEST REPORT Applicant’s company SMC Networks Inc. Applicant Address 20 Mason, Irvine, CA 92618 USA FCC ID JI5-QCA9880DB5 Manufacturer’s company MAINTEK COMPUTER Manufacturer Address 233 Jinfeng Rd., Suzhou, Jiangsu, PRC Product Name WiFi Module Brand Name SMC Model No. SMC-QCA9880DB5 Test Rule Part(s) 47 CFR FCC Part 15 Subpart E § 15.407 Test Freq. Range 5150 ~ 5250 MHz / 5725 ~ 5850 MHz Received Date Dec. 02, 2014 Final Test Date Feb. 13, 2015 Submission Type Original Equipment Statement Test result included is for the IEEE 802.11n and IEEE 802.11a/ac of the product. The test result in this report refers exclusively to the presented test model / sample. Without written approval of SPORTON International Inc., the test report shall not be reproduced except in full. The measurements and test results shown in this test report were made in accordance with the procedures and found in compliance with the limit given in ANSI C63.10-2013, 47 CFR FCC Part 15 Subpart E, KDB789033 D02 v01, KDB662911 D01 v02r01, KDB644545 D03 v01. The test equipment used to perform the test is calibrated and traceable to NML/ROC. Report No.: FR4N2723 Report Format Version: Rev. 01 Page No. : i of ii FCC ID: JI5-QCA9880DB5 Issued Date : Mar. 17, 2015 Table of Contents 1. VERIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE ....................................................................................................................... 1 2. SUMMARY OF THE TEST RESULT .......................................................................................................................... 2 3. GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................................................................................. 3 3.1. Product Details....................................................................................................................................................................................3 3.2. Accessories .........................................................................................................................................................................................4 3.3. Table for Filed Antenna.......................................................................................................................................................................5 3.4. Table for Carrier Frequencies .............................................................................................................................................................6 3.5. Table for Test Modes ...........................................................................................................................................................................7 3.6. Table for Testing Locations..................................................................................................................................................................8 3.7. Table for Supporting Units ...................................................................................................................................................................9 3.8. Table for Parameters of Test Software Setting ...................................................................................................................................10 3.9. EUT Operation during Test .................................................................................................................................................................10 3.10. Duty Cycle ........................................................................................................................................................................................10 3.11. Test Configurations ...........................................................................................................................................................................11 4. TEST RESULT ................................................................................................................................................... 13 4.1. AC Power Line Conducted Emissions Measurement.........................................................................................................................13 4.2. 26dB Bandwidth and 99% Occupied Bandwidth Measurement......................................................................................................17 4.3. 6dB Spectrum Bandwidth Measurement ..........................................................................................................................................28 4.4. Maximum Conducted Output Power Measurement .........................................................................................................................33 4.5. Power Spectral Density Measurement ..............................................................................................................................................37 4.6. Radiated Emissions Measurement ....................................................................................................................................................46 4.7. Band Edge Emissions Measurement .................................................................................................................................................70 4.8. Frequency Stability Measurement ....................................................................................................................................................79 4.9. Antenna Requirements .....................................................................................................................................................................83 5. LIST OF MEASURING EQUIPMENTS ..................................................…

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Report No.: FR4N2723 FCC ID: SMC-QCA9880DB5 Page No. : A1 of A8 Appendix A. Test Photos Report No.: FR4N2723 FCC ID: SMC-QCA9880DB5 Page No. : A2 of A8 1. Photographs of Conducted Emissions Test Configuration FRONT VIEW REAR VIEW Report No.: FR4N2723 FCC ID: SMC-QCA9880DB5 Page No. : A3 of A8 CLOSE-UP VIEW Report No.: FR4N2723 FCC ID: SMC-QCA9880DB5 Page No. : A4 of A8 2. Photographs of Radiated Emissions Test Configuration Test Configuration: 9kHz ~30MHz FRONT VIEW REAR VIEW Report No.: FR4N2723 FCC ID: SMC-QCA9880DB5 Page No. : A5 of A8 Test Configuration: 30MHz~1GHz FRONT VIEW REAR VIEW Report No.: FR4N2723 FCC ID: SMC-QCA9880DB5 Page No. : A6 of A8 CLOSE-UP VIEW Report No.: FR4N2723 FCC ID: SMC-QCA9880DB5 Page No. : A7 of A8 Test Configuration: Above 1GHz FRONT VIEW REAR VIEW Report No.: FR4N2723 FCC ID: SMC-QCA9880DB5 Page No. : A8 of A8 CLOSE-UP VIEW