MCLMICAWiFi 11a/n module

Confidential 1 MIC-A WIFI Module User Manual Rev. 0.2 Confidential 2 1. Introduction The MIC-A 802.11a /n module provides wireless modem functionality utilizing OFDM technology. The objective of this use manual is to verify the functionality of the MIC-A 802.11a/n module RF/Digital electronic design against the design specifications. This revision includes results taken at various temperatures (0°C,25°C,65 °C) and VDD voltages (3.2V,3.3V,5.5V), VDDIO Voltage (2.7V,2.8V,2.9V). Included are statements of test purpose, test methodologies, test modes and parameters, environmental conditions, applicable specifications, and typical reference design performance. The major specifications and documents are listed below and upon to update in the following new revisions.  802.11a: IEEE Std 802.11a  802.11n: IEEE P802.11n/D2.07-Mar 2006 Paragraph 20.3.20.1 Confidential 3 2. Mechanical Drawing Confidential 4 3. Regulatory Information USA-Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 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. Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Labeling Hon Hai Precision WiFi 11a/n module MIC-A labeled as below. FCC ID: MCLMICA The proposed with FCC ID label format is to be placed on the module. If FCC ID is not visible when the module is installed into the system, “Contains FCC ID: MCLMICA” shall be placed on the outside of final host system. Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation. To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of at least 20 cm must be maintained between the antenna of this device and all persons. This device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Canada-Industry Canada (IC) This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. 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 this device. The term “IC” before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that required for successful communication. Confidential 5 To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing. Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation. To comply with IC RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of at least 20 cm must be maintained between the antenna of this device and all persons. This device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Date: December 20, 2010 Federal Communications Commission 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia MD 21046 Subject: Request for Confidentiality FCC ID: MCLMICA To Whom It May Concern: Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 0.457 and 0.459 of the Commission’s rules (47 CFR §§ 0.457, 0.459), we are requesting the Commission to withhold the following attachments as confidential document from public disclosure indefinitely. Schematic Diagram Block Diagram Theory of Operation Antenna Specification Above mentioned document contains detailed system and equipment description are considered as proprietary information in operation of the equipment. The public disclosure of above documents might be harmful to our company and would give competitor an unfair advantage in the market. It is our understanding that all measurement test reports, FCC ID label format and correspondent during certification review process cannot be granted as confidential documents and those information will be available for public review once the grant of equipment authorization is issued. Best Regards, Rio Chen, Compliance Manager Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.

Applicant/Grantee Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co.,Ltd. FCC ID: MCLMICA Section 15.212 Modular Transmitters Request for Modular Approval Request for Limited Modular Approval Requirements EUT Conditions Comply (Y/N) Single Modular Approval Requirements 1 The radio elements of the modular transmitter must have their own shielding. The physical crystal and tuning capacitors may be located external to the shielded radio elements. The device is equipped with Metal shielding to cover RF section. Refer to external photos Y 2 The modular transmitter must have buffered modulation/data inputs (if such inputs are provided) to ensure that the module will comply with Part 15 requirements under conditions of excessive data rates or over- modulation. All inputs to the device are buffered through logic U2 inputs. Refer to Schematic Diagram. Y 3 The modular transmitter must have its own power supply regulation. The device is equipped with Internal 1.2V/1.4V/3.3VDC regulator. Refer to Schematics. Y 4 The modular transmitter must comply with the antenna and transmission system requirements of Sections 15.203, 15.204(b) and 15.204(c). The antenna must either be permanently attached or employ a “unique” antenna coupler (at all connections between the module and the antenna, including the cable). The “professional installation” provision of Section 15.203 is not applicable to modules but can apply to limited modular approvals under paragraph (b) of this section. Device is equipped with unique antenna (part number: 20279- 001E-01 (i-pex)and U.FL-R-SMT- 1(10)(Hirose) 1(10)(Hirose) Y 5 The modular transmitter must be tested in a stand-alone configuration, i.e., the module must not be inside another device during testing for compliance with Part 15 requirements. Unless the transmitter module will be battery powered, it must comply with the AC line conducted requirements found in Section 15.207. AC or DC power lines and data input/output lines connected to the module must not contain ferrites, unless they will be marketed with the module (see Section 15.27(a)). The length of these lines shall be the length typical of actual use or, if that length is unknown, at least 10 centimeters to insure that there is no coupling between the case of the module and supporting equipment. Any accessories, peripherals, or support equipment connected to the module during testing shall be unmodified and commercially available (see Section 15.31(i)). The device was tested outside of the Laptop PC for full modular approval. Refer to setup photos. Y 6 The modular transmitter must be equipped with either a permanently affixed label or must be capable of electronically displaying its FCC identification number. (A) If using a permanently affixed label, the modular transmitter must be labeled with its own FCC identification number, and, if the FCC identification number is not visible when the module is installed inside another device, then the outside of the device into which the module is installed must also display a label referring to the enclosed module. This exterior label can use wording such as the following: “Contains Transmitter Module FCC ID: XYZMODEL1” or “Contains FCC ID: XYZMODEL1.” Any similar wording that expresses the same meaning may be used. The Grantee may either provide such a label, an example of which must be included in the application for equipment authorization, or, must provide adequate instructions along with the module which explain this requirement. In the latter case, a copy of these instructions must be included in the application for equipment authorization. (B) If the modular transmitter uses an electronic display of the FCC identification number, the information must be readily accessible and visible on the modular transmitter or on the device in which it is installed. If the module is installed inside another device, then the outside of the device into which the module is installed must display a label referring to the enclosed module. This exterior label can use wording such as the following: “Contains FCC certified transmitter module(s).” Any similar wording that expresses the same meaning may be used. The user manual must include instructions on how to access the electronic display. A copy of these instructions must be included in the application for equipment authorization. The proposed FCC ID label format is to be placed on the module. If FCC ID is not visible when the module is installed into the system, “Contains FCC ID: MCLMICA” shall be placed on the outside of final host system. Y 7 The modular transmitter must comply with any specific rules or operating requirements that ordinarily apply to a complete transmitter and the manufacturer must provide adequate instructions along with the module to explain any such requirements. A copy of these instructions must be included in the application for equipment authorization. Refer to “User’s Guide” Exhibit Y 8 The modular transmitter must comply with any applicable RF exposure requirements in its final configuration. The device complies with RF exposure compliance requirement Y A limited modular approval may be granted for single or split modular transmitters that do not comply with all of the above requirements, e.g., shielding, minimum signaling amplitude, buffered modulation/data inputs, or power supply regulation, if the manufacturer can demonstrate by alternative means in the application for equipment authorization that the modular transmitter meets all the applicable Part 15 requirements under the operating conditions in which the transmitter will be used. Limited modular approval also may be granted in those instances where compliance with RF exposure rules is demonstrated only for particular product configurations. The applicant for certification must state how control of the end product into which the module will be installed will be maintained such that full compliance of the end product is always ensured.

FCC ID: MCLMICA IC: 2878D-MICA Label & Label Location

REPORT NO: 10J13544-1A DATE: DECEMBER 23, 2010 FCC ID: MCLMICA IC: 2878D-MICA Page 97 of 113 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES (UL CCS) FORM NO: CCSUP4701D 47173 BENICIA STREET, FREMONT, CA 94538, USA TEL: (510) 771-1000 FAX: (510) 661-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of UL CCS. 10. MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE FCC RULES §1.1310 The criteria listed in Table 1 shall be used to evaluate the environmental impact of human exposure to radio-frequency (RF) radiation as specified in §1.1307(b), except in the case of portable devices which shall be evaluated according to the provisions of §2.1093 of this chapter. REPORT NO: 10J13544-1A DATE: DECEMBER 23, 2010 FCC ID: MCLMICA IC: 2878D-MICA Page 98 of 113 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES (UL CCS) FORM NO: CCSUP4701D 47173 BENICIA STREET, FREMONT, CA 94538, USA TEL: (510) 771-1000 FAX: (510) 661-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of UL CCS. IC RULES IC Safety Code 6, Section 2.2.1 (a) A person other than an RF and microwave exposed worker shall not be exposed to electromagnetic radiation in a frequency band listed in Column 1 of Table 5, if the field strength exceeds the value given in Column 2 or 3 of Table 5, when averaged spatially and over time, or if the power density exceeds the value given in Column 4 of Table 5, when averaged spatially and over time. REPORT NO: 10J13544-1A DATE: DECEMBER 23, 2010 FCC ID: MCLMICA IC: 2878D-MICA Page 99 of 113 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES (UL CCS) FORM NO: CCSUP4701D 47173 BENICIA STREET, FREMONT, CA 94538, USA TEL: (510) 771-1000 FAX: (510) 661-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of UL CCS. EQUATIONS Power density is given by: S = EIRP / (4 * Pi * D^2) where S = Power density in W/m^2 EIRP = Equivalent Isotropic Radiated Power in W D = Separation distance in m Power density in units of W/m^2 is converted to units of mWc/m^2 by dividing by 10. In the table(s) below, Power and Gain are entered in units of dBm and dBi respectively and conversions to linear forms are used for the calculations. LIMITS From FCC §1.1310 Table 1 (B), the maximum value of S = 1.0 mW/cm^2 From IC Safety Code 6, Section 2.2 Table 5 Column 4, S = 10 W/m^2 RESULTS BandModeSeparationOutputAntennaIC PowerFCC Power Distanc ePowerGa inDensityDensity (m)(dBm)(dBi)(W/m^2)(mW/cm^2) 5 GHzWL AN0 .201 1.372. 300.0 50.00 5

FCC CFR47 PART 15 SUBPART E INDUSTRY CANADA RSS-210 ISSUE 8 CERTIFICATION TEST REPORT FOR WIFI 11A/N MODULE MODEL NUMBER: MIC-A FCC ID: MCLMICA IC: 2878D-MICA REPORT NUMBER: 10J13544-1, REVISION A ISSUE DATE: DECEMBER 23, 2010 Prepared for HON HAI PRECISION IND. CO., LTD. 5F-1, 5 HSIN-AN ROAD HSINCHU SCIENCE-BASED INDUSTRIAL PARK TAIWAN, R.O.C. Prepared by COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES (UL CCS) 47173 BENICIA STREET FREMONT, CA 94538, U.S.A. TEL: (510) 771-1000 FAX: (510) 661-0888 REPORT NO: 10J13544-1A DATE: DECEMBER 23, 2010 FCC ID: MCLMICA IC: 2878D-MICA Page 2 of 113 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES (UL CCS) FORM NO: CCSUP4701D 47173 BENICIA STREET, FREMONT, CA 94538, USA TEL: (510) 771-1000 FAX: (510) 661-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of UL CCS. Revision History Rev. Issue Date Revisions Revised By -- 12/18/10 Initial Issue T. Chan A 12/23/10 Removed Average Output Power Section T. Chan REPORT NO: 10J13544-1A DATE: DECEMBER 23, 2010 FCC ID: MCLMICA IC: 2878D-MICA Page 3 of 113 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES (UL CCS) FORM NO: CCSUP4701D 47173 BENICIA STREET, FREMONT, CA 94538, USA TEL: (510) 771-1000 FAX: (510) 661-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of UL CCS. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. ATTESTATION OF TEST RESULTS ..................................................................................... 5 2. TEST METHODOLOGY.......................................................................................................... 6 3. FACILITIES AND ACCREDITATION ..................................................................................... 6 4. CALIBRATION AND UNCERTAINTY.................................................................................... 6 4.1. MEASURING INSTRUMENT CALIBRATION ................................................................ 6 4.2. SAMPLE CALCULATION ............................................................................................... 6 4.3. MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTY ................................................................................. 6 5. EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST ................................................................................................... 7 5.1. DESCRIPTION OF EUT ................................................................................................. 7 5.2. MAXIMUM OUTPUT POWER ........................................................................................ 7 5.3. DESCRIPTION OF AVAILABLE ANTENNAS................................................................ 7 5.4. SOFTWARE AND FIRMWARE ...................................................................................... 7 5.5. WORST-CASE CONFIGURATION AND MODE ........................................................... 7 5.6. DESCRIPTION OF TEST SETUP.................................................................................. 8 6. TEST AND MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT ........................................................................ 10 7. ANTENNA PORT TEST RESULTS...................................................................................... 11 7.1. 802.11a MODE IN THE 5.2 GHz BAND....................................................................... 11 7.1.1. 26 dB and 99% BANDWIDTH .............................................................................. 11 7.1.2. OUTPUT POWER................................................................................................. 18 7.1.3. PEAK POWER SPECTRAL DENSITY................................................................. 22 7.1.4. PEAK EXCURSION .............................................................................................. 26 7.1.5. CONDUCTED SPURIOUS EMISSIONS.............................................................. 30 7.2. 802.11n HT20 SISO MODE IN THE 5.2 GHz BAND................................................... 34 7.2.1. 26 dB and 99% BANDWIDTH .............................................................................. 34 7.2.2. OUTPUT POWER................................................................................................. 41 7.2.3. PEAK POWER SPECTRAL DENSITY................................................................. 45 7.2.4. PEAK EXCURSION .............................................................................................. 49 7.2.5. CONDUCTED SPURIOUS EMISSIONS.............................................................. 53 7.3. 802.11n HT40 SISO MODE IN THE 5.2 GHz BAND................................................... 57 7.3.1. 26 dB and 99% BANDWIDTH .............................................................................. 57 7.3.2. OUTPUT POWER................................................................................................. 62 7.3.3. PEAK POWER SPECTRAL DENSITY................................................................. 65 7.3.4. PEAK EXCURSION .............................................................................................. 68 7.3.5. CONDUCTED SPURIOUS EMISSIONS.............................................................. 71 8. RADIATED TEST RESULTS................................................................................................ 74 8.1. LIMITS AND PROCEDURE ......................................................................................... 74 8.2. TRANSMITTER ABOVE 1 GHz ................................................................................... 75 REPORT NO: 10J13544-1A DATE: DECEMBER 23, 2010 FCC ID: MCLMICA IC: 2878D-MICA Page 4 of 113 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES (UL CCS) FORM NO: CCSUP4701D 47173 BENICIA STREET, FREMONT, CA 94538, USA TEL: (510) 771-1000 FAX: (510) 661-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of UL CCS. 8.2.1. TX ABOVE 1 GHz FOR 802.11a MODE IN THE LOWER 5.2 GHz BAND......... 75 8.2.2. TX ABOVE 1 GHz FOR 802.11n HT20 SISO MODE IN THE LOWER 5.2 GHz BAND…

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REPORT NO: 10J13544-1A DATE: DECEMBER 23, 2010 FCC ID: MCLMICA IC: 2878D-MICA Page 100 of 113 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES (UL CCS) FORM NO: CCSUP4701D 47173 BENICIA STREET, FREMONT, CA 94538, USA TEL: (510) 771-1000 FAX: (510) 661-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of UL CCS. 11. SETUP PHOTOS ANTENNA PORT CONDUCTED RF MEASUREMENT SETUP ANTENNA PORT CONDUCTED PHOTO REPORT NO: 10J13544-1A DATE: DECEMBER 23, 2010 FCC ID: MCLMICA IC: 2878D-MICA Page 101 of 113 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES (UL CCS) FORM NO: CCSUP4701D 47173 BENICIA STREET, FREMONT, CA 94538, USA TEL: (510) 771-1000 FAX: (510) 661-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of UL CCS. RADIATED RF MEASUREMENT SETUP RADIATED FRONT PHOTO REPORT NO: 10J13544-1A DATE: DECEMBER 23, 2010 FCC ID: MCLMICA IC: 2878D-MICA Page 102 of 113 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES (UL CCS) FORM NO: CCSUP4701D 47173 BENICIA STREET, FREMONT, CA 94538, USA TEL: (510) 771-1000 FAX: (510) 661-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of UL CCS. RADIATED BACK PHOTO REPORT NO: 10J13544-1A DATE: DECEMBER 23, 2010 FCC ID: MCLMICA IC: 2878D-MICA Page 103 of 113 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES (UL CCS) FORM NO: CCSUP4701D 47173 BENICIA STREET, FREMONT, CA 94538, USA TEL: (510) 771-1000 FAX: (510) 661-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of UL CCS. RADIATED RF MEASUREMENT SETUP FOR PORTABLE CONFIGURATION WITH LONG CABLE ANTENNA X-AXIS FRONT PHOTO REPORT NO: 10J13544-1A DATE: DECEMBER 23, 2010 FCC ID: MCLMICA IC: 2878D-MICA Page 104 of 113 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES (UL CCS) FORM NO: CCSUP4701D 47173 BENICIA STREET, FREMONT, CA 94538, USA TEL: (510) 771-1000 FAX: (510) 661-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of UL CCS. Y-AXIS FRONT PHOTO REPORT NO: 10J13544-1A DATE: DECEMBER 23, 2010 FCC ID: MCLMICA IC: 2878D-MICA Page 105 of 113 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES (UL CCS) FORM NO: CCSUP4701D 47173 BENICIA STREET, FREMONT, CA 94538, USA TEL: (510) 771-1000 FAX: (510) 661-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of UL CCS. Z-AXIS FRONT PHOTO REPORT NO: 10J13544-1A DATE: DECEMBER 23, 2010 FCC ID: MCLMICA IC: 2878D-MICA Page 106 of 113 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES (UL CCS) FORM NO: CCSUP4701D 47173 BENICIA STREET, FREMONT, CA 94538, USA TEL: (510) 771-1000 FAX: (510) 661-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of UL CCS. RADIATED RF MEASUREMENT SETUP FOR PORTABLE CONFIGURATION WITH SHORT CABLE ANTENNA X-AXIS FRONT PHOTO REPORT NO: 10J13544-1A DATE: DECEMBER 23, 2010 FCC ID: MCLMICA IC: 2878D-MICA Page 107 of 113 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES (UL CCS) FORM NO: CCSUP4701D 47173 BENICIA STREET, FREMONT, CA 94538, USA TEL: (510) 771-1000 FAX: (510) 661-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of UL CCS. Y-AXIS FRONT PHOTO REPORT NO: 10J13544-1A DATE: DECEMBER 23, 2010 FCC ID: MCLMICA IC: 2878D-MICA Page 108 of 113 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES (UL CCS) FORM NO: CCSUP4701D 47173 BENICIA STREET, FREMONT, CA 94538, USA TEL: (510) 771-1000 FAX: (510) 661-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of UL CCS. Z-AXIS FRONT PHOTO REPORT NO: 10J13544-1A DATE: DECEMBER 23, 2010 FCC ID: MCLMICA IC: 2878D-MICA Page 109 of 113 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES (UL CCS) FORM NO: CCSUP4701D 47173 BENICIA STREET, FREMONT, CA 94538, USA TEL: (510) 771-1000 FAX: (510) 661-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of UL CCS. POWERLINE CONDUCTED EMISSIONS MEASUREMENT SETUP LINE CONDUCTED FRONT PHOTO REPORT NO: 10J13544-1A DATE: DECEMBER 23, 2010 FCC ID: MCLMICA IC: 2878D-MICA Page 110 of 113 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION SERVICES (UL CCS) FORM NO: CCSUP4701D 47173 BENICIA STREET, FREMONT, CA 94538, USA TEL: (510) 771-1000 FAX: (510) 661-0888 This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of UL CCS. END OF REPORT LINE CONDUCTED BACK PHOTO