SUAPL3301UWB Modular Transmitter

1 of 8 1969 Kellogg Ave. Carlsbad, CA 92008 Phone 760-607-0844 Fax 760-607-0861 www.pulse-link.net Ultra Wideband Solutions USER GUIDE PULSE~LINK UWB TRANSCEIVER MODULE MODEL: PL3301, FCC ID: SUAPL3301 2 of 8 INTRODUCTION This document describes the ultra-wideband (UWB) PL3301. This document includes instructions for configuring the radios. This User Guide is intended for professional installers, OEM, ODM and system integrators, hereafter called “Users”. This manual describes the installation of UWB Model: PL3301, FCC ID: SUAPL3301 manufactured by Pulse~LINK, Inc. inside the Set-Top-Boxes (STBs), HDTVs, DVRs, DVD players, Media Center PCs, and other multimedia equipment, henceforth called “Final Product” to enable wireless high data rate networks. PL3301 UWB MiniPCI Module FCC ID: SUAPL3301 consists of the PL3110 Low Noise Amplifier, PL3120 RF Transceiver, and PL3130 integrated Baseband + Mac chips. These chips form a UWB chipset for high-speed wireless connectivity. The PL3110 Low Noise Amplifier receives low level signals and amplifies them to be captured by the RF Transceiver. The PL3120 RF Transceiver uses a very high speed Analog to Digital converter to digitize the analog waveform, while the TX path modulates the digital information from the Baseband. The PL3130 integrated Baseband + MAC (Media Access Control) IC (Integrated Circuit) comprises a Media Access Controller (MAC) and a Baseband Physical Layer (BB PHY) encoder/decoder. Pulse~LINK’s PL3301 supports 1.35Gbps signaling rate, PHY data rates ranging from 21 Mbps to 1012 Mbps and operates in the frequency range of 3.1 -4.8GHz Ultra wide band spectrum. The PL3301 enables an IEEE 802.15.3b compliant Piconet to be easily setup for transport of streaming video, audio and asynchronous data. High data carrying capacity also enables interactive "Trick Play" capabilities (pause, fast-forward, fast-rewind) and menu-based navigation throughout the home. PL3301 INSTALATION The PL3301 uses a standard Mini-PCI form factor and interface. This combination allows easy integration into a host platform. The PL3301 card is built awith the CWave PL3100 chipset. The PL3301 card can be integrated into Set-Top-Boxes (STBs), HDTVs, DVRs, DVD players, Media Center PCs, and other multimedia equipment to enable wireless multimedia network within a room. Typical applications include Wireless HDMI, 1394 (firewire), and wireless Ethernet. The PL3301 card can be plugged into the Mini PCI slot on the motherboard in a product such as a STB. The PL3301 card is hardware proven and ready for volume production. 3 of 8 Figure 1: PL3301 plugged into the Mini PCI slot with Omron antennas integrated into the final product containing the PL3301 Figures 1 illustrates an example of PL3301 card integrated into an STB (set top box) enclosure with the Omron antennas external to the enclosure. SOFTWARE PL3100 chipset drivers must be integrated into the product containing the PL3301. Drivers are provided for Linux and Windows operating systems. Table below shows data rates and code lengths used in PL3301. DATA RATE CODE and CODE LENGHT 21 Mb/s A, 64 bit 42 Mb/s B, 16 bits 84 Mb/s B, 16 bits 169 Mb/s C, 4 bits 338 Mb/s C, 4 bits 671 Mb/s None, 1 bit 1.012 Gb/s None, 1 bit 4 of 8 For detailed description of GUI interface refer to Test Set Up procedure. ANTENNAS PL3301 has been certified with two Omron Electronics Components end‐fed dipole type UWB antennas. One antenna is dedicated to receiving only and the other to transmitting only. The transmit and receive antennas are typically the same. The user may install any type of receive antenna. The PL3301 mini-PCI UWB transceiver module’s FCC certification is valid only with OMRON WXA-S1FL transmit antenna. The PL3301 is NOT FCC approved if any other antenna is attached to transmitter antenna port of this product. If use of a different transmit antenna is desired, arrangements can be made with Pulse~LINK to assist in obtaining a new FCC certification to cover the attachment of an alternative antenna. The antenna specifications are listed below. Manufacturer Omron Electronic Components Vendor Model Nr. WXA-S1FL Antenna Type Dipole Frequency (GHz) 3.1 - 4.9 Gain (dBi) 0 VSWR 3.0 max Flatness for each bandwidth 3 dB max. (reference value) Omni directivity 2 dB max. (reference value) Antenna picture showing antenna cables permanently attached to the antennas with MMCX connectors are shown in Figure 3 below. Figure 3: PL3301 with internal antennas. 5 of 8 Antenna radiation patterns are depicted in Figure 4 below. The following frequencies are shown 3.1 GHz, 4.0GHz and 4.9GHz. Figure 4: Antenna radiation patterns are shown below. FCC COMPLIANCE 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 radiates radio frequency energy and therefore has the potential, though unlikely, to cause harmful interference to other electronic devices. 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 eliminate the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the antennas of either the device being interfered with or this equipment. • Increase the separation between the device being interfered with and this equipment. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the device being interfered with is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The software provided will not allow the device to operate differently or with emissions that are higher than what was approved in the FCC certification process. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate th…

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Page 1 of 4 1969 Kellogg Ave. Carlsbad, CA 92008 Phone 760-607-0844 Fax 760-607-0861 www.pulse-link.net Ultra Wideband Solutions Letter Requesting Modular Approval October 10, 2007 Chief, Authorizations Branch Federal Communications Commission 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 RE: Certification Application FCC ID: SUAPL3301 FRN: 0012367751 To Whom It May Concern: The purpose of this letter is to request modular approval from the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) for the Pulse~Link, Inc Ultra-Wideband (UWB) product model number PL3301, FCC ID: SUAPL3301, FRN: 0012367751 This letter is addressing the eight requirements for Pulse~Link, Inc. modular transmitter per the FCC Second Report and Order FCC 07-56 Section A – “Single Unit Modular Transmitters”. 1. The modular transmitter must have its own RF shielding. This is intended to ensure that the module does not have to rely upon the shielding provided by the device into which it is installed in order for all modular transmitter emissions to comply with Part 15 limits. It is also intended to prevent coupling between the RF circuitry of the module and any wires or circuits in the device into which the module is installed. Such coupling may result in non- compliant operation. The PL3301 module consists of pcb assembly and two antennas with permanently attached antenna cables ended with MMCX connectors. All electrical components are located on a top side of pcb. All radio transmitter components of the pcb assembly are enclosed with the RF shield. In addition, all RF traces are located on top layer under the RF shield. Page 2 of 4 Furthermore, the shield prevents coupling between the RF circuitry and the wires or circuits of the device into which the module will be installed. 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 input and output data ports on PL3301 are buffered. PL3301 does not employ external modulation ports. 3. The modular transmitter must have its own power supply regulation. This is intended to ensure that the module will comply with Part 15 requirements regardless of the design of the power supplying circuitry in the device into which the module is installed. PM3301 is supplied with 5 Volts via the PCI connector and it has its own 3.3 Volts and 1.8 Volts power supply regulation. 4. The modular transmitter must comply with the antenna requirements of Section 15.203 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). Any antenna used with the module must be approved with the module, either at the time of initial authorization or through a Class II permissive change. The “professional installation” provision of Section 15.203 may not be applied to modules. The module has one transmit antenna and one receive antenna. Both antennas have permanently attached antenna cables terminated into MMCX connectors. The antenna cable connectors are plugged into the matching MMCX connectors permanently attached on the pcb. PL3301is intended to be installed in final device within the single enclosure by the system integrators. The antennas may be mounted inside the enclosure or outside. The end users will not have any access to the antenna connectors and, thus, will not be able to change antennas. 5. The modular transmitter must be tested in a stand-alone configuration, i.e., the module must not be inside another device during testing. This is intended to demonstrate that the module is capable of complying with Part 15 emission limits regardless of the device into which it is eventually installed. 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 a length typical of actual use or, if that length is unknown, at least 10 centimeters to ensure that there is no coupling between the case of the module and any supporting equipment. Any accessories, peripherals, or support equipment connected to the module during testing shall be unmodified or commercially available (see Section 15.31(i)). The PL3301 is intended to be tested in a stand-alone configuration using Pulse~Link, Inc. test fixture. The test fixture is used to bring power to the module. The exposed lines do not contain any ferrite noise suppressors. All accessories connected to the module are readily available from commercial sources. Please, refer to “INSTRUCTIONS FOR FCC TESING- Page 3 of 4 MODE FOR FCC COMPLIANCE AND CONFORMANCE TESTING” for complete description of the set-up. 6. The modular transmitter must be labeled with its own FCC ID number, and, if the FCC ID 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. PL3301 comes with two intended FCC ID labels. One label made by Pulse~Link is placed directly on the RF shield of the PL3301. The second label shows the required by FCC ID Label that must be displayed on a finishe…

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“When we were young, we wanted to change the world...now we have the technology” TM 1969 Kellogg Ave. Carlsbad, CA 92008 Phone 760-607-0844 Fax 760-607-0861 www.pulse-link.net Ultra Wideband Solutions External And Internal Photos RE: Certification Application FCC ID: SUAPL3301 FRN: 0012367751 October 2, 2007 Chief, Authorizations Branch Federal Communications Commission 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 The following photographs show the FCC ID: SUAPL3301 external and internal photos. “When we were young, we wanted to change the world...now we have the technology” TM Figure 1. Top side of PL3301 with the shield on. “When we were young, we wanted to change the world...now we have the technology” TM Figure 2. Bottom side of PL3301. “When we were young, we wanted to change the world...now we have the technology” TM Figure 3. Top side of PL3301 with shield removed.

1969 Kellogg Ave. Carlsbad, CA 92008 Phone 760-607-0844 Fax 760-607-0861 www.pulse-link.net Ultra Wideband Solutions FCC ID Label Artwork RE: Certification Application FCC ID: SUAPL3301 FRN: 0012367751 October 10, 2007 Chief, Authorizations Branch Federal Communications Commission 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 Label Artwork for Modular Transmitter FCC ID: SUAPL3301. Label Artwork that appears on PL3301 is shown below. FCC Recommended Exterior FCC ID: SUAPL3301 Label on Finished Product. The picture below shows the proposed and required by FCC ID Label that must be displayed on a finished product. FCC Second Report and Order FCC 07-56 Section A – “Single Unit Modular Transmitters” specifies the required label in paragraph 6. It is the responsibility of product integrator to affix such label on finished product.

“When we were young, we wanted to change the world...now we have the technology” TM 1969 Kellogg Ave. Carlsbad, CA 92008 Phone 760-607-0844 Fax 760-607-0861 www.pulse-link.net Ultra Wideband Solutions FCC ID Label Location RE: Certification Application FCC ID: SUAPL3301 FRN: 0012367751 October 10, 2007 Chief, Authorizations Branch Federal Communications Commission 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 To Whom It May Concern: The following photograph shows the FCC ID: SUAPL3301 label location on PL3301. The label printed on self adhesive tape is located on RF shield as shown below: “When we were young, we wanted to change the world...now we have the technology” TM Exterior FCC ID: SUAPL3301 Label on Finished Product. The picture below shows the required FCC ID Label that must be displayed on a finished product. It is the responsibility of a finished product manufacturer to display this label on the product. This requirement if per the FCC Second Report and Order FCC 07-56 Section A – “Single Unit Modular Transmitters” requirement paragraph nr.6; “The modular transmitter must be labeled with its own FCC ID number, and, if the FCC ID 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.”

“When we were young, we wanted to change the world...now we have the technology” TM 1969 Kellogg Ave. Carlsbad, CA 92008 Phone 760-607-0844 Fax 760-607-0861 www.pulse-link.net Ultra Wideband Solutions External And Internal Photos RE: Certification Application FCC ID: SUAPL3301 FRN: 0012367751 October 2, 2007 Chief, Authorizations Branch Federal Communications Commission 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 The following photographs show the FCC ID: SUAPL3301 external and internal photos. “When we were young, we wanted to change the world...now we have the technology” TM Figure 1. Top side of PL3301 with the shield on. “When we were young, we wanted to change the world...now we have the technology” TM Figure 2. Bottom side of PL3301. “When we were young, we wanted to change the world...now we have the technology” TM Figure 3. Top side of PL3301 with shield removed.

1 of 1 1969 Kellogg Ave. Carlsbad, CA 92008 Phone 760-607-0844 Fax 760-607-0861 www.pulse-link.net Ultra Wideband Solutions Antenna, Antenna Cable and Connector Specifications ANTENNA SPECIFICATIONS Manufacturer Omron Electronic Components Vendor Model Nr. WXA-S1FL Antenna Type End-fed Dipole Frequency (GHz) 3.1 - 4.9 Gain (dBi) 0 VSWR 3.0 max Flatness for each bandwidth 3 dB max. (reference value) Omni directivity 2 dB max. (reference value) ANTENNA CABLE Manufacturer Harbour Vendor PN. HPP100 Cable Loss (dB) 0.45 ANTENNA CONNECTOR SPECIFICATIONS Manufacturer Amphenol Vendor PN. MMCX1112D1-3GT30G-316U-50 Connector Type MMCX R/A Crimp Plug Connector Loss (dB) 0.14

Document .PUL10018 FCC ID: SUAPL3301 FCC Certification Test Report FCC Certification Test Report for Pulse~LINK Inc. Model: PL3301 FCC ID: SUAPL3301 October 10, 2007 Prepared for: Pulse~LINK Incorporated 1969 Kellog Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008 (760) 760-607-0844 Prepared By: Washington Laboratories, Ltd. 7560 Lindbergh Drive Gaithersburg, Maryland 20879 (301) 417-0220 FCC Certification Test Report Document PUL10018 FCC ID: SUAPL3301 FCC Certification Test Report Washington Laboratories, Ltd October 7, 2007 i FCC Certification Test Report for the Pulse~LINK Inc. Ultra Wideband Transceiver FCC ID: SUAPL3301 Prepared by: ____________________________________ Steven Dovell Compliance Engineer Reviewed by: ____________________________________ Steven D. Koster EMC Operations Manager Document PUL10018 FCC ID: SUAPL3301 FCC Certification Test Report Washington Laboratories, Ltd October 7, 2007 ii Abstract This report has been prepared on behalf of Pulse~LINK Inc. to support the attached Application for Equipment Authorization. The test report and application are submitted for a Handheld Ultra Wideband Transceiver under Part 15 Subpart F of the FCC Rules and Regulations. This Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Certification Test Report documents the test configuration and test results for a Pulse~LINK Inc. Model: PL3301. This report reflects testing performed on the Pulse~LINK UWB device in accordance with the FCC Report & Order No. 04-352 referencing the waiver for emission tests procedures for UWB devices. Testing was performed at Washington Laboratories, Ltd, 7560 Lindbergh Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20879. Site description and site attenuation data have been placed on file with the FCC's Sampling and Measurements Branch at the FCC laboratory in Columbia, MD. Washington Laboratories, Ltd. has been accepted by the FCC and approved by NIST NVLAP (NVLAP Lab Code: 200066-0) as an independent FCC test laboratory. The Pulse~LINK Inc. UWB/MINIPCI complies with the requirements for a Handheld Ultra Wideband Transceiver device under Part 15 Subpart F of the FCC Rules and Regulations. The device is a module which connects to Mini-PCI format connector. The RF output is via a MMCX connector to a defined antenna. This submission is for modular approval of Model: PL3301. Document PUL10018 FCC ID: SUAPL3301 FCC Certification Test Report Washington Laboratories, Ltd October 7, 2007 iii Table of Contents Abstract ......................................................................................................... ii 1 Introduction..........................................................................................................................1 1.1 Compliance Statement .................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Test Scope ....................................................................................................................... 1 1.3 Test Dates ....................................................................................................................... 2 1.4 Test Location .................................................................................................................. 2 1.5 Test and Support Personnel ............................................................................................ 2 2 Equipment Under Test (EUT)..............................................................................................3 2.1 EUT Identification & Description .................................................................................. 3 2.2 Test Configuration ..........................................................................................................3 2.2.1 Device configuration............................................................................................... 3 2.2.2 Test Equipment Configuration................................................................................ 4 2.3 Testing Algorithm...........................................................................................................5 2.4 Test Location .................................................................................................................. 5 2.5 Measurements ................................................................................................................. 5 2.5.1 References...............................................................................................................5 3 Test Equipment ....................................................................................................................5 4 Test Results ..........................................................................................................................6 4.1 Operation Limitations, §15.519(a).................................................................................. 6 4.1.1 Test Procedure ........................................................................................................ 6 4.1.2 Test Results .............................................................................................................6 4.2 Occupied Bandwidth, §15.517(b) ................................................................................... 7 4.2.1 Test Procedure ........................................................................................................ 7 4.2.2 Test Results .............................................................................................................7 4.3 Radiated Spurious Emissions, §15.247(c) and §15.209 ................................................. 8 4.3.1 Test Procedure ........................................................................................................ 8 4.3.2 EIRP Measurements................................................................................................ 9 4.4 Radiated Emissions in GPS Bands, §15.519(d)............................................................ 20 4.4.1 Test …

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