TFB-TIWI1-01TIWI TRANSCEIVER MODULE

The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Confirm the data is current by downloading the latest revision from www.lsr.com. LSEVK-WP-01-A2-UG Copyright © 2010 LS Research, LLC Page 1 of 35 TIWI TRANSCEIVER MODULE User’s Guide Last updated Saturday, October 23, 2010 TIWI TRANSCEIVER MODULES USER’S GUIDE The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Confirm the data is current by downloading the latest revision from www.lsr.com. LSEVK-WP-01-A2-UG Copyright © 2010 LS Research, LLC Page 2 of 35 Table of Contents 1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 3 1.1 Purpose & Scope ....................................................................................................................... 3 1.2 Audience .................................................................................................................................... 3 1.3 Applicable Documents ............................................................................................................... 3 1.4 Revision History ......................................................................................................................... 3 2 Quick Start ....................................................................................................................... 4 2.1 Software ..................................................................................................................................... 4 2.2 Hardware ................................................................................................................................... 8 2.3 WLAN Test Software Operation .............................................................................................. 12 2.4 Evaluation Board Schematics and Bill of Material ................................................................... 30 3 EMC Compliance Application Guide ........................................................................... 31 3.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 31 3.2 Module Integration Considerations – Antenna Systems ......................................................... 31 3.3 Module Integration Considerations – Circuit Implementation .................................................. 31 3.4 Module Integration Considerations - Top Assembly Considerations. ..................................... 32 3.5 Module Integration Considerations – Firmware ....................................................................... 32 3.6 Testing Requirements for End-Product ................................................................................... 32 3.7 Marking Requirements for End-Product. ................................................................................. 32 4 Contacting LS Research ............................................................................................... 35 TIWI TRANSCEIVER MODULES USER’S GUIDE The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Confirm the data is current by downloading the latest revision from www.lsr.com. LSEVK-WP-01-A2-UG Copyright © 2010 LS Research, LLC Page 3 of 35 1 Introduction 1.1 Purpose & Scope The purpose of this document is to provide details regarding the setup and use of the TiWi series transceiver module within its companion evaluation board. This document covers a description of the evaluation board and its features and a brief tutorial on how to operate the module evaluation board. Further, this document will also present application guidance such that the module’s EMC compliance will not be degraded. 1.2 Audience This document is intended to be read by engineers and technical management. A general knowledge of common engineering practices is assumed. 1.3 Applicable Documents • [1] TiWi Datasheet- LS240-WI-01-A20 (LSR) • [2 ]FCC Test Report # 310117, LS Research, LLC: September 8,2010 • [3] SAR Test Report: FCC ID: TFB-TiWi1-01, RF Exposure Lab, San Marcos, CA: September, 2010. • [4] Evaluation Board Schematics • [5] Ethertronics Presetta 1000423 Antenna Data Sheet. • [6] LSR 001-0001 Dipole Antenna Data Sheet. • [7] FCC OET Bulletin 62, “UNDERSTANDING THE FCC REGULATIONS • FOR COMPUTERS AND OTHER DIGITAL DEVICES”, February 1996. 1.4 Revision History Date Change Description Revision 10/8/2010 Initial release. 0.0 Table 1 Revision History TIWI TRANSCEIVER MODULES USER’S GUIDE The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Confirm the data is current by downloading the latest revision from www.lsr.com. LSEVK-WP-01-A2-UG Copyright © 2010 LS Research, LLC Page 4 of 35 2 Quick Start In this section, the initiation of the evaluation board and sample RF tests will be discussed. You will learn how to: • Install TiWi Controller Tool. • Run the TiWi Controller Tool. • Set proper path to test firmware: Fw1273r1c_sta_cortex.bin. • Set proper path to radio parameter file: ini_file.ini. • Connect to the TiWi LSEVK-WI-01-A20 Evaluation board. • Download test firmware to the TiWi Module via the LSEVK-WI-01-A20 Evaluation board. • Configure and Run WLAN Transmitter Tests. • Configure and Run WLAN Receiver Tests. • Place device in listen mode and Extremely Low Power Mode (ELP). 2.1 Software Prior to connecting any hardware to your PC, download and install the latest version (current download: TIWI Controller 3-22-10.zip) of the TIWI Controller Software. The installation procedure is as follows: 1. Copy TIWI Controller 3-22-10.zip to a convenient directory and extract the file: 2. Run TIWI Controller.msi, the following installation screens should begin: TIWI TRANSCEIVER MODULES USER’S GUIDE The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Confirm the data is current by downloading the latest revision from www.lsr.com. LSEVK-WP-01-A2-UG Copyright © 2010 L…

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LABELPHOTO Company Name LS Research, LLC Model # TiWi1‐R1 FCC ID # TFB‐TIWI1‐01 IC # 5969A‐TIWI101 Page 1 of 1

INTERNAL PHOTOS Company Name LS Research, LLC Model # TiWi1‐R1 FCC ID # TFB‐TIWI1‐01 IC # 5969A‐TIWI101 Page 1 of 1 Module with Shield Removed

Prepared For: LS Research EUT: TiWi LS Research, LLC Report # 310117 Model #:TiWi- R1 LSR Job #: C-884 Serial #:0020303 Page 98 of 106 EXHIBIT 14. MPE CALCULATIONS The following MPE calculations are based on a dipole antenna or printed circuit board antenna, and a Bluetooth and WLAN radio paired to each. BT With Dipole Antenna Prepared For: LS Research EUT: TiWi LS Research, LLC Report # 310117 Model #:TiWi- R1 LSR Job #: C-884 Serial #:0020303 Page 99 of 106 BT With PIFA Antenna Prepared For: LS Research EUT: TiWi LS Research, LLC Report # 310117 Model #:TiWi- R1 LSR Job #: C-884 Serial #:0020303 Page 100 of 106 WLAN With Dipole Antenna Prepared For: LS Research EUT: TiWi LS Research, LLC Report # 310117 Model #:TiWi- R1 LSR Job #: C-884 Serial #:0020303 Page 101 of 106 WLAN With PIFA Antenna

W66 N220 Commerce Court ● Cedarburg, WI 53012 ● USA Phone: 262.375.4400 ● Fax: 262.375.4248 www.lsr.com TEST REPORT # 310117 LSR Job #: C-884 Compliance Testing of: TiWi Module Test Date(s): April 15, 22, May 6, June 13, August 7-9, 24, 31, Sept 8, 2010 Prepared For: LS Research Attn: Brian Petted W66 N220 Commerce Ct Cedarburg, WI 53012 In accordance with: Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Part 15, Subpart C, Section 15.247 Industry Canada (IC) RSS 210 Annex 8 Operating in the Frequency Band 2400 MHz – 2483.5 MHz This Test Report is issued under the Authority of: Signature: Date: 10.20.2010 Test Report Reviewed by: Signature: Date: 10.20.2010 Tested by: Peter Feilen, EMC Engineer Signature: Date: 10.20.10 This Test Report may not be reproduced, except in full, without written approval of LS Research, LLC. Prepared For: LS Research EUT: TiWi LS Research, LLC Report # 310117 Model #:TiWi- R1 LSR Job #: C-884 Serial #:0020303 Page 2 of 108 TABLE OF CONTENTS (page 1 of 2) EXHIBIT 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 Scope 4 1.2 Normative References 4 1.3 LS Research, LLC Test Facility 5 1.4 Location of Testing 5 1.5 Test Equipment Utilized 5 EXHIBIT 2: PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT 2.1 Client Information 6 2.2 Equipment Under Test (EUT) Information 6 2.3 Associated Antenna Description 6 2.4 EUT’s Technical Specifications 7 2.5 Product Description 9 EXHIBIT 3: EUT OPERATING CONDITIONS & CONFIGURATIONS DURING TESTS 10 3.1 Climate Test Conditions 10 3.2 Applicability & Summary of EMC Emission Test Results 10 3.3 Modifications Incorporated in the EUT for Compliance Purposes 10 3.4 Deviations & Exclusions from Test Specifications 10 EXHIBIT 4: DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 11 EXHIBIT 5: RADIATED EMISSIONS TESTING 12 Note: Items 5.1 through 5.8 are for TRANSMIT MODE Item 5.9 is for RECEIVE MODE 5.1 Test Setup 12 5.2 Test Procedure 12 5.3 Test Equipment Utilized 13 5.4 Test Results 13 5.5 Calculation of Radiated Emissions Limits 14 5.6 Radiated Emissions Test Data Chart 15 5.7 Test Setup Photo(s) – Radiated Emissions Test 18 5.8 Screen Captures – Radiated Emissions Test 20 5.9 Receive Mode Testing 40 EXHIBIT 6: Conducted AC Line Emissions 50 6.1 Test Setup 50 6.2 Test Procedure 50 6.3 Test Equipment List 50 6.4 Test Results 50 6.5 FCC Limits of Test Data 51 6.6 Conducted Emissions Test Data 51 6.7 Conducted Emissions Data 56 Prepared For: LS Research EUT: TiWi LS Research, LLC Report # 310117 Model #:TiWi- R1 LSR Job #: C-884 Serial #:0020303 Page 3 of 108 TABLE OF CONTENTS (Page 2 of 2) EXHIBIT 7: OCCUPIED BANDWIDTH 56 7.1 Limits 56 7.2 Method of Measurements 56 7.3 Test Equipment List 57 7.4 Test Data 57 7.5 Screen Captures – Occupied Bandwidth 58 EXHIBIT 8: BAND-EDGE MEASUREMENTS 66 8.1 Method of Measurements 66 8.2 Screen Captures 66 EXHIBIT 9: POWER OUTPUT (CONDUCTED): 15.247(b) 70 9.1 Method of Measurements 70 9.2 Test Equipment List 70 9.3 Test Data 70 9.4 Screen Captures – Power Output (Conducted) 74 EXHIBIT 10: POWER SPECTRAL DENSITY: 15.247(e) 80 10.1 Limits 80 10.2 Test Equipment List 80 10.3 Test Data 80 10.4 Screen Captures – Power Spectral Density 80 EXHIBIT 11: SPURIOUS RADIATED EMISSIONS: 15.247(d) 83 11.1 Limits 83 11.2 Test Equipment List 85 11.3 Test Data 85 11.4 Screen Captures – Spurious Radiated Emissions 87 EXHIBIT 12: FREQUENCY & POWER STABILITY OVER VOLTAGE & TEMPERATURE VARIATIONS 92 EXHIBIT 13: CHANNEL PLAN AND SEPARATION 93 13.1 Data Table 93 13.2 Summary Table 93 13.3 Screen Captures 94 EXHIBIT 14: MPE CALCULATIONS 98 APPENDICES APPENDIX A: TEST EQUIPMENT LIST 103 APPENDIX B: TEST STANDARDS – RADIO 105 APPENDIX C: UNCERTAINTY STATEMENT 106 APPENDIX D: JUSTIFICATIONS OF AVERAGE DUTY FACTOR CALCULATIONS 107 Prepared For: LS Research EUT: TiWi LS Research, LLC Report # 310117 Model #:TiWi- R1 LSR Job #: C-884 Serial #:0020303 Page 4 of 108 EXHIBIT 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 SCOPE References: FCC Part 15, Subpart C, Section 15.247 and 15.209 FCC Part 2, Section 2.1043 paragraph (b)1. RSS GEN and RSS 210 Annex 8 Title: FCC : Telecommunication – Code of Federal Regulations, CFR 47, Part 15. IC : Low-power License-exempt Radio-communication Devices (All Frequency Bands): Category I Equipment Purpose of Test: To gain FCC and IC Certification Authorization for Low- Power License-Exempt Transmitters. Test Procedures: Both conducted and radiated emissions measurements were conducted in accordance with American National Standards Institute ANSI C63.4 – American National Standard for Methods of Measurement of Radio-Noise Emissions from Low-Voltage Electrical and Electronic Equipment in the Range of 9 kHz to 40 GHz. Environmental Classification:  Commercial, Industrial or Business  Residential 1.2 NORMATIVE REFERENCES Publication Year Title 47 CFR, Parts 0-15 (FCC) 2008-10 Code of Federal Regulations - Telecommunications RSS 210 Annex 8 2007 June Low-power License-exempt Radio-communication Devices (All Frequency Bands): Category I Equipment ANSI C63.4 2009 American National Standard for Methods of Measurement of Radio-Noise Emissions from Low-Voltage Electrical and Electronic Equipment in the Range of 9 kHz to 40 GHz. CISPR 16-1-1 2006-03 A1: 2006-09 A2: 2007-07 Specification for radio disturbance and immunity measuring apparatus and methods. Part 1-1: Measuring Apparatus. CISPR 16-2-1 2003 A1: 2004-04 A2: 2007-07 Specification for radio disturbance and immunity measuring apparatus and methods. Part 201: Conducted disturbance measurement. FCC Public Notice DA 00-1407 2000 Part 15 Unlicensed Modular Transmitter Approval FCC ET Docket No. 99-231 2002 Amendment to FCC Part 15 of the Commission’s Rules Regarding Spread Spectrum Devices. FCC Procedures 2007 Measurement of Digital Transmission Systems operating under Section 15.247. Prepared For: LS Research EUT: TiWi LS Research, LLC Report # 310117 Model #:TiWi- R1 LSR Job #: C-884 Serial #:0020303 Page 5 of 108 1.3 LS Research, LLC TEST FACILITY LS Research, LLC is accredited by A2LA (American Association for Laboratory Accreditation) to conform to ISO/IEC 1702…

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TEST SETUP PHOTOS Company Name LS Research, LLC Model # TiWi1-R1 FCC ID # TFB-TiWi1-01 IC # 5969A-TiWi1-01 Page 1 of 3 Test Setup Photo(s) – Radiated Emissions Test Vertical Orientation Horizontal Orientation TEST SETUP PHOTOS Company Name LS Research, LLC Model # TiWi1-R1 FCC ID # TFB-TiWi1-01 IC # 5969A-TiWi1-01 Page 2 of 3 Side Orientation Radio module shown on host board with dipole antenna Test Setup Photo(s) – Conducted Emissions Test TEST SETUP PHOTOS Company Name LS Research, LLC Model # TiWi1-R1 FCC ID # TFB-TiWi1-01 IC # 5969A-TiWi1-01 Page 3 of 3