U9YAL5616AL5616 Worldwide Wireless Dual Role USB Adapter

Rev. 0.9 – Jan 2010Confidential Release Under Alereon NDA USER GUIDE OVERVIEW This document describes the usage of the AL5616. The AL5616 is used as a Wireless USB Host. The AL5616 allows the user to connect various wireless USB devices to a PC or other device with USB capabilities. Figure 1.AL5616 Bonaire AL5616 Bonaire Users Guide AL5616 Bonaire Users GuideUser Guide 2Rev. 0.9 1.0INSTALLATION The AL5616 can be configured to operate in two modes. First, it can operate in driverless mode which requires no drivers be installed. The installation process for this mode of operation is to insert the AL5616 into an available USB port. The second option is Host Wire Adapter (HWA) mode. This mode requires installation of the Wireless USB Manager. 1.1Installing Wireless USB Manager for HWA mode Alereon provides MSI based installers. Each installer is designated by the platform it supports in the filename. For example, •Setup_wusb_X86_XXXX.msi - indicates that this MSI is for 32 bit systems •Setup_wusb_X64_XXXX.mdi - indicates that this MSI is for 64 bit systems You can launch the installation process by double clicking the MSI package. Please follow the following steps in order to install Alereon's Wireless USB Manager. Note:Wireless USB Manager has a dependency on Microsoft .NET 2.0. you will have to install this software manually before going through the setup or connect the PC to the internet and the setup will automatically download this dependency from the internet. •Use the intallation program to install the Wireles USB Manager Figure 2.Wireless USB Installer •More details of the Wireless USB Manager installation and usage can be found in the Wireless USB Manager User’s Guide. User GuideAL5616 Bonaire Users Guide Rev. 0.93 1.2FCC requirements for information to the user. The users manual or instruction manual shall caution the user that changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for the grant of equipment authorization issued by the FCC could void the user's authority to operate the equipment under the grant of equipment authorization: Warning: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Alereon could void the users authority to operate the device under the FCC Equipment Authorization. The users manual or instruction manual shall contain this information about interference control: Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) is any signal or emission, radiated in free space or conducted along power or signal leads, that endangers the function of radio navigation or other safety service (the telephone and cellphones are considered to be safety services) or seriously degrades, obstructs or repeatedly interrupts a licensed radio communications service. Radio communications services include but are not limited to: AM/FM commercial broadcast, television, cellular services, radar, air traffic control, pager and personal communications services (PCS). These licensed services, along with unintentional radiators such as digital devices, including computer systems, contribute to the electromagnetic environment. Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) is the ability of items of electronic equipment to function properly together in the electromagnetic environment. While this device has been designed and determined to be compliant with regulatory agency limits for EMI, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this device does cause interference with radio communications services, which can be determined by turning the device on and off, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: •Re orient the receiving antenna •Relocate the device with respect to the victim receiver •Move the device away from the victim receiver •Plug the device host into a different power outlet than the victim receiver so that the device system and receiver are on separate branch circuits If necessary, consult your system service representative or an experienced radio/television technician for additional help in resolving interference. AL5616 Bonaire Users GuideUser Guide 4Rev. 0.9 Revision History DateVersionDescription 01/10/20101.0First Release Version Alereon, Inc. 7600 North Capital of Texas Highway Building C, Suite 200 Austin, TX 78731 Telephone: (512) 345-4200 Fax: (512) 345-4201 [email protected] The contents of this document are provided in connection with Alereon, Inc. products. Alereon makes no representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the contents of this publication and reserves the right to make changes to specifications and product descriptions at any time without notice. No license, whether express, implied, arising by estoppel or otherwise, to any intellectual property rights is granted by this publication. Except as set forth in Alereon's Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale, Alereon assumes no liability whatsoever, and disclaims any express or implied warranty, relating to its products including, but not limited to, the implied warranty of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or infringement of any intellectual property right. Alereon's products are not designed, intended, authorized or warranted for use as components in systems intended for surgical implant into the body, or in other applications intended to support or sustain life, or in any other application in which the failure of Alereon's product could create a situation where personal injury, death, or severe property or environmental damage may occur. Alereon reserves the right to discontinue or make changes to its products at any time without notice. © 2009 Alereon, Inc. All rights reserved. T rademarks Alereon, the Alereon logo and combinations thereof are trademarks of Alereon, Inc. Other product names used in this publication are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective companies.

[7600 N. Capital of Texas Hwy] [Building C] [Suite 200] [Austin, TX 78731] ph [512-345-4200] fx [512-345-4201] p. 1/2 January 15, 2010 Chief, Authorizations Branch Federal Communications Commission 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 Subject: Request for unlicensed Modular Transmitter Approval. Reference: FCC 07-56A1 47 CFR 15.212 To Whom It May Concern: Alereon, Inc. hereby requests FCC Equipment Authorization as a Singular Modular Transmitter of the Alereon, Inc. Model AL5616 UWB Module, FCC ID: U9YAL5616. Alereon, Inc. intends to manufacture this device and market it under several brand names and brand I.D.s as a computer modular component. This letter addresses the information required by points one through eight of 47 CFR 15.212. 1. The modular transmitter must have its own RF shielding. All shielding necessary for normal operation is accomplished by the multi-layer construction of the printed wiring board which incorporates multiple ground layers in its construction. As this transmitter is designed to operate stand-alone in its own enclosure, connected to an industry-standard USB interface, no additional shielding is incorporated to minimize coupling such as may occur if the module were incorporated into another unit. 2. The modular transmitter must have buffered modulation/data inputs. The Alereon AL5616 receives data via the industry-standard USB 2.0 interface. This USB interface is implemented within the SMSC-USB3300 integrated circuit as may be seen on sheet three of the schematic diagram included in the filing for FCC Equipment Authorization. The USB interface limits the data rate to those defined by the USB standard. 3. The modular transmitter must have its own power supply regulation. The Alereon AL5616 receives power from the host system via the USB 2.0 interface. The +5.0 Volt source from the host system is regulated on the module to power a +3.3V domain and the main +1.2V digital subsystem domain. The +3.3V domain is also regulated on the module to produce two additional power domains required by the module circuitry; +2.4V and +1.2V. The power regulation topology may be seen on sheet eight of the schematic diagram included in the filing for FCC Equipment Authorization. 4. The modular transmitter antenna must comply with the antenna and transmission system requirements of sections 15.203, 15.204(b) and 15.204(c). The antenna of the AL5616 is an ACON type ADM6P-700042. The antenna is mounted entirely within the product housing and connects to the AL5616 via a type U.FL connector, this connection is entirely within the plastic enclosure. The antenna is not removable by the user. The [7600 N. Capital of Texas Hwy] [Building C] [Suite 200] [Austin, TX 78731] ph [512-345-4200] fx [512-345-4201] p. 2/2 compliance test report contains data taken with this antenna type demonstrating compliance with FCC requirements. 5. The modular transmitter must be tested in a stand-alone configuration. As described in the test report included in the filing for FCC Equipment Authorization, the AL5616 UWB Module plus antenna was tested without a plastic housing, connected to the USB port of a P.C. as it is intended to operate. The AL5616 is designed with an industry standard USB 2.0 Type-A connector as its electrical and mechanical interface to the host system. This connector defines the deployment of the module which is intended to be directly connected to the host system via the USB interface. 6. The modular transmitter must be equipped with either a permanently affixed label or must be capable of electronically displaying its FCC identification number. The Alereon AL5616 is intended to be placed within a plastic enclosure unique to the brand I.D. under which it is being marketed. The prescribed label with the FCC Identifier will be applied to the outside of the housing. An example of the label which will be used is included in the filing for FCC Equipment Authorization. 7. The modular transmitter must comply with any specific rule or operating requirements applicable to the transmitter. Part 15.519 of the FCC rules and Regulations requires that a UWB transmitter shall transmit only when it is sending information to an associated receiver. That rules part also requires that the UWB intentional radiator shall cease transmission within 10 seconds unless it receives an acknowledgement from the associated receiver that its transmission is being received. An acknowledgment of reception must continue to be received by the UWB intentional radiator at least every 10 seconds or the UWB device must cease transmitting. This requirement is met by design and is implemented by the firmware encoded into the device. 8. The modular transmitter must comply with any applicable RF exposure requirements in its final configuration. There are no RF exposure requirements for UWB devices operating under subpart F of the FCC Rules and Regulations. David M. Dickson Sr. Principal Engineer Alereon, Inc.

[7600 N. Capital of Texas Hwy] [Building C] [Suite 200] [Austin, TX 78731] ph [512-345-4200] fx [512-345-4201] January 12, 2010 Chief, Authorizations Branch Federal Communications Commission 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 To Whom It May Concern: Please be advised that Alereon, Inc. authorizes Sporton International, Inc. of Taiwan R.O.C. to act on our behalf, until otherwise notified, for applications submitted to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding Ultra-Wideband (UWB) products. We certify that we are not subject to denial of federal benefits, that includes FCC benefits, pursuant to Section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse ACT of 1988, U.S.C. 862. Further, no party, as defined in 47 CFR 1.2002(b), to the application is subject to denial of federal benefits, that includes FCC benefits. David Dickson Senior Principal RF Engineer Alereon, Inc.

[7600 N. Capital of Texas Hwy] [Building C] [Suite 200] [Austin, TX 78731] ph [512-345-4200] fx [512-345-4201] April 13, 2010 Chief, Authorizations Branch Federal Communications Commission 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 Subject: Alereon request for confidentiality. FCC ID: U9YAL5616 To Whom It May Concern: Short-term confidentiality Pursuant to DA 04-1705 of the Commission’s pubic notice, in order to comply with the marketing regulations in 47CFR §2.803 and the importation rules in 47 CFR §2.1204, while ensuring that business sensitive information remains confidential until the actual marketing of newly authorized devices. We are requesting the commission to grant short-term confidentiality request on the following attachments until September 11, 2010. 1. Internal Photographs 2. External Photographs Permanent confidentiality Pursuant to Sections 0.457 and 0.459 of the Commission’s Rules, the Applicant Hereby requests confidential treatment of information accompanying this Application As outlined below: 1. Block Diagram 2. Schematics 3. Bill of Materials The above materials contain trade secrets and proprietary information not customarily released to the public. The public disclosure of these materials may be harmful to the applicant and provide unjustified benefits to its competitors. The applicant understands that pursuant to Section 0.457 of the Rules, disclosure of this application and all accompanying documentation will not be made before the date of the Grant for this application. Should you require any further information, please contact the undersigned. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. David Dickson Senior Principal RF Engineer Alereon, Inc. Applicant : Alereon, Inc Address : 7600-C Suite 200 Capitol of Texas Highway Austin Texas USA 78731 E-mail : [email protected] 512 418 2137

FCC TEST REPORT REPORT NO. : FR011911 SPORTON International Inc. PAGE NUMBER : B1 OF B8 TEL : 886-2-2696-2468 FCC ID : U9YAL5616 FAX : 886-2-2696-2255 APPENDIX B. Photographs of EUT FCC TEST REPORT REPORT NO. : FR011911 SPORTON International Inc. PAGE NUMBER : B2 OF B8 TEL : 886-2-2696-2468 FCC ID : U9YAL5616 FAX : 886-2-2696-2255 FCC TEST REPORT REPORT NO. : FR011911 SPORTON International Inc. PAGE NUMBER : B3 OF B8 TEL : 886-2-2696-2468 FCC ID : U9YAL5616 FAX : 886-2-2696-2255 FCC TEST REPORT REPORT NO. : FR011911 SPORTON International Inc. PAGE NUMBER : B4 OF B8 TEL : 886-2-2696-2468 FCC ID : U9YAL5616 FAX : 886-2-2696-2255 FCC TEST REPORT REPORT NO. : FR011911 SPORTON International Inc. PAGE NUMBER : B5 OF B8 TEL : 886-2-2696-2468 FCC ID : U9YAL5616 FAX : 886-2-2696-2255 FCC TEST REPORT REPORT NO. : FR011911 SPORTON International Inc. PAGE NUMBER : B6 OF B8 TEL : 886-2-2696-2468 FCC ID : U9YAL5616 FAX : 886-2-2696-2255 FCC TEST REPORT REPORT NO. : FR011911 SPORTON International Inc. PAGE NUMBER : B7 OF B8 TEL : 886-2-2696-2468 FCC ID : U9YAL5616 FAX : 886-2-2696-2255 FCC TEST REPORT REPORT NO. : FR011911 SPORTON International Inc. PAGE NUMBER : B8 OF B8 TEL : 886-2-2696-2468 FCC ID : U9YAL5616 FAX : 886-2-2696-2255

Alereon AL5616 FCC ID: U9YAL5616 MAC ID: XXXXXXX Location of identification label on Alereon AL5616. The identification label of the AL5616 will be placed on the PCBA as shown in the following photograph. For clarity; an enlarged view of the label. AL5616 identification label.

FCC TEST REPORT REPORT NO. : FR011911 SPORTON International Inc. PAGE NUMBER : B1 OF B8 TEL : 886-2-2696-2468 FCC ID : U9YAL5616 FAX : 886-2-2696-2255 APPENDIX B. Photographs of EUT FCC TEST REPORT REPORT NO. : FR011911 SPORTON International Inc. PAGE NUMBER : B2 OF B8 TEL : 886-2-2696-2468 FCC ID : U9YAL5616 FAX : 886-2-2696-2255 FCC TEST REPORT REPORT NO. : FR011911 SPORTON International Inc. PAGE NUMBER : B3 OF B8 TEL : 886-2-2696-2468 FCC ID : U9YAL5616 FAX : 886-2-2696-2255 FCC TEST REPORT REPORT NO. : FR011911 SPORTON International Inc. PAGE NUMBER : B4 OF B8 TEL : 886-2-2696-2468 FCC ID : U9YAL5616 FAX : 886-2-2696-2255 FCC TEST REPORT REPORT NO. : FR011911 SPORTON International Inc. PAGE NUMBER : B5 OF B8 TEL : 886-2-2696-2468 FCC ID : U9YAL5616 FAX : 886-2-2696-2255 FCC TEST REPORT REPORT NO. : FR011911 SPORTON International Inc. PAGE NUMBER : B6 OF B8 TEL : 886-2-2696-2468 FCC ID : U9YAL5616 FAX : 886-2-2696-2255 FCC TEST REPORT REPORT NO. : FR011911 SPORTON International Inc. PAGE NUMBER : B7 OF B8 TEL : 886-2-2696-2468 FCC ID : U9YAL5616 FAX : 886-2-2696-2255 FCC TEST REPORT REPORT NO. : FR011911 SPORTON International Inc. PAGE NUMBER : B8 OF B8 TEL : 886-2-2696-2468 FCC ID : U9YAL5616 FAX : 886-2-2696-2255

Alereon Confidential Page 1 1/12/2010 Theory of operation; Alereon AL5616 USB dongle. The Alereon AL5616 is a UWB radio device with a USB interface to the host computer. This device is intended to provide a short-range wireless USB connection for computers and peripheral units equipped with a USB 2.0 interface. The AL5616 is powered entirely from the USB connector of the device to which it is attached. The AL5616 operates in the frequency band defined in the FCC rules and Regulations for UWB devices. Specifically, it operates between the frequencies of 3.168 and 8.976 GHz per the industry-defined WiMedia 1.1 specification. The AL5616 is comprised of three integrated circuit devices and supporting circuitry for filtering, interface and power conditioning. The AL5616 has a permanently attached antenna internal to the product housing. The schematic diagram shows a connector, Hirose type U.FL, in the RF path. This connector, is not accessible from outside of the unit housing. Following the antenna connector is a Diplexer type bandpass filter having two sections; The LB section has a passband from 3.1 GHz to 4.752 GHz, the HB section has a passband from 6.336GHz to 8.976GHz. This filter provides suppression of unwanted out of band transmitter emissions and receiver interference rejection in the 2.4 GHz and 5.1 GHz bands. The AL5100 RF Transceiver generates the system reference frequency from a 44 MHz crystal resonator. The 44 MHz reference frequency is multiplied to 16.896 GHz internally in the AL5100 by a PLL multiplier. From this frequency the local oscillator frequencies for band frequencies for both transmit and receive modes are derived internally within the AL5100 by synthesis. The local oscillator frequencies are as listed as Fmid per the following table. In addition to the band frequencies, a 1056 MHz clock for ADCs and DACs within the AL5301 Baseband Processor/MAC is generated. The interface between the AL5100 RF Transceiver and the AL5301 Baseband Processor/MAC consists of the analog RX-I and –Q signals and the analog TX–I and –Q signals all of which are baseband, having 2 MHz to 264 MHz frequency band. The interface also includes a 1056 MHz clock signal and CMOS logic-level control signals which determine the band frequency and mode. The interface between the AL5301 Baseband Processor/MAC and the USB3300 USB phy device is the industry-defined ULPI consisting of CMOS logic-level: 8 data bits, control signals and a 66 MHz clock signal. The USB3300 USB phy generates the required USB timing reference from a 24 MHz crystal resonator. Alereon Confidential Page 2 1/12/2010 The interface between the AL5616 UUSB dongle and the host system is via the industry-defined USB 2.0. References. MultiBand OFDM Physical Layer Specification 1.1. MAC-PHY Interface Specification 1.0. Universal Serial Buss Specification 2.0.

FCC TEST REPORT Report No.: FR011911 Report Format Version: a FCC ID: U9YAL5616 FCC RADIO TEST REPORT according to 47 CFR FCC Part 15 Subpart F § 15.519 Equipment : AL5616 Worldwide Wireless Dual Role USB Adapter Model No. : AL5616 Brand Name : Alereon Applicant : Alereon Inc. 700-C Suite 200 Capitol of Texas Highway Austin Texas USA 78731 Manufacturer : Goodway Technology Co., LTD. 3F, No. 135 Lane 235 Pau Chiao Rd. Hsin Tien, Taipei, Taiwan FCC ID : U9YAL5616 Test Freq. Range : 3100 ~ 10600MHz Received Date : Jan. 25, 2010 Final Test Date : Feb. 09, 2010 Filing Type : New Application Statement 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 C63.4-2003 and 47 CFR FCC Part 15 Subpart F. The test equipment used to perform the test is calibrated and traceable to NML/ROC. SPORTON International Inc. 6F, No. 106, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsi Chih, Taipei Hsien, Taiwan, R.O.C. FCC TEST REPORT Report No.: FR011911 Report Format Version: a FCC ID: U9YAL5616 Table of Contents 1. SUMMARY OF THE TEST RESULT ...................................................................................................................... 2 2. GENERAL INFORMATION..................................................................................................................................... 3 2.1 Product Details ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 3 2.2 Table for Carrier Frequencies ................................................................................................................................................................. 3 2.3 Table for TFC .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 2.4 Accessories ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 4 2.5 Table for Test Modes .............................................................................................................................................................................. 4 2.6 Table for Testing Locations ..................................................................................................................................................................... 5 2.7 Table for Supporting Units....................................................................................................................................................................... 5 2.8 Table for Parameters of Test Software Setting ....................................................................................................................................... 5 2.9 Test Configuration ................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 3. TEST RESULT ........................................................................................................................................................ 6 3.1 Operational Limitations............................................................................................................................................................................ 6 3.2 UWB Bandwidth Measurement ............................................................................................................................................................... 7 3.3 Radiated Emissions Measurement........................................................................................................................................................ 18 3.4 Radiated Emissions in GPS Bands Measurement ................................................................................................................................ 96 3.5 Peak Emissions within a 50 MHz Bandwidth Measurement ............................................................................................................... 104 3.6 Labeling and Instruction Manual Requirements .................................................................................................................................. 112 3.7 Antenna Requirements........................................................................................................................................................................ 112 4. LIST OF MEASURING EQUIPMENTS ............................................................................................................... 113 5. TEST LOCATION................................................................................................................................................ 114 6. TAF CERTIFICATE OF ACCREDITATION ........................................................................................................ 115 APPENDIX A. TEST PHOTOS ........................................................................................................................ A1 ~ A5 APPENDIX B. PHOTOGRAPHS OF EUT ....................................................................................................... B1 ~ B8 FCC TEST REPORT Report No.: FR011911 Report Format Version: a FCC ID: U9YAL5616 History of This Test Report Original Issue Date: Feb. 10, 2010 Report No.: FR011911 ■ No additional attachment. □ Additional attachment were issued as following record: Attachment No. Issue Date Description 15.205(a) 15.209(a) 47 CFR FCC Part 15 Subpart F Further…

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FCC TEST REPORT Report No.: FR011911 Page No. : A1 of A5 FCC ID : U9YAL5616 Appendix A. Test Photos FCC TEST REPORT Report No.: FR011911 Page No. : A2 of A5 FCC ID : U9YAL5616 1. Photographs of Radiated Emissions Test Configuration For radiated emissions below 30MHz FRONT VIEW REAR VIEW FCC TEST REPORT Report No.: FR011911 Page No. : A3 of A5 FCC ID : U9YAL5616 For radiated emissions above 30MHz FRONT VIEW REAR VIEW FCC TEST REPORT Report No.: FR011911 Page No. : A4 of A5 FCC ID : U9YAL5616 For radiated emissions from 3GHz to 5GHz FRONT VIEW REAR VIEW FCC TEST REPORT Report No.: FR011911 Page No. : A5 of A5 FCC ID : U9YAL5616 For radiated emissions above 1GHz FRONT VIEW REAR VIEW