U9YAL5625Wireless USB Host Dongle

Alereon AL5625 User Guide p.1/3 Alereon AL5625Mini-Dongle Users Guide OVERVIEW This document describes the usage of the AL5625. The AL5256 is used as a Wireless USB Host Adapter. The AL5256 allows the user to connect various Wireless USB devices to a PC or other device with USB capabilities. Figure 1. AL5625 Mini-Dongle Alereon AL5625 User Guide p.2/3 1.0 INSTALLATION The AL5625 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 AL5625 into an available USB port. The second option is Host Wire Adapter (HWA) mode. This mode requires installation of the Wireless USB Manager. 1.1 Installing 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. Alereon AL5625 User Guide p.3/3 1.2 FCC requirements for information to the user. 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. This device is authorized under 47 CFR 15.519 (the FCC Rules and Regulations). The operation of this device is subject to the following restriction: This UWB device shall transmit only when it is sending information to an associated receiver. This UWB device shall cease transmission within 10 seconds unless it receives an acknowledgement from the associated receiver that its transmission is being received. An acknowledgement of reception must continue to be received by the transmitting device at least every 10 seconds of operation or the UWB device must cease transmitting. 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.

[7600 N. Capital of Texas Hwy] [Building C] [Suite 200] [Austin, TX 78731] ph [512-345-4200] fx [512-345-4201] January 6, 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 Professional Testing, Inc (PTI) 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] December 14, 2010 Chief, Authorizations Branch Federal Communications Commission 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 Subject: Alereon request for confidentiality. FCC ID: U9YAL5625 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

[7600 N. Capital of Texas Hwy] [Building C] [Suite 200] [Austin, TX 78731] ph [512-345-4200] fx [512-345-4201] p. 1/2 December 13, 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 AL5625 UWB Module, FCC ID: U9YAL5625. 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 AL5625 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 AL5625 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 AL5625 is a TRDA type AH086M555003. The antenna is mounted entirely within the product housing and connects to the AL5100 RF transceiver device, 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 AL5625 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 AL5625 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 AL5625 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.

AL5625 External Photos

Product label for Alereon AL5625 Muni USB Host Adapter Alereon AL5625 FCC ID: U9YAL5625 MAC ID. XXXXXXX

Location of identification label on Alereon AL5625. 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. AL5625 identification label.

AL5625 Internal Photos

Alereon Confidential Page 1 12/13/2010 Theory of operation; Alereon AL5625 USB dongle. The Alereon AL5625 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 AL5625 is powered entirely from the USB connector of the device to which it is attached. The AL5625 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 AL5625 is comprised of three integrated circuit devices and supporting circuitry for filtering, interface and power conditioning. The AL5625 has a permanently attached antenna internal to the product housing. The schematic diagram shows a connector, Murata MM8030-2600RK0, 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 12/13/2010 The interface between the AL5625 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.

Project 11952-10 Alereon, Inc. AL5625 Wireless USB Host Dongle Prepared for: Alereon, Inc. 7600 N. Capital of Texas Hwy. Building C Suite 200 Austin, Texas 78731 By Professional Testing (EMI), Inc. 1601 N. A.W. Grimes Blvd., Suite B Round Rock, Texas 78665 December 8, 2010 CERTIFICATION Wireless Test Report Alereon, Inc. AL5625 11952-10 Page 2 of 56 Table of Contents Title Page ........................................................................................................................................1 Table of Contents ...........................................................................................................................2 1.0 Introduction .........................................................................................................................5 1.1 Scope ................................................................................................................................5 1.2 EUT Description ..............................................................................................................5 1.3 EUT Operation .................................................................................................................5 1.4 Test Site ...........................................................................................................................5 1.5 Applicable Documents .....................................................................................................6 2.0 Average Output Power .......................................................................................................7 2.1 Test Procedure .................................................................................................................7 2.2 Test Criteria .....................................................................................................................7 3.0 UWB Bandwidth .................................................................................................................7 3.1 Test Procedure .................................................................................................................7 3.2 Test Criteria .....................................................................................................................8 4.0 Spurious Radiated Emissions.............................................................................................8 4.1 Test Procedure .................................................................................................................8 4.2 Test Criteria .....................................................................................................................9 5.0 Radiated Emissions in GPS Bands ....................................................................................9 5.1 Test Procedure .................................................................................................................9 5.2 Test Criteria .....................................................................................................................9 6.0 Peak Emissions FM within 50 MHz Bandwidth ............................................................10 6.1 Test Procedure ...............................................................................................................10 6.2 Test Criteria ...................................................................................................................10 7.0 Antenna Requirements .....................................................................................................10 7.1 Evaluation Procedure .....................................................................................................10 7.2 Evaluation Criteria .........................................................................................................10 8.0 Modifications .....................................................................................................................11 9.0 Test Equipment .................................................................................................................11 Appendix A Test Setup Diagrams .....................................................................................13 Appendix B Test Results ...................................................................................................15 End of Report .............................................................................................................................56 THIS REPORT SHALL NOT BE REPRODUCED EXCEPT IN FULL, WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL TESTING (EMI), INC. 11952-10 Page 3 of 56 Applicant: Alereon, Inc.. Applicant’s Address: 7600 N. Capital of Texas Hwy. Bldg. C, Suite 200 Austin, TX 78731 FCC ID: U9YAL5625 Project Number: 11952-10 Test Dates: December 1 – 2, 8, 2010 The Alereon, Inc. AL5625 was tested to and found to be in compliance with FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Subpart F. The highest emissions generated by the above equipment are listed below: Parameter Frequency (MHz) Level Limit Margin (dB) Radiated Spurious 457.36 30.4 dBμV/m 35.5 dBμV/m -5.1 Output Power 6600 -43.7 dBm .00004 mw -41.3 dBm -2.4 UWB Bandwidth 10 dB ADM6P Antenna Wimedia Band Group 1 Low (3432 MHz) Mid (3960 MHz) High (4488 MHz) 507.9 MHz 508.8 MHz 508.8 MHz UWB Bandwidth 10 dB ADM6P Antenna Wimedia Band Group 3 Low (6600 MHz) Mid (7128 MHz) High (7656 MHz) 505.4 MHz 509.6 MHz 510.5 MHz UWB Bandwidth 10 dB ADM6P Antenna Wimedia Band Group 6 Low (7656 MHz) Mid (8184 MHz) High (8712 MHz) 510.5 MHz 510.5 MHz 509.6 MHz 11952-10 Page 4 of 56 I, Jason Anderson, for Professional Testing (EMI), Inc., being familiar with the FCC rules and test procedures have reviewed the test setup, measured data and this report. I believe them to be true and accurate. Jason Anderson EMC Engineer This report has been reviewed and accepted by Alereon, Inc. The undersigned is responsible for ensuring that this device will continue to comply with the FCC and IC rules. 11952-10 Pa…

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