XF6-RS9113SB802.11 bgn WiFi/BT/Zigbee MODULE

Redpine Signals, Inc. Proprietary and Confidential RS9113SB PHY Evaluation Test Utility User Guide for Linux Redpine Signals, Inc. 2107 N. First Street, #680 San Jose, CA 95131. Tel: (408) 748-3385 Fax: (408) 705-2019 Email: [email protected] Website: www.redpinesignals.com Redpine Signals, Inc. Proprietary and Confidential RS9113 PHY Evaluation Test Utility User Guide for Linux Disclaimer: The information in this document pertains to information related to Redpine Signals, Inc. products. This information is provided as a service to our customers, and may be used for information purposes only. Redpine assumes no liabilities or responsibilities for errors or omissions in this document. This document may be changed at any time at Redpine’s sole discretion without any prior notice to anyone. Redpine is not committed to updating these documents in the future. Copyright 2014 Redpine Signals, Inc. All rights reserved. Redpine Signals, Inc. Proprietary and Confidential RS9113 PHY Evaluation Test Utility User Guide for Linux Table of Contents 1 Introduction ........................................................................ 5 2 Test Setup Details ................................................................ 6 3 Transmit Tests ..................................................................... 9 3.1 Application Usage ................................................................. 9 4 Programmable PER packet ................................................. 14 4.1 Application Usage ............................................................... 14 5 Receive Tests ..................................................................... 17 5.1 Application Usage ............................................................... 17 6 CW mode ........................................................................... 19 6.1 Single Tone Mode ................................................................ 19 6.2 Application Usage ............................................................... 19 P a g e | 4 4 Table of Figures Figure 1: Linux Based RF Evaluation Setup With USB Interface .................. 6 Figure 2: Linux Based RF Evaluation Setup With SDIO Interface ................. 7 Figure 3: Utility Diagram .............................................................................. 7 5 RS9113 PHY Evaluation Test Utility User Guide for Linux 1 Introduction The purpose of this document is to provide the usage of the applications for transmit and receive tests to evaluate the RF performance of the RS9113™ using a test driver in Linux environment. The evaluation board provides the necessary connectors so that you can measure transmit and receive performance of the PHY, using Spectrum Analyzer and Signal Generator in 2.4GHz. In general, transmit performance of a radio can be analyzed in three steps. Maximum power: The user can observe the RF output power for a given maximum gain supported by the RF. EVM: The user can observe the EVM for a given rated RF power as supported by the RF transceiver. Spectral Mask: The user can verify whether the RS9113™ module meets the spectral mask requirements defined by IEEE standard for a given maximum RF output power, in a particular mode of operation like 11a, 11b, 11g etc. The receive performance of the PHY can be analyzed using Packet Error Ratio (PER) test. The Rx performance is analyzed by the sensitivities at different data rates. In general, the sensitivity is observed as 10% Packet Error Ratio (PER) point in 11a and 11g, and 8% PER point in 11b. The document contains two major sections. Section 3 describes the usage of the ‘transmit’ utility, which provides the options for setting various parameters to carry out transmit tests on the RS9113™ device. Section 4 describes the usage of the ‘receive’ utility, which enables the user to perform receive tests on the RS9113™ device. 6 RS9113 PHY Evaluation Test Utility User Guide for Linux 2 Test Setup Details The diagram shown below, illustrates the test setup for evaluating receive and transmit performance of RS9113™ WLAN module. As shown in the test setup, the RS9113™ evaluation board (EVB) is plugged into Linux based laptop either on the SDIO slot via SDIO connector or USB port via USB cable through port J6 on the EVB. The board is connected to a WLAN signal analyzer through a microwave coaxial cable to test the Tx performance. Figure 1: Linux Based RF Evaluation Setup With USB Interface 7 RS9113 PHY Evaluation Test Utility User Guide for Linux Figure 2: Linux Based RF Evaluation Setup With SDIO Interface Following diagram illustrates various software components involved in performing Tx and Rx tests using spectrum analyzer and signal generator respectively. Figure 3: Utility Diagram 8 RS9113 PHY Evaluation Test Utility User Guide for Linux The ‘transmit’ utility is a command line application to perform Tx tests. Before running the Tx tests, the user is expected to connect RS9113™ to a signal analyzer using the RF cable. The ‘receive’ utility is also a separate command line application that can be used for displaying statistics on the received packets while carrying out the receive sensitivity tests. Please follow “RS9113-SW-Installation-Guide” for building and installing the RS9113™ driver. To configure the driver in “PER” Mode make sure to have the following line in “release/insert.sh”. DRIVER_MODE = 2 After the card has been detected successfully (issue “dmesg –c” in terminal to check the status for the USB card it will show “new high- speed USB device detection” while for the SDIO it will show “new High speed SDIO card detected”) the Tx and Rx tests can be started. Please follow the subsequent sections for executing the Tx and Rx tests. When driver is compiled in “host” directory driver would be using binaries from “release”. If there are any modifications in “host” directory then driver compilation is required. The RS9113 driver offers two main modes of operation: 1. End-end, or Wi-Fi mode 2. PER…

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Applicant/Grantee Redpine Signals Inc FCC ID: XF6-RS9113SB IC ID: 8407A-RS9113SB Section 15.212 Modular Transmitters Request for Single Modular Approval Request for Limited Single Modular approval SI. No Requirements EUT Conditions Comply (Y/N) 01 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 Module has its own shielding. Please refer External Photographs Yes 02 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 modulation and data input(s) are buffered.” The EUT has buffered data inputs, it is integrated on chip RS9110 Yes 03 The modular transmitter must have its Own power supply regulation. PMU is built into RS9110 chip. Yes 04 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. The EUT meets the FCC antenna requirements. The spurious emission, unique antenna connector and photo of antennas are shown in the test report. Yes 05 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 The modular transmitter was tested in a stand-alone configuration via a SDIO interface. Yes module during testing shall be Unmodified and commercially available (see Section 15.31(i)). 06 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. In the exhibition OEM manual, there are instructions given to the OEM on how to label the end product. Yes 07 The modular transmitter must comply with any specific rules or operating requirements that ordinarily apply to a . The EUT is compliant with all applicable FCC rules. Detail Yes 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. instructions for maintaining compliance are given in the OEM Manual. 08 The modular transmitter must comply with any applicable RF exposure requirements in its final configuration Please see maximum permissible exposure information report Yes A full 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 Sincerely, A. Chandrasekhar Vice President–Systems Redpine Signals Inc.

2107 North First Street, Suite 680, San Jose CA 95131 Phone: 408-748-3385 Fax: 408-705-2019 Redpine Signals, Inc. Redpine Signals, Inc. Gate No. 395, Plot No. 87 & 88 Sagar Society, Banjara Hills Road No. 2 Hyderabad – 500034, India Ph: +91-40-23550722 Date: 1 December2014 Federal Communications Commission Authorization and Evaluation Division Confidentiality Request regarding application for certification of FCC ID: XF6-RS9113SB Pursuant to Sections 0.457 and 0.459 of the Commission’s Rules, we hereby request confidential Treatment of information accompanying this application as outlined below: a) Block Diagram. – Long term confidential. b) Operational Description. – Long term confidential. c) Parts List or BOM. – Long term confidential. d) Schematics. – Long term confidential. 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. Sincerely, For Redpine Signals, inc. Chandra Sekhar Abburi Vice President – Systems

www.tuv.com Appendix 2 Prüfbericht - Nr.: Test Report No. 19660127 001 196600136 001 Seite 1 von 2 Page 1 of 2 EUT Top View EUT Dimensional View www.tuv.com Appendix 2 Prüfbericht - Nr.: Test Report No. 19660127 001 196600136 001 Seite 2 von 2 Page 2 of 2 EUT Dimensional View

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www.tuv.com Appendix 10 Prüfbericht - Nr.: Test Report No. 19660127 001 19660136 001 Seite 1 von 2 Page 1 of 2 RF Exposure Report RF Exposure Measurement The limit for Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) specified in FCC 1.1310 is followed. The gain of the antennas used in the product is extracted from the Antenna data sheets provided and also the maximum total power input to the antenna is measured. Through the Friis transmission formula and the maximum gain of the antenna, we can calculate the distance, away from the product, where the limit of MPE is reached. Although the Friis Transmission formula is far field assumption, the calculated result of that is an over- prediction for near field power density. It is taken as worst case to specify the safety range. RF Exposure Limit According to FCC 1.1310: The criteria listed in the following table shall be used to evaluate the environmental impact of the human exposure to radio-frequency (RF) radiation as specified in 1.1307 (b) Limits for Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) Frequency Range (MHz) Electric Field Strength (V/m) Magnetic Field Strength (A/m) Power Density (mW/cm²) Limits for Occupational / controlled Exposures 300 - 1500 -- -- F/300 1500 – 100000 -- -- 5.0 Limits for General population / Uncontrolled Exposure 300 - 1500 -- -- F/1500 1500 – 100000 -- -- 1.0 F= Frequency in MHz www.tuv.com Appendix 10 Prüfbericht - Nr.: Test Report No. 19660127 001 19660136 001 Seite 2 von 2 Page 2 of 2 Friss Formula Friss Transmission Formula: Pd = (Pout * G) / (4*pi*r²) Where Pd = power density in mW/cm² Pout = output power to antenna in mW G = gain of antenna in linear scale Pi = 3.1416 R = Distance between observation point and the center of radiator in cm If we know the maximum gain of the antenna and the total output power to the antenna, through calculation, we will know MPE value at distance 20cm. EUT Operation condition EUT was enabled to transmit and receive at lowest, middle and highest channels. Classification The antenna of this product, under normal use condition, is at least 20cm away from the body of the user. Warning statement to the user for keeping at least 20cm or more separation distance from the antenna should be included in the User manual. So, this device is classified as Mobile device. Test Results Gain (G) = 0.5dBi Protocol Data Rate (Mbps) Channel Frequency (MHz) Output Power to Antenna (mW) Power Density (mW/cm²) Limit (mW/cm²) 802.11 b 1 2442 46 0.004578 1.000 802.11 g 54 2442 44.5 0.004429 1.000 802.11 n 39 2442 47 0.004679 1.000 Zigbee 0.250 2405 20.3 0.00202 1.000 Bluetooth Classic 3 2402 51.3 0.005105 1.000 Bluetooth LE 1 2442 41 0.00408 1.000

www.tuv.com Test Report No.: 19660127 001 Date: 08.12.2014 Page 2 of 119 Test Result Summary Clause Test Item Result FCC 15.247(b) (3) Maximum Average Conducted Output Power Pass FCC 15.247(a) (2) 6dB Bandwidth Pass FCC 15.247(e) Maximum Power Spectral Density Pass FCC 15.247(d) Band-edge compliance Pass FCC 15.209 / FCC 15.205 Spurious Radiated Emissions and Restricted Bands of Operation Pass FCC 15.207 Conducted emission test on a.c Power line Pass Note: Conducted measurements are done according to the procedure given in KDB No. 558074 D01 DTS Meas Guidance v03r02 www.tuv.com Test Report No.: 19660127 001 Date: 08.12.2014 Page 3 of 119 Content List of Test and Measurement Instruments .............................................................. 4 General Product Information ..................................................................................... 5 Product Function and Intended Use .......................................................................................................... 5 Ratings and System Details ........................................................................................................................ 5 Test Set-up and Operation Mode ............................................................................... 6 Principle of Configuration Selection ......................................................................................................... 6 Test Operation and Test Software ............................................................................................................. 6 Test Modes – Data Rates and Modulations .............................................................................................. 6 Test Methodology ....................................................................................................... 7 Radiated Emission Test .............................................................................................................................. 7 Test Results ................................................................................................................. 8 Maximum Average Conducted Output Power Section 15.247(b) (3) .................... 8 Maximum Power Spectral Density Section 15.247(e) ........................ 26 6 dB Bandwidth Section 15.247(a) (2) ................... 44 Band-edge Compliance Section 15.247(d) ........................ 76 Spurious Radiated Emissions and......................................................................................................... 106 Restricted Bands of Operation Section 15.209 and 15.205 ........... 106 Conducted Emission Test on A.C. Power Line Section 15.207 .................... 114 Appendix 1: Test Setup Photo Appendix 2: EUT External Photo Appendix 3: EUT Internal Photo Appendix 4: FCC Label and Label Location Appendix 5: Block Diagram Appendix 6: Specification of EUT Appendix 7: Schematic Diagrams Appendix 8: Bill of Material Appendix 9: User Manual Appendix 10: Maximum Permissible Exposure Calculation www.tuv.com Test Report No.: 19660127 001 Date: 08.12.2014 Page 4 of 119 List of Test and Measurement Instruments TUV Rheinland (India) Pvt. Ltd. , Bangalore Equipment Manufacturer Model S/N Calibration Due Date EMI Test Receiver Rohde &Schwarz ESU 40 100288 04.10.2015 Hybrid Log Periodic antenna ETS Lindgren 3142D 00081354 26.07.2015 Broadband Horn Antenna Frankonia HAX-18 HAX18-802 23.03.2015 Double-Ridged Waveguide Horn Antenna ETS Lindgren 116794 00133356 01.09.2015 Emission Horn Antenna ETS Lindgren 116706 00107323 24.08.2015 Active Loop Antenna Frankonia LAX-10 LAX-10-800 11.04.2015 Spectrum Analyser Agilent Technologies E4407B US41192772 27.03.2015 Testing Facilities: 1) TUV Rheinland (India) Private Limited No. 108, West Wing Electronic city Phase I Bangalore – 560100 www.tuv.com Test Report No.: 19660127 001 Date: 08.12.2014 Page 5 of 119 General Product Information Product Function and Intended Use The RS9113 module integrates a multi-threaded MAC processor with integrated analog peripherals and support for digital peripherals, baseband digital signal processor, analog front-end, crystal oscillator, calibration OTP memory, single band RF transceiver, single-band high-power amplifiers, baluns, diplexers, diversity switch and Quad-SPI Flash thus providing a fully-integrated solution for embedded wireless applications. The RS9113 based chips and modules leverage and improve upon Redpine’s proven low power innovations from Lite-FTM products (RS9110) and provide WLAN 802.11n, BT4.0 and ZigBee convergence solution for integration into mobile and M2M communication devices. It can connect to a host processor through SDIO, USB, SPI or UART interfaces. Ratings and System Details Test Conditions: Supply Voltage: 5V DC from USB Environmental conditions: Temperature: +24 º C RH: 62% Operating Frequency Range 2400MHz – 2483.50MHz No. of channel 11 – Wi-Fi 15 – Zigbee 79 - BT Classic 40 – BT LE Channel Spacing 5MHz – Wi-Fi, Zigbee 1MHz – BT Classic 2MHz – BT LE Transmitted Power 802.11b 16.62 dBm 802.11g 16.47 dBm 802.11n 16.72 dBm Bluetooth LE 16.11 dBm Zigbee 13.07 dBm Data Rate 802.11b: 1,2, 5.5,11 Mbps 802.11a: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps 802.11n: 6.5, 14.4, 21.7, 28.9, 39, 57.8, 65Mbps Bluetooth – 1,2,3 Mbps Zigbee – 250Kbps Number of antenna One Antenna Gain and Antenna type PCB Trace Antenna, 0.5dBi Supply Voltage to Module 3.1V – 3.6V DC from Host device Environmental Operational Temperature: -40ºC to 85º C www.tuv.com Test Report No.: 19660127 001 Date: 08.12.2014 Page 6 of 119 Test Set-up and Operation Mode Principle of Configuration Selection Transmission was enabled with 100% duty cycle duty on low, mid and high channel. Test Operation and Test Software Test software was used to enable the transmission with 100% duty cycle, changing channels (low/mid/high) and data rates on the EUT for the tests in this report. Special Accessories and Auxiliary Equipment - None Countermeasures to achieve EMC Compliance - Non…

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