VIPER DESIGN VDWIFIRT3 WiFi 802.11 b-g-n BLE 5.0 Module User Manual
- June 10, 2024
- VIPER DESIGN
Table of Contents
VIPER DESIGN VDWIFIRT3 WiFi 802.11 b-g-n BLE 5.0 Module User Manual
Features
- IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Compliant Transceiver
- Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 5.0
- ARM Cortex-M33 32-bit 200 MHz CPU
- With floating-point unit (FPU)
- Integrated 32Mbit serial flash
- UART/SPI interfaces to Host Controller
- Integrated PCB trace antenna
- Input voltage 3.3V
- FCC and IC certified
RF/Analog
- Frequency Range: 2.4GHz ISM dual radio
- WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
- Channels: 1-11
- Modulation: DSSS, OFDM
- Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 5.0
- Channels: 3 advertising, 37 data
- Modulation: GFSK
Applications
- Consumer Electronics
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Industrial Controls
- Remote Device Management
- Fitness and Health Care
- White Goods / Appliances
- Gateways / Bridges
- Home Automation
Package
- SMT Mounting
- Compact Module design
Typical Application
Electrical Characteristics
Pin Assignments
Dimensions
Recommended PCB Footprint
Altium Library file available from Viper Design L.L.C.
RF Certification Information
Model Number: VDWIFIRT3
FCC ID and IC Number for this product is as follows
FCC ID: 2AB7YVDWIFIRT3 IC: 20699-VDWIFIRT3
Note Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Viper Design LLC could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Class B Device
“NOTE: 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 generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. 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 try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.”
RF Exposure
“This equipment complies with radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with
Maximum distance 20 cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter
must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
Low Power License-Exempt Device
“This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. this device may not cause interference, and 2. this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired operationof the
device.
Labels
Host Device must contain the following label on the outside of the unit:
Contains FCC ID: 2AB7YVDWIFIRT3
Contains IC: 20699-VDWIFIRT3
General Statements
- PCB antenna with maximum gain is -3.21 dBi.
- Any change of antenna type is not allowed, WIFI module only use PCB antenna.
- Host containing WIFI modules must comply with FCC Rule requirements.
The modular can be installed or integrated in mobile or fix devices only. This modular cannot be installed in any portable device.
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:2AB7YVDWIFIRT3” Or “Contains FCC ID: 2AB7YVDWIFIRT3”
If the ISED 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 IC:20699-VDWIFIRT3” Or “Contains IC: 20699-VDWIFIRT3”
When the module is installed inside another device, the user manual of the host and module must contain below warning statements;
- This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS Rules, Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference.
- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
- Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
The devices must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product.
Any company of the host device which install this modular with Single modular approval should perform the test of radiated emission and spurious emission according to FCC part 15C : 15.247 and 15.209, RSS-247 requirement, only if the test result comply with FCC part 150 : 15.247 and 15.209 , RSS-247 requirement, then the host can be sold legally.
OEM INTEGRATION INSTRUCTIONS:
This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following
conditions:
The module must be installed in the host equipment such that 20 cm is maintained between the antenna and users, and the transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna. The module shall be only used with the internal on-board antenna that has been originally tested and certified with this module. External antennas are not supported. As long as these 3 conditions above are met, further transmitter test will not be required.
However, the OEM integrator is still responsible for testing their end-product for any additional compliance requirements required with this module installed (for example, digital device emissions, PC peripheral requirements, etc.). The endproduct may need Verification testing, Declaration of Conformity testing, a Permissive Class II Change or new Certification. Please involve a FCC certification specialist in order to determine what will be exactly applicable for the end-product.
Validity of using the module certification:
In the event that these conditions cannot be met (for example certain laptop
configurations or co-location with another transmitter), then the FCC/IC
authorization for this module in combination with the host equipment is no
longer considered valid and the FCC ID/IC of the module cannot be used on the
final product. In these circumstances, the OEM integrator will be responsible
for re-evaluating the end product (including the transmitter) and obtaining a
separate FCC authorization. In such cases, please involve a FCC/IC
certification specialist in order to determine if a Permissive Class II Change
or new Certification is required.
Upgrade Firmware:
The software provided for firmware upgrade will not be capable to affect any
RF parameters as certified for the FCC/IC for this module, in order to prevent
compliance issues.
End product labeling:
This transmitter module is authorized only for use in device where the antenna
may be installed such that 20 cm may be maintained between the antenna and
users. The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the
following: “Contains FCC ID: 2AB7YVDWIFIRT3, IC: 20699-VDWIFIRT3”.
Information that must be placed in the end user manual:
The OEM integrator has to be aware not to provide information to the end user
regarding how to install or remove this RF module in the user’s manual of the
end product which integrates this module. The end user manual shall include
all required regulatory information/warning as show in this manual.
2.2 List of applicable FCC rules List the FCC rules that are applicable to the
modular transmitter. These are the rules that specifically establish the bands
of operation, the power, spurious emissions, and operating fundamental
frequencies. DO NOT list compliance to unintentional-radiator rules (Part 15
Subpart B/ICES-003) since that is not a condition of a module grant that is
extended to a host manufacturer. See also Section 2.10 below concerning the
need to notify host manufacturers that further testing is required.3
Explanation: This module meets the requirements of FCC part
15C(15.247)/RSS-247.
2.3 Summarize the specific operational use conditions Describe use conditions that are applicable to the modular transmitter, including for example any limits on antennas, etc. For example, if point-to-point antennas are used that require reduction in power or compensation for cable loss, then this information must be in the instructions. If the use condition limitations extend to professional users, then instructions must state that this information also extends to the host manufacturer’s instruction manual. In addition, certain information may also be needed, such as peak gain per frequency band and minimum gain, specifically for master devices in 5 GHz DFS bands. Explanation: The EUT has a PCB Antenna , and the antenna use a permanently attached antenna which is not replaceable.
2.4 Limited module procedures If a modular transmitter is approved as a “limited module,” then the module manufacturer is responsible for approving the host environment that the limited module is used with. The manufacturer of a limited module must describe, both in the filing and in the installation instructions, the alternative means that the limited module manufacturer uses to verify that the host meets the necessary requirements to satisfy the module limiting conditions. A limited module manufacturer has the flexibility to define its alternative method to address the conditions that limit the initial approval, such as: shielding, minimum signaling amplitude, buffered modulation/data inputs, or power supply regulation. The alternative method could include that the limited module manufacturer reviews detailed test data or host designs prior to giving the host manufacturer approval. This limited module procedure is also applicable for RF exposure evaluation when it is necessary to demonstrate compliance in a specific host. The module manufacturer must state how control of the product into which the modular transmitter will be installed will be maintained such that full compliance of the product is always ensured. For additional hosts other than the specific host originally granted with a limited module, a Class II permissive change is required on the module grant to register the additional host as a specific host also approved with the module. Explanation: The Module is not a limited module.
2.5 Trace antenna designs For a modular transmitter with trace antenna
designs, see the guidance in Question 11 of KDB Publication 996369 D02 FAQ
Modules for Micro-Strip Antennas and traces. The integration information shall
include for the TCB review the integration instructions for the following
aspects: layout of trace design, parts list (BOM), antenna, connectors, and
isolation requirements.
a) Information that includes permitted variances (e.g., trace boundary limits,
thickness, length, width, shape(s), dielectric constant, and impedance as
applicable for each type of antenna);
b) Each design shall be considered a different type (e.g., antenna length in
multiple(s) of frequency, the wavelength, and antenna shape (traces in phase)
can affect antenna gain and must be considered);
c) The parameters shall be provided in a manner permitting host manufacturers
to design the printed circuit (PC) board layout;
d) Appropriate parts by manufacturer and specifications; e) Test procedures
for design verification; and
f) Production test procedures for ensuring compliance. The module grantee
shall provide a notice that any deviation(s) from the defined parameters of
the antenna trace, as described by the instructions, require that the host
product manufacturer must notify the module grantee that they wish to change
the antenna trace design. In this case, a Class II permissive change
application is required to be filed by the grantee, or the host manufacturer
can take responsibility through the change in FCC ID (new application)
procedure followed by a Class II permissive change application. Explanation:
Yes, The module with trace antenna designs, and This manual has been shown the
layout of trace design, antenna, connectors, and isolation requirements.
2.6 RF exposure considerations It is essential for module grantees to clearly and explicitly state the RF exposure conditions that permit a host product manufacturer to use the module. Two types of instructions are required for RF exposure information: (1) to the host product manufacturer, to define the application conditions (mobile, portable xx cm from a person’s body); and (2) additional text needed for the host product manufacturer to provide to end users in their end-product manuals. If RF exposure statements and use conditions are not provided, then the host product manufacturer is required to take responsibility of the module through a change in FCC ID/IC (new application). Explanation: This module complies with FCC/IC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment, This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body.” This module is designed to comply with the FCC/IC statement, FCC ID: 2AB7YVDWIFIRT3, IC: 20699VDWIFIRT3.
2.7 Antennas
A list of antennas included in the application for certification must be
provided in the instructions. For modular transmitters approved as limited
modules, all applicable professional installer instructions must be included
as part of the information to the host product manufacturer. The antenna list
shall also identify the antenna types (monopole, PIFA, dipole, etc. (note that
for example an “omni-directional antenna” is not considered to be a specific
“antenna type”)). For situations where the host product manufacturer is
responsible for an external connector, for example with an RF pin and antenna
trace design, the integration instructions shall inform the installer that
unique antenna connector must be used on the Part 15 authorized transmitters
used in the host product. The module manufacturers shall provide a list of
acceptable unique connectors. Explanation: The EUT has a PCB Antenna, and the
antenna use a permanently attached antenna which is unique.
2.8 Label and compliance information
Grantees are responsible for the continued compliance of their modules to the
FCC/IC rules. This includes advising host product manufacturers that they need
to provide a physical or e-label stating “Contains FCC ID” with their finished
product. See Guidelines for Labeling and User Information for RF Devices KDB
Publication 784748. Explanation: The host system using this module, should
have label in a visible area indicated the following texts: “Contains FCC ID:
2AB7YVDWIFIRT3, IC: 20699-VDWIFIRT3.”
2.9 Information on test modes and additional testing requirements5 Additional guidance for testing host products is given in KDB Publication 996369 D04 Module Integration Guide. Test modes should take into consideration different operational conditions for a stand-alone modular transmitter in a host, as well as for multiple simultaneously transmitting modules or other transmitters in a host product. The grantee should provide information on how to configure test modes for host product evaluation for different operational conditions for a stand-alone modular transmitter in a host, versus with multiple, simultaneously transmitting modules or other transmitters in a host. Grantees can increase the utility of their modular transmitters by providing special means, modes, or instructions that simulates or characterizes a connection by enabling a transmitter. This can greatly simplify a host manufacturer’s determination that a module as installed in a host complies with FCC/IC requirements. Explanation: Top band can increase the utility of our modular transmitters by providing instructions that simulates or characterizes a connection by enabling a transmitter.
2.10 Additional testing, Part 15 Subpart B/ICES-003 disclaimer
The grantee should include a statement that the modular transmitter is only
FCC authorized for the specific rule parts (i.e., FCC/IC transmitter rules)
listed on the grant, and that the host product manufacturer is responsible for
compliance to any other FCC/IC rules that apply to the host not covered by the
modular transmitter grant of certification. If the grantee markets their
product as being Part 15 Subpart B/ICES-003 compliant (when it also contains
unintentionalradiator digital circuity), then the grantee shall provide a
notice stating that the final host product still requires Part 15 Subpart
B/ICES-003 compliance testing with the modular transmitter installed.
Explanation: The module without unintentional-radiator digital circuity, so
the module does not require an evaluation by FCC Part 15 Subpart B/ICES-003.
The host should be evaluated by the FCC Subpart B/ICES-003.
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