AMPAK AP6XXX Evaluation Board Kit User Manual
- June 11, 2024
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AMPAK AP6XXX
Evaluation Kits User manual
Version 1.2
Revision History
| Date | Revision Content | Revised By | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/12/26 | Initial released | Dora | 1.0 |
| 2013/03/07 | Modify figure1 | Dora | 1. |
| 12013/06/06 | Modify figure1 | Dora | 1.2 I |
AP6XXX Evaluation Board Introduction
AP6XXX Evaluation board (EVB) likes as figure1. That is designed for
IEEE802.11 a/b/g/n/ac WLAN with integrated Bluetooth, FM, NFC and GPS
application. It is subject to provide a convenient environment for customer’s
verification on WiFi or Bluetooth function. There are many controller pins and
reserved GPIO on Evaluation board which describes as below.
Interface highlights:
- U1: AP6XXX SIP module.
- J1: UART interface connects with UART transport board for BT and GPS measuring, it also provides I2C (SDA/SCL) for NFC measuring.
- J2: Enable(H) or disable(L) Bluetooth, WiFi, NFC function and AP6335_SDIO I/O voltage selection.(H for SDIO 3.3V, L for SDIO 1.8V)
- J3: FM audio out interface.
- J5: 5V DC adaptor input connector.
- J6: VBAT / WL_VIO / BT_VIO for main system I/O power path.
- J7: 5V DC mini USB input connector.
- J8: Standard SDIO interfaces for Wi-Fi performance measured.
- J11: WL_VIO power path for 1V8 or 3V3 selection.
- SW1: Power on/off switch.
- CN1: NFC interface connects with NFC antenna.
- S1: SMA connector let RF signal in/out path, you could connect with RF cable or Dipole antenna.
- S2: SMA connector let GPS RF signal input, you could connect with GPS antenna.
- Ct1: WLAN and BT control pins, strongly recommended WL_HWAKE(IRQ) connected to MCU.
- Ct2: NFC control pins, strongly recommended N_WAKE and N_H_WAKE connected to MCU.
WiFi function verification step
WIFI SDIO: Using external pull up resistors depends on the SDIO supply voltage. For 1.8V, the resistance range is 30KΩ~82KΩ. For 3.3V, its range from 21 KΩ~41 KΩ on the four data lines and the CMD line as the following circuitry.
Figure2. WiFi verification connection interface to Host SDIO
Hardware Setup:
- Refer to Figure2 SDIO pin definition connects the J8 interface of AP6XXX evaluation board to Host SDIO control interface.
- Using pull high resistors (R6, R7, R10, R28, R29) that resistance is 30Kohm for 1.8V or 3.3V VDDIO pull up voltage. (Pull high resistors are un-necessary if at verification phase.)
- Connects an external antenna at SMA connector on the evaluation board.
- Note to the VDDIO voltage level should be the same with GPIO voltage level of Host CPU. (VDDIO 3.3V or 1.8V selection by jump J11)
WiFi software setup:
Please follow up software guideline of Nampak official released.
Bluetooth function verification step
Figure3. Bluetooth verification connection interface to Host
UART
Hardware Setup:
- Refer to Figure3 UART pin definition connects the J1 interface of AP6XXX evaluation board to Host UART control interface.
- Connects an external antenna at SMA connector on the evaluation board.
- Note to the VDDIO voltage level should be the same as GPIO voltage level of Host CPU.
WiFi and Bluetooth software setup:
Please follow up software guideline of Nampak official released.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement 15.21
You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
part responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
15.105(b)
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.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- this device may not cause harmful interference, and
- this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
- This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
- This equipment complies with FCC 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 equipment should be installed.
Note: The end product shall has the words “Contains Transmitter Module FCC ID:
Z28-AP6256-ZA
OEM statement
The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) must ensure that the OEM modular
transmitter must be labeled with its own FCC ID number. This includes a
clearly visible label on the outside of the final product enclosure that
displays the contents shown below. If the FCC ID is not visible when the
equipment is installed inside another device, then the outside of the device
into which the equipment is installed must also display a label referring to
the enclosed equipment.
The end product with this module may subject to perform FCC part 15B
unintentional emission test requirement and be properly authorized while
installation to host(s), and platform, and integrator are obligated to have
its manual or instruction with the related compliance warning to end users.
This device is intended for OEM integrator only
The end product with this module may be subject to re-evaluate RF exposure as
per 47CFR § 2.1091, and §2.1093 if antenna or usage, including co-located
usage of other transmitters, of the subsequent installation are changed.
This radio transmitter has been approved by FCC/Innovation, Science and
Economic Development Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below,
with the maximum permissible gain indicated. Antenna types not included in
this list that Have a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for any
type listed are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
| Alfileria “Type| Brand| Nodal| Peak Gain (dBi)| Frequency Range| Conn echor
Type
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
I| I) II- A| Anji| J A DF1J
-B0005| 2400-2500MHz :2.46 5150-5350(MHz):4.93 5500-5700(MHz):4.57 5745-5825(MHz):4.66| 2.4G&50| impex
CNI| 13 II A| mg| T-543- 929104 2-1| 2400-2500MHz : -1.65 5150-5350(MHz):-1.14
5500-5700(MHz):-1.46 5745-5825 (MHz):-1.73| 2.4G&5G| impex
3| PIFA| mg| T-543- 929115 2-11| 2400-2500MHz :4.65 5150-5350(MHz):-1.14
5500-5700(MHz):-1.46 5745-5825 (MHz):-1.73| 2.4G&5G| impex
4| FIFA| TSKY
CO., LTD.| A8- A006- 00541| 2400-2500MHz :1.47 5150-5350(MHz):4.83
5500-5700(MHz):4.45 5745-5825(MHz):4.5| 2.4686G| impex
5| PIFA| TSKY
CO., LTD.| A8- A006- 00509| 2400-2500MHz :2.7 5150-5350(MHz):6.63
5500-5700(MHz):5.78 5745-5825(MHz):5.55| 2.4686G| impex
6| PIFA| TSKY
CO., LTD.| A8- A006- 00543| 2400-2500MHz :4.37 5150-5350(MHz):3.26
5500-5700(MHz):4.62 5745-5825(MHz):4.17| 2.4G&5G| impex
7| PIFA| TSKY
CO., LTD| – A8 A003- 00185| 2400-2500MHz :2.33 5150-5350(MHz):4.56
5500-5700(MHz):4.33 5745-5825(MHz):3.18| 2.4G&5G| impex
8| Dipole| | RFA- 25-T42- U-M70| 2400-2500MHz :2.9 5150-5350(MHz):4.5
5500-5700(MHz):4.5 5745-5825(MHz):4.5| 2.4G&5G| SMA
9| Dipole| TSKY
CO., LTD| A8- A003- 00178| 2400-2500MHz :4.25 5150-5350(MHz):3.64
5500-5700(MHz):3.91 5745-5825(MHz):2.06| 2.4G&5G| SMA
10| Dipole| TSKY
CO., LTD| – A8 A006- 00522| 2400-2500MHz :5.56 5150-5350(MHz):4.36
5500-5700(MHz):4.66 5745-5825(MHz):4.36| 2.4G&5G| SMA
11| PIFA| anvil| J A DF1J
-B0003| 2400-2500MHz :2.78 5150-5350(MHz):2.47 5500-5700(MHz) :2.18 5745-5825(MHz):1.98| 2.4G&5G| apex
12| PIFA| ink| T-543929104 8-1| 2400~2500MHz :-1.16 5150~5350(MHz):-1.37
5500~5700(MHz):-1.04 5745~5825(MHz):-1.68| 2.4G&5G| apex
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