VESTEL 17WFM26Y Wifi Module Speakers and Other Boards User Manual

September 20, 2024
VESTEL

17WFM26Y
Product Specification
and User Manual

17WFM26Y Wifi Module Speakers and Other Boards

Author Note Date Version
Cevdet Ersavas Initial Draft 15.04.2022 V1.0
Cevdet Ersavas Add statements for FCC 14.08.2023 V2.0

Information given in this document may change without any notification.

General Description

The 17WFM26Y WI-FI + BT combo module design is a highly integrated MIMO wireless LAN (WLAN) and BT solution to let users enjoy the digital content via the wireless technology and connect wireless sound devices, HID devices, BT remote controller etc. The card is built with WI-FI 2T2R and Bluetooth v5.1 with Low Energy (LE) capable RF/baseband single chip. 17WFM26Y is based on MediaTek MT7663BUN solution.

Features

  • IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Dual Band WLAN standards
  • Support 20/40MHz bandwidth in 2.4GHz and 20/40/80MHz bandwidth in 5GHz bands
  • Bluetooth 5.1 with BLE
  • Support Dual band 2T2R mode
  • USB2.0 interface
  • Printed PIFA antennas (WLAN Printed Antennas, BT Printed Antenna)
  • Optional remote control IR support and TV on/off control switch

Key Specification

Main chipset MT7663BUN, Mediatek
Frequency range * 2412-2472MHz/2462MHz, 5180-5320MHz, 5500-5700MHz

Bluetooth: 2402-2480MHz
Channels support *| WLAN: CHI-13(BU), CH1-11(FCC),CH36-64, CH100-140
Bluetooth: CH0-78
Host interface| USB 2.0

  • Supported channels/frequencies are controlled by country information which is selected after first boot up. Not supportedfrequency ranges (according to country regulations) are disabled/deactivated by device driver. Please refer to related sections.

Electrical Specification

4.1 Power supply voltages

DC supply to module Min Typ Max
VCC 10.8 V 12 V 13.2

4.2 Current consumption

Note (VCC 12V) Typ (mA rms) Max peak (mA)
Idle (2.4G, HT20, Ch6) * 122.8 475
2.4G, HT20, Ch6, Rx mode 138.3 456
2.4G, HT20, Ch6, Tx mode 198.1 438
2.4G, HT20, Ch6, Rx mode + BT 142.3 475
2.4G, HT20, Ch6, Tx mode + BT 195.2 438
Idle (50, VHT20, Ch48) * 140.2 475
50, VHT20, Ch48, Rx mode 149.8 475
50, VHT20, Ch48, Tx mode 225.3 488
50, VHT20, Ch48, Rx mode + BT 152.7 475
50, VHT20, Ch48, Tx mode + BT 227.6 488
Idle (50, VHT80, Ch108) * 143.4 469
50, VHT80, Ch108, Rx mode 168.5 506
50, VHT80, Ch108, Tx mode 201 494
50, VHT80, Ch108, Rx mode + BT 207.2 506
50, VHT80, Ch108, Tx mode + BT 203.4 469
  • Idle means, it is connected to access point but no data streaming.

4.3 Thermal characteristics
Operating temperature is 65 degree. Tj max 125 degree for wifi/BT SOC.

RF Characteristic

Wi-Fi
Typical power levels for wi-fi radio are given in figure below.

| 2.4G BAND
---|---
Standard| 802.11b| 802.11g| 802.11n| 802.11n
Modulation| DSS,CCK| OFDM| OFDM| OFDM
Data Rate| 1,2,5.5,11| 6,9,12,18,24,36,48,54| MCSO – 9 (HT20)| MCSO – 9 (HT40)
Channel| CH 1-13| CH 1-13| CH 1-13| CH 1-13
Power (dBm) +/-3| 17| 17| 16| 13
| 5G BAND
Standard| 802.11a| 802.11n/ac| 802.11n/ac| 802.11ac
Modulation| OFDM| OFDM| OFDM| OFDM
Data Rate| 6,9,12,18,24,36,48,54| MCSO – 9 (HT20)| MCSO – 9 (HT40)| MCSO – 9 (HT80)
Channel| CH 36-64, CH 100-140| CH 36-64, CH 100-140| CH 36-64, CH 100-140| CH 36-64, CH 100-140
Power (dBm) +/-3| 17| 17| 16| 14

Typical Rx sensitivity levels for wi-fi radio are given in figure below.

| 2.4G BAND
---|---
Standard| 802.11b| 802.11g| 802.11n| 802.11n
Modulation| DSS,CCK| OFDM| OFDM| OFDM
Data Rate| CCK1 / CCK11| OFDM6 / OFDM54| MCSO / MCS7 (HT20)| MCSO / MCS7 (HT40)
Channel| CH 1-13| CH 1-13| CH 1-13| CH 1-13
Power (dBm) -F/-3| -99,5 / -91,5| -96,5 / -79| -96,5 / -77| -93,5 / -74.5
| 5G BAND
Standard| 802.11a| 802.11n/ac| 802.11n/ac| 802.11ac
Modulation| OFDM| OFDM| OFDM| OFDM
Data Rate| OFDM6 / OFDM54| MCSO / MCS7 (HT20)| MCSO / MCS7 (HT40)| MCSO / MCS9 (1-1-180)
Channel| CH 36-64, CH 100-140| CH 36-64, CH 100-140| CH 36-64, CH 100-140| CH 36-64, CH 100-140
Power (dBm) +/-3| -95.5 / -77.5| -95 / -76| -92 / -73| -89 / -64

FCC/IC: 2412-2462MHz for 2.4GHz WIFI
Channels and channel band falling in 5600-5650MHz is not used in ISED

5.2 Bluetooth
Typical power levels for BT radio are given in figure below.

Standard Bluetooth 5.1
Modulation FHSS/ GFSK, pi/4-DQPSK, 8DPSK
Data Rate 1Mbps(GFSK), 2Mbps (pi/4-DQPSK), 3Mbps (8DPSK)
Channel CH 0 ∼ 78
Power (dBm) +/- 3 6 dBm
Sens. Power Level (dBm) +/-3 -95,5(1DH5)/-89.5(3DH5)

Antenna Characteristic

Module has on board printed antennas with the given gain values in below.

6.1 Onboard Printed Antenna Gains

| 2.4 Ghz| 5 Ghz low band
(5180 to 5320)
(ch 36-64)| 5 Ghz medium band
(5500 to 5700)
(ch100-140)| 5 Ghz high band
(5745 to 5825)
(ch149-165)
---|---|---|---|---
Antenna 0| 3,4 dBi| 2,97 dBi| 3,69 dBi| 2,89 dBi
Antenna 1| 2,12 dBi| 3,7 dBi| 3,68 dBi| 2,83 dBi
BT| 0,29 dBi| | |

Mechanical Characteristics

Module dimension is 70×30 mm.

Pin Description

Pin No. Pin Name I/O Pin Description
1 NC
2 VCC I VCC 12V
3 VCC I VCC 12V
4 VCC I VCC 12V
5 NC
6 GND Ground
7 USB_DP I/O USB Communication Signal
8 USB_DN I/O USB Communication Signal
9 GND Ground
10 WoWLAN I/O Wake on Wireless LAN Control Signal
11 WoBLE I/O Wake on Bluetooth Control Signal
12* PW_RST I/O Stepdown Enable Control Signal
13** BT_IR / GND I/O BT IR Signal or Ground
14** BT_IR_SLC / GND I/O BT IR Control Signal or Ground
15 Keyboard O Tact Switch on/off Signal
16 3V3_stby I IR Standby Voltage
17 IR_RC O IR Data
18 LED2 I LED Signal
19 LED1 I LED Signal
20 GND Ground

Block diagram

Refer to Block Diagram

Environmental

10.1 Operating
Operating Temperature: 0 to 65 °C
Relative Humidity: 5-60% (non-condensing)

10.2 Storage
Temperature: -20 to 80 °C
Relevant Humidity: 5-85% (non-condensing)

Hardware & Software installation

11.1 Hardware Installation
17WFM26Y module is a build in module. It will be used in-house production as an embedded device over USB 2.0 interface and there is no need any interaction with end-user. Positioning of the module is defined by assembly operator instructions for each product.
The recommended installation of 17WFM26Y module is shown below. The WI-FI + BT combo module should be mounted by considering operating temperature. The temperature of the installation location should be between 0°C and 65 °C.

*Given pictures are representative only, its position may change based on model.

FCC Caution:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the part responsible for compliance could voidthe user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC Statement:
“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 protectionagainst harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and canradiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, maycause harmful interference to ra-dio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interferencewill not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio ortelevision reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user isencouraged 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 isconnected.
  • 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: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this device.
RSS-Gen & RSS-247 statement:
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-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 operation of the device.

RF exposure
RF Radiation Exposure Statement Caution: This Transmitter must beinstalled to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons.

11.2.1 Wi-Fi:
The SW driver is already installed to TV software platform. Proper country information must be selected from UI during first time boot up settings. Country information is used to disable (deactivate) channels/frequency ranges which are not allowed by country regulations.

For the end-user following steps describing how to setup on a product;

  1. Switch on your TV and using the navigation buttons choose Menu-Settings-Network Settings.
  2. Select Wireless Device.
  3. It will scan and list all available wifi networks. If the network you select is protected by a password, enter the correct password by using the virtual keyboard. Wait until the IP address is displayed, confirming a connection has been established. You can enable or disable a network connection by pressing OK button.

11.2.2 Bluetooth:

The SW driver is already installed to TV software platform which is a Linux based OS. For the end-user following steps describing how to setup on a product;

  1. Switch on your TV and using the navigation buttons choose Menu-Settings-Remote&Accessories.
  2. Select Auto link enable and scan.
  3. It will scan and list all available devices.

Country Regulations

Device is intended for home and office use in all countries and countries may have their own regulations to prohibit some wlan frequencies. Proper country information must be selected from UI during first time boot up settings. Country information is used to disable (deactivate) channels/frequency ranges which are not allowed by country regulations. Below are notes on use of devices in countries. For further information, please refer to product IB or consult country regulatory organization.

Country Restriction
Bulgaria General authorization required for outdoor use and public service
France In-door use only for 2454-2483.5 MHz
Italy If used outside of own premises, general authorization is required
Greece In-door use only for 5470 MHz to 5725 MHz band
Luxembourg General authorization required for network and service supply (not

for spectrum)
Norway| Radio transmission is prohibited for the geographical area within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund
Russian Federation| In-door use only
Israel| 5 GHz band only for 5180 MHz-5320 MHz range

Basic transmitter specification is givens below figure;

Frequency Ranges Max Output Power (eirp)
2400 – 2483,5 MHz (CH1-CH13) < 100 mW
5150 – 5250 MHz (CH36 – CH48) < 200 mW
5250 – 5350 MHz (CH52 – CH64) < 200 mW
5470 – 5725 MHz (CH100 – CH140) < 200 mW

List of Applicable FCC-rules

FCC-Rules
FCC CFR47,Chapter I, Subchapter A, Part 15
§15.203 Antenna requirement.
§15.205 Restricted bands of operation.
§15.207 Conducted limits.
§15.209 Radiated emission limits; general requirements.
§15.212 Modular transmitters.
§15.247 Operation within the bands 902-928 MHz, 2400-2483.5 MHz, and 5725-5850 MHz.
§15.407 General technical requirements.
Radio frequency Radiation Exposure
FCC CFR47, Chapter I, Subchapter A, Part 2, Subpart J, §2.1091 Radiofrequency radiation exposureevaluation: mobile devices.
FCC CFR47, Chapter I, Subchapter A, Part 1, Subpart I, §1.1310 Radiofrequency radiation exposurelimits

Test Modes

Test tools of Mediatek (QA tool) allow to configure test modes for different operational conditions.
Below steps should have been followed for testing Tx power on module.

On TX/RX page:
a. Select TX sub-page as following figure.
b. Set Channel/Mode/Rate.
C. Set BW. (Generally, System BW = Pre-Packet BW).
d. Select “Nss=1 or Nss=2” and choose “TX/RXO” or “TX/RX1” to do transmitting.
e. Click “ ” and waiting for a while then click “ “. (Please repeat this step if user change channel/BW/Rate)
f. Choose “Payload OFDM”.
g. Check “Conti. Tx” to start Tx 100% duty packet transmitting and uncheck “Conti. Tx” to stop.
h. Users can click “ ” button to modify power level of transmitting signal after uncheck “Conti. Tx”.
i. Users can click “ ” button to modify frequency offset of transmitting signal after uncheck “Conti. Tx”.

Below steps should have been followed for testing Rx on module.
On TX/RX page

a. Select RX sub-page and “Normal Mode” as following figure.
b. Set Channel frequency.
C. Set BW. (Generally, System BW = Pre-Packet BW).
d. Select “Nss=1” and choose “TX/RXO” to do receiving.
e. Click “ ” button to receive WIFI packets.
Enable WIFI signal generator to transmit packets. Click “ ” button to stop receiving.
f. Successful received packets number would be shown at “RX OK” area and RSSI shown at “inst RSSI IB RO” area.
g. Users can click “ ” button to reset counter value.

ISED

  1. The device for operation in the band 51505250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems;
  2. The host product shall be properly labelled to identify the modules within the host product.

The certification label of a module shall be clearly visible at all times when installed in the host product; otherwise, the host product must be labelled to display the certification number for the module, preceded by the word “contains” or similar wording expressing the same meaning, as follows:
Contains FCC ID: 2AVQS-17WFM26Y, Contains IC: 25888-17WFM26Y.

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