Doodle Labs NM-5500-2FN Wi-Fi Radio Transceive User Manual
Doodle Labs (SG) Pte Ltd Wi-Fi Radio Transceive
User Manual
NM-5500-2F
Rugged/Military grade 5 GHz 2x2 MIMO Wi-Fi® Radio Transceivers
Features
Qualcomm-Atheros AR9590-AR1B Chipset with Extended Temperature Range
Up to 300 Mbps Throughput with 2x2 MIMO Technology
Calibrated High Power 5 GHz operation (30 dBm) for Extended Range
Supported Ath9k Linux Driver
MiniPCIE Interface
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model No. NM-5500-2F (802.11n, ath9k driver)
MAC Chipset
11n Models – Qualcomm Atheros
AR9590-AR1B with Extended Temperature range for Outdoor and
Rugged models)
Software Support Linux Driver
ath9k
Center Frequency Range 5.180 GHz -5.240 Ghz & 5.745 GHz -5.825 Ghz
This varies by the regulatory domain
Channel Bandwidth* 20, 40 MHz channels
Radio Modulation (Auto
Adjust) BPSK, QPSK, 16 QAM, and 64 QAM (5.x GHz – 11n models)
Data Rates Supported 802.11a: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48 and 54 Mbps (5.x GHz)
802.11n: MCS0-23 (5.x GHz)
802.11n version 2.0
Capabilities
● 802.11n and b/g Beam Forming
● Packet aggregation: A-MPDU (Tx/Rx), A-MSDU (Tx/Rx), Maximal
ratio combining (MRC), Cyclic shift diversity (CSD), Frame
aggregation, block ACK, 802.11e compatible bursting, Spatial
multiplexing, cyclic-delay diversity (CDD), low-density parity check
(LDPC), Space Time Block Code (STBC)
Operating Modes AP, STA and Adhoc modes to implement Point to Point, Point to multi
Point, and Mesh networks
MAC Protocol TDD with Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance
(CSMA/CA)
Wireless Error Correction FEC, ARQ
Wireless Data Security 128 bit AES, WEP, TKIP and WAPI hardware encryption. Support for
IEEE 802.11d, e, h, i, k, r, v, w and time stamp standards
FIPS Certification Loop back mode to facilitate FIPS AES certification, Small packet size
(96 bytes) in AES encryption at full packet rate
Tx/Rx
Specification
Radio
Modulation
Coding
Rate
Max Tx Power
(± 2 dB)
Rx Sensitivity
(Typ)
5 GHz (20 MHz Channel) – 11n models
802.11a, STBC BPSK 1/2 28.20 -96
802.11a, STBC 64 QAM 3/4 28.20 -81
MIMO BPSK 1/2 28.93 -94
MIMO 16 QAM 3/4 28.93 -83
MIMO 64 QAM 5/6 28.93 -72
5 GHz (40 MHz Channel) – 11n models
MIMO BPSK 1/2 27.70 -91
MIMO 16 QAM 3/4 27.70 -79
MIMO 64 QAM 5/6 27.70 -69
* It is advantageous to use the smallest Channel Bandwidth that can support the Throughput
requirements. Smaller bandwidths provide more channels to choose and help avoid interference
issues. The system’s SNR is higher at smaller Channel Bandwidths and Range is longer.
Antenna Signal
Strength -35 dBm to -85 dBm (Recommended), (Absolute Maximum=+12 dBm)
Antenna port
isolation for
concurrent
operation
+5 dBm signal strength for 2.4 GHz signal without degrading 5.x GHz operation
Integrated Antenna >20 KV (Human Body Model)
Port Protection
Receiver LNA Gain +10 dB
Receiver Adjacent
Channel Rejection
(ACR)
>18 dB @ 11a, 6 Mbps (Typ)
Receiver Alternate
Channel Rejection
(ALCR)
>35 dB @ 11a, 6 Mbps (Typ)
Receive chain
Noise Figure +6 dB
Transmitter
Adjacent Channel
Leakage power
Ratio (ACLR)
45 dB (Fc ± ChBW)
Transmitter
Spurious Emission
Suppression
-40 dBc
RF Hardware
Disable (RF Kill) Pin 20 of miniPCI-E interface. (Required for FAA compliance)
Control for External
Power Amp Available as an optional configuration
RF Power control In 0.5 dBm steps. Accuracy of power calibration loop ±2 dBm. Each transceiver
individually calibrated and tested.
PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL AND OTHER SPECIFICATIONS
Antenna Ports 2 MMCX Ports (50 Ohms)
Host CPU Board Any CPU board with Industry standard miniPCI-Express interface with
minimum 6 mm connector height
Operating
Voltage
3.3 Volts from miniPCI-E interface for radio
3~4.5V for FES. Optional DC-DC converter available for 6V~38V power
input.
Power
Consumption
Total 18W (16W @ Max power for FES, in data transfer mode on all chains + 2W
for radio module)
Total 12W (10W @ 20 dBm power for FES in continuous data transfer mode on
all chains + 2W for radio module)
1.2W total power in continuous data receive mode
Shield case
temperature
range (Operating)
-40°C to +80°C
The System’s thermal design should ensure that the transceiver’s shield case
temperature is maintained within these specifications.
Prism-FES can be mounted away from the host CPU board for better
thermal design
Cable Assembly Includes the harness with RF cable and DC power for Prism-FES
Humidity
(Operating) 0% – 95% (Non-condensing)
Dimensions
1x 30 x 50 x 6 mm Radio module, 2x 30 x 52 x 7 mm FES modules, 14 +
2×23 = 60 grams
Mechanical drawing and 3D-CAD files available upon request
Regulatory
Requirements
Designed and Verified to meet various regulatory requirements. Formal
testing and approval is required based on the Integrator’s particular host
platform. The Integrator is also responsible for obtaining any other
required regulatory approvals in target markets for the finished product.
Doodle Labs can offer assistance for compliance testing of the System
Integrator’s host platform.
FCC ID Q3 2016
CE Certification Q3 2016
IC Certification Q3 2016
RoHS/WEEE
Compliance Yes. 100% Recyclable/Biodegradable packaging
FCC Statement
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
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 (1)this device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation
Singapore: USA:
Doodle Labs (SG) Pte. Ltd. Doodle Labs LLC
150 Kampong Ampat 2 Mattawang Drive
KA Center, Suite 05-03 Somerset, NJ 08873
Singapore 368324 Tel: +1 862 345 6781
Tel: +65 6253 0100 Fax: +65 6353 5564
The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a
separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be
collocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter,
except in accordance with FCC multi-transmitter product procedures.
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands
are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match
the intended destination.
The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user.
The final end product must be labelled in a visible area with the following:
“Contains Transmitter Module 2AG87NM-5500-2F”
In the event that these conditions can not be met (for example certain laptop configurations
or co-location with another transmitter), then the FCC authorization is no longer considered
valid and the FCC ID can not 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
The modular with end product can be used in door only.