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       NINA-W15 series Stand-alone multiradio modules with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® Data Sheet                      Abstract This technical data sheet describes the NINA-W15 series stand-alone multiradio modules. The NINA‑W15 modules come with pre-flashed application software, Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) and Bluetooth® dual-mode (Bluetooth  BR/EDR  and  Bluetooth  Low  Energy).  The  module  has  a number of important security features embedded, including secure boot,  which  ensures  that  only  authenticated  software  can  run  on the module. This makes NINA-W15 ideal for critical IoT applications where security is important.   www.u-blox.com UBX-18006647 - R01
NINA-W15 series - Data Sheet   UBX-18006647 - R01   Page 2 of 42  Document Information Title NINA-W15 series Subtitle Stand-alone multiradio modules with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® Document type Data Sheet Document number UBX-18006647  Revision and date R01 05-Mar-2018 Disclosure restriction   Product Status  Corresponding content status  Functional Sample Draft For functional testing. Revised and supplementary data will be published later. In Development / Prototype Objective Specification Target values. Revised and supplementary data will be published later. Engineering Sample Advance Information Data based on early testing. Revised and supplementary data will be published later. Initial Production Early Prod. Information Data from product verification. Revised and supplementary data may be published later. Mass Production / End of Life Production Information Final product specification.  This document applies to the following products: Product name Type number u-blox connectivity software version PCN reference Product status NINA-W151 NINA-W151-00B-00 1.0.0 N/A Objective Specification NINA-W152 NINA-W152-00B-00 1.0.0 N/A Objective Specification            u-blox reserves all rights to this document and the information contained herein. Products, names, logos and designs described herein may in whole or in part be subject to intellectual property rights. Reproduction, use, modification or disclosure to third parties of this document or any part thereof without the express permission of u-blox is strictly prohibited. The  information contained  herein  is  provided  “as  is”  and  u-blox  assumes  no  liability  for  the  use  of  the  information.  No  warranty,  either express or implied, is given, including but not limited, with respect to the accuracy, correctness, reliability and fitness for a particular purpose of the information. This document may be revised by u-blox at any time. For most recent documents, visit www.u-blox.com.  Copyright © 2018, u-blox AG. u-blox is a registered trademark of u-blox Holding AG in the EU and other countries. Arm is the registered trademark of Arm Limited in the EU and other countries.
NINA-W15 series - Data Sheet  UBX-18006647 - R01   Functional description     Page 3 of 42 Contents 1 Functional description .................................................................................................. 6 1.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................................. 6 1.2 Applications .......................................................................................................................................... 6 1.3 Product features ................................................................................................................................... 6 1.4 Block diagram ....................................................................................................................................... 7 1.5 Product variants .................................................................................................................................... 7 1.5.1 NINA-W151................................................................................................................................... 7 1.5.2 NINA-W152................................................................................................................................... 7 1.6 Radio performance ............................................................................................................................... 8 1.7 Software options .................................................................................................................................. 8 1.7.1 AT command support .................................................................................................................... 8 1.7.2 Software upgrade ......................................................................................................................... 8 1.8 MAC addresses ..................................................................................................................................... 9 1.9 Power modes ........................................................................................................................................ 9 2 Interfaces .................................................................................................................... 10 2.1 Power supply ...................................................................................................................................... 10 2.1.1 Module supply input (VCC) ......................................................................................................... 10 2.1.2 Digital I/O interfaces reference voltage (VCC_IO) ......................................................................... 10 2.2 Low Power Clock ................................................................................................................................ 10 2.3 Module reset ...................................................................................................................................... 10 2.4 Boot strapping pins............................................................................................................................. 10 2.5 RF antenna interface ........................................................................................................................... 11 2.5.1 Internal antenna .......................................................................................................................... 11 2.5.2 External RF antenna interface ...................................................................................................... 11 2.6 IO signals ............................................................................................................................................ 12 2.6.1 System status IO signals ............................................................................................................... 12 2.6.2 System control IO signals ............................................................................................................. 12 2.6.3 UART IO signals ........................................................................................................................... 12 2.7 Data interfaces ................................................................................................................................... 12 2.7.1 UART ........................................................................................................................................... 12 2.7.2 RMII ............................................................................................................................................ 13 3 Pin definition .............................................................................................................. 14 3.1 Pin assignment ................................................................................................................................... 14 4 Electrical specifications .............................................................................................. 16 4.1 Absolute maximum ratings ................................................................................................................. 16 4.1.1 Maximum ESD ratings ................................................................................................................. 16 4.2 Operating conditions .......................................................................................................................... 16 4.2.1 Operating temperature range ...................................................................................................... 16 4.2.2 Supply/Power pins ....................................................................................................................... 17 4.2.3 RESET_N pin ................................................................................................................................ 17 4.2.4 LPO clock .................................................................................................................................... 17
NINA-W15 series - Data Sheet  UBX-18006647 - R01   Functional description     Page 4 of 42 4.2.5 Digital pins .................................................................................................................................. 18 4.2.6 Current consumption .................................................................................................................. 18 4.2.7 Wi-Fi radio characteristics ............................................................................................................ 19 4.2.8 Bluetooth radio characteristics ..................................................................................................... 19 4.2.9 Bluetooth Low Energy characteristics ........................................................................................... 19 5 Mechanical specifications .......................................................................................... 20 5.1 NINA-W151 Mechanical specification ................................................................................................. 20 5.2 NINA-W152 Mechanical specification ................................................................................................. 21 6 Qualification and approvals ...................................................................................... 22 6.1 Country approvals .............................................................................................................................. 22 6.2 European Union regulatory compliance .............................................................................................. 22 6.2.1 Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU .............................................................................. 22 6.2.2 Compliance with the RoHS directive ............................................................................................ 22 6.3 FCC/IC Compliance............................................................................................................................. 22 6.4 Japan radio equipment compliance ..................................................................................................... 26 6.5 NCC Taiwan compliance ..................................................................................................................... 27 6.5.1 Taiwan NCC Warning Statement ................................................................................................. 27 6.5.2 NINA-W151 labeling requirements for end product ..................................................................... 27 6.5.3 NINA-W152 labeling requirements for end product ..................................................................... 27 6.6 Safety Compliance .............................................................................................................................. 28 6.7 Bluetooth qualification information .................................................................................................... 28 7 Antennas ..................................................................................................................... 29 7.1 Antenna accessories ........................................................................................................................... 29 7.2 Approved antennas ............................................................................................................................ 30 7.2.1 Single band antennas .................................................................................................................. 30 7.2.2 Dual-band antennas .................................................................................................................... 33 7.3 NINA-W152 radiation patterns ........................................................................................................... 34 8 Product handling ........................................................................................................ 35 8.1 Packaging ........................................................................................................................................... 35 8.1.1 Reels ........................................................................................................................................... 35 8.1.2 Tapes .......................................................................................................................................... 35 8.2 Moisture sensitivity levels .................................................................................................................... 37 8.3 Reflow soldering ................................................................................................................................. 37 8.4 ESD precautions .................................................................................................................................. 37 9 Labeling and ordering information ........................................................................... 38 9.1 Product labeling .................................................................................................................................. 38 9.2 Explanation of codes........................................................................................................................... 39 9.3 Ordering information .......................................................................................................................... 39 Appendix .......................................................................................................................... 40 A Glossary ...................................................................................................................... 40 Related 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NINA-W15 series - Data Sheet  UBX-18006647 - R01   Functional description     Page 5 of 42 Contact .............................................................................................................................. 42
NINA-W15 series - Data Sheet  UBX-18006647 - R01   Functional description     Page 6 of 42 1 Functional description 1.1 Overview The NINA-W15 series is a small stand-alone wireless MCU module suitable for industrial markets where security is  important.  The  NINA-W15  series  is  a  small  stand-alone  wireless  MCU  module  that  integrates  a  powerful microcontroller (MCU) and a radio for wireless communication. The NINA‑W15 modules come with pre-flashed application software, supporting Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n and dual-mode Bluetooth (Classic Bluetooth v4.2+EDR and Bluetooth  Low  Energy  v4.2)  in  the  2.4  GHz  ISM  band.  The  host  system  can  set  up  and  control  the  module through  the  AT  command  interface.  Intended  applications  include  telematics,  low  power  sensors,  connected factories, connected buildings (appliances and surveillance), point-of-sales, and health devices. The modules will initially be certified for the US, Europe, and Canada. Certifications for other countries are planned. The modules will be qualified for professional grade operation, supporting an extended temperature range of  –40 °C to +85 °C.  1.2 Applications  Internet of Things (IoT)  Wi-Fi and Bluetooth networks  Telematics  Point-of-sales  Medical and industrial networking  Access to laptops, mobile phones, and similar consumer devices  Home/building automation   Ethernet/Wireless Gateway  1.3 Product features  Table 1: NINA-W15 series main features summary
NINA-W15 series - Data Sheet  UBX-18006647 - R01   Functional description     Page 7 of 42 1.4 Block diagram   Figure 1: Block diagram of NINA-W15 series  1.5 Product variants The  NINA‑W15  series  modules  come  with  pre-flashed  application  software,  supporting  Wi-Fi  802.11b/g/n, Classic Bluetooth v2.1+EDR and Bluetooth Low Energy v4.0 in the 2.4 GHz ISM band. The host system can set up and control the module through the AT command interface. See u-blox Short Range AT Commands Manual [3] for more info about AT commands. 1.5.1 NINA-W151 The NINA-W151 modules do not use the internal antenna and thus the PCB outline has been trimmed to 10.0 x 10.6 mm. Instead of  an internal antenna, the  RF signal  is available at a  module pin  for routing to an  external antenna or antenna connector. 1.5.2 NINA-W152 The NINA-W152 modules use an integrated antenna mounted on the PCB (10.0 x 14.0 mm). The RF signal pin is not connected to any signal path.   Flash (16Mbit) Linear voltage regulators  RF ROM Wi-Fi baseband IO Buffers 2xXtensa 32-bit LX6 MCU  SRAM (4Mbit) Cryptographics hardware accelerations  Antenna  (NINA-W152) PLL Quad SPI VCC_IO VCC (3.0- 3.6V) 40 MHz Reset UART RMII* LPO (32.768 kHz, 0.7V)   EFUSE * Planned feature and not supported in Software 1.0 GPIO BPF ANT (NINA-W151) Bluetooth baseband
NINA-W15 series - Data Sheet  UBX-18006647 - R01   Functional description     Page 8 of 42 1.6 Radio performance The NINA-W151 and NINA-W152 modules support Wi-Fi and conform to IEEE 802.11b/g/n single-band 2.4 GHz operation, Bluetooth BR/EDR and Bluetooth Low Energy as explained in Table 2. Wi-Fi Bluetooth BR/EDR Bluetooth Low Energy IEEE 802.11b/g/n  Bluetooth v4.2+EDR Maximum number of slaves: 7 Bluetooth 4.2 BLE dual-mode Band support 2.4 GHz, channel 1-11 Band support 2.4 GHz, 79 channels Band support 2.4 GHz, 40 channels Maximum conducted output power 16 dBm Maximum conducted output power 5 dBm Maximum conducted output power 5 dBm Maximum radiated output power 19 dBm EIRP* Maximum radiated output power 8 dBm EIRP* Maximum radiated output power 8 dBm EIRP* Conducted sensitivity -96 dBm Conducted sensitivity -90 dBm Conducted sensitivity -90 dBm Data rates: IEEE 802.11b: 1 / 2 / 5.5 / 11 Mbit/s IEEE 802.11g: 6 / 9 / 12 / 18 / 24 / 36 / 48 / 54 Mbit/s IEEE 802.11n: MCS 0-7, HT20 (6.5-72 Mbit/s) Data rates: 1 / 2 / 3 Mbit/s Data rates: 1 Mbit/s * RF power including maximum antenna gain (3 dBi). Table 2: NINA-W15 series Wi-Fi and Bluetooth characteristics  1.7 Software options The  NINA‑W15  series  modules  come  with  the  pre-flashed  application  software,  supporting  IEEE  802.11b/g/n single-band  2.4  GHz  operation,  Bluetooth  BR/EDR  and  dual-mode Bluetooth.  The  host system  can  set  up and control  the  module  through  the  AT  command  interface.  The  NINA-W15  modules  provide  top  grade  security, thanks to secure boot, which ensures the module boots up only with original u-blox software. In addition, they will  provide  end-to-end  security  on  the  wireless  link  with  the  latest  802.11i  (WPA2)  standard  and  enterprise security  to  provide  a  secure  connection  to  the  infrastructure.  This  makes  NINA-W15  ideal  for  critical  IoT applications where security is important. 1.7.1 AT command support You can configure the NINA-W151 and NINA-W152 modules with the u-blox s-center toolbox software using AT commands. See u-blox Short Range AT Commands Manual [3] for information about supported AT commands.  The  s-center  evaluation  software  supporting  the  AT  commands  is  also  available  free  of  charge  and  can  be downloaded from the u-blox website. 1.7.2 Software upgrade Information on how to upgrade the software for NINA-W15 series is provided in section 2.6.2 and in the NINA-W1 series System Integration Manual [1].
NINA-W15 series - Data Sheet  UBX-18006647 - R01   Functional description     Page 9 of 42 1.8 MAC addresses The  NINA-W15  module  series has  four  unique  consecutive  MAC  addresses reserved  for  each  module  and  the addresses are stored in the configuration memory during production. The first Wi-Fi MAC address is available in the Data Matrix on the label (see section 9.1). MAC address Assignment Last bits of MAC address Example  Module 1, address 1 Wi-Fi  00 D4:CA:6E:90:04:90 Module 1, address 2 RMII/Ethernet * 01 D4:CA:6E:90:04:91 Module 1, address 3 Bluetooth 10 D4:CA:6E:90:04:92  Module 1, address 4 Reserved 11 D4:CA:6E:90:04:93     Module 2, address 1 Wi-Fi  00 D4:CA:6E:90:04:94 Module 2, address 2 RMII/Ethernet*  01 D4:CA:6E:90:04:95 Module 2, address 3 Bluetooth 10 D4:CA:6E:90:04:96  Module 2, address 4 Reserved 11 D4:CA:6E:90:04:97 * RMII is a planned functionality not supported in the current software version. Table 3: Example MAC addresses assignment for two modules 1.9 Power modes The NINA-W15 series modules are power efficient devices capable of operating in different power saving modes and configurations. Different sections of the module can be powered off when not needed and complex wake up  events  can  be  generated  from  different  external  and  internal  inputs.  For  the  lowest  current  consumption modes, an external LPO clock is required (see section 2.2). See the  u-blox Short  Range AT Commands  Manual [3] and NINA-W1 series  System  Integration Manual  [1] for more information about power modes.
NINA-W15 series - Data Sheet  UBX-18006647 - R01   Interfaces     Page 10 of 42 2 Interfaces 2.1 Power supply The power for NINA-W15 series modules is supplied through VCC and VCC_IO pins by DC voltage.   The system power supply circuit must be able to support peak power (add 20% as margin over the listed type  current  consumption),  as  during  operation,  the  current  drawn  from  VCC  and  VCC_IO  can  vary significantly based on the power consumption profile of the Wi-Fi technology. 2.1.1 Module supply input (VCC) The  NINA-W15  series  modules  use  an  integrated  Linear  Voltage  converter  to  transform  the  supply  voltage presented at the VCC pin into a stable system voltage.  2.1.2 Digital I/O interfaces reference voltage (VCC_IO) All modules in the NINA-W15 series provide an additional voltage supply input for setting the I/O voltage level. The separate VCC_IO pin enables integration of the module in  many  applications  with different voltage  levels (for  example,  1.8 V  or  3.3  V)  without  any  level  converters.  The  NINA-W15  modules support  only  3.3  V  as  IO voltage level currently. 2.2 Low Power Clock The  NINA-W15  series  module does  not  have  an internal low  power oscillator  (LPO),  which  is  required  for  low power modes. An external 32.768 KHz LPO signal can be supplied externally via the LPO_CLK pin if low power modes are required.   The low power clock voltage level is lower (0/0.7 V) compared to the digital signal levels and a voltage divider can be required (see section 4.2.4). 2.3 Module reset The NINA-W15 series modules can be reset (rebooted) in one of the following ways:  Low  level  on  the  RESET_N  pin,  which  is  normally  set  high  by  an  internal  pull-up.  This  causes “hardware” reset of the module. The RESET_N signal should be driven by an open drain, open collector or contact switch. When RESET_N is low (off), the chip works at the minimum power.   The  NINA-W15  series  modules  can  be  reset  using  an  AT  command  (see  the  u-blox  Short  Range  AT Commands Manual [3]). This causes a “software” reset of the module. 2.4 Boot strapping pins There are several boot configuration pins available on the module that needs to have the correct settings during boot. It is important that they are in the default state (marked  with bold in Table 4) during startup for normal operation.  The  default  state  is  automatically  selected  (with internal  pull-ups  or  pull-downs)  if  the  pins are  left unconnected.  Pin State during boot Default Behavior Description 36 0  VDD_SDIO=3.3V Voltage of Internal Flash 1 10 kΩ pull-up VDD_SDIO=1.8V  (VDD_SDIO should always be 1.8 V) 27, 25 00  Download Boot Booting Mode, see section 1.7 for information about 01  Reserved, do not use
NINA-W15 series - Data Sheet  UBX-18006647 - R01   Interfaces     Page 11 of 42 Pin State during boot Default Behavior Description 10 Pull-up*, Pull-down* Normal Boot from internal Flash software upgrade. 11  Normal Boot from internal Flash 32 0  Silent Debugging Log on U0TXD during booting 1 Pull-up* U0TXD Toggling 32, 28 00  Falling-edge input, falling-edge output Timing of SDIO Slave 01  Falling-edge input, rising-edge output 10  Rising-edge input, falling-edge output 11 Pull-up*, Pull-up* Rising-edge input, rising-edge output * About 30 kΩ Table 4: NINA-W15 series boot strapping pins 2.5 RF antenna interface The RF antenna interface of the NINA-W15 series supports Bluetooth BR/EDR and Bluetooth Low Energy on the same RF antenna signal (the signal is switched between Bluetooth and Wi-Fi as the different RF technologies are never active simultaneously). The module is equipped with a 2.4 GHz bandpass filter between the radio chip and RF antenna interface (see section 1.4). The NINA-W15 series supports either an internal antenna (NINA-W152) or external antennas connected through an antenna pin (NINA-W151). 2.5.1 Internal antenna The  NINA-W152  module  has  an  internal  (embedded)  2.4  GHz  PIFA  antenna.  The  internal  antenna  is  a  PIFA antenna specifically designed and optimized for the NINA form factor.  Keep  a  minimum clearance  of  5  mm  between  the  antenna  and  the  casing.  Keep  a minimum  of  10  mm  free space  from  the  metal  around  the  antenna  including  the  area  below.  If  a  metal  enclosure  is  required,  use  NINA-W151 and an external antenna.  It is recommended to place the NINA-W152 modules in such a way that the internal antenna is in the corner of the host PCB (the corner closest to Pin 16 should be in the corner). The antenna side (short side closest to the antenna), positioned along one side of the host PCB ground plane is the second best option. It is beneficial to have  a  large  solid  ground  plane  on  the  host  PCB  and  have  a  good  grounding  on  the  NINA-W152  module. Minimum ground plane size is 24x30 mm but recommended is more than 50x50 mm. See NINA-W1 series System Integration Manual [1] for more information about antenna related design.  The ANT signal is not available on the solder pins of the NINA-W152 module. 2.5.2 External RF antenna interface The NINA-W151 module has an antenna signal (ANT) pin with a characteristic impedance of 50 Ω for using an external antenna. The antenna signal supports both Tx and Rx.  The external antenna, for example, can be an SMD antenna (or PCB integrated antenna) on the host board. An antenna connector for using an external antenna via a coaxial cable could also be implemented. A cable antenna might be necessary if the module is mounted in a shielded enclosure such as a metal box or cabinet. An  external  antenna  connector  (U.FL.  connector)  reference  design  (see  NINA-W1  series  System  Integration Manual [1]) is available and must be followed to comply with the NINA-W1 FCC/IC modular approvals.  Also see the list of approved antennas (section 7.2).
NINA-W15 series - Data Sheet  UBX-18006647 - R01   Interfaces     Page 12 of 42 2.6 IO signals 2.6.1 System status IO signals The RED, GREEN and BLUE pins are used to signal the status. They are active low and are intended to be routed to  an  RGB  LED.  See  u-blox  Short  Range  AT  Commands  Manual [3]  for  more  information  about  connectivity software signals IOs. Mode Status RGB LED Color GREEN BLUE RED Data mode IDLE Green LOW HIGH HIGH Command mode IDLE Orange LOW HIGH LOW Data mode, Command mode CONNECTING* Purple HIGH LOW LOW Data mode, Command mode CONNECTED* Blue HIGH HIGH LOW * = LED flashes on data activity Table 5: System status indication 2.6.2 System control IO signals The following input signals are used to control the system (see u-blox Short Range AT Commands Manual [3] for more information about connectivity software signals IOs):  RESET_N is used to reset the system. See section 0 for detailed information.  If SWITCH_2 is driven low during start up, the UART serial settings are restored to their default values.  SWITCH_2 can be used to open a connection to a peripheral device.  If both SWITCH_1 and SWITCH_2 are driven low during start up, the system will enter the bootloader mode.  If  both  SWITCH_1  and  SWITCH_2  are  driven  low  during  start  up  and  held  low  for  10  seconds,  the system will exit the bootloader mode and restore all settings to their factory defaults. 2.6.3 UART IO signals In addition to the normal RXD, TXD, CTS, and RTS signals, the NINA-W151/NINA-W152 software adds the DSR and DTR pins to the UART interface. Note that they are not used as originally intended, but to control the state of the NINA module. Depending on the current configuration, the DSR pin can be used to:  Enter command mode.  Disconnect and/or toggle connectable status.  Enable/disable the rest of the UART interface.  Enter/wake up from sleep mode. 2.7 Data interfaces 2.7.1 UART The NINA-W151 and NINA-W152 modules include a 6-wire UART for communication with an application host processor (AT commands, Data communication, and software upgrades). The following UART signals are available:   Data lines (RXD as input, TXD as output)   Hardware flow control lines (CTS as input, RTS as output)   Link status (DTR as output, DSR as input). The DTR/DSR signals behavior is adapted to the u-blox connectivity software functionality and differs from the UART standard, see section 2.6.3 for additional information.  Programmable baud-rate  generator allows most industry  standard rates, as well as non-standard  rates up to 921600 bps.
NINA-W15 series - Data Sheet  UBX-18006647 - R01   Interfaces     Page 13 of 42  Frame format configuration:  o 8 data bits o Even or no-parity bit o 1 stop bit  Default frame configuration is 8N1, meaning eight (8) data bits, no (N) parity bit, and one (1) stop bit. 2.7.2 RMII  RMII is not supported by the current software but is a planned feature. The  RMII  (Reduced  Media-Independent  Interface)  Ethernet  interface  is  intended  for  connecting  to  an  external PHY.
NINA-W15 series - Data Sheet  UBX-18006647 - R01   Pin definition     Page 14 of 42 3 Pin definition 3.1 Pin assignment The pinout as shown in Figure 2 describes the pin configuration used in the NINA-W151 and NINA-W152 u-blox connectivity software modules.   Figure 2: NINA-W15x pin assignment (top view)  The  grey  pins in  the  center  of  the  modules  are  GND pins.  The  lower  part  below the  dotted  line is  the antenna part of NINA-W152 and the outline of the NINA-W151 module ends at this line.  Some of the signals are boot strap signals (see Table 6). It is important that these signals are in the correct state during startup (see section 2.4).
NINA-W15 series - Data Sheet  UBX-18006647 - R01   Pin definition     Page 15 of 42 Pin Name I/O Description Alt. Function Remarks 1 RED O Logic Red LED Signal GPIO_1 See section 0 for more info about IO functionality. 2 RSVD  Reserved for future use. GPI_2   Do not connect. 3 RSVD  Reserved for future use. GPI_3   Do not connect. 4 RSVD  Reserved for future use. GPI_4   Do not connect. 5 LPO_IN I Low Power Oscillator Input  GPIO_5  In LPO_IN mode the signal needs to be 0/0.7 V for example, via an external voltage divider. 6 GND  Ground   7 GREEN/ SWITCH_1 I/O GREEN: System status signal / SWITCH_1: Restore UART serial settings / Enter bootloader. GPIO_7 Active low.  See section 0 for more info about IO functionality. 8 BLUE O Logic Blue LED Signal. GPIO_8 See section 0 for more info about IO functionality. 9 VCC_IO I Module I/O level voltage input  3.3 V IO voltage supply. 10 VCC I Module supply voltage input  3.0-3.6 V module voltage supply. 11 RSVD  Reserved for future use.  Do not connect. 12 GND  Ground   13 ANT I/O Antenna Tx/Rx interface  50 Ω nominal characteristic impedance 14 GND  Ground   15 RSVD  Reserved for future use.  Do not connect. 16 UART_DTR O UART Data Terminal Ready. GPIO_16 The DTR signaling is not according to UART standard (see section 2.6.3).  17 UART_DSR I UART Data Set Ready. GPIO_17 The DSR signaling is not according to UART standard (see section 2.6.3).  18 SWITCH_2 I Connect on external signal / Enter bootloader. GPIO_18 Active low. See section 0 for more info about IO functionality. 19 RESET_N I External system reset input.  Active low. 20 UART_RTS O UART request to send.  GPIO_20 Hardware flow control signal. Active low. 21 UART_CTS I UART clear to send.  GPIO_21 Hardware flow control signal. Active low. 22 UART_TXD O UART data output. GPIO_22  23 UART_RXD I UART data input. GPIO_23  24 RSVD  Reserved for future use. GPIO_24  25 RSVD  Reserved for future use. GPIO_25   Boot strap pin (see section 2.4). 26 GND  Ground   27 SYS_BOOT  Software download GPIO_27 Pull  low  during  startup  for  download  software  (see section 2.4). 28 RSVD  Reserved for future use. GPIO_28 Do not connect. 29 RSVD  Reserved for future use. GPIO_29 Do not connect. 30 GND  Ground   31 RSVD  Reserved for future use. GPIO_31 Do not connect. 32 RSVD  Reserved for future use. GPIO_32   Boot strap pin (see section 2.4). 33 RSVD  Reserved for future use.  Do not connect. 34 RSVD  Reserved for future use. GPI_34 Do not connect  35 RSVD  Reserved for future use. GPIO_35 Do not connect. 36 RSVD  Reserved for future use. GPIO_36   Boot strap pin (see section 2.4). Table 6: NINA-W151/NINA-W152 pinout
NINA-W15 series - Data Sheet  UBX-18006647 - R01   Electrical specifications     Page 16 of 42 4 Electrical specifications  Stressing  the  device  above  one  or  more  of  the  ratings  listed  in  the  Absolute  maximum  rating section  may  cause  permanent  damage.  These  are  stress  ratings  only.  Operating  the  module  at these or at any conditions other than those specified in the Operating conditions section of this document  should  be  avoided.  Exposure  to  absolute  maximum  rating  conditions  for  extended periods may affect device reliability.  Operating condition ranges define those limits within which the functionality of the device is guaranteed. Where application information is given, it is advisory only and does not form part of the specification. 4.1 Absolute maximum ratings Symbol Description Condition Min Max Unit VCC/ VCC_IO Module supply voltage Input DC voltage at VCC and VCC_IO pins -0.3 3.9 V IVCC MAX +  IVCC_IO MAX Absolute maximum power consumption   500 mA DPV Digital pin voltage Input DC voltage at any digital I/O pin -0.3 3.9 V P_ANT Maximum power at receiver Input RF power at antenna pin  +10 dBm Tstr Storage temperature  -40 +85 ºC Table 7: Absolute maximum ratings  The  product  is  not  protected  against  overvoltage  or  reversed  voltages.  If  necessary,  voltage spikes exceeding the power supply voltage specification, given in table above, must be limited to values within the specified boundaries by using appropriate protection devices. 4.1.1 Maximum ESD ratings Parameter Min. Typical Max. Unit Remarks ESD sensitivity   500 V Human body model according to JEDEC JS001   250 V Charged device model according to JESD22-C101 Table 8: Maximum ESD ratings  NINA-W15 series modules are Electrostatic Sensitive Devices and require special precautions while handling. See section 8.4 for ESD handling instructions. 4.2 Operating conditions  Operation  beyond  the  specified  operating  conditions  is  not  recommended  and  extended exposure beyond them may affect device reliability.  Unless otherwise specified, all operating condition specifications are at an ambient  temperature of 25 °C and at a supply voltage of 3.3 V. 4.2.1 Operating temperature range Parameter Min Max Unit Operating temperature -40 +85 °C Table 9: Temperature range
NINA-W15 series - Data Sheet  UBX-18006647 - R01   Electrical specifications     Page 17 of 42 4.2.2 Supply/Power pins Symbol Parameter Min Typ Max Unit VCC Input supply voltage 3.0 3.3 3.6 V VCC_IO I/O reference voltage 3.0 3.3 3.6 V Table 10: Input characteristics of voltage supply pins 4.2.3 RESET_N pin Pin name Parameter Min Typ Max Unit RESET_N Low-level input 0  0.3*VCC V Internal pull-up resistance  100  kΩ Internal capacitance  10  nF t_Startup Startup time after release of reset   2.6  s Table 11: RESET_N pin characteristics 4.2.4 LPO clock The  NINA-W15  series  module  does  not  have  an  internal  low  power  oscillator  (LPO)  required  for  low  power modes.  An  LPO  signal  can  be  supplied  to  the  LPO_IN  pin  from  an  external  oscillator  if  low  power  modes are required.   The LPO_IN clock signal shall be limited to 0/0.7 V; for example, via an external voltage divider.  Symbol Parameter Min Typ Max Unit LPO32.768kHz Input clock frequency   32.768   kHz  Input slow clock accuracy (Initial + temp + aging)     ±150 ppm Tr/Tf Input transition time Tr/Tf -10% to 90%     100 ns   Frequency input duty cycle 20 50 80 % VIH Input voltage limits  (Square wave, DC-coupled) 0.50  0.7 0.8 V VIL    0.2 V   Input capacitance     10 pF Table 12: External LPO clock characteristics
NINA-W15 series - Data Sheet  UBX-18006647 - R01   Electrical specifications     Page 18 of 42 4.2.5 Digital pins Pin name Parameter Min Typ Max Unit Remarks Any digital pin Input characteristic: Low-level input 0  0.3*VCC_IO V  Input characteristic: high-level input 0.7*VCC_IO  VCC_IO V  Output characteristic: Low-level output 0  0.4 V Normal drive strength 0  0.4 V High drive strength Output characteristic: High-level output VCC_IO-0.4  VCC_IO V Normal drive strength VCC_IO-0.4  VCC_IO V High drive strength Pull-up/pull-down resistance  30  kΩ.  Signals rerouted via the IO MUX Output signal speed   20 MHz  Input signal speed   10 MHz The GPIO-Matrix delays the input-signals by 2 cycles of the AHB-clock typical 80MHz -> 25 ns delay Table 13: Digital pin characteristics 4.2.6 Current consumption Typical current consumption (VCC+VCC_IO) of a NINA-W15 module is provided in Table 14. Power mode Activity  Typ Max Unit Remarks Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Tx packet 16 dBm  190 320 mA 50% duty cycle  Wi-Fi Rx and listening  115 140 mA  Bluetooth  Bluetooth Tx   130 230 mA Throughput 2.1 Mbit/s Bluetooth Rx and listening  130  mA Throughput 2.1 Mbit/s Bluetooth Low Energy  Bluetooth Tx   130 225 mA Throughput 240 kbit/s Bluetooth Rx and listening  130  mA Throughput 240 kbit/s CPU idle mode Wi-Fi enabled   115 125 mA  Wi-Fi disabled  35 60 mA  Table 14: Current consumption during typical use cases
NINA-W15 series - Data Sheet  UBX-18006647 - R01   Electrical specifications     Page 19 of 42 4.2.7 Wi-Fi radio characteristics VCC = 3.3 V, Tamb = 25 °C Parameter Operation Mode Specification Unit RF Frequency Range 802.11b/g/n   2.400 – 2.500 GHz Modulation 802.11b   CCK and DSSS  802.11g/n   OFDM  Supported Data Rates 802.11b   1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps 802.11g   6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps 802.11n   MCS0 - MCS7  Supported Bandwidth 802.11n   20 MHz Supported Guard Interval 802.11n   400, 800 ns Conducted Transmit Power (typical) 802.11b   14 ± 1  dBm 802.11g/n   16 ± 1  dBm Receiver Sensitivity (typical) 802.11b  1 Mbps -95 ± 2  dBm 11 Mbps -87 ± 2  dBm 802.11g  6 Mbps -91 ± 2  dBm 54 Mbps -73 ± 2  dBm 802.11n 20 MHz MCS0 -90 ± 2  dBm MCS7 -70 ± 2  dBm Table 15: Wi-Fi radio characteristics 4.2.8 Bluetooth radio characteristics  VCC = 3.3 V, Tamb = 25 °C Parameter Operation Mode Specification Unit RF Frequency Range   2.400 – 2.4835 GHz Supported Modes   Bluetooth v4.2+EDR  Number of channels   79  Modulation  1 Mbps GFSK (BDR)  2 Mbps π/4-DQPSK (EDR)  3 Mbps 8-DPSK (EDR)  Conducted Transmit Power (typical)  1 Mbps 5 ± 2 dBm  2/3 Mbps 5 ± 2 dBm Receiver Sensitivity (typical)  1 Mbps -90 ± 2 dBm   2 Mbps -88 ± 2 dBm   3 Mbps -83 ± 2 dBm Table 16: Bluetooth radio characteristics 4.2.9 Bluetooth Low Energy characteristics VCC = 3.3 V, Tamb = 25 °C Parameter  Specification Unit RF Frequency Range   2.400 – 2.4835 GHz Supported Modes   Bluetooth v4.2  Number of channels   40  Modulation   GFSK   Transmit Power (typical)   5 ± 2 dBm Receiver Sensitivity (typical)   -90 ± 2 dBm Table 17: Bluetooth Low Energy characteristics
NINA-W15 series - Data Sheet  UBX-18006647 - R01   Mechanical specifications     Page 20 of 42 5 Mechanical specifications 5.1 NINA-W151 Mechanical specification  Figure 3: NINA-W151 mechanical outline Parameter Description Typical  Tolerance  A  Module PCB Length [mm] 10.6 (417.3 mil) +0.20/-0.10 (+7.9/-3.9 mil) B Module PCB Width [mm] 10.0 (393.7 mil) +0.20/-0.10 (+7.9/-3.9 mil) C Module Thickness [mm] 2.2 (86.6 mil) +0.40/-0.20 (+15.8/-7.9 mil) ccc Seating Plane Coplanarity [mm] 0.10 (3.9 mil) +0.02/-0.10 (+0.8/-3.9 mil) D Horizontal Edge to Lateral Pin No 1 Edge [mm] 0.45 (17.7 mil) +0.10/-0.10 (+3.9/-3.9 mil) E Vertical and Horizontal Edge to Lateral Pin No 1 Edge [mm] 0.30 (11.8 mil) +0.10/-0.10 (+3.9/-3.9 mil) F Vertical Pin No1 Edge to Lateral Pin Edge [mm] 2.35 (92.5 mil) +0.05/-0.05 (+2.0/-2.0 mil) G Depanalizing Residual [mm] 0.10 (3.9 mil) +0.25/-0.10 (+9.8/-3.9 mil) H Lateral and Antenna Row Pin to Pin Pitch [mm] 1.0 (39.4 mil) +0.05/-0.05 (+2.0/-2.0 mil) I Lateral and Antenna Row Pin Width [mm] 0.70 (27.6 mil) +0.05/-0.05 (+2.0/-2.0 mil) J Lateral and Antenna Row Pin Height [mm] 1.15 (45.3 mil) +0.05/-0.05 (+2.0/-2.0 mil) K Horizontal Pin No1 Edge to Central Pin Edge [mm] 2.78 (109.4 mil) +0.05/-0.05 (+2.0/-2.0 mil) L Vertical Pin No1 Edge to Central Pin Edge [mm] 2.63 (103.5 mil) +0.05/-0.05 (+2.0/-2.0 mil) M Horizontal Pin No1 Edge to Inner Row Pin Edge [mm] 1.45 (57.1 mil) +0.05/-0.05 (+2.0/-2.0 mil) N Vertical Pin No1 Edge to Inner Row Pin Edge [mm] 1.6 (63.0 mil) +0.05/-0.05 (+2.0/-2.0 mil) O Central Pin and Inner Row Width and Height [mm] 0.70 (27.6 mil) +0.05/-0.05 (+2.0/-2.0 mil) P Central Pin to Central Pin Pitch [mm] 1.15 (45.3 mil) +0.05/-0.05 (+2.0/-2.0 mil) Q Inner Row Pin to Pin Pitch [mm] 1.1 (43.3 mil) +0.05/-0.05 (+2.0/-2.0 mil) R Horizontal Pin No1 Edge to Antenna Row Pin Edge [mm] 8.7 (342.5 mil) +0.05/-0.05 (+2.0/-2.0 mil)  Module Weight [g] <1.0    Table 18: NINA-W151 mechanical outline data
NINA-W15 series - Data Sheet  UBX-18006647 - R01   Mechanical specifications     Page 21 of 42 5.2 NINA-W152 Mechanical specification  Figure 4: NINA-W152 mechanical outline Parameter Description Typical  Tolerance  A  Module PCB Length [mm] 14.0 (551.2 mil) +0.20/-0.10 (+7.9/-3.9 mil) B Module PCB Width [mm] 10.0 (393.7 mil) +0.20/-0.10 (+7.9/-3.9 mil) C Module Thickness [mm] 3.8 (149.6 mil) +0.40/-0.20 (+15.8/-7.9 mil) ccc Seating Plane Coplanarity [mm] 0.10 (3.9 mil) +0.02/-0.10 (+0.8/-3.9 mil) D Horizontal Edge to Lateral Pin No 1 Edge [mm] 0.45 (17.7 mil) +0.10/-0.10 (+3.9/-3.9 mil) E Vertical and Horizontal Edge to Lateral Pin No 1 Edge [mm] 0.30 (11.8 mil) +0.10/-0.10 (+3.9/-3.9 mil) F Vertical Pin No1 Edge to Lateral Pin Edge [mm] 2.35 (92.5 mil) +0.05/-0.05 (+2.0/-2.0 mil) G Depanalizing Residual [mm] 0.10 (3.9 mil) +0.25/-0.10 (+9.8/-3.9 mil) H Lateral and Antenna Row Pin to Pin Pitch [mm] 1.0 (39.4 mil) +0.05/-0.05 (+2.0/-2.0 mil) I Lateral and Antenna Row Pin Width [mm] 0.70 (27.6 mil) +0.05/-0.05 (+2.0/-2.0 mil) J Lateral and Antenna Row Pin Height [mm] 1.15 (45.3 mil) +0.05/-0.05 (+2.0/-2.0 mil) K Horizontal Pin No1 Edge to Central Pin Edge [mm] 2.78 (109.4 mil) +0.05/-0.05 (+2.0/-2.0 mil) L Vertical Pin No1 Edge to Central Pin Edge [mm] 2.63 (103.5 mil) +0.05/-0.05 (+2.0/-2.0 mil) M Horizontal Pin No1 Edge to Inner Row Pin Edge [mm] 1.45 (57.1 mil) +0.05/-0.05 (+2.0/-2.0 mil) N Vertical Pin No1 Edge to Inner Row Pin Edge [mm] 1.6 (63.0 mil) +0.05/-0.05 (+2.0/-2.0 mil) O Central Pin and Inner Row Width and Height [mm] 0.70 (27.6 mil) +0.05/-0.05 (+2.0/-2.0 mil) P Central Pin to Central Pin Pitch [mm] 1.15 (45.3 mil) +0.05/-0.05 (+2.0/-2.0 mil) Q Inner Row Pin to Pin Pitch [mm] 1.1 (43.3 mil) +0.05/-0.05 (+2.0/-2.0 mil) R Horizontal Pin No1 Edge to Antenna Row Pin Edge [mm] 8.7 (342.5 mil) +0.05/-0.05 (+2.0/-2.0 mil) S PCB and Shield Cover Thickness [mm] 2.2 (86.6 mil) +0.40/-0.20 (+15.8/-7.9 mil) T Module Antenna Width [mm] 3.8 (149.6 mil) +0.20/-0.20 (+7.9/-7.9 mil) U Antenna overhang  outside module outline on any side [mm] 0.0 (0.0 mil) +0.60 (+23.6 mil)  Module Weight [g] <1.0    Table 19: NINA-W152 mechanical outline data
NINA-W15 series - Data Sheet  UBX-18006647 - R01   Qualification and approvals     Page 22 of 42 6 Qualification and approvals 6.1 Country approvals The NINA-W15 module series is certified for use in the following countries/regions:   Europe (RED)  Canada (IC)  USA (FCC)  Japan (MIC) (pending)  Taiwan (NCC)  6.2 European Union regulatory compliance Information about regulatory compliance of the European Union for NINA-W15 series modules is available in the NINA-W15 Declaration of Conformity [4]. 6.2.1 Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU The NINA-W15 series modules will comply with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU.  6.2.2 Compliance with the RoHS directive The  NINA-W15  series  modules  comply  with  the  "Directive  2011/65/EU  of  the  European  Parliament  and  the Council  on  the  Restriction  of  Use  of  certain  Hazardous  Substances  in  Electrical  and  Electronic  Equipment" (RoHS). 6.3 FCC/IC Compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
NINA-W15 series - Data Sheet  UBX-18006647 - R01   Qualification and approvals     Page 23 of 42 6.3.1.1 FCC Compliance The NINA-W15 modules are for OEM integrations only. The end-product must be professionally installed in such manner that only the authorized antennas can be used. For  NINA-W151,  an  external  antenna  connector  (U.FL.  connector)  reference  design  is  available  and  must  be followed to comply with the  NINA-W15 FCC/IC modular approval  (see the NINA-W1 series System  Integration Manual [1]). 6.3.1.2 FCC statement 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.               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  the  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.  6.3.2 RF-exposure statement 6.3.2.1 IC Compliance This equipment complies with the requirements of IC RSS-102 issue 5 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. Having a separation distance of minimum 30 mm between the user and/or bystander and the antenna and /or radiating  element  ensures  that  the  output  power  (e.i.r.p.)  of  NINA-W151  and  NINA-W152  is  below  the  SAR evaluation Exemption limits defined in RSS-102 issue 5. 6.3.2.2 FCC Compliance This device complies with the FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.  Having a separation distance of minimum 25 mm between the user and/or bystander and the antenna and /or radiating  element  ensures  that  max  output  power  of  NINA-W151  and  NINA-W152  is  below  the  SAR  test exclusion limits presented in KDB 447498 D01v06.
NINA-W15 series - Data Sheet  UBX-18006647 - R01   Qualification and approvals     Page 24 of 42 6.3.3 End-product user manual instructions 6.3.3.1 IC Compliance  User manuals for license-exempt radio apparatus shall contain the following text, or an equivalent notice        that shall be displayed in a conspicuous location, either in the user manual or on the device, or both:                     This device complies with Industry Canada’s license-exempt RSSs. 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. Under  Industry  Canada  regulations,  this  radio  transmitter  can  only  operate  using  an  antenna  of  a  type  and maximum  (or  lesser)  gain  approved  for  the  transmitter  by  Industry  Canada.  To  reduce  potential  radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be chosen in such a way that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that is necessary for successful communication.   Le manuel d’utilisation des appareils radio exempts de licence doit contenir l’énoncé qui suit, ou         l’équivalent, à un endroit bien en vue dans le manuel d’utilisation ou sur l’appareil, ou encore aux deux         endroits.              Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio              exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :               (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;              (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le                   brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.  Conformément  aux  réglementations  d’Industry  Canada,  cet  émetteur  radio  ne  peut  fonctionner  qu’à  l’aide d’une antenne dont le type et le gain maximal (ou minimal) ont été approuvés pour  cet émetteur par Industry Canada. Pour réduire le risque d’interférences avec d’autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d’antenne et son gain de telle sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e) ne soit pas supérieure à celle requise pour obtenir une communication satisfaisante.  6.3.4 End-product labeling requirements 6.3.4.1 IC Compliance The host product shall be properly labelled to identify the modules within the host product. The Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada 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 Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada certification number for the module, preceded by the word “Contains” or similar wording expressing the same meaning, as shown in Figure 5.  Le  produit  hôte  devra  être  correctement  étiqueté,  de  façon  à  permettre  l’identification  des  modules  qui  s’y trouvent. L’étiquette  d’homologation  d’un  module  d’Innovation,  Sciences  et  Développement  économique  Canada  devra être posée sur le produit hôte à un endroit bien en vue, en tout temps. En l’absence d’étiquette, le produit hôte doit  porter  une  étiquette  sur  laquelle  figure  le  numéro  d’homologation  du  module  d’Innovation,  Sciences  et Développement économique Canada, précédé du mot « contient », ou d’une formulation similaire allant dans le même sens et qui va comme suit:
NINA-W15 series - Data Sheet  UBX-18006647 - R01   Qualification and approvals     Page 25 of 42 This device contains FCC ID: XPYNINAW15 IC: 8595A-NINAW15 Figure 5 Example of an end product label 6.3.4.2 FCC Compliance For an end product that uses the NINA-W151 or NINA-W152 modules, there must be a label containing, at least, the information shown in Figure 5: The label must be affixed on an exterior surface of the end product such that it will be visible upon inspection in compliance with the modular approval guidelines developed by the FCC.  In accordance with 47 CFR § 15.19, the end-product shall bear the following statement in a conspicuous location on the device:             "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."  When the device  is  so  small  or  for  such use  that  it  is  not  practicable to place  the  statement above  on it,  the information shall be placed in a prominent location in the instruction manual or pamphlet supplied to the user or, alternatively, shall be placed on the container in which the device is marketed.  In case, where the final product will be installed in locations where the end-user is not able to see the FCC ID and/or this statement, the FCC ID and the statement shall also be included in the end-product manual.  Model FCC ID ISED Certification Number NINA-W151 XPYNINAW15 8595A-NINAW15 NINA-W152 XPYNINAW15 8595A-NINAW15 Table 20: FCC and ISED Certification Number for the NINA-W15 series modules  6.3.5 End-product compliance 6.3.5.1 General requirements  Any  changes  to  hardware,  hosts or  co-location  configuration  may  require  new  radiated emission  and SAR evaluation and/or testing.  The  regulatory  compliance  of  NINA-W151  and  NINA-W152  does  not  exempt  the  end-product  from being  evaluated  against  applicable  regulatory  demands;  for  example,  FCC  Part  15B  criteria  for unintentional radiators.  Only authorized antenna(s) may be used.   Any  notification  to the  end  user  about  how  to  install  or  remove  the  integrated  radio module  is  NOT allowed.  6.3.5.2 Co-location (simultaneous transmission) If  the  module  is  to  be  co-located  with  another  transmitter,  additional  measurements  for  simultaneous transmission are required.
NINA-W15 series - Data Sheet  UBX-18006647 - R01   Qualification and approvals     Page 26 of 42  6.4 Japan radio equipment compliance  Approvals are pending.  The Japan certification is pending and the information in this section will be valid and available when the module Japan certification is completed.   TBD  Figure 6: Giteki mark,  R  and the NINA-W15 MIC certification number. For  information  about  compliance  of  the  NINA-W15  module  with  the  Giteki  certification,  see  the  NINA-W1 Series System Integration Manual [1].
NINA-W15 series - Data Sheet  UBX-18006647 - R01   Qualification and approvals     Page 27 of 42 6.5 NCC Taiwan compliance 6.5.1 Taiwan NCC Warning Statement  經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機,非經許可,公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、 加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。  低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信;經發現有干擾現象時,應立即停用,並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信,指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 Statement translation:    Without  permission  granted  by  the  NCC,  any  company,  enterprise,  or  user  is  not  allowed  to  change frequency,  enhance  transmitting  power  or  alter  original  characteristic  as  well  as  performance  to  an approved low power radio-frequency devices.  The  low  power  radio-frequency  devices  shall  not  influence  aircraft  security  and  interfere  legal communications; If found, the user shall cease operating immediately until no interference is achieved. The  said  legal  communications  means  radio  communications  is  operated  in  compliance  with  the Telecommunications  Act.  The  low  power  radio-frequency  devices  must  be  susceptible  with  the interference from legal communications or ISM radio wave radiated devices. 6.5.2 NINA-W151 labeling requirements for end product When a product integrated with an NINA-W151 module is placed on the Taiwan market, the product must be affixed with a label marking as shown below. The label can use wording such as the following:   Contains Transmitter Module 內含發射器模組::  CCAJ18LP0B43T4 or  any  similar  wording  that  expresses  the  same  meaning  may  be  used.  The  marking  must  be  visible  for inspection. 6.5.3 NINA-W152 labeling requirements for end product When a product integrated with an NINA-W152 module is placed on the Taiwan market, the product must be affixed with a label marking as shown below. The label can use wording such as the following:   Contains Transmitter Module 內含發射器模組::  CCAJ18LP0B53T7 or  any  similar  wording  that  expresses  the  same  meaning  may  be  used.  The  marking  must  be  visible  for inspection.
NINA-W15 series - Data Sheet  UBX-18006647 - R01   Qualification and approvals     Page 28 of 42 6.6 Safety Compliance In order to fulfill the safety standard EN 60950-1, the NINA-W15 series modules must be supplied with a Class-2 Limited Power Source. 6.7 Bluetooth qualification information  Approvals are pending.  The  Bluetooth  qualification  is  pending  and  the  information  in  this  section  will  be  valid  and available when the qualification is completed.  The NINA-W151/NINA-W152 modules have been qualified as a controller subsystem according to the Bluetooth 4.2 specification. Figure 7: Bluetooth logo indicating Bluetooth Qualification Product type QD ID Listing Date Controller Subsystem  TBD TBD Host Subsystem TBD TBD End Product TBD TBD Table 21: NINA-W151/NINA-W152 Bluetooth QD ID.  For  information  on  how  to  list  and  declare  your  product,  see  the  NINA-W1  Series  System  Integration Manual [1].
NINA-W15 series - Data Sheet  UBX-18006647 - R01   Antennas     Page 29 of 42 7 Antennas This chapter gives an overview of the different external antennas that can be used together with the module.  This radio transmitter IC: 8595A-NINAW15 has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the  antenna  types  listed  below  with  the  maximum  permissible  gain  and  required  antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater  than  the  maximum  gain  indicated  for  that type,  are strictly  prohibited  for  use  with  this device.  Cet émetteur radio IC: 8595A-NINA-W15 été approuvé par Industry Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d’antenne énumérés ci-dessous avec le gain maximum autorisé et l’impédance nécessaire pour chaque type d’antenne indiqué. Les types d’antenne ne figurant pas dans cette liste et ayant un gain supérieur au gain maximum indiqué pour ce type-là sont strictement interdits d’utilisation avec cet appareil. For each antenna, the "Approvals" field defines in which test reports the antenna is included. Definitions of the «Approvals» field are:  FCC - The antenna is included in the FCC test reports and thus approved for use in countries that accept the FCC radio approvals, primarily US.  IC  -  The  antenna  is  included  in  the  IC  (Industrie  Canada)  test  reports  and  thus  approved  for  use  in countries that accept the IC radio approvals, primarily Canada.  RED - The antenna is included in the ETSI test reports and thus approved for use in countries that accept the Radio Equipment Directive, primarily the European countries.  MIC - The antenna is included in the Japanese government affiliated MIC test reports and thus approved for use in the Japanese market.  NCC - The antenna is included in the Taiwan NCC test reports and thus approved for use in Taiwan.  In general, antennas with SMD  connection,  Reverse Polarity  SMA connector  or U.FL connector  are  included in FCC, IC, RED, NCC and MIC radio tests. The antennas with SMA connector are included in RED, NCC and MIC radio tests but not in the FCC or IC due to FCC/IC regulations.  The  external  antennas  are  connected  to  the  board  through  U.FL  connectors.  Some  antennas  are  connected directly to the U.FL connector of the board while some are connected using an SMA or reversed polarity SMA connector through a short U.FL to SMA or reversed polarity SMA adapter cable. 7.1 Antenna accessories Name U.FL to SMA adapter cable  Connector U.FL and SMA jack (outer thread and pin receptacle)  Impedance 50 Ω Minimum cable loss 0.5 dB, The cable loss must be above the minimum cable loss to meet the regulatory requirements. Minimum cable length 100 mm. Comment The SMA connector can be mounted in a panel. See NINA-W15 series System Integration Manual [1] for  information how to integrate the U.FL connector. Approval RED, MIC and NCC
NINA-W15 series - Data Sheet  UBX-18006647 - R01   Antennas     Page 30 of 42 Name U.FL to Reverse Polarity SMA adapter cable  Connector U.FL and Reverse Polarity SMA jack (outer thread and pin)  Impedance 50 Ω Minimum cable loss 0.5 dB, The cable loss must be above the minimum cable loss to meet the regulatory requirements. Minimum cable length 100 mm. Comment The Reverse Polarity SMA connector can be mounted in a panel.  See NINA-W15 series System Integration Manual [1] for  information how to integrate the U.FL connector. It is required to followed this reference design to comply with the NINA-W15 FCC/IC modular approvals. Approval FCC, IC, RED, MIC and NCC 7.2 Approved antennas 7.2.1 Single band antennas NINA-W152  Manufacturer ProAnt   Gain +3 dBi Impedance 50 Ω Size (HxWxL) 3.0 x 3.8 x 9.9 mm Type PIFA Comment SMD PIFA antenna on NINA-W152. Should not be mounted inside a metal enclosure, see section for more info 2.5.1. Approval FCC, IC, RED, MIC and NCC  GW.26.0111  Manufacturer Taoglas  Polarization Vertical Gain +2.0 dBi Impedance 50 Ω Size Ø 7.9 x 30.0 mm Type Monopole Connector SMA (M) .  Comment To be mounted on the U.FL to SMA adapter cable. Approval FCC, IC, RED, MIC, and NCC  ANT-2.4-CW-RH-RPS  Manufacturer Linx  Polarization Vertical Gain -1.0 dBi Impedance 50 Ω Size Ø 7.4 x 27.0 mm Type Monopole Connector Reverse Polarity SMA plug (inner thread and pin receptacle).  Comment To be mounted on the U.FL to Reverse Polarity SMA adapter cable. An SMA version antenna is also available but not recommended for use (ANT-2.4-CW-RH-SMA). Approval FCC, IC, RED, MIC and NCC
NINA-W15 series - Data Sheet  UBX-18006647 - R01   Antennas     Page 31 of 42 Ex-IT 2400 RP-SMA 28-001  Manufacturer ProAnt  Polarization Vertical Gain +3.0 dBi Impedance 50 Ω Size Ø 12.0 x 28.0 mm Type Monopole Connector Reverse Polarity SMA plug (inner thread and pin receptacle).  Comment This antenna requires to be mounted on a metal ground plane for best performance. To be mounted on the U.FL to Reverse Polarity SMA adapter cable. An SMA version antenna is also available but not recommended for use (Ex-IT 2400 SMA 28-001). Approval FCC, IC, RED, MIC and NCC  Ex-IT 2400 MHF 28  Manufacturer ProAnt  Polarization Vertical Gain +2.0 dBi Impedance 50 Ω Size Ø 12.0 x 28.0 mm Type Monopole Cable length 100 mm Connector U.FL. connector  Comment This antenna requires to be mounted on a metal ground plane for best performance. To be mounted on a U.FL connector.  See NINA-W1 series System Integration Manual [1] for information how to integrate the U.FL connector. It is required to followed this reference design to comply with the NINA -W13 FCC/IC modular approvals.  Approval FCC, IC, RED, MIC and NCC  Ex-IT 2400 RP-SMA 70-002  Manufacturer ProAnt  Polarization Vertical Gain +3.0 dBi Impedance 50 Ω Size Ø 10 x 83 mm Type Monopole Connector Reverse Polarity SMA plug (inner thread and pin receptacle) Comment To be mounted on the U.FL to Reverse Polarity SMA adapter cable. An SMA version antenna is also available but not recommended for use (Ex-IT 2400 SMA 70-002). Approval FCC, IC, RED, MIC and NCC
NINA-W15 series - Data Sheet  UBX-18006647 - R01   Antennas     Page 32 of 42 Ex-IT 2400 MHF 70-001  Manufacturer ProAnt  Polarization Vertical Gain +3.0 dBi Impedance 50 Ω Size Ø 9.4 x 70.5 mm Type Monopole Cable length 100 mm Connector U.FL. connector  Comment To be mounted on a U.FL connector.  See NINA-W1 series System Integration Manual [1] for information how to integrate the U.FL connector. It is required to followed this reference design to comply with the NINA-W1 FCC/IC modular approvals.  Approval FCC, IC, RED, MIC and NCC  InSide-2400  Manufacturer ProAnt  Gain +3.0 dBi Impedance 50 Ω Size 27 x 12 mm (triangular) Type Patch Cable length 100 mm Connector U.FL. connector  Comment Should be attached to a plastic enclosure or part for best performance. To be mounted on a U.FL connector.  See NINA-W1 series System Integration Manual [1] for information how to integrate the U.FL connector. It is required to followed this reference design to comply with the NINA-W15 FCC/IC modular approvals.  Approval FCC, IC, RED, MIC and NCC  FlatWhip-2400  Manufacturer ProAnt  Gain +3.0 dBi Impedance 50 Ω Size Ø 50.0 x 30.0 mm Type Monopole Connector SMA plug (inner thread and pin) Comment To be mounted on the U.FL to SMA adapter cable. Approval RED, MIC and NCC
NINA-W15 series - Data Sheet  UBX-18006647 - R01   Antennas     Page 33 of 42 Outside-2400  Manufacturer ProAnt  Gain +3.0 dBi Impedance 50 Ω Size 36.0 x 18.0 x 16.0 mm Type Patch Cable length 70 mm Connector U.FL. connector  Comment To be mounted on a U.FL connector.  See NINA-W1 series System Integration Manual [1] for information how to integrate the U.FL connector. It is required to followed this reference design to comply with the NINA-W15 FCC/IC modular approvals.  Approval FCC, IC, RED, MIC and NCC 7.2.2 Dual-band antennas InSide-WLAN  Manufacturer ProAnt  Gain +3.0 dBi Impedance 50 Ω Size 27 x 12 mm (triangular) Type Patch Cable length 100 mm Connector U.FL. connector  Comment Should be attached to a plastic enclosure or part for best performance. Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) antenna to be mounted on a U.FL connector.  See NINA-W1 series System Integration Manual [1] for information how to integrate the U.FL connector. It is required to followed this reference design to comply with the NINA-W15 FCC/IC modular approvals.  Approval FCC, IC, RED, MIC and NCC  InSide-WLAN Square  Manufacturer ProAnt  Gain +3.0 dBi Impedance 50 Ω Size 24x22x1 mm with mounting hole Type Patch Cable length 100 mm Connector U.FL. connector  Comment Should be attached to a plastic enclosure or part for best performance. Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) antenna to be mounted on a U.FL connector.  See NINA-W1 series System Integration Manual [1] for information on how to integrate the U.FL connector. It is required to followed this reference design to comply with the NINA-W15 FCC/IC modular approvals.  Approval FCC, IC, RED, MIC and NCC
NINA-W15 series - Data Sheet  UBX-18006647 - R01   Antennas     Page 34 of 42 Ex-IT WLAN RPSMA  Manufacturer ProAnt  Type ½ wave dipole dual-band antenna Polarization Vertical Gain +3 dBi Impedance 50 Ω Size 107 mm (Straight) Type Monopole Connector Reverse Polarity SMA plug (inner thread and pin receptacle) Comment To be mounted on the U.FL to Reverse Polarity SMA adapter cable. Approval FCC, IC, RED, MIC and NCC 7.3 NINA-W152 radiation patterns The  below  radiation  patterns  show  the  relative  output  power  of  an  EVB-NINA-W152  transmitting  at  0  dBm output  power.  Both  horizontal  and  vertical  antenna  polarizations  were  used.  The  NINA-W15 module was rotated 360° around the azimuth axis while being kept at 0°, 90° and 180° elevation as shown in Figure 8.  Figure 8: Azimuth and elevation rotation axes relative to the measurement antenna
NINA-W15 series - Data Sheet  UBX-18006647 - R01   Product handling     Page 35 of 42 8 Product handling  8.1 Packaging  The NINA-W15  series modules  are  in  development  status  as mentioned  in  the  table  on  page  2. Hence, the information in this section will be valid and available only when the module is fully tested and approved in the Initial Production stage. 8.1.1 Reels The NINA-W15 series modules are delivered as hermetically sealed, reeled tapes to enable efficient production, production  lot  set-up  and  tear-down.  For  more  information  about  packaging,  see  the  u-blox  Package Information Guide [2]. NINA-W15  modules  are  deliverable  in  quantities  of  500  pieces  on  a  reel.  The  reel  types  for  the  NINA-W15 modules are provided in Table 22 and detailed information about the reel types are described in u-blox Package Information Guide [2]. Model Reel Type NINA-W151 B  NINA-W152 A  Table 22: Reel types for different models of the NINA-W15 series 8.1.2 Tapes Figure 9 and Figure 10 shows the position and orientation of the NINA-W15 modules as they are delivered on tape. The dimensions of the tapes are specified in Figure 11 and Figure 12.    Figure 9: Orientation of NINA-W151 module on tape        Figure 10: Orientation of NINA-W152 module on tape  Feed direction Feed direction
NINA-W15 series - Data Sheet  UBX-18006647 - R01   Product handling     Page 36 of 42  Figure 11: NINA-W151 tape dimension  Figure 12: NINA-W152 tape dimension
NINA-W15 series - Data Sheet  UBX-18006647 - R01   Product handling     Page 37 of 42 8.2 Moisture sensitivity levels  The  NINA-W15  series  modules  are  Moisture  Sensitive  Devices  (MSD)  in  accordance  with  the IPC/JEDEC specification. The Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) relates to the required packaging and handling precautions. The  NINA-W15 series modules are rated at MSL level 4. For more information regarding moisture sensitivity levels, labeling and storage, see the u-blox Package Information Guide [2].  For MSL standards, see IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020, which can be downloaded from www.jedec.org. 8.3 Reflow soldering Reflow profiles are to be selected according to u-blox recommendations. See NINA-W1 series System Integration Manual [1] for more information.  Failure to observe these recommendations can result in severe damage to the device. 8.4 ESD precautions  The  NINA-W15  series  modules  contain  highly  sensitive  electronic  circuitry  and  are  Electrostatic Sensitive  Devices  (ESD).  Handling  the  NINA-W15  series  modules  without  proper  ESD  protection may destroy or damage them permanently. The  NINA-W15  series  modules  are  electrostatic  sensitive  devices  (ESD)  and  require  special  ESD  precautions typically  applied  to  ESD  sensitive  components.  Section  4.1.1  provides  the  maximum  ESD  ratings  of  the  NINA-W15 series modules.  Proper  ESD  handling  and  packaging  procedures  must  be  applied  throughout  the  processing,  handling  and operation  of  any  application  that  incorporates  the  NINA-W15  series  module.  The  ESD  precautions  should  be implemented  on  the  application  board  where  the  module  is  mounted  as  described  in  the  NINA-W1 series System Integration Manual [1].  Failure to observe these recommendations can result in severe damage to the device.
NINA-W15 series - Data Sheet  UBX-18006647 - R01   Labeling and ordering information     Page 38 of 42 9 Labeling and ordering information 9.1 Product labeling The labels (7.5x7.5mm) of the NINA-W15 series modules include important product information as described in this section. Figure  8  illustrates  the  label  of  all  the  NINA-W15  series  modules,  which  includes  product  type  number  and revision, production date, Data Matrix with unique serial number (MAC address) and the u-blox logo.    Figure 13: Location of product type number on the NINA-W15 series module label Reference Description 1 Date of unit production encoded YY/WW (year, week) 2 Major and minor product version info 3 Product model name (NINA-W151 or NINA-W152) 4 Data Matrix with unique serial number of 19 alphanumeric symbols. The first 3 symbols represent the unique module type number: TBD: NINA-W151 TBD: NINA-W152 The next 12 symbols represent the unique hexadecimal Wi-Fi MAC address of the module AABBCCDDEEFF, and the last 4 symbols represent the hardware and software version encoded HHFF.  See section 1.8 for more information about MAC addresses. 5 u-blox logo. The red dot is also indicating pin no 1. Table 23: NINA-W15 series label description 3 1 2 4 5
NINA-W15 series - Data Sheet  UBX-18006647 - R01   Labeling and ordering information     Page 39 of 42 9.2 Explanation of codes Three different product code formats are used. The Product Name is used in documentation such as this data sheet  and  identifies  all  u-blox  products,  independent  of  packaging  and  quality  grade.  The  Ordering  Code includes options  and  quality,  while  the  Type  Number includes  the  hardware  and  software  versions. Table  24 below details these three different formats: Format Structure Product Name PPPP-TGVV Ordering Code PPPP -TGVV-TTQ Type Number PPPP -TGVV-TTQ-XX Table 24: Product code formats Table 25 explains the parts of the product code. Code Meaning Example PPPP Form factor NINA TG Platform (Technology and Generation) T – Dominant technology, For example, W: Wi-Fi, B: Bluetooth G - Generation W1: Wi-Fi Generation 1 VV Variant based on the same platform; range [00…99] 51: u-blox connectivity software product with antenna pin TT Major Product Version 00: first revision Q Quality grade  A: Automotive  B: Professional  C: Standard B: professional grade  XX Minor product version (not relevant for certification) Default value is 00 Table 25: Part identification code 9.3 Ordering information Ordering Code Product NINA-W151-00B-00 Wi-Fi IEEE802.11b/g/n module with antenna pin. With u-blox connectivity software including secure boot. NINA-W152-00B-00 Wi-Fi IEEE802.11b/g/n module with internal onboard antenna. With u-blox connectivity software including secure boot. Table 26: Product ordering codes
NINA-W15 series - Data Sheet  UBX-18006647 - R01   Appendix     Page 40 of 42 Appendix A Glossary Abbreviation Definition ADC Analog to Digital Converter BLE Bluetooth Low Energy BPF Band Pass Filter BT Bluetooth CTS Clear To Send DAC Digital to Analog Converter DC Direct Current DSR Data Set Ready DTR Data Terminal Ready ESD Electro Static Discharge FCC Federal Communications Commission GND Ground GPIO General Purpose Input/Output I Input (means that this is an input port of the module) I2C Inter-Integrated Circuit IC Industry Canada IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IoT Internet of Things L Low LPO Low Power Oscillator MCU Micro Controller Unit MDIO Management Data Input / Output MII Media-Independent Interface MRD Market Requirement Document MSD Moisture Sensitive Device N/A Not Applicable O Output (means that this is an output port of the module) PCN Product Change Notification PD Pull-Down PU Pull-Up QSPI Quad Serial Peripheral Interface RMII Reduced Media Independent Interface RTS Request To Send RXD Receive Data SDIO Secure Digital Input Output SDK Software Development Kit SPI Serial Peripheral Interface TBD To Be Defined TXD Transmit Data UART Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter Table 27: Explanation of abbreviations used
NINA-W15 series - Data Sheet  UBX-18006647 - R01   Related documents     Page 41 of 42 Related documents [1] NINA-W1 Series System Integration Manual, document number UBX-17005730 [2] u-blox Package Information Guide, document number UBX-14001652 [3] u-blox Short Range AT Commands Manual, document number UBX-14044127 [4] NINA-W15 Declaration of Conformity   For regular updates to u-blox documentation and to receive product change notifications, register on our homepage (http://www.u-blox.com).
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