AW-NE785

IEEE 802.11b/g/n
PCIE Mini-Card Wireless Module

Datasheet
Version draft 0.9

Document Modification initials Approved

release
Date
Version 0.1 2008 /10 /28 Initial release Antonio Chu Eric Lee
Version 0.2 2008 /12 /2 Update Mechanical Antonio Chu Antonio Chu
Version 0.3 2008 /12 /29 Update RF power Antonio Chu Antonio Chu
Version 0.4 2008 /12 /31 Update RF power Antonio Chu Antonio Chu
Version 0.5 2009 /01/23 Remove mino words Stephanie Ray Lee
Version 0.6 2009/02/10 Update Stephanie / Ray Lee & Eric
PID,VID, SVID, SSID, Antonio
FW version

Version 0.7 2009/03/16 Update Antonio Antonio

power consumption

Update Temperature
Version 0.8 2009/06/02 Update packing / Antonio Antonio
storage temp

Version 0.9 2009/06/09 Update 4-1 Section Antonio Antonio

Version 1.0 2009/10/20 Update RF label Stephanie Ray Lee

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1. Introduction
AzureWave Technologies, Inc. introduces the pioneer of the IEEE 802.11b/g/n PCIE Mini-Card wireless
module ---AW-NE785. The AW-NE785 PCIE Mini-Card wireless module is a highly integrated wireless
local area network (WLAN) solution to let users enjoy the digital content through the latest wireless
technology without using the extra cables and cords. It enables a high performance, cost effective, low
power, compact solution that easily fits onto one side of a PCIE Mini-Card.

Compliant with the IEEE 802.11b/g/n standard, the AW-NE785 uses Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum
(DSSS), Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM), BPSK, QPSK, CCK and QAM baseband
modulation technologies.

A high level of integration and full implementation of the power management functions specified in the
IEEE 802.11 standard minimize system power requirements by using AW-NE785.

Longer Range and Faster Speed

Comparing to 802.11g technology, 802.11n draft 2.0 standard make big improvement on speed and range.
It Increases wireless range by up to 2 times and reduces dead spots in coverage area. The robust signal
travels farther, maintaining wireless connections more farther than standard 802.11g. The data rate can
up to 150Mbps data rate.

2. Features
PCIE Mini-Card
Compliant with IEEE802.11n Draft 2.0 standard
Antenna to support 1(Transmit) × 1 (Receive) technology
Antenna RX diversity
High speed wireless connection up to 150Mbps
Low power consumption and high performance
Enhanced wireless security

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3. Block Diagram

XTAL
EEPROM
40MHZ

TX/RX
TX/RX DISCRETE
MINICARD CONNECTOR

ANT_CON
BALUN

PCI EXPRESS
AR9285

RX DISCRETE RX
ANT_CON
BALUN

1.2V
ANT_CON : ANTENNA CONNECTOR
3.3V SUPPLY

PNP
Transistor

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4. General Specifications
Model Name AW-NE785
Product Description PCIE Mini-Card wireless module
WLAN Standard IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi compliant

Host Interface PCIE Mini-Card

Major Chipset Atheros AR9285 ( MAC/Baseband/RF ) Single chip

PID(Product ID )-Atheros 002B

VID ( Vendor ID )-Atheros 168C

SSID (Sub product ID) AZW 1089

SVID (Sub vendor ID )AZW 1A3B

Firmware (Calibration tool 08b10

version)
Weight 5g

Hirose U.FL-R-SMT

Antenna Connector 1:TX / RX

2:RX

Operating Conditions
Voltage 3.3V+-10%
o
Temperature Operating: 0-80 C
o o
Storage temperature ﹣40 C -- ﹢85 C
o o
Humidity Non-Operating 50 ~92% RH non-condensing (at temperatures of 25 C to 80 C)

Electrical Specifications

Frequency Range 2.4 GHz ISM Bands 2.412-2.472 GHz, 2.484 GHz

802.11 g/n: OFDM

Modulation
802.11b: CCK(11, 5.5Mbps), QPSK(2Mbps), BPSK(1Mbps)

802.11b: 17dBm +/-1.5dBm

802.11g: 16dBm +/-1.5dBm
Output Power
802.11n(HT20): 15dBm +/-1.5dBm
802.11n(HT40): 12dBm +/-1.5dBm

802.11b: less than -80 dBm (11Mbps)

802.11g: less than -70 dBm (54Mbps)

Receive Sensitivity
802.11n: less than -61 dBm at HT40 MCS7
less than -64 dBm at HT20 MCS7

802.11b: 11,5.5,2,1 Mbps

Data Rates 802.11g: 54,48,36,24,18,12,9,6 Mbps

802011n: up to 150Mbps

Operating Range Open Space: ~300M

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 Indoor:~100M
(The transmission speed may vary according to the environment)

WEP 64-bit and 128-bit encryption

Security
WPA(Wi-Fi Protected Access)

WPA2(Wi-Fi Protected Access)

Windows XP/Vista
Operating System Compatibility

FCC / CE / NCC / Japan …etc

Regulatory Details refer to Regulatory documentation

4-1. Absolute Maximum Ratings

Symbol Parameter Max. Rating Unit

Vdd33 Maximum I/O supply voltage 4 V

RFin Maximum RF input (reference to 50 Ω) 10 dBm
Tstore Storage temperature -40~85 °C

4-2. Power Consumption

States States Current (mA)
Max TX power
Consumption Cont Tx 405
Max RX power
Consumption Cont Rx 285

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5. Mechanical Dimensions

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5-1 RF label

6. Connector Pin-out Definitions

Pin No. Definition Basic Description Type
1 NC No connect. Should be left open.
2 3.3v 3.3V power supply VCC
3 NC No connect. Should be left open
4 GND Ground GND
5 NC No connect. Should be left open
6 NC No connect. Should be left open.
7 CLKREQ_L Reference clock request.
8 NC No connect. Should be left open.
9 GND Ground GND
10 NC No connect. Should be left open.
11 REFCLK- Differential reference clock
12 NC No connect. Should be left open.
13 REFCLK+ Differential reference clock
14 NC No connect. Should be left open.
15 GND Ground GND
16 NC No connect. Should be left open.
17 NC No connect. Should be left open.
18 GND Ground GND
19 NC No connect. Should be left open.
20 W_DISABLE_L WLAN disable control. Input
21 GND Ground GND
22 PERST_L PCI express fundamental reset Input
23 PERn0 Differential transmit Output
24 NC No connect. Should be left open.
25 PERp0 Differential transmit Output
26 GND Ground GND
27 GND Ground GND
28 NC No connect. Should be left open.
29 GND Ground GND

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 30 NC No connect. Should be left open.
31 PETn0 Differential receive Input
32 NC No connect. Should be left open.
33 PETp0 Differential receive Input
34 GND Ground GND
35 GND Ground GND
36 NC No connect. Should be left open.
37 GND Ground GND
38 NC No connect. Should be left open.
39 NC No connect. Should be left open.
40 GND Ground GND
41 NC No connect. Should be left open.
42 NC No connect. Should be left open.
43 NC No connect. Should be left open.
Active low signal. The signal is used to provide status indicators
44 LED_WLAN_L Output
via LED.
45 NC No connect. Should be left open.
46 NC No connect. Should be left open.
47 NC No connect. Should be left open.
48 NC No connect. Should be left open.
49 NC No connect. Should be left open.
50 GND Ground GND
51 NC No connect. Should be left open.
52 3.3v 3.3V power supply VCC

7. Packing Method

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