1. Introduction
GWF-PA08 is a high power WLAN module supporting IEEE 802.11 b/g/n standards, its
flexible DATA and RF interface design allows it can be used in many different applications
which a further wireless connection is required.
This low cost compact WLAN module is designed for the wireless connectivity of products
with embedded system. It operates in 2.4GHz ISM frequency band, applies a highly integrated
MAC/BBP and RF single chip RT3070 with 150Mbps PHY rate supporting. I
1.2 Features
802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps;
802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18，24, 36, 48, 54Mbps
802.11n:
(20MHz) MCS0-7, Support up to 72Mbps
(40MHz) MCS0-7, Support up to 150Mbps
OFDM, Peak rate 150Mbps, Peak throughput 90Mbps.
Security support for 64/128 WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, AES
2. Product Information
2.1 Specification Overview
Standards
Operating Frequency
Protocols
Antenna
Security
Transmit Output
Power (Typical on
board)
Receive Sensitivity
(Typical)
Operating Voltage
Operating Current
Bus Interface
USB Interface
IEEE802.11b/g & 802.11n (1T1R mode)
2.412GHz ~ 2.4835GHz , ISM band
802.11b: CCK, QPSK, BPSK, 802.11g/n: OFDM
External 50 ohm antenna via cable or SMA connector
64/128 WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, AES
11b: 26±1.0dBm @ 11Mbps
11g: 23±1dBm @ 54Mbps
802.11n: (HT20), 22+/-1dBm,
802.11n: (HT40), 21+/-1dBm,
11b: -88dBm @ 11Mbps; 11g: -76dBm @ 54Mpbs.
802.11n: (HT20), -75dBm@MSC7, (HT40),-73dBm@MSC7
5.0VDV± 5%
<320mA
USB 2.0/USB1.1
6-pin(2.0mm)or 4-Pin(2.54,2.0mm) pitch pin header or Mini
USB or Type A USB connector
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2.2 Hardware Information
2.2.1 Block Diagram
External antenna
2.412~2.4835GHz
5V/3.3V
3.3V/1.8V
RT3070
VCC (5V)
Baseband
USB
Interface
MAC/
Packet
Buffer/
Encrption
Engine
USB
Interface
DATA+
DATA-
GND
RF
Transmitter
PA
RF
SW
RF
Receiver
USB WiFi adapter
Figure 1: System Block Diagram of GWF-PA08 (4 pin/USB) WLAN Module
External antenna
2.412~2.4835GHz
5V/3.3V
3.3V/1.8V
RF-Output
RT3070
VCC (5V)
Baseband
USB
Interface
MAC/
Packet
Buffer/
Encrption
Engine
USB
Interface
DATA+
DATA-
GND
RF
Transmitter
PA
RF
SW
RF
Receiver
External LED
USB WiFi adapter
Figure 2: System Block Diagram of GWF-PA08 (5 pin) WLAN Module
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2.3 Software and system Information
Operation System
Linux 2.4/2.6/ Andriod
Windows 2000/XP/Vista
Windows CE 5.0/6.0
Mac OS X 10.3/10.4/10.5/10.6
CPU Supplier
ARM, MIPSII
X86 Platform
ARM, MIPSII
N/A
Driver
Available
Available
Available
Available
2.4 Mechanical Information
2.4.1 OUTLINE and Connection Interface (Pictures are for reference only)
1).
Figure 3: General view of the PA08 module.
2).
Side View unit: mm
LED 1
Mini
USB
LED 2
SMA
connector
Top View unit: mm
Figure 4: Mini USB and SMA RF output.
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3).
Side View
unit: mm
LED 1
Type A USB
SMA
connector
Top View unit: mm
Figure 5: Type A USB data input and SMA RF output.
4).
Side View unit: mm
LED 1
LED 2
Top View unit: mm
Figure 6: Top side 5–Pin 2.0mm pitch pin header interface.
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5).
Side View unit: mm
LED 1
LED 2
Top View unit: mm
Figure 7: Bottom side 5–Pin 2.0mm pitch pin header interface.
6).
Pin Header
Side View
unit: mm
LED 1
Top View unit: mm
Figure 8: Top side 4–Pin 2.54mm pitch pin header interface
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7).
Pin Header
Side View
unit: mm
LED 1
Top View unit: mm
Figure 9: Bottom side 4–Pin 2.54mm pitch pin header interface
8).
Side View
unit: mm
LED 1
Pin Header
Top View unit: mm
Figure 10: Vertical side 4–Pin 2.0mm pitch pin header interface
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9).
Type 1
Type 2
SMA connector
RF Cable directly
soldered on board
SMA connector
Type 3
I-PEX connector
Type 4
Antenna
RF Cable directly
soldered on board
Figure 11: RF output types
2.4.2 Pin definition: (Refer to the above figures).
Pin Header
1
2
3
4
5
4-pin or Mini USB
VCC (5.0VDC)
UD- ( USB data-)
UD+ (USB data+)
GND (Ground)
GND (For Mini USB only)
5-pin
VCC (5.0VDC)
UD- ( USB data-)
UD+ (USB data+)
LED (Working status)
GND (Ground)
*There is a 75 ohm LED current limit resistor connected on the PCBA board,
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+3.3V
75 ohm
Figure 12: LED output information
2.5 Ordering information:
GWF-PA08-50-M5-SMA , for 5.0+/-5%VDC, with Mini USB interface and SMA connector.
GWF-PA08-50-M5-AT***, for 5.0+/-5%VDC, with Mini USB interface and external antenna...
GWF-PA08-50-T5-****, for 5.0+/-5%VDC, the long 5 pins are at the same side with chipset.
GWF-PA08-50-T4-****, for 5.0+/-5%VDC, the long 4 pins are at the same side with chipset.
GWF-PA08-50-B5-****, for 5.0+/-5%VDC, the long 5 pins are at the other side with chipset.
GWF-PA08-50-B4-****, for 5.0+/-5%VDC, the long 4 pins are at the other side with chipset.
GWF-PA08-50-S4-****, for 5.0+/-5%VDC, the long 4 pins are at the vertical side with chipset.
Remarks:
Since there are many different configurations of the data and RF interface, please specify the
details when ordering, such as the 90 degree pin header, the length of an antenna cable, etc.
3. Agency Approval
Certificate
FCC Part15
CE
RoHS
Descriptions
undergoing
undergoing√
RoHS process.
4. Environment
4.1 Temperature
4.1.1 Operating Temperature
Continuous reliable operation in ambient temperature: -10ºC to +60ºC.
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4.1.2 Storage Temperature
The product is not damaged or degraded when keeping in -20ºC to +85ºC.
4.2 Humidity
4.2.1 Operating Humidity Conditions
The product should be capable of continuous reliable operation when subjected to relative
humidity in the range of 20% to 80% (non-condensing) .
4.2.2 Non-Operating Humidity Conditions (including warehouse)
The product should not be damaged or degraded when kept in the place (where relative
humidity range is in the range of 20% to 80%) for 48 hours.
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