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FCC ID: PPQ-WCBN3516A

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USER MANUAL 802.11 a/b/g/n 1x1 + BT5.0 + Zigbee(15.4) IoT Module WCBN3516A QCA4020 Version 1.0 Change History Revision Date Author Change List Version 1.0 2018/11/12 Ben J Chen Preliminary * This document contains confidential proprietary information and is property of LTC. The contents of this document should not be disclosed to unauthorized persons without the written consent of LTC. Page 1/13

DESCRIPTION QCA4020 is an intelligent platform for the Internet of Things that contains a low-power Wi-Fi(802.11 a/b/g/n 1x1), BLE 5.0 and Zigbee(802.15.4) connectivity protocols along with SSL, enabling a low-cost, low-complexity system to obtain full-featured internet connectivity and reliable information exchange. QCA4020 device contains three processors:  The first processor, an ARM Cortex-M4F@ up to 128MHz is used as the application processor. It runs the Qualcomm network stack as well as OEM application code. Customer software runs under an RTOS such as ThreadX or FreeRTOS and so on.  Second processor, an ARM Cortex-M0@64MHz, which is utilized as the connectivity processor for BLE and 802.15.4 subsystem  Third processor, CPU which is a dedicated processor to run the Wi-Fi dual band function PRODUCT FEATURES The WCBN3516A module provides highly-integrated and flexible platform for developing and evaluating products and applications based on QCA4020 SoC. WCBN3516A module can be either used with development kit for software development or incorporated into OEM products to enable rapid deployment of Wi-Fi connected system. Module feature includes:  Operate at ISM frequency Band (2.4/5GHz)  Dual-band IEEE802.11 a/b/g/n, single stream 1x1  Support 20 MHz channel width in 2.4GHz and 5GHz  Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) compliant to the SIG v5.0 specification  Zigbee 15.4  Green TX power saving mode  Low-power listen mode  Rich set of GPIOs and interface: I2C, HSUART, UART, SPI, QSPI, SDIO2.0, I2S,JTAG, Sensor ADC(up to8 channels, 12bit, 1Mbps), up to 8 PWM optimized for LED lighting applications.  advanced power management scheme to minimize power dissipation for each use case.  32Mb NOR flash memory  On board Printed Antenna PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Page 2/13

MAIN CHIPSET Qualcomm QCA4020 FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATIONS Zigbee Function Standard 802.15.4 Modulation Scheme O-QPSK Transmit Output Typical: 0 dBm Power Receiver Sensitivity -101dBm BLE Function Standard Bluetooth V5.0 Bus Interface UART Data Rate 1 Mbps, 2Mbps Modulation Scheme GFSK Frequency Range 2.400~2.4835 GHz Operating Channel 0~39 Transmit Output -4 ≤ Output Power ≤ +2dBm; Class II Device Power Receiver Sensitivity < 0.1% BLE 1M at -93dBm Wi-Fi Function Standard IEEE802.11a; IEEE802.11b; IEEE 802.11g; IEEE 802.11n; Bus Interface UART 802.11a: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6 Mbps 802.11b: 11, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps Data Rate 802.11g: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6 Mbps 802.11n: MCS 0 to 7 for HT20MHz Media Access Control CSMA/CA with ACK 802.11a: 64QAM, 16QAM, QPSK, BPSK 802.11b: Modulation Technique CCK, DQPSK, DBPSK 802.11g: 64QAM, 16QAM, QPSK, BPSK Page 3/13

802.11n: 64QAM, 16QAM, QPSK, BPSK Network Architecture Infrastructure mode 2.4GHz 11: (Ch. 1-11) – United States 13: (Ch. 1-13) – Europe 14: (Ch. 1-14) – Japan Operation Channel 5GHz 21: USA 19: EU 8: Japan 802.11bg 2.400 ~ 2.4835 GHz Frequency Range 802.11a 5.15 ~ 5.85 GHz Transmit Output Power - single chain @ant; Tolerance: ±2dBm@2.4GHz; ±2.5dBm@5GHz 2.4GHz 802.11b 1Mbps 2Mbps 5.5Mbps 11Mbps Tgtpwr 17 17 17 17 (dBm) 802.11g 6~24Mbps 36Mbps 48Mbps 54Mbps Tgtpwr 17 17 17 17 (dBm) 802.11n MCS0 MCS1 MCS2 MCS3 MCS4 HT20 Tgtpwr 17 17 17 17 17 (dBm) MCS5 MCS6 MCS7 17 17 17 5GHz 802.11a 6~24Mbps 36Mbps 48Mbps 54Mbps Tgtpwr 13 13 12 11 (dBm) 802.11n MCS0 MCS1 MCS2 MCS3 MCS4 HT20 Tgtpwr 13 13 13 13 12 (dBm) MCS5 MCS6 MCS7 11 10 9 Receiver Sensitivity Frequency Rate Condition 1x1(1SS) Band (dBm) 11b-1M PER < 8% -94 2.4G 11b-11M PER < 8% -87 11g-6M PER < 10% -91 Page 4/13

11g-54M PER < 10% -75 11n-HT20MCS0 PER < 10% -92 11n-HT20MCS7 PER < 10% -71 11a-6M PER < 10% -89 11a-54M PER < 10% -72 5G 11n-HT20MCS0 PER < 10% -89 11n-HT20MCS7 PER < 10% -69 Security WPA, WPA2, WEP 64bit & 128bit, IEEE 802.1X, IEEE 802.11i Common Function Operating Voltage 3.3 V ±5% I/O supply voltage Mode Average Peak 2.4G 5G 2.4G 5G TX TBDmA TBDmA TBDmA TBDmA Power Consumption RX TBDmA TBDmA Disable TBDmA Sleep TBDmA mode Antenna Type Printed Antenna for WiFi/BT/15.4 RECOMMENDED OPERATION CONDITIONS Symbol Parameter Min Typ Max Units SWREG_IN_WL WL Internal SWREG supply 3.14 3.3 3.46 V VDD33_WL VDD33_ANT_WL VDD33_RF_WL VDD33_XTAL_WL WL Analog High Voltage supply 3.14 3.3 3.46 V VDD33_PLL_WL VDD33_SYNTH_WL VDD33_USB_WL DVDD12_WL WL Core Digital supply 1.2 1.26 1.32 V VDD12_BB_PLL_WL VDD12_RF_WL WL Core Analog supply 1.2 1.26 1.32 V VDD12_SYNTH_WL VIH High Level Input voltage 2.4 - 3.6 V VIL Low Level Input voltage -0.3 - 0.3 V VOH High Level Output voltage 3.0 - 3.3 V VOL Low Level Output voltage -0.3 - 0.4 V Page 5/13

MECHANICAL Page 6/13

33 GND G Ground YES 34 YES 35 32K_XTALI Optional external 32KHz crystal YES 36 32K_XTALO Optional external 32KHz crystal NC 37 CHIP_PWD_L_BE BLE/15.4 Reset Pin NC 38 GND G Ground YES 39-41 VDD11_SWREG_OUT Not used, NC NC 42 GND G Ground YES 43-44 VDDIO18_BE Not used, NC NC 45 GND G Ground YES 46 GPIO28_BE I2S_BCLK YES 47 GPIO29_BE I2S_RXD YES 48 GPIO30_BE I2S_TXD YES 49 GPIO32_BE I2S_MCLK YES 50 GPIO31_BE I2S_FSYNC YES SPI0_CS1_N / I2C1_Master_SDA / 51 GPIO17_BE YES HS_UART0_DM_RXD 52 GPIO14_BE HS_UART0_DM_CTS YES SPI0_CS2_N / I2C1_Master_SCL / 53 GPIO16_BE YES HS_UART0_DM_RFR / BT Active 54 GPIO13_BE PWM Out_7 YES 55 GPIO15_BE HS_UART0_DM_TXD YES 56 GPIO11_BE I2C0_Master_SDA / JTAG1_BE_TDI YES 57 GPIO48_BE Ext_32K_IN YES 58 GPIO9_BE M0&M4_UART0_TX / JTAG1_BE_TDO YES 59 GPIO10_BE I2C0_Master_SDA / JTAG1_BE_TMS YES 60 GPIO53_BE JTAG3_BE_TDI YES 61 GPIO8_BE M0&M4_UART0_RX / JTAG1_BE_TCK YES 62 GPIO52_BE JTAG3_BE_TMS YES 63 GPIO51_BE JTAG3_BE_TDO YES 64 GPIO49_BE I/O General-purpose input/output YES 65-66 NC Not Connected NC 67-69 GND G Ground 70 NC Not Connected NC 71 GND G Ground 72-75 NC Not Connected NC 76 GND G Ground 77 NC Not Connected NC 78 GPIO50_BE JTAG3_BE_TCK YES 79 GPIO7_BE BT PRIORITY YES 80 GPIO41_BE PWR_STATUS YES 81 GPIO6_BE WLAN ACTIVE YES 82 GPIO60_BE HS UART2_DM_TXD(O) / BT PRIORITY YES 83 GPIO5_BE BT ACTIVE YES Page 7/13

ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATING Operating Temperature: -20 to 80 °C Relative Humidity: 5-90% (non-condensing) STORAGE Temperature: -40 to 80 °C (-40 to 176 °F) Relative Humidity: 5-95% (non-condensing) Page 8/13

WARNINGS FCC Statement: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable 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 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. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. 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. For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible. This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located with any other transmitters except in accordance with FCC multi-transmitter product procedures. Refering to the multi-transmitter policy, multiple-transmitter(s) and module(s) can be operated simultaneously without C2P. This device is restricted for indoor use. Page 9/13

IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator & your body. IMPORTANT NOTE: This module is intended for OEM integrator. The OEM integrator is responsible for the compliance to all the rules that apply to the product into which this certified RF module is integrated. Additional testing and certification may be necessary when multiple modules are used. 20 cm minimum distance has to be able to be maintained between the antenna and the users for the host this module is integrated into. Under such configuration, the FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an population/uncontrolled environment can be satisfied. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. USERS MANUAL OF THE END PRODUCT: In the users manual of the end product, the end user has to be informed to keep at least 20 cm separation with the antenna while this end product is installed and operated. The end user has to be informed that the FCC radio-frequency exposure guidelines for an uncontrolled environment can be satisfied. The end user has to also be informed that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. If the size of the end product is smaller than 8x10cm, then additional FCC part 15.19 statement is required to be available in the users manual: This device complies with Part 15 of 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. LABEL OF THE END PRODUCT: The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following " Contains TX FCC ID: PPQ-WCBN3516A ". If the size of the end product is larger than 8x10cm, then the following FCC part 15.19 statement has to also be available on the label: This device complies with Part 15 of 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. Page 10/13

IC Statement: This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. 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, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible. Pour les produits disponibles aux États-Unis / Canada du marché, seul le canal 1 à 11 peuvent être exploités. Sélection d'autres canaux n'est pas possible. This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located with any other transmitters except in accordance with IC multi-transmitter product procedures. Refering to the multi-transmitter policy, multiple-transmitter(s) and module(s) can be operated simultaneously without reassessment permissive change. Cet appareil et son antenne (s) ne doit pas être co-localisés ou fonctionnement en association avec une autre antenne ou transmetteur. The device for operation in the band 5150–5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems. les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz sont réservés uniquement pour une utilisation à l’intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux. The maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the band 5725-5850 MHz shall be such that the equipment still complies with the e.i.r.p. limits specified for point-to-point and non-point-to-point operation as appropriate. le gain maximal d’antenne permis (pour les dispositifs utilisant la bande 5725-5850 MHz) doit se conformer à la limite de p.i.r.e. spécifiée pour l’exploitation point à point et non point à point, selon le cas. Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) for devices operating in the bands 5250- 5350 MHz, 5470-5600 MHz and 5650-5725 MHz. Page 11/13

Sélection dynamique de fréquences (DFS) pour les dispositifs fonctionnant dans les bandes 5250-5350 MHz, 5470-5600 MHz et 5650-5725 MHz. The maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5470-5725 MHz shall be such that the equipment still complies with the e.i.r.p. limit. le gain maximal d’antenne permis pour les dispositifs utilisant les bandes 5250-5350 MHz et 5470-5725 MHz doit se conformer à la limite de p.i.r.e. Users should also be advised that high-power radars are allocated as primary users (i.e. priority users) of the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz and that these radars could cause interference and/or damage to LE-LAN devices. De plus, les utilisateurs devraient aussi être avisés que les utilisateurs de radars de haute puissance sont désignés utilisateurs principaux (c.-à-d., qu’ils ont la priorité) pour les bandes 5250-5350 MHz et 5650-5850 MHz et que ces radars pourraient causer du brouillage et/ou des dommages aux dispositifs LAN-EL. For indoor use only. Pour une utilisation en intérieur uniquement. IMPORTANT NOTE: IC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator & your body. Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps. This radio transmitter (IC: 4491A-WCBN3516A) 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. Le présent émetteur radio (IC: 4491A-WCBN3516A) a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d'antenne énumérés ci-dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal et l'impédance requise pour chaque type d'antenne. Les types d'antenne non inclus dans cette liste, ou dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de l'émetteur. Page 12/13

This module is intended for OEM integrator. The OEM integrator is still responsible for the IC compliance requirement of the end product, which integrates this module. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. USERS MANUAL OF THE END PRODUCT: In the users manual of the end product, the end user has to be informed to keep at least 20 cm separation with the antenna while this end product is installed and operated. The end user has to be informed that the IC radio-frequency exposure guidelines for an uncontrolled environment can be satisfied. The end user has to also be informed that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. 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. LABEL OF THE END PRODUCT: The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following " Contains TX IC : 4491A-WCBN3516A". Japan Statement: 5GHz product for indoor use only. CE Statement: This equipment complies with EU radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator & your body. Page 13/13


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