WiFi-109E

WiFi-109E
Datasheet

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CONTENTS
1.Overview ............................................................................................ 4
2.Features ............................................................................................. 5
3.Specification ...................................................................................... 6
4.Hardware Description ....................................................................... 7
4.1 Pin Assignment and Description ................................................................................. 7
4.2 Terminal Definition ........................................................................................................ 9
5.Mechanical Dimension.................................................................... 10
Appendix: Part Number Table ........................................................... 11

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Revision History

Rev. Date History

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1.0 2011/3/1 1. 1 release

2.0 2011/4/10 1. Modify some information

3.0 2011/8/11 1. Add dimension and terminal definition

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1. Overview

Highest performance, Longer Range and Faster Speed with Atheros AR9280 Chip Solution

Superior Performance with Longer Range and Faster Speed

SparkLAN Mini PCI Express Wireless Module, WPEA-110N, fully supports the features and functional
compliance with IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n standard, supporting up to 300 Mbps data rates.Comparing to 802.11g
technology, 802.11n draft standard makes big improvement on speed and range.

Best Choice for High-End Notebook

The module based on Atheros AR9280 solution, which is dual-band (2.4GHz and 5GHz) 2x2 MIMO PCIe
design, targeting enterprise and high-end consumer notebooks. The solution enables up to 10 times the
throughput and more than twice the range of 802.11a/g solutions.

Industry-Leading Power Efficiency

WPEA-110N features Atheros highest level of 802.11n WLAN throughput, which enables a high performance,
cost effective, low power, compact solution that easily fits onto single side of the PCI Express Mini Card.

Secure Wireless Connection

This Mini PCI Express Module WPEA-110N with security support of AES, WEP, and WPA/WPA2 offers
enhanced data protection.

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2. Features

Chipset: Atheros AR5BHB92

Mini PCI Express
Wireless connection up to 300 Mbps
Low power consumption and high performance
2 antennas to support 2(Tx)2(Rx) MIMO technology
Enhanced wireless security
Windows XP/ Vista driver support

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3. Specification
Standard
802.11a/b/g/n
Chipset
Mac/BB /RF Atheros AR9280
Host Interface
Mini PCI Express
Radio
Antenna [U.FL] connectors*2 (2T/2R)
Operating Frequency a/b/g/n ISM Band:2.412~2.472, 5.180~5.805 GHz
Modulation 802.11a:OFDM;
802.11b:CCK,DQPSK,DBPSK
802.11g:OFDM
802.11n:OFDM
Data rate 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps
802.11a/g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps
80.211n GI=800ns:(2 Streams)
(20MHz) 13,26,39,52,78,104,117,130
(40MHz)27,54,81,108,162,216,243,270
802.11n GI=400ns:(2 Streams)
(20MHz)14.4,28.9,43.3,57.8,86.7, 115.6,130,144.4
(40MHz)30,60,90,120,180,240,270,300
Output Power 802.11a 14dBm +/- 1dBm
802.11b 19dBm +/- 1dBm
802.11g 17dBm +/- 1dBm
802.11n 17dBm +/- 1dBm
Receive Sensitivity 802.11a -72dBm@54Mbps
802.11b -85dBm@11Mbps
802.11g -72dBm@54Mbps
802.11n (2.4GHz) -64dBm@300Mbps
802.11n (5GHz) -67dBm@270Mbps
Power consumption
Continue TX 606mA
Continue RX 454mA
Idle mode 75mA
Operating Voltage
DC 3.3V 5%
Environmental
Temperature Range -10 ~ 65C (Operating)
-40~80C (Storing)
Humidity 50 ~92% (Non-Condensing)
(Non-Condensing)
Physical Specification
Dimensions 50.95mmx30mmx3.15mm
Weight 7g
Software
Driver Windows XP/Vista/Win 7
Security 64/128/152-bit WEP, 802.1x, LEAP
WPA/WPA2, Encryption TKIP/AES

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4. Hardware Description
4.1 Pin Assignment and Description
Pin No. Definition Basic Description Type
1 WAKE_L Request to service a function initiated wake event. Output
2 3.3V 3.3V power supply VCC
3 NC No connect. Should be left open. Input/ Output
4 GND Ground GND
5 NC No connect. Should be left open. Input/ Output
6 NC No connect. Should be left open.
7 CLKREQ_L Reference clock request. Output
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 Input
12 NC No connect. Should be left open.
13 REFCLK+ Differential reference clock Input
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 Diferential transmit Output
26 GND Ground GND
27 GND Ground GND
28 NC No connect. Should be left open.
29 GND Ground GND
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

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Pin No. Definition Basic Description Type

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 GND Ground GND
Active low signal. The signal is used to provide status
44 LED_WLAN_L Output
indicators via LED.
45 NC No connect. Should be left open.
46 NC No connect. Should be left open.
47 TP6 Test point
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

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4.2 Terminal Definition

Please use 2 antennas to contact the antenna connector point of 1 and 2.
Please dont use single antenna with this module. Since the signal of Tx, Rx are separated. And the
throughput will be dropped while using single antenna.

2
1

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5. Mechanical Dimension

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Appendix: Part Number Table

Product Advantech PN
802.11a/b/g/n, Atheros AR9280, 2T2R, Full-size Mini-PCIe card WIFI-109E

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