Industrial WiFi Transceivers
Doodle Labs’ portfolio of Industrial Wi-Fi transceivers offer the industry’s best-in-class performance. These transceivers have high transmit power for long-range communication and has been designed to withstand operation in extremely challenging environments. In addition, these transceivers feature high interference immunity that allows successful operation in today’s congested Wi-Fi environments. The transceivers are FCC, CE, and IC certified and have been deployed in numerous demanding applications.
NM-5500-2F
5 GHz ISM Band – 2×2 MIMO Broadband Transceiver with Power Boosters Designed in the compact miniPCI-Express form factor, the NM-5500-2F are Rugged, Long Range, 2×2 MIMO streams, IEEE 802.11n compliant Radio subsystems. They are developed specifically for applications requiring high throughput over very long range in the rugged environments. The NM-5500-2F consists of a high throughput 802.11n radio and 2x bi-directional, tiny Power Amps carefully tuned and calibrated together to deliver high performance. The NM-5500-2F radio operates on 5.180 GHz~5.825 GHz bands. Doodle Labs offers a complete family of models optimized for different applications.
Key Features
Low SWaP
Fast Integration
Long Range
Affordable
Common Integrations
Drones/UAVs
UGVs
AMRs
Mobile Robotics
| TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
|---|---|
| Ordering Code | NM-5500-2F (Rugged, 802.11n, ath9k driver) |
| Radio Configuration | 2×2 MIMO Broadband Transceiver with Power Boosters |
| Special Features | – Extended lifespan with planned availability for long time – Extreme Reliability, IPC Class 2 standard with Class 3 options – Compliant to MIL-STD-202G, Qualified for high shock/vibration environments |
| MAC Chipset | QCA9590-BR4B with Extended Temperature range |
| Software Support | Open Source Linux Driver ath9k for 11n models OpenWRT (Wireless Router/Linux OS) |
| Center Frequency Range | 5.180 GHz ~ 5.825 GHz This varies by the regulatory domain |
| Channel Bandwidth* | 20, and 40 MHz channels |
| Radio Modulation/Data Rates (Dynamic Link Adaptation) | BPSK, QPSK, 16 QAM, and 64 QAM (5.x GHz – 11n models) |
| Data Rates Supported | 802.11a: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48 and 54 Mbps (5.x GHz) 802.11n: MCS0-15 (5.x GHz) |
| 802.11n version 2.0 Capabilities | ● 802.11 dynamic frequency selection (DFS) as an AP and Client ● Packet aggregation: A-MPDU (Tx/Rx), A-MSDU (Tx/Rx), Maximal ratio combining (MRC), Cyclic shift diversity (CSD), Frame aggregation, block ACK, 802.11e compatible bursting, Spatial multiplexing, cyclic-delay diversity (CDD), low-density parity check (LDPC), Space Time Block Code (STBC) |
| Operating Modes | AP, Client, and Adhoc modes for Access Point, PtP, PtmP, and Mesh networks |
| MAC Protocol | TDD with Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance (CSMA/CA) |
| Wireless Error Correction | FEC, ARQ |
| Wireless Data Security | 128 bit AES, WEP, TKIP and WAPI hardware encryption. Support for IEEE 802.11d, e, h, i, k, r, v, w and time stamp standards |
| Design-In Documentation | https://www.doodlelabs.com/technologies/technical-library/ |
| ADDITIONAL RF SPECIFICATIONS IN 5 GHZ | ||||
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| Tx/Rx Specification | Radio Modulation | Coding Rate | Tx Power (±2dBm)² | Rx Sensitivity (Typ) |
| 5 GHz (20 MHz Channel) – 11ac models | ||||
| 802.11a, STBC | BPSK | 1/2 | 32 | -96 |
| 802.11a | 64 QAM | 3/4 | 26 | -81 |
| 802.11n | BPSK | 1/2 | 32 | -94 |
| 802.11n | 16 QAM | 3/4 | 32 | -83 |
| 802.11n | 64 QAM | 5/6 | 26 | -72 |
| 5 GHz (40 MHz Channel) – 11ac models |
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| 802.11n | BPSK | 1/2 | 32 | -91 |
| 802.11n | 16 QAM | 3/4 | 32 | -79 |
| 802.11n | 64 QAM | 5/6 | 26 | -69 |
| ADDITIONAL RF PERFORMANCE INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| * It is advantageous to use the smallest Channel Bandwidth that can support the Throughput requirements. Smaller bandwidths provide more channels to choose and help avoid interference issues. The system’s SNR is higher at smaller Channel Bandwidths and Range is longer. | |
| Antenna Signal Strength | -35 to -85 dBm (Recommended), Absolute Maximum=+12 dBm |
| Antenna port isolation for concurrent operation | Up to +5 dBm signal strength for 2.4 GHz signal without degrading 5.x GHz operation |
| Integrated Antenna Port Protection | >20 KV (Human Body Model) |
| Receiver LNA Gain | +10 dB |
| Receiver Adjacent Channel Rejection (ACR) | >18 dB @ 11a, 6 Mbps (Typ) |
| Receiver Alternate Channel Rejection (ALCR) | >35 dB @ 11a, 6 Mbps (Typ) |
| Receive chain Noise Figure | +6 dB |
| Transmitter Adjacent Channel Leakage Power Ratio (ACLR) | 45 dB (Fc ± ChBW) |
| Transmitter Spurious Emission Suppression | -40 dBc |
| RF Hardware Disable (RF Kill) | Pin 20 of miniPCI-E interface. (Required for FAA compliance) |
| Control for External Power Amp | DC biased signal over RF ports |
| RF Power control | In 0.5 dBm steps. Accuracy of power calibration loop ±2 dBm. Each transceiver individually calibrated and tested. |
| PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL AND OTHER SPECIFICATIONS | |
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| Antenna Ports | 2 MMCX Ports (50 Ohms) |
| Host CPU Board | Any CPU board with Industry standard miniPCI-Express interface |
| Operating Voltage | 3.3 Volts from miniPCI-E interface for radio 3~4.5V for FES. Optional DC-DC converter available for 6V~38V power supply. |
| Power Consumption | Total 18W (16W @ Max power for FES, in data transfer mode on all chains + 2W for radio module) Total 12W (10W @ 20 dBm power for FES in continuous data transfer mode on all chains + 2W for radio module) 1.2W total power in continuous data receive mode |
| Shield case temperature range (Operating) | -40°C to +85°C The System’s thermal design should ensure that the transceiver’s shield case temperature is maintained within these specifications. Prism-FES can be mounted away from the host CPU board for better thermal design |
| Cable Assembly | Samples Include the harness with RF cable and DC power |
| Humidity (Operating) | 0% – 95% (Non-condensing) |
| Dimensions | Three modules: – One 30 x 50 x 6 mm Radio module – Two 30 x 52 x 7 mm FES modules Weight=60 grams (14g+2x23g); Mechanical drawing and 3D-CAD files available upon request |
| Regulatory Requirements | Designed and Verified to meet various regulatory requirements. Formal testing and approval is required based on the Integrator’s particular host platform. The Integrator is also responsible for obtaining any other required regulatory approvals in target markets for the finished product. Doodle Labs can offer assistance for compliance testing of the System Integrator’s host platform. |
| FCC ID | 2AG87NM-5500-2F |
| CE Certification | TCT200410E001C with full DFS. in conformity with all the requirements of the European Directive 2014/53/EU – EN 300 328 V.2.2.2, EN 300 440 V2.2.1, EN 301 893 V2.1.1, EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3, EN 301 489-3 V2.1.1, EN 301 489-17 V3.2.2, EN62311:2008, EN 62368-1:2014 + A11:2017 |
| Industry Canada (IC) | 21411-NM-5500-2F |
| RoHS/WEEE Compliance | Yes. 100% Recyclable/Biodegradable packaging |
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