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-DB-2 & NM-DB-3
NM-DB-2 2×2 MIMO streams, Dual Band, software select-able 2.400~2.482 GHz and 5.15~5.85 GHz ISM Frequency Bands 27 dBm Tx power, -97 dBm Rx sensitivity, Integrated LNA, high interference resistance, -40 to +85°C operating temp, Antenna port protection, MMCX/U.FL connectors, Hardware RF Kill for aviation, open source ath9k driver, long life cycle, global certifications NM-DB-3 3×3 MIMO streams, Dual Band, software select-able 2.400~2.482 GHz and 5.15~5.85 GHz ISM Frequency Bands 29 dBm Tx power, -100 dBm Rx sensitivity, Integrated LNA, high interference resistance, -40 to +85°C operating temp, Antenna port protection, MMCX/U.FL connectors, Hardware RF Kill for aviation, open source ath9k driver, long life cycle, global certifications
Key Features
Low SWaP
Fast Integration
Long Range
Affordable
Mesh Rider®
Common Integrations
Drones/UAVs
UGVs
AMRs
Mobile Robotics
Features
Best-in-class features include: Modular FCC, CE and IC certifications to expedite system integration. Integrated LNA for best-in-class Rx sensitivity to pick up low energy signals from mobile phones. Up to 30 dBm of RF power to get the largest possible area coverage. Extended temperature range from -40C to +85C. Electrical Stress protection on Antenna ports for outdoor operation. Long product life cycle to meet the needs of Industrial IoT applications. High interference immunity for Wi-Fi congested environment. Hardware “RF Kill” feature to meet the FAA requirement for airborne applications. High band isolation to support concurrent dual band operation for multi-band routers
NM-DB-2 & NM-DB-3 Performance
| TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS | ||
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| Ordering Code | NM-DB-2M with MMCX connectors NM-DB-2U with U.FL connectors | NM-DB-3M with MMCX connectors NM-DB-3U with U.FL connectors |
| Radio Configuration | 2x2 MIMO, Dual Band | 3x3 MIMO, Dual Band |
| 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 |
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| Design-In Documentation | https://www.doodlelabs.com/technologies/technical-library/ | |
| MAC Chipset | Qualcomm Atheros: QCA9590-BR4B with Extended Temperature range | |
| Software Support | Open Source Linux Drivers ath9k for 11n models OpenWRT (Wireless Router/Linux OS) |
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| Center Frequency Range | 5.180 GHz ~ 5.825 GHz 2.412 GHz ~ 2.484 GHz This varies by the regulatory domain | 5.180 GHz ~ 5.825 GHz 2.412 GHz ~ 2.484 GHz This varies by the regulatory domain |
| Channel Bandwidth* | 20, 40 MHz channels | |
| Radio Modulation/Data Rates (Dynamic Link Adaptation) | 802.11a: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48 and 54 Mbps (5.x GHz) 802.11n: MCS0-15 (5.x and 2.4 GHz) 802.11b/g: 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48 and 54 Mbps (2.4 GHz) |
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| 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) • Phy data rates up to 450 Mbps (40 MHz channel) |
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| Operating Modes | AP, Client, and Adhoc modes for Access Point, PtP, PtmP, and Mesh networks | 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) | TDD with Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance (CSMA/CA) |
| Wireless Error Correction | FEC, ARQ | 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 |
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| ADDITIONAL RF SPECIFICATIONS IN 5 GHZ | ||||||||
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| Model | NM-DB-2 | NM-DB-3 | ||||||
| Tx/Rx Specification | Radio Modulation | Coding Rate | Tx Power (±2dBm)² | Rx Sensitivity (Typ) | Radio Modulation | Coding Rate | Tx Power (±2dBm)² | Rx Sensitivity (Typ) |
| 5 GHz (20 MHz Channel) – 11n models | ||||||||
| 802.11a, STBC | BPSK | 1/2 | 25 | -94 | BPSK | 1/2 | 27 | -96 |
| 802.11a | 64 QAM | 3/4 | 20 | -77 | 64 QAM | 3/4 | 22 | -80 |
| 802.11n | BPSK | 1/2 | 25 | -95 | BPSK | 1/2 | 27 | -96 |
| 802.11n | 16 QAM | 3/4 | 23 | -82 | 16 QAM | 3/4 | 25 | -84 |
| 802.11n | 64 QAM | 5/6 | 20 | -75 | 64 QAM | 5/6 | 22 | -75 |
| 5 GHz (40 MHz Channel) – 11n models |
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| 802.11n | BPSK | 1/2 | 25 | -91 | BPSK | 1/2 | 27 | -93 |
| 802.11n | 16 QAM | 3/4 | 23 | -79 | 16 QAM | 3/4 | 25 | -81 |
| 802.11n | 64 QAM | 5/6 | 20 | -72 | 64 QAM | 5/6 | 22 | -75 |
| ADDITIONAL RF SPECIFICATIONS IN 2.4 GHZ | ||||||||
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| Model | NM-DB-2 | NM-DB-3 | ||||||
| Tx/Rx Specification | Radio Modulation | Coding Rate | Tx Power (±2dBm)² | Rx Sensitivity (Typ) | Radio Modulation | Coding Rate | Tx Power (±2dBm)² | Rx Sensitivity (Typ) |
| 2.4 GHz (20 MHz Channel) – 11n models | ||||||||
| 802.11b Single Stream, STBC | 1 Mbps | CCK | 27 | -100 | 1 Mbps | CCK | 29 | -102 |
| 802.11g | 64 QAM | 3/4 | 22 | -79 | 64 QAM | 3/4 | 24 | -80 |
| 802.11n | BPSK | 1/2 | 27 | -93 | BPSK | 1/2 | 29 | -95 |
| 802.11n | 16 QAM | 3/4 | 25 | -81 | 16 QAM | 3/4 | 27 | -83 |
| 802.11n | 64 QAM | 5/6 | 22 | -74 | 64 QAM | 5/6 | 24 | -76 |
| 2.4 GHz (40 MHz Channel) – 11n models |
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| 802.11n | BPSK | 1/2 | 27 | -90 | BPSK | 1/2 | 29 | -91 |
| 802.11n | 16 QAM | 3/4 | 25 | -78 | 16 QAM | 3/4 | 27 | -80 |
| 802.11n | 64 QAM | 5/6 | 22 | -71 | 64 QAM | 5/6 | 24 | -73 |
| ADDITIONAL RF PERFORMANCE INFORMATION | |
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| Antenna Signal Strength | -35 to -85 dBm (Recommended), Absolute Maximum=+12 dBm |
| Interference Immunity | SAW filters on RF ports for immunity against high power cellular transmissions in the neighboring 2.4 GHz bands. |
| Antenna port isolation for concurrent operation | Up to +10 dBm signal strength for 5 GHz signal without degrading 2.4 GHz operation Up to +5 dBm signal strength for 2.4 GHz signal without degrading 5.x GHz operation |
| Integrated Antenna Port Protection | 10 kV |
| 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 Power control | In 0.5 dBm steps. Accuracy of power calibration loop ±2 dBm. Each transceiver individually calibrated and tested. |
| RF Hardware Disable (RF Kill) | Pin 20 of miniPCI-E interface. (Required for FAA compliance) |
| PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL AND OTHER SPECIFICATIONS | |
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| Host Interface | miniPCI-Express 1.2 Standard |
| Host CPU Board | Any CPU board with miniPCIe interface |
| Operating Voltage | 3.3 Volts from miniPCI-Express connector |
| Power Consumption | 5.3W @ Max power, in continuous data transfer mode on all chains 2.5W @ 20 dBm power (ETSI max), in continuous data transfer mode on all chains 0.9W in continuous data receive mode 250 mW in Sleep mode |
| Temperature range | -40°C to +85°C (shield case) |
| Humidity (Operating) | 0% – 95% (Non-condensing) |
| Dimensions | 30 x 50 x 4.75 mm, 12 grams. High Res Photos – Mechanical drawings and 3D-CAD files available upon request |
| MTBF | 27 years |
| Regulatory Requirements | Designed and Verified to meet various regulatory requirements. Formal testing and approval is required based on the Integrator’s particular host platform and antenna type. The Integrator is also responsible for obtaining all required regulatory approvals in target markets for the finished product. |
| FCC ID | 2AG87DLM168N |
| CE/ETSI | Conforms with all the requirements of the European Directive 1999/5/EC – EN 301 893 V1.8.1, EN 300 328 V.2.2.2, EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2, EN 301 489-17 V2.2.1, EN 60950-1:2006 + A11:2009 + A1:2010 + A12:2011+ A2:2013 |
| Industry Canada (IC) | 21411-DLM1683 |
| RoHS/WEEE Compliance | Yes. 100% Recyclable/Biodegradable packaging |
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