AR6103 1-stream 11n for Mobile Atheros Align Technology (R) Atheros Align technology leverages the 802.11n 1-stream specification to provide the optimal upgrade path from legacy 802.11 solutions. The single-stream solution enables a new class of Wi-Fi devices that deliver performance enhancements over the existing 802.11g technology, at comparable price points. Align(R) solutions are forward compatible to higher-performance, multi-stream, MIMO-based 802.11n, and are available in reference designs to serve the networking, PC and consumer electronics markets. The enhanced throughput of Align 1-stream solutions improves network efficiency by occupying the wireless channel for shorter periods than slower 11g devices - reducing congestion and increasing capacity for additional wireless devices. Align employs all the mandatory and select optional features of the 11n specification, and Atheros' advanced radio design techniques, to effectively double the wireless coverage over legacy WLAN. Solution Highlights The AR6103 incorporates all the features and performance of the award winning ROCm AR6003 solution, including: * Single-stream 802.11n for faster downloads, longer range, and lower power consumption * The highest actual end-user throughput-over-range utilizing advanced 802.11n features including: full & half guard interval, hardware accelerated frame aggregation, space time block coding (STBC), and low density parity check (LDPC) encoding * Highest level of on-chip integration using CMOS technology - Radio/MAC/Baseband - Patented Atheros Efficient Power Amplifier (EPATM) for high transmitter output power - Integrated power management unit * Direct ConnectTM AP Mode technology * Atheros Universal Wireless Cooperation for enhanced Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Cooperation 2.4 GHz SDIO BT Coexistence Mailbox DMA BRIDGE UART 2 Optional SPI/I C LED GPIO Test, ICE JTAG AHB Internal Bus GSPI 802.11n 802.11n 802.11n MAC BB Radio Memory i-port Controller RAM ROM d-port Xtensa CPU Power/Clock Management Sleep CLK (R) Radio-On-Chip for Mobile (ROCm) Products The combination of wireless solutions for mobile WLAN, with our dominant position in the home, office and metro Wi-Fi networking markets, enables a worldwide wireless ecosystem based on the company's technologies. Atheros-engineered ROCm technologies provide the most reliable wireless performance and connectivity anywhere you go. Atheros ROCm technologies give customers the unsurpassed ability to: * Build the most power-efficient devices * Design for the smallest form factor applications * Achieve the most cost-effective designs * Deliver Atheros-class performance in a wide array of mobile devices, all featuring a high level of design and integration ease. Product Overview AR6103 Architecture Host SDIO or GSPI Atheros ROCm Technology LF CLK 32 KHz OSC (optional) REF CLK Battery Switch The AR6103 is Atheros' third-generation Wi-Fi solution, featuring 802.11n for portable consumer electronics devices. Based on the game-changing AR6003 Wi-Fi chip, the AR6103 brings 802.11n throughput, range and power efficiency to portable CE devices, such as eBook, smartbooks and tablet PCs, Internet radios, printers, remote controls, and smart grid devices. The AR6103 connects directly to an antenna, eliminating the need for complicated RF tuning and calibration. It is fully shielded, includes an integrated high-frequency reference clock, and connects directly to the battery, making it one of the smallest and lowest cost, complete 802.11n solution in the market. AR6103 1-stream 11n for Mobile Smallest footprint and high RBOM integration enables design flexibility and lowest cost 8.3 mm x 9.2 mm AR6103 Radio * * * * * 2.4 GHz Integrated CMOS Efficient Power Amplifier (EPATM), LNA Adaptive radio biasing for low-power or high-performance modes Industry-leading receive sensitivity No external EEPROM required for RF calibration AR6103 MAC/Baseband/Processor * IEEE 802.11b/g/n * Integrated RISC processor * Support for industry standard QoS schemes (802.11e, WMM, WMM-PS) * Hardware accelerated security, including WAPI (China) Atheros Communications is a leading developer of semiconductor system solutions for wireless and other network communications products. Atheros combines its wireless and networking systems expertise with high-performance radio frequency (RF), mixed signal and digital semiconductor design skills to provide highly integrated chipsets that are manufactured on low-cost, standard complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) processes. Atheros technology is used by a broad base of leading customers, including networking equipment, computing and consumer device manufacturers. AR6103 Specifications On-chip functionality Single-chip MAC/BB/RF/PA/LNA Frequency Band 2.4 GHz Network Standard 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n (1-stream) Modulation Modes CCK and OFDM with BPSK, QPSK, 16 QAM, 64 QAM Hardware Encryption WEP, WPA/WPA2 (AES and TKIP), WAPI Quality of Service (QoS) WMM, WMM-PS, 802.11e Communications Interface SDIO 2.0 and GSPI HCI UART over SDIO Peripheral Interface UART, SPI, I2C, 26 GPIO pins Supported Data Rates IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11n 1 - 11 Mbps 6 - 54 Mbps 7.2 - 72.2 Mbps Physical Specifications 8.3 mm x 9.2 mm LGA Package Bluetooth Coexistence Supports 2-, 3-, and 4-wire handshaking protocols BluetoothTM 3.0 + HS ready For more information on the AR6103 or other solutions from Atheros contact your local representative: Atheros Communications, Inc. t +1 408.773.5200 f +1 408.773.9940 Atheros Hong Kong Limited t +852 8206.1131 f +852 8206.1301 Atheros Communications KK-Japan t +81 3.5501.4100 f +81 3.5501.4129 Atheros (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. t +86 21.5108.3626 f +86 21.5027.0100 Atheros Communications Intl, LLC-Taiwan t +886 2.8751.6385 f +886 2.8751.6397 Atheros Korea t +82 31.786.0428 For more information on Atheros and Atheros wireless technology please visit www.atheros.com Specification subject to change (c) 2010 Atheros Communications, all rights reserved Atheros, the Atheros logo, ROCm and the ROCm logo are registered trademarks of Atheros Communications, Inc. 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