ATWILC1000-MR110xB
IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Link Controller Module
Description
The ATWILC1000-MR110xB module is a low-power consumption IEEE 802.11 b/g/n IoT (Internet of
Things) module, which is specifically optimized for low power IoT applications. This module features small
form factor (21.7mm x 14.7mm x 2.1mm) while fully integrating Power Amplifier (PA), Low Noise Amplifier
(LNA), Transmit/Receive (T/R), switch, power management, and PCB antenna. With advanced security, it
is interoperable with various vendors using IEEE 802.11b/g/n Access Points in wireless LAN. The module
provides Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) and Secure Digital Input Output (SDIO) to interface with the
host controller.
Note that all references to the ATWILC1000-MR110xB module include all the module devices listed below
unless otherwise noted:
ATWILC1000-MR110PB
ATWILC1000-MR110UB
Features
Compliant with IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 20 MHz (1x1) solution
Supports Single spatial stream in 2.4 GHz ISM band
Integrated Power Amplifier (PA) and Transmit/Receive (T/R) switch
Superior sensitivity and range through advanced PHY signal processing
Advanced equalization and channel estimation
Advanced carrier and timing synchronization
Wi-Fi Direct® and Soft-AP support
Supports IEEE 802.11 WEP, WPA, WPA2 and WPA2-Enterprise security
Superior Medium Access Control (MAC) throughput through hardware accelerated two-level A-
MSDU/A-MPDU frame aggregation and block acknowledgement
On-chip memory management engine to reduce the host load
SPI and SDIO host interfaces
Operating temperature ranges from -40°C to +85°C
Input/Output operating voltage of 1.8V to 3.6V
Built-in 26 MHz crystal
Power-save modes:
<1µA Power-Down mode typical at 3.3V I/O
380µA Doze mode with chip settings preserved (used for beacon monitoring)
On-chip low power Sleep oscillator
Fast host wake-up from Doze mode by a pin or the host I/O transaction
Wi-Fi Alliance® certified for connectivity and optimizations
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Table of Contents
Description.......................................................................................................................1
Features.......................................................................................................................... 1
1. Ordering Information and Module Marking................................................................ 5
2. Block Diagram........................................................................................................... 6
3. Pinout and Package Information............................................................................... 7
4. Electrical Specifications........................................................................................... 11
4.1. Absolute Ratings........................................................................................................................ 11
4.2. Recommended Operating Conditions........................................................................................ 11
4.3. Receiver Performance................................................................................................................11
4.4. Transmitter Performance............................................................................................................13
4.5. Timing Characteristics................................................................................................................ 14
5. Power Management................................................................................................ 19
5.1. Current Consumption in Various Device States......................................................................... 19
5.2. Restrictions for Power States..................................................................................................... 20
5.3. Power-Up/Down Sequence........................................................................................................ 20
5.4. Digital I/O Pin Behavior During Power-Up Sequences...............................................................21
6. CPU and Memory Subsystems............................................................................... 23
6.1. Processor................................................................................................................................... 23
6.2. Memory Subsystem....................................................................................................................23
6.3. Nonvolatile Memory (eFuse)...................................................................................................... 23
7. WLAN Subsystem................................................................................................... 25
7.1. MAC........................................................................................................................................... 25
7.2. PHY............................................................................................................................................26
7.3. Radio..........................................................................................................................................27
8. External Interfaces...................................................................................................28
8.1. Interfacing with the Host Microcontroller.................................................................................... 28
8.2. SPI Slave Interface.....................................................................................................................29
8.3. SDIO Slave Interface..................................................................................................................29
8.4. UART Debug Interface............................................................................................................... 30
8.5. I2C Slave Interface..................................................................................................................... 31
9. Notes on Interfacing with the ATWILC1000-MR110xB............................................ 32
10. Application Reference Design................................................................................. 33
11. Module Outline Drawings........................................................................................ 35
12. Design Consideration.............................................................................................. 38
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12.1. ATWILC1000-MR110PB Placement and Routing Guidelines.................................................... 38
12.2. Printed PCB Antenna Performance of ATWILC1000-MR110PB................................................ 39
12.3. ATWILC1000-MR110UB Placement and Routing Guidelines.................................................... 42
13. Reflow Profile Information....................................................................................... 44
13.1. Storage Condition.......................................................................................................................44
13.2. Solder Paste...............................................................................................................................44
13.3. Stencil Design............................................................................................................................ 44
13.4. Printing Process......................................................................................................................... 44
13.5. Baking Conditions...................................................................................................................... 44
13.6. Soldering and Reflow Condition................................................................................................. 45
14. Module Assembly Considerations........................................................................... 47
15. Regulatory Approval................................................................................................48
15.1. United States..............................................................................................................................48
15.2. Canada.......................................................................................................................................50
15.3. Europe........................................................................................................................................51
16. Reference Documentation.......................................................................................53
17. Document Revision History..................................................................................... 54
The Microchip Web Site................................................................................................ 57
Customer Change Notification Service..........................................................................57
Customer Support......................................................................................................... 57
Microchip Devices Code Protection Feature................................................................. 57
Legal Notice...................................................................................................................58
Trademarks................................................................................................................... 58
Quality Management System Certified by DNV.............................................................59
Worldwide Sales and Service........................................................................................60
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1. Ordering Information and Module Marking
The following table provides the ordering details of the ATWILC1000-MR110xB module.
Table 1-1. Ordering Details
Model Number Ordering Code Package No. of
Pins
Description Regulatory
Certification
ATWILC1000-
MR110PB
ATWILC1000-
MR110PB
21.7x14.7x2.1
mm
28 Certified module
with ATWILC1000B-
MU chip and PCB
antenna
FCC, IC, CE
ATWILC1000-
MR110UB
ATWILC1000-
MR110UB
21.7x14.7x2.1
mm
28 Certified module
with ATWILC1000B-
MU chip and uFL
connector
FCC
The following figure provides the marking information of the ATWILC1000-MR110xB module.
Figure 1-1. Marking Information
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2. Block Diagram
The following figure provides a basic overview of the ATWILC1000-MR110xB module.
Figure 2-1. ATWILC1000-MR110xB Module Block Diagram
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3. Pinout and Package Information
The ATWILC1000-MR110xB package has an exposed paddle that must be connected to the system
board ground. The module pin assignment is shown in the following figure.
Figure 3-1. Pin Assignment
Note:  This pin assignment is applicable for both ATWILC1000-MR110PB and ATWILC1000-MR110UB
modules.
The following table describes the pin description of this module.
Table 3-1. Pin Details
Pin
No.
Name Type Description Programmable
Pull up Resistor
1 GPIO_6 I/O General purpose I/O. -
2 I2C_SCL I/O I2C slave clock. Used only for development
debug purposes. It is recommended to add
test point for this pin.
-
3 I2C_SDA I/O I2C slave data. Used only for development
debug purposes. It is recommended to add
test point for this pin.
Yes
4 RESET_N I Active-low hard reset. When this pin is
asserted low, the module is placed in the
Yes
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Pin
No.
Name Type Description Programmable
Pull up Resistor
reset state. When this pin is asserted high,
the module is out of reset and functions
normally. Connect to a host output that
defaults low at power-up. If the host output
is tri-stated, add a 1 MΩ pull down resistor
to ensure a low level at power-up.
5 NC No connection -
6 NC No connection -
7 NC No connection -
8 NC No connection -
9 GND_1 Ground - -
10 SDIO_SPI_CFG I Connect to VDDIO through a 1MΩ resistor
to enable the SPI interface. Connect to
ground to enable SDIO interface.
No
11 WAKE I Host wake control. No
12 GND_2 Ground - -
13 IRQN O The ATWILC1000-MR110xB device
interrupt output. Connect to a host interrupt
pin.
No
14 SD_DAT3 SDIO=I/
O
UART=
O
SDIO Data Line 3 from the ATWILC1000-
MR110xB when module is configured for
SDIO.
Yes
15 SD_DAT2/
SPI_RXD
SDIO=I/
O
SPI=I
SDIO Data Line 2 signal from
ATWILC1000-MR110xB when module is
configured for SDIO. SPI MOSI (Master
Out Slave In) pin when module is
configured for SPI.
Yes
16 SD_DAT1/
SPI_SSN
SDIO=I/
O
SPI=I
SDIO Data Line 1 from ATWILC1000-
MR110xB when module is configured for
SDIO. Active low SPI slave select from the
ATWILC1000 when module is configured
for SPI.
Yes
17 SD_DAT0/
SPI_TXD
SDIO=I/
O
SPI=O
SDIO Data Line 0 from the ATWILC1000-
MR110xB when module is configured for
SDIO. SPI MISO (Master In Slave Out) pin
from ATWILC1000 when module is
configured for SPI.
Yes
18 SD_CMD/
SPI_CLK
SDIO=I/
O
SDIO CMD line from ATWILC1000-
MR110xB when module is configured for
Yes
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Pin
No.
Name Type Description Programmable
Pull up Resistor
SPI=I SDIO. SPI Clock from ATWILC1000 when
module is configured for SPI.
19 SD_CLK SDIO=I
UART=I
SDIO clock line for the ATWILC1000-
MR110xB when module is configured for
SDIO.
Yes
20 VBATT Power
supply
Power supply pin for the DC/DC convertor Yes
21 GPIO_1 I/O General purpose I/O Yes
22 CHIP_EN I Module enable. High level enables module,
low level places module in power-down
mode. Connect to a host Output that
defaults low at power-up. If the host output
is tri-stated, add a 1MΩ pull down resistor if
necessary to ensure a low level at power-
up.
No
23 VDDIO Power
supply
I/O power supply. Must match host I/O
voltage.
-
24 1P3V_TP - 1.3V VDD Core Test Point. Decouple with
10uF and 0.01uF to GND
25 GPIO_3 I/O General purpose I/O. By default, UART
receive input to ATWILC1000-MR110xB.
Used only for development debug
purposes. It is recommended to add test
point for this pin.
Yes
26 GPIO_4 I/O General purpose I/O. Yes
27 GPIO_5 I/O General purpose I/O. By default, UART
transmit output from ATWILC1000-
MR110xB. Used only for development
debug purposes. It is recommended to add
test point for this pin.
Yes
28 GND_3 Ground - -
29 Paddle Ground Exposed paddle GND. This pad must be
soldered to system ground
-
The following table provides the ATWILC1000-MR110xB module package dimensions
Table 3-2. ATWILC1000-MR110xB Module Package Information
Parameter Value Units
Package Size 21.72 x 14.73 mm
Pad Count 28 -
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Parameter Value Units
Total Thickness 2.11 mm
Pad Pitch 1.016
Pad Width 0.82
Exposed Pad size 3.7 x 3.7
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4. Electrical Specifications
4.1 Absolute Ratings
The absolute maximum ratings for this module are listed in the following table.
Table 4-1. ATWILC1000-MR110xB Module Absolute Maximum Ratings
Symbol Description Min. Max. Unit
VBATT Input supply
voltage
-0.3 5.0 V
VDDIO I/O voltage -0.3 5.0 V
Caution:  Stresses beyond those listed under "Absolute Maximum Ratings" cause permanent
damage to the device. This is a stress rating only. The functional operation of the device at
those or any other conditions above those indicated in the operation listings of this specification
is not implied. Exposure to maximum rating conditions for extended periods affects the device
reliability.
4.2 Recommended Operating Conditions
The recommended operating conditions for this module is listed in the following table.
Table 4-2. ATWILC1000-MR110xB Module Recommended Operating Conditions
Symbol Min. Typ. Max. Unit
VBATT 3.0 3.3 4.2 V
VDDIO 1.8 3.3 3.6 V
Operating
temperature
-40 +85 ºC
Note: 
1. VBATT should be equal to or greater than VDDIO.
2. The voltage of VDDIO is dependent on system I/O voltage.
3. Test Conditions: -40ºC to +85ºC
4.3 Receiver Performance
The following are typical conditions for radio receiver performance:
VBATT at 3.3 V; VDDIO at 3.3V; temperature at 25°C and WLAN Channel 6(2437 MHz).
The following table provides the receiver performance characteristics for this module.
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Table 4-3. Receiver Performance
Parameter Description Min. Typ. Max. Unit
Frequency - 2,412 - 2,472 MHz
Sensitivity 802.11b 1 Mbps DSSS - -94 -
dBm
2 Mbps DSSS - -91 -
5.5 Mbps DSSS - -89 -
11 Mbps DSSS - -86 -
Sensitivity 802.11g 6 Mbps OFDM - -88 -
dBm
9 Mbps OFDM - -87 -
12 Mbps OFDM - -86 -
18 Mbps OFDM - -84 -
24 Mbps OFDM - -82 -
36 Mbps OFDM - -78 -
48 Mbps OFDM - -74 -
54 Mbps OFDM - -73 -
Sensitivity 802.11n (BW at 20 MHz) MCS 0 - -87 -
dBm
MCS 1 - -85 -
MCS 2 - -83 -
MCS 3 - -80 -
MCS 4 - -76 -
MCS 5 - -73 -
MCS 6 - -71 -
MCS 7 - -69 -
Maximum Receive Signal Level 1-11 Mbps DSSS 0 -
dBm6-54 Mbps OFDM -5 -
MCS 0 – 7 -5 -
Adjacent Channel Rejection 1 Mbps DSSS (30 MHz offset) - 50 -
dB
11 Mbps DSSS (25 MHz offset) - 43 -
6 Mbps OFDM (25 MHz offset) - 40 -
54 Mbps OFDM (25 MHz offset) - 25 -
MCS 0 – 20 MHz BW (25 MHz offset) - 40 -
MCS 7 – 20 MHz BW (25 MHz offset) - 20 -
Cellular Blocker Immunity 776-794 MHz CDMA - -14 -
dBm
824-849 MHz GSM - -10 -
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Parameter Description Min. Typ. Max. Unit
880-915 MHz GSM - -10 -
1710-1785 MHz GSM - -15 -
1850-1910 MHz GSM - -15 -
1850-1910 MHz WCDMA - -24 -
1920-1980 MHz WCDMA - -24 -
4.4 Transmitter Performance
The following are typical conditions for radio transmitter performance:
VBATT at 3.3 V; VDDIO at 3.3V; temperature at 25°C and WLAN Channel 6(2437 MHz).
The following table provides the transmitter performance characteristics for this module.
Table 4-4. Transmitter Performance
Parameter Description Unit Minimum Typical Maximum
Frequency - MHz 2,412 - 2,472
Output Power1-2,
ON_Transmit
802.11b 1Mbps dBm - 17.6 -
802.11b 11Mbps dBm - 18.2 -
802.11g 6Mbps dBm - 18.7 -
802.11g 54Mbps dBm - 16.7 -
802.11n MCS 0 dBm - 17.3 -
802.11n MCS 7 dBm - 13.8 -
Tx Power
Accuracy
- dB - ±1.52-
Carrier
Suppression
802.11b mode dBc - -19.4 -
802.11g mode dBc - -27.5 -
802.11n mode dBc - -21.1 -
Out of Band
Transmit Power
76-108 dBm/Hz - -125 -
776-794 dBm/Hz - -125 -
869-960 dBm/Hz - -125 -
925-960 dBm/Hz - -125 -
1570-1580 dBm/Hz - -125 -
1805-1880 dBm/Hz - -125 -
1930-1990 dBm/Hz - -125 -
2110-2170 dBm/Hz - -125 -
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Parameter Description Unit Minimum Typical Maximum
Harmonic
Output Power4
2nd dBm/MHz - -28 -
3rd dBm/MHz - -33 -
4th dBm/MHz - -40 -
5th dBm/MHz - -28 -
Note: 
1. Measured at 802.11 spec compliant EVM/Spectral Mask
2. Measured after RF matching network
3. Operating temperature range is -40°C to +85°C. RF performance is guaranteed at room
temperature of 25°C with a 2-3dB change at boundary conditions.
4. Measured at 11Mbps, DG(Digital Gain)= -7, WLAN Channel 6 (2437 MHz).
5. With respect to TX power, different (higher/lower) RF output power settings may be used for
specific antennas and/or enclosures, in which case recertification may be required.
6. The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country
dependent and should be programmed at the Host product factory to match the intended
destination. Regulatory bodies prohibit exposing the settings to the end user. This requirement
needs to be taken care of via Host implementation.
4.5 Timing Characteristics
4.5.1 SPI Timing
The SPI slave interface supports four standard modes as determined by the Clock Polarity (CPOL) and
Clock Phase (CPHA) settings. These modes are illustrated in the following table.
Table 4-5. SPI Slave Modes
Mode CPOL CPHA
0 0 0
1 0 1
2 1 0
3 1 1
The red lines in the following figure correspond to clock phase at 0 and the blue lines correspond to clock
phase at 1.
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Figure 4-1. SPI Slave Clock Polarity and Clock Phase Timing
z
z z
z
SCK
CPOL = 0
CPOL = 1
SSN
RXD/TXD
(MOSI/MISO)
CPHA = 0
CPHA = 1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1
8
The SPI timing is shown in the following figure.
Figure 4-2. SPI Timing Diagram (SPI MODE CPOL=0, CPHA=0)
The SPI timing parameters are provided in the following table.
Table 4-6. SPI Slave Timing Parameters1
Parameter Symbol Min. Max. Units
Clock Input Frequency2fSCK - 48 MHz
Clock Low Pulse Width tWL 4 -
ns
Clock High Pulse Width tWH 5 -
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Parameter Symbol Min. Max. Units
Clock Rise Time tLH 0 7
Clock Fall Time tHL 0 7
TXD Output Delay3tODLY 4 9 from SCK fall
12.5 from SCK
rise
RXD Input Setup Time tISU 1 -
RXD Input Hold Time tIHD 5 -
SSN Input Setup Time tSUSSN 3 -
SSN Input Hold Time tHDSSN 5.5 -
Note: 
1. Timing is applicable to all SPI modes.
2. Maximum clock frequency specified is limited by the SPI slave interface internal design; actual
maximum clock frequency can be lower and depends on the specific PCB layout.
3. Timing is based on 15pF output loading.
4.5.2 SDIO Timing
The SDIO Slave interface timing is shown in following figure.
Figure 4-3. SDIO Timing Diagram
Slave timing parameters are provided in the following table.
Table 4-7. SDIO Timing Parameters
Parameter Symbol Min Max Units
Clock Input
Frequency1
fPP 0 50 MHz
Clock Low Pulse
Width
tWL 9 - ns
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Parameter Symbol Min Max Units
Clock High Pulse
Width
tWH 4.5 -
Clock Rise Time tLH 0 5
Clock Fall Time tHL 0 5
Input Setup Time tISU 6 -
Input Hold Time tIH 4 -
Output Delay2tODLY 3 11
1. Maximum clock frequency specified is limited by the SDIO Slave interface internal design; actual
maximum clock frequency can be lower and depends on the specific PCB layout.
2. Timing based on 15pF output loading.
4.5.3 I2C Timing
The following figure illustrates I2C Slave timing.
Figure 4-4. I2C Timing Diagram
The following table provides I2C Slave timing parameters.
Table 4-8. I2C Timing Parameters
Parameter Symbol Min Max Units Remarks
SCL Clock
Frequency
fSCL 0 400 kHZ -
SCL Low Pulse
Width
tWL 1.3 - µs -
SCL High Pulse
Width
tWH 0.6 - µs -
SCL, SDA Fall
Time
tHL - 300 ns -
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Parameter Symbol Min Max Units Remarks
SCL, SDA Rise
Time
tLH - 300 ns This is dictated
by external
components
START Setup
Time
tSUSTA 0.6 - µs -
START Hold
Time
tHDSTA 0.6 - µs -
SDA Setup
Time
tSUDAT 100 - ns -
SDA Hold Time tHDDAT 0 - ns Slave and
Master Default
Master
Programming
Option
40 - ns
STOP Setup
time
tSUSTO 0.6 - µs -
Bus Free Time
Between STOP
and START
tBUF 1.3 - µs -
Glitch Pulse
Reject
tPR 0 50 ns -
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5. Power Management
The ATWILC1000-MR110xB module has several device states:
On states:
ON_Transmit – device actively transmits an 802.11 signal. Highest output power and nominal
current consumption.
ON_Receive – device actively receivies an 802.11 signal. Lowest sensitivity and nominal
current consumption.
ON_Doze – device is powered on but it does not actively transmit or receive the data.
Power_Down – device core supply is powered off.
The following pins are used to switch between the ON and Power_Down states:
CHIP_EN – this pin (pin 22) enables or disables the DC/DC converter.
VDDIO – I/O supply voltage from external supply.
In the ON states, VDDIO is ON and CHIP_EN is high (at VDDIO voltage level). To change from the ON
states to Power_Down state, connect the RESETN and CHIP_EN pin to logic low (GND) by following the
power down sequence mentioned in Power-Up/Down Sequence. When VDDIO is off and CHIP_EN is
low, the chip is powered off with no leakage (also see Restrictions for Power States).
5.1 Current Consumption in Various Device States
The following table provides this module's current consumption in various device states.
Table 5-1. Current Consumption
Device State Code Rate Output
Power (dBm)
Current Consumption1
IVBATT IVDDIO
ON_Transmit 802.11b 1Mbps 17.6 266 mA 22 mA
802.11b 11Mbps 18.5 239 mA 22 mA
802.11g 6Mbps 18.6 249 mA 22 mA
802.11g 54Mbps 16.9 173 mA 22 mA
802.11n MCS 0 17.7 253 mA 22 mA
802.11n MCS 7 14.0 164 mA 22 mA
ON_Receive 802.11b 1Mbps N/A 63 mA 22 mA
802.11b 11Mbps N/A 63 mA 22 mA
802.11g 6Mbps N/A 63 mA 22 mA
802.11g 54Mbps N/A 63 mA 22 mA
802.11n MCS 0 N/A 63 mA 22 mA
802.11n MCS 7 N/A 63 mA 22 mA
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Device State Code Rate Output
Power (dBm)
Current Consumption1
ON_Doze N/A N/A 380µA <10µA
Power_Down N/A N/A 1.25 uA(2)
Note: 
1. The power consumption values are measured when VBAT is 3.3V and VDDIO is 3.3V at 25°C.
2. Current consumption mentioned for these states is the sum of current consumed in VDDIO and
VBAT voltage rails.
5.2 Restrictions for Power States
When no power is supplied to the device, the DC/DC Converter output and VDDIO are both turned off (at
ground potential). In this case, a voltage cannot be applied to the device pins because each pin contains
an ESD diode from the pin to supply. This diode will turn on when voltage higher than one diode-drop is
supplied to the pin.
If a voltage must be applied to the signal pads while the chip is in a low power state, the VDDIO supply
must be on, so the Sleep mode or power-down state must be used.
Similarly, to prevent the pin-to-ground diode from turning on, do not apply a voltage that is more than one
diode-drop below ground to any pin.
5.3 Power-Up/Down Sequence
The following figure illustrates the power-up/down sequence for the ATWILC1000-MR110xB module.
Figure 5-1.  Power-Up/Down Sequence
The following table provides power-up/down sequence timing parameters.
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Table 5-2.  Power-Up/Down Sequence Timing
Parameter Min. Max. Units Description Notes
tA0 - ms VBAT rise to
VDDIO rise
VBAT and VDDIO can rise
simultaneously or connected together.
VDDIO must not rise before VBAT.
tB0 - ms VDDIO rise to
CHIP_EN rise
CHIP_EN must not rise before VDDIO.
CHIP_EN must be driven high or low
and must not be left floating.
tC5 - ms CHIP_EN rise to
RESETN rise
This delay is required to stabilize the XO
clock before RESETN removal. RESETN
must be driven high or low and must not
be left floating.
tA 0 - ms VDDIO fall to
VBAT fall
VBAT and VDDIO fall simultaneously or
connected together. VBAT must not fall
before VDDIO.
tB’ 0 - ms CHIP_EN fall to
VDDIO fall
VDDIO must not fall before CHIP_EN.
CHIP_EN and RESETN must fall
simultaneously.
tC’ 0 - ms RESETN fall to
VDDIO fall
VDDIO must not fall before RESETN.
RESETN and CHIP_EN fall
simultaneously.
5.4 Digital I/O Pin Behavior During Power-Up Sequences
The following table represents the digital I/O pin states corresponding to the device power modes.
Table 5-3. Digital I/O Pin Behavior in Different Device States
Device State VDDIO CHIP_EN RESETN Output Driver Input
Driver
Pull Up/Down
Resistor (96
kOhm)
Power_Down: core
supply OFF
High Low Low Disabled (Hi-Z) Disabled Disabled
Power-On Reset:
core supply and hard
reset ON
High High Low Disabled (Hi-Z) Disabled Enabled
Power-On Default:
core supply ON,
device out of reset
and not programmed
High High High Disabled (Hi-Z) Enabled Enabled
On_Doze/
On_Transmit/
High High High Programmed
by firmware for
each pin:
enabled or
disabled
Opposite
of Output
Driver
state
Programmed
by firmware for
each pin:
enabled or
disabled
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Device State VDDIO CHIP_EN RESETN Output Driver Input
Driver
Pull Up/Down
Resistor (96
kOhm)
On_Receive: core
supply ON, device
programmed by
firmware
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6. CPU and Memory Subsystems
6.1 Processor
This ATWILC1000-MR110xB module has a Cortus APS3 32-bit processor. This processor performs many
of the MAC functions including but not limited to association, authentication, power management, security
key management, and MSDU aggregation/deaggregation. In addition, the processor provides flexibility for
various modes of operation, such as STA and AP modes.
6.2 Memory Subsystem
The APS3 core uses a 128 KB instruction/boot ROM along with a 160 KB instruction RAM and a 64 KB
data RAM. In addition, the device uses a 128 KB shared RAM, accessible by the processor and MAC that
allows the APS3 core to perform various data management tasks on the Tx and Rx data packets.
6.3 Nonvolatile Memory (eFuse)
This ATWILC1000-MR110xB module has 768 bits of nonvolatile eFuse memory that is read by the CPU
after device reset. This nonvolatile One-Time-Programmable (OTP) memory is used to store customer
specific parameters, such as MAC address; various calibration information, such as Tx power, crystal
frequency offset etc; and other software-specific configuration parameters. The eFuse is partitioned into
six 128 bit banks. Each bank has the same bit map, mentioned in the following figure. The purpose of the
first 80 bits in each bank is fixed, and the remaining 48 bits are general purpose software dependent bits.
Each bank is programmed independently, which allows for several updates of the device parameters
following the initial programming. For example, if the MAC address has to be changed, Bank 1 has to be
programmed with the new MAC address along with the values of TX gain correction and Frequency offset
if they are used and programmed in the Bank 0. The contents of Bank 0 have to be invalidated in this
case by programming the Invalid bit in the Bank 0. This will allow the firmware to use the MAC address
from Bank 1.
By default, all the ATWILC1000-MR110PB and ATWILC1000-MR110UB modules are programmed with
the MAC address and the Frequency offset bits of Bank 0.
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Figure 6-1. eFuse Bit Map
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7. WLAN Subsystem
The WLAN subsystem is composed of the Media Access Controller (MAC), Physical Layer (PHY), and
the radio.
7.1 MAC
7.1.1 Description
This module is designed to operate at low power, while providing high data throughput. The IEEE 802.11
MAC functions are implemented with a combination of dedicated datapath engines, hardwired control
logic, and a low power, high-efficiency microprocessor. The combination of dedicated logic with a
programmable processor provides optimal power efficiency and real time response while providing the
flexibility to accommodate evolving standards and future feature enhancements.
The dedicated datapath engines are used to implement data path functions with heavy computational
requirements. For example, a Frame Check Sequence (FCS) engine checks the Cyclic Redundancy
Check (CRC) of the transmitting and receiving packets, and a cipher engine performs all the required
encryption and decryption operations for the WEP, WPA-TKIP, WPA2 CCMP-AES and WPA2 Enterprise
security requirements.
Control functions, which have real time requirements, are implemented using hardwired control logic
modules. These logic modules offer real time response while maintaining configurability through the
processor. Examples of hardwired control logic modules are the channel access control module
(implements EDCA/HCCA, Beacon Tx control, interframe spacing, and so on), protocol timer module
(responsible for the Network Access vector, back-off timing, timing synchronization function, and slot
management), MAC Protocol Data Unit (MPDU) handling module, aggregation/deaggregation module,
block ACK controller (implements the protocol requirements for burst block communication), and Tx/Rx
control Finite State Machine (FSM) (coordinate data movement between PHY and MAC interface, cipher
engine, and the Direct Memory Acces (DMA) interface to the Tx/Rx FIFOs).
Following are the characteristics of MAC functions implemented solely in software on the microprocessor:
Functions with high memory requirements or complex data structures. Examples are association
table management and power save queuing.
Functions with low computational load or without critical real time requirements. Examples are
authentication and association.
Functions that require flexibility and upgradeability. Examples are beacon frame processing and
QoS scheduling.
7.1.2 Features
The ATWILC1000-MR110xB IEEE 802.11 MAC supports the following functions:
IEEE 802.11b/g/n
IEEE 802.11e WMM QoS EDCA/PCF multiple access categories traffic scheduling
Advanced IEEE 802.11n features:
Transmission and reception of aggregated MPDUs (A-MPDU)
Transmission and reception of aggregated MSDUs (A-MSDU)
Immediate block acknowledgment
Reduced Interframe Spacing (RIFS)
Supports IEEE 802.11i and WFA security with key management
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WEP 64/128
WPA-TKIP
128-bit WPA2 CCMP (AES)
WPA2 Enterprise
Advanced power management
Standard IEEE 802.11 Power save mode
Wi-Fi alliance WMM-PS (U-APSD)
RTS-CTS and CTS self support
Supports either STA or AP mode in the infrastructure basic service set mode
Supports concurrent mode of operation
Supports Independent Basic Service Set (IBSS)
7.2 PHY
The ATWILC1000-MR110xB module WLAN PHY is designed to achieve reliable and power-efficient
physical layer communication specified by IEEE 802.11 b/g/n in single stream mode with 20 MHz
bandwidth. The advanced algorithms are used to achieve maximum throughput in a real world
communication environment with impairments and interference. The PHY implements all the required
functions such as Fast Fourier Transform (FFT), filtering, Forward Error Correction (FEC) that is a Viterbi
decoder, frequency, timing acquisition and tracking, channel estimation and equalization, carrier sensing,
clear channel assessment and automatic gain control.
Features
The IEEE 802.11 PHY supports the following functions:
Single antenna 1x1 stream in 20 MHz channels
Supports IEEE 802.11b DSSS-CCK modulation: 1, 2, 5.5, and 11 Mbps
Supports IEEE 802.11g OFDM modulation: 6, 9, 12,18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps
Supports IEEE 802.11n HT modulations MCS0-7, 20 MHz, 800 and 400ns guard interval: 6.5, 7.2,
13.0, 14.4, 19.5, 21.7, 26.0, 28.9, 39.0, 43.3, 52.0, 57.8, 58.5, 65.0, and 72.2 Mbps
IEEE 802.11n mixed mode operation
Per packet Tx power control
Advanced channel estimation/equalization, automatic gain control, CCA, carrier/symbol recovery
and frame detection
7.2.1 Features
The IEEE 802.11 PHY supports the following functions:
Single antenna 1x1 stream in 20 MHz channels
Supports IEEE 802.11b DSSS-CCK modulation: 1, 2, 5.5, and 11 Mbps
Supports IEEE 802.11g OFDM modulation: 6, 9, 12,18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps
Supports IEEE 802.11n HT modulations MCS0-7, 20 MHz, 800 and 400ns guard interval: 6.5, 7.2,
13.0, 14.4, 19.5, 21.7, 26.0, 28.9, 39.0, 43.3, 52.0, 57.8, 58.5, 65.0, and 72.2 Mbps
IEEE 802.11n mixed mode operation
Per packet Tx power control
Advanced channel estimation/equalization, automatic gain control, CCA, carrier/symbol recovery
and frame detection
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7.3 Radio
This section describes the properties and characteristics of the ATWILC1000- MR110xB and Wi-Fi radio
transmit and receive performance capabilities of the device. The performance measurements are taken at
the RF pin assuming 50Ω impedance; the RF performance is guaranteed for room temperature of 25°C
with a derating of 2-3dB at boundary conditions.
Measurements were taken under typical conditions: VBATT at 3.3V; VDDIO at 3.3V ,and temperature at
+25ºC.
Table 7-1. Features and Properties
Feature Description
Module Part Number ATWILC1000-MR110xB
WLAN Standard IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Wi-Fi compliant
Host Interface SPI, SDIO
Dimension L x W x H: 21.7 x 14.7 x 2.1 (typical) mm
Frequency range 2.412 GHz ~ 2.472 GHz (2.4 GHz ISM band)
Number of channels 11 for North America, 13 for Europe
Modulation 802.11b: DQPSK, DBPSK, CCK
802.11g/n: OFDM/64-QAM,16-QAM, QPSK, BPSK
Data rate 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps
802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps
Data rate
(20 MHz ,short GI,400ns)
802.11n: 7.2, 14.4, 21.7, 28.9, 43.3, 57.8, 65,72.2
Mbps
Operating temperature(1) -40°C to 85°C
Storage temperature -40°C to 125°C
Humidity Operating humidity 10% to 95% non-condensing
Storage humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing
Note: 
1. RF performance is guaranteed at room temperature of 25°C with a 2-3db change at boundary
conditions.
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8. External Interfaces
This section describes the various host and debug interfaces of the ATWILC1000-MR110xB module.
8.1 Interfacing with the Host Microcontroller
This section describes how to interface ATWILC1000-MR110xB module with the host microcontroller. The
interface comprises of a slave SPI/SDIO and additional control signals, as shown in the figure. Additional
control signals are connected to the GPIO/IRQ interface of the microcontroller.
Figure 8-1. Interfacing with the Host Microcontroller
Table 8-1. Host Microcontroller Interface Pins
Module Pin Function(1)
4 RESET_N
11 WAKE
13 IRQ_N
22 CHIP_EN
16 SPI_SSN/SD_DATA1
15 SPI_MOSI/SD_DATA2
17 SPI_MISO/SD_DATA0
18 SPI_SCK/SD_CMD
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Module Pin Function(1)
14 SD_DATA3
19 SD_CLK
Note: 
1. Logic input for module pin SDIO_SPI_CFG(10) determines whether SDIO or SPI slave interface is
enabled. Connect SDIO_SPI_CFG to VDDIO through a 1MΩ resistor to enable the SPI interface.
Connect SDIO_SPI_CFG to ground to enable SDIO interface.
2. It is recommended to place test points for pins I2C_SDA(3), I2C_SCL(2), GPIO_3(25) and
GPIO_5(27) in the design.
8.2 SPI Slave Interface
The SPI slave interface can be enabled by connecting the SDIO_SPI_CFG pin to VDDIO. This SPI
interface is used to exchange the control and 802.11 data. The SPI is a full duplex slave-synchronous
serial interface that is available following reset when pin 10 (SDIO_SPI_CFG) is connected to VDDIO.
The SPI interface pin mapping configuration is provided in the following table.
Table 8-2. SPI Interface Pin Mapping
Pin # SPI Function
10 SDIO_SPI_CFG: Must be connected to VDDIO
16 SSN: Active-Low Slave Select
15 MOSI: Serial Data Receive
18 SCK: Serial Clock
17 MISO: Serial Data Transmit
When the SPI is not selected, i.e., when SSN is high, the SPI interface will not interfere with data
transfers between the serial master and other serial slave devices. When the serial slave is not selected,
its transmitted data output is buffered, resulting in a high impedance drive onto the MISO line.
The SPI interface responds to a protocol that allows an external host to read or write any register in the
chip and also initiate DMA transfers.
The SPI SSN, MOSI, MISO and SCK pins of this module have internal programmable pull up resistors.
These resistors are programmed to be disabled. Otherwise, if any of the SPI pins are driven to a low level
while this module is in the low power sleep state, current will flow from the VDDIO supply through the pull
up resistors, increasing the current consumption of the module.
8.3 SDIO Slave Interface
The SDIO interface is enabled by connecting the SDIO_SPI_CFG pin to ground. This SDIO interface is
used to exchange the control and 802.11 data.. The SDIO interface is available after reset when pin 10
(SDIO_SPI_CFG) is connected to ground.
This SDIO is a full speed interface. The interface supports the 1-bit/4-bit SD transfer mode at the clock
range of 0-50 MHz. The host uses this interface to read and write from any register within the chip and
also configures this module for DMA data transfer.
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The SDIO interface pin mapping configuration is provided in the following table.
Table 8-3. ATWILC1000 SDIO Interface Pin Mapping
Pin # SDIO Function
10 SDIO_SPI_CFG: Must be connected to ground
14 DAT3: Data 3
15 DAT2: Data 2
16 DAT1: Data 1
17 DAT0: Data 0
18 CMD: Command
19 CLK: Clock
The SDIO card is detected when the it is inserted into an SDIO host. During the normal initialization and
interrogation of the card by the host, the card identifies itself as an SDIO device. The host software
obtains the card information in a tuple (linked list) format and determines if that card’s I/O function(s) are
acceptable to activate. If the card is acceptable, it is allowed to power-up fully and start the I/O function(s)
built into the card.
The SD memory card communication is based on an advanced 9-pin interface (clock, command, four
data and three power lines) designed to operate at maximum operating frequency of 50 MHz.
8.3.1 Features
Compliant with SDIO card specification version 2.0
Host clock rate variable between 0 and 50 MHz
Supports 1-bit/4-bit SD bus modes
Allows card to interrupt host
Responds to direct read/write (IO52) and extended read/write (IO53) transactions
Supports suspend/resume operation
8.4 UART Debug Interface
This module has a Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (UART) interface on J25(RxD) and
J27(TxD) pins. This interface should be used only for debugging purposes. The UART is compatible with
the RS-232 standard, where ATWILC1000-MR110xB operates as Data Terminal Equipment (DTE). It has
a two-pin RXD/TXD interface.
The default configuration for accessing the UART interface of ATWILC1000-MR110xB is mentioned
below:
Baud rate: 115200
Data: 8 bit
Parity: None
Stop bit: 1 bit
Flow control: None
It also has Rx and Tx FIFOs, which ensures reliable high speed reception and low software overhead
transmission. FIFO size is 4x8 for both Rx and Tx direction. The UART has status registers that show the
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number of received characters available in the FIFO and various error conditions; in addition, it has the
ability to generate interrupts based on these status bits.
An example of UART receiving or transmitting a single packet is shown in the following figure. This
example shows 7-bit data (0x45), odd parity, and two stop bits.
Figure 8-2. Example of UART RX or TX Packet
8.5 I2C Slave Interface
This module provides an I2C bus slave that allows for easy debugging of the ATWILC1000-MR110xB
devices. It supports I2C bus Version 2.1 – 2000.
The I2C interface is used only for debug. This interface is a two-wire serial interface consisting of a serial
data line (SDA, Pin 17) and a serial clock (SCL, Pin 18). It responds to seven bit address value 0x60.
This module I2C interface operates in standard mode (with data rates up to 100Kb/s) and fast mode (with
data rates up to 400Kb/s).
The I2C is a synchronous serial interface. The SDA line is a bidirectional signal and changes only when
the SCL line is low, except for STOP, START, and RESTART conditions. The output drivers are open-
drain to perform wire AND functions on the bus. The devices on the bus are limited to the 400pF
capacitance. Data is transmitted in byte packages.
For specific information, refer to the Philips Specification entitled “The I2C -Bus Specification, Version
2.1.”
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9. Notes on Interfacing with the ATWILC1000-MR110xB
Programmable Pull up Resistors
The ATWILC1000-MR110xB module provides programmable pull up resistors on various pins. The
purpose of these resistors is to keep any unused input pins from floating, which causes excess current to
flow through the input buffer from the VDDIO supply. Any unused pin on the device must leave these pull
up resistors enabled, so that the pin will not float. The default state at power-up is for the pull up resistor
to be enabled; however, any pin that is used must have the pull up resistor disabled. The reason for this
is that if any pins are driven to a low level while the device is in the low power sleep state, current flows
from the VDDIO supply through the pull up resistors, increasing the current consumption of the module.
Since the value of the pull up resistor is approximately 100 kOhm, the current through any pull up resistor
that is being driven low is VDDIO/100K. For VDDIO = 3.3V, the current is approximately 33 µA. The pins
that are used and have programmable the pull up resistor disabled should always be actively driven to
either a high or low level and not be allowed to float.
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10. Application Reference Design
This section provides reference schematic for ATWILC1000-MR110xB module with SPI and SDIO host
interfaces.
Figure 10-1. ATWILC1000-MR110xB Reference Schetmatic - SDIO Host Interface
Table 10-1. ATWILC1000-MR110xB reference Schematic - SDIO Host Interface - Bill of Materials
Item Qty. Reference Value Descriptio
n
Manufactu
rer
Part
Number
Footprint
1 9 R2, R3,
R4,R5, R6,
R7, R8,
R9, R10
0 R RESISTOR
,Thick Film,
0 ohm,
0402
Yageo RC0402JR
-070RL
0402
2 1 U1 ATWILC10
00-
MR110xB
Wi-Fi
Module
Microchip ATWILC10
00-
MR110xB
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Figure 10-2. ATWILC1000-MR110xB Reference Schetmatic - SPI Host Interface
Table 10-2. ATWILC1000-MR110xB reference Schematic - SPI Host Interface - Bill of Materials
Item Qty. Reference Value Descriptio
n
Manufactu
rer
Part
Number
Footprint
1 1 R1 1 M RESISTOR
,Thick Film,
1 M ohm,
0402
Yageo RC0100FR
-071ML
0402
2 9 R2, R3,
R4,R5, R6,
R7, R8,
R9, R10
0 R RESISTOR
,Thick Film,
0 ohm,
0402
Yageo RC0402JR
-070RL
0402
3 1 U1 ATWILC10
00-
MR110xB
Wi-Fi
Module
Microchip ATWILC10
00-
MR110xB
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11. Module Outline Drawings
The ATWILC1000-MR110PB module package details are outlined in the following figure. Dimensions are
in mm.
Figure 11-1. Module Drawings – ATWILC1000-MR110PB - Top, Bottom and Side Views
MODULE TOP VIEW
Metal
Shield
Metal
Shield
PCB
MODULE SIDE VIEW MODULE BOTTOM VIEW
NOTE: THIS PAD MUST
BE SOLDERED TO GND.
NOT TO SCA LE
The ATWILC1000-MR110UB module package details are outlined in the following figure. Dimensions are
in mm.
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Figure 11-2. Module Drawings – ATWILC1000-MR110UB - Top, Bottom and Side Views
MODULE TOP VIEW
Metal
Shield
Metal
Shield
PCB
MODULE SIDE VIEW MODULE BOTTOM VIEW
NOTE: THIS PAD MUST
BE SOLDERED TO GND.
NOT TO SCA LE Rev. 2
This section provides the outline drawing for the recommended footprint for the ATWILC1000-MR110xB
module. It is imperative that the center Ground Pad is provided, with an array of GND vias to provide a
good ground and act as thermal sink for the ATWILC1000-MR110xB module.
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Figure 11-3. Recommended Solder Pad Footprint
NOTE: THIS PAD MUST BE
TIED TO GND.
1.016 Pitch
14.73
1.9
0.8
1.016 Pitch
4.064
2.67
2.67
6.00
1.016 Pitch
3.70
3.70
1.016 Pitch
1.9 3.048
3.68
21.72 2.032
4.42
SOLDER PAD FOOTPRINT
Drawing not to scale.
Untoleranced dimensions.
Units=mm.
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12. Design Consideration
This section provides the guidelines on placement and routing to achieve the best performance.
12.1 ATWILC1000-MR110PB Placement and Routing Guidelines
It is critical to follow the recommendations listed below to achieve the best RF performance:
The module must be placed on host board, The printed antenna area must overlap with the carrier
board. The portion of the module containing the antenna should not stick out over the edge of the
host board. The antenna is designed to work properly when it is sitting directly on top of a 1.5mm
thick printed circuit board. Figure 12-2 shows the best, poor and worst case module placements in
host board.
If the module is placed at the edge of the host board, a minimum 22mm by 5 mm area directly
under the antenna must be clear of all metal on all layers of the board. “In-land” placement is
acceptable; however, deepness of keep-out area must grove to: module edge to host board edge
plus 5 mm.
Note:  Do not place the module in the middle of the host board or far away from the host board
edge.
Follow the module placement, keepout, host PCB cutout recommendation as shown in Figure 12-1
Avoid routing any traces in the highlighted region on the top layer of the host board which will
be directly below the module area.
Follow the electrical keepout layer recommendation as shown in Figure 12-1. There should be
no copper in all layers of the host board in this region. Avoid placing any components (like
mechanical spacers, bumpon etc) in the recommended electrical keepout area.
Place GND polygon pour below the module with the recommended boundary in the top layer
of the host board as shown in Figure 12-1. Do not have any breaks in this GND plane.
Place sufficient GND vias in the highlighted area below the module for better RF
performance.
It is recommended to have a 3x3 grid of GND vias solidly connecting the exposed GND
paddle of the module to the inner layer ground plane. This will act as a good ground and
thermal conduction for the ATWILC1000-MR110PB module. The GND vias should have a
minimum via hole size of 0.3mm.
Follow the mechanical boundary of the host PCB as shown in the Figure 12-1
Keep the large metal objects away from antenna to avoid electromagnetic field blocking.
Do not enclose the antenna within a metal shield.
Keep any components which may radiate noise or signals within the 2.4 GHz – 2.5 GHz frequency
band away from the antenna and if possible, shield those components. Any noise radiated from the
host board in this frequency band will degrade the sensitivity of the module.
Make sure the width of the traces routed to GND, VDDIO and VBAT rails are sufficiently larger for
handling the peak Tx current consumption.
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Figure 12-1. ATWILC1000-MR110PB Placement Reference
Figure 12-2. ATWILC1000-MR110PB Placement Example
12.2 Printed PCB Antenna Performance of ATWILC1000-MR110PB
The printed PCB antenna on the ATWILC1000-MR110PB is a meandered Inverted F Antenna (IFA). The
antenna is fed via matching network, which is matched for the module installed on 1.5mm thick main
board. Main board thickness deviation by ±1mm changes RX/TX performance by ±1dB maximum
referring to RX/TX performance with default antenna matching network and installed on 1.5mm thick main
board.
Measured antenna gain is -0.3dBi.
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Antenna Radiation Pattern
Following figures illustrate the antenna radiation pattern. During the measurement, the printed antenna is
placed in the XZ plane with Y axis being perpendicular to the module and pointing to the back of the
module.
Figure 12-3. Antenna Radiation Pattern when Phi = 0 degree
Figure 12-4. Antenna Radiation Pattern when Phi = 90 degree
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Figure 12-5. Antenna Radiation Pattern when Theta = 90 degree
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12.3 ATWILC1000-MR110UB Placement and Routing Guidelines
The ATWILC1000-MR110UB module has an Ultra Small Miniature RF Connector (u.FL) for the external
antenna.
The choice of antenna is limited to the antenna types for which the module was tested and approved. For
a list of tested and approved antennas that may be used with the module, refer to the respective country
in the Regulatory Approval section.
An approved and tested antenna type is shown in the following Table.
Table 12-1. Tested External Antenna Type
Antenna Type Gain
PCB Antenna 2.0 dBi
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12.3.1 Recommended External Antenna for ATWILC1000-MR110UB
PCB Antenna (Part number: W3525B039) along with a 10cm length RF cable assembly (u.FL to SMA)
has been used for the certification of ATWILC1000-MR110UB. It is recommended to use the same or
similar external antenna in design.
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13. Reflow Profile Information
This section provides the guidelines for the reflow process to get the module soldered to the customer's
design.
13.1 Storage Condition
13.1.1 Moisture Barrier Bag Before Opening
A moisture barrier bag must be stored in a temperature of less than 30°C with humidity under 85% RH.
The calculated shelf life for the dry-packed product shall be 12 months from the date the bag is sealed.
13.1.2 Moisture Barrier Bag Open
Humidity indicator cards must be blue, indicating that the humidity is <30%.
13.2 Solder Paste
SnAgCu eutectic solder with melting temperature of 217°C is most commonly used for lead-free solder
reflow application. This alloy is widely accepted in the semiconductor industry due to its low cost,
relatively low melting temperature, and good thermal fatigue resistance. Some recommended pastes
include NC-SMQ® 230 flux and Indalloy® 241 solder paste made up of 95.5 Sn/3.8 Ag/0.7 Cu or SENJU
N705-GRN3360-K2-V Type 3, no clean paste.
13.3 Stencil Design
The recommended stencil is laser-cut, stainless-steel type with thickness of 100 µm to 130 µm and
approximately a 1:1 ratio of stencil opening to pad dimension. To improve paste release, a positive taper
with bottom opening 25 µm larger than the top is utilized. Local manufacturing experience may find other
combinations of stencil thickness and aperture size to get good results.
13.4 Printing Process
The printing process requires no significant changes compared to Sn/Pb solder. Any guidelines
recommended by the paste manufacturers to accommodate paste specific characteristics should be
followed. Post-print inspection and paste volume measurement is very critical to ensure good print quality
and uniform paste.
13.5 Baking Conditions
This module is rated at MSL level 3. After the sealed bag is opened, no baking is required within 168
hours as long as the devices are held at ≤ 30°C/60% RH or stored at < 10% RH.
The module requires baking before mounting if:
The sealed bag has been open for more than 168 hours
The humidity indicator card reads more than 10%
SIPs need to be baked for eight hours at 125°C
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13.6 Soldering and Reflow Condition
Optimization of the reflow process is the most critical factor considered for lead-free soldering. The
development of an optimal profile must account the paste characteristics, the size of the board, the
density of the components, the mix of the larger and smaller components, and the peak temperature
requirements of the components. An optimized reflow process is the key to ensuring a successful lead-
free assembly and achieves high yield and long-term solder joint reliability.
Temperature Profiling
Temperature profiling must be performed for all new board designs by attaching thermocouples at the
solder joints, on the top surface of the larger components, and at multiple locations of the boards. This is
to ensure that all components are heated to a temperature above the minimum reflow temperatures and
the smaller components do not exceed the maximum temperature limit. The SnAgCu solder alloy melts at
~217°C, so the reflow temperature peak at joint level must be 15 to 20°C higher than melting
temperature. The targeted solder joint temperature for the SnAgCu solder must be ~235°C. For larger or
sophisticated boards with a large mix of components, it is also important to ensure that the temperature
difference across the board is less than 10 degrees to minimize board warpage. The maximum
temperature at the component body must not exceed the MSL3 qualification specification.
13.6.1 Reflow Oven
It is strongly recommended that a reflow oven equipped with more heating zones and Nitrogen
atmosphere be used for lead-free assembly. Nitrogen atmosphere has shown to improve the wet-ability
and reduce temperature gradient across the board. It can also enhance the appearance of the solder
joints by reducing the effects of oxidation.
The following items should also be observed in the reflow process.
1. Some recommended pastes include:
NC-SMQ® 230 flux and Indalloy® 241 solder paste made up of 95.5 Sn/3.8 Ag/0.7 Cu
SENJU N705-GRN3360-K2-V Type 3, no clean paste
2. Allowable reflow soldering iterations:
Three times based on the following reflow soldering profile (refer following Figure).
3. Temperature profile:
Reflow soldering shall be done according to the following temperature profile (refer to the
following figure).
Peak temperature: 250°C.
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Figure 13-1. Solder Reflow Profile
Cleaning
The exposed ground paddle helps to self-align the module, avoiding pad misalignment. The use of no-
clean solder pastes is recommended. Full drying of no-clean paste fluxes must be ensured as a result of
the reflow process. This may require longer reflow profiles and/or peak temperatures toward the high end
of the process window as recommended by the solder paste vendor. It is believed that uncured flux
residues could lead to corrosion and/or shorting in accelerated testing and possibly the field.
Rework
Rework is to remove the mounted SIP package and replace with a new unit. It is recommended that once
an ATWILC1000-MR110xB module has been removed it should never be reused. During the rework
process, the mounted module and PCB are heated partially, and the module is removed. It is
recommended to heat-proof the proximity of the mounted parts and junctions and use the best nozzle for
rework that is suited to the module size.
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14. Module Assembly Considerations
The ATWILC1000-MR110xB modules are assembled with an EMI Shield to ensure compliance with EMI
emission and immunity rules. The EMI shield is made of a tin-plated steel (SPTE) and is not hermetically
sealed. Solutions like IPA and similar solvents can be used to clean the ATWILC1000-MR110xB module;
however, cleaning solutions that contain acid should never be used on the module.
The ATWILC1000-MR110xB modules are manufactured without any conformal coating applied. It is the
customer’s responsibility if a conformal coating is specified and applied to the ATWILC1000- MR110xB
module.
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15. Regulatory Approval
Regulatory approvals received:
ATWILC1000-MR110PB
United States/FCC ID: 2ADHKATWILC1000
Canada/ISED
IC: 20266-ATWILC1000
HVIN: ATWILC1000-MR110PB
Europe - CE
ATWILC1000-MR110UB
United States/FCC ID: 2ADHKATWILC1000U
15.1 United States
The ATWILC1000-MR110PB and ATWILC1000-MR110UB modules have received Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) CFR47 Telecommunications, Part 15 Subpart C “Intentional
Radiators” single-modular approval in accordance with Part 15.212 Modular Transmitter approval. Single-
modular transmitter approval is defined as a complete RF transmission sub-assembly, designed to be
incorporated into another device, that must demonstrate compliance with FCC rules and policies
independent of any host. A transmitter with a modular grant can be installed in different end-use products
(referred to as a host, host product, or host device) by the grantee or other equipment manufacturer, then
the host product may not require additional testing or equipment authorization for the transmitter function
provided by that specific module or limited module device.
The user must comply with all of the instructions provided by the Grantee, which indicate installation
and/or operating conditions necessary for compliance.
A host product itself is required to comply with all other applicable FCC equipment authorization
regulations, requirements, and equipment functions that are not associated with the transmitter module
portion. For example, compliance must be demonstrated: to regulations for other transmitter components
within a host product; to requirements for unintentional radiators (Part 15 Subpart B), such as digital
devices, computer peripherals, radio receivers, etc.; and to additional authorization requirements for the
non-transmitter functions on the transmitter module (i.e., Verification or Declaration of Conformity) as
appropriate (e.g., Bluetooth and Wi-Fi transmitter modules may also contain digital logic functions).
15.1.1 Labeling and User Information Requirements
The ATWILC1000-MR110PB and ATWILC1000-MR110UB modules have been labeled with their own
FCC ID numbers. If the FCC ID is not visible when the module is installed inside another device, then the
outside of the finished product into which the module is installed must display a label referring to the
enclosed module. This exterior label can use wording as follows:
For the ATWILC1000-MR110PB:
Contains Transmitter Module FCC ID: 2ADHKATWILC1000 or
Contains FCC ID: 2ADHKATWILC1000
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.
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For the ATWILC1000-MR110UB:
Contains Transmitter Module FCC ID: 2ADHKATWILC1000U or
Contains FCC ID: 2ADHKATWILC1000U
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.
A user's manual for the finished product should include the following 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 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 or more 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
Additional information on labeling and user information requirements for Part 15 devices can be found in
KDB Publication 784748, which is available at the FCC Office of Engineering and Technology (OET)
Laboratory Division Knowledge Database (KDB) https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/kdb/index.cfm
15.1.2 RF Exposure
All transmitters regulated by FCC must comply with RF exposure requirements. KDB 447498 General RF
Exposure Guidance provides guidance in determining whether proposed or existing transmitting facilities,
operations or devices comply with limits for human exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) fields adopted by
the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
From the FCC Grant: Output power listed is conducted. This transmitter is restricted for use with the
specific antenna(s) tested in this application for Certification.
In the end product, the antenna(s) used with this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation
distance of at least 6.5 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operation in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter. User and installers must be provided with antenna installation
instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying the RF exposure compliance.
15.1.3 Approved Antenna Types
To maintain modular approval in the United States, only the antenna types that have been tested shall be
used. It is permissible to use a different antenna, provided the same antenna type and antenna gain
(equal to or less than) is used. An antenna type comprises antennas having similar in-band and out-of-
band radiation patterns.
Testing the ATWILC1000-MR110UB module was performed with the antenna types listed in Table 12-1.
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15.1.4 Helpful Websites
Federal Communications Commission (FCC): http://www.fcc.gov
FCC Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) Laboratory Division Knowledge Database (KDB):
https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/kdb/index.cfm
15.2 Canada
The ATWILC1000-MR110PB module has been certified for use in Canada under Innova- tion, Science
and Economic Development Canada (ISED, formerly Industry Canada) Radio Standards Procedure
(RSP) RSP-100, Radio Standards Specifi- cation (RSS) RSS-Gen and RSS-247. Modular approval
permits the installation of a module in a host device without the need to recertify the device.
15.2.1 Labeling and User Information Requirements
Label Requirements (from RSP-100 Issue 11, Section 3): The host device shall be properly labeled to
identify the module within the host device.
The Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada certification label of a module shall be
clearly visible at all times when installed in the host device, otherwise the host device must be labeled to
display the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada certification number of the module,
preceded by the words “Contains”, or similar wording expressing the same meaning, as follows:
For the ATWILC1000-MR110PB:
Contains IC: 20266-ATWILC1000
User Manual Notice for License-Exempt Radio Apparatus (from Section 8.4 RSS-Gen, Issue 4,
November 2014): User manuals for license-exempt radio apparatus shall contain the following or
equivalent notice in a conspicuous location in the user manual or alternatively on the device or both:
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.
Guidelines on Transmitter Antenna for License Exempt Radio Apparatus:
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of
a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce
potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen
that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for
successful communication.
Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut
fonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour
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l'émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique
à l'intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d'antenne et son gain de sorte que la
puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l'intensité nécessaire à
l'établisse-ment d'une communication satisfaisante.
15.2.2 RF Exposure
All transmitters regulated by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) must
comply with RF exposure requirements listed in RSS-102 - Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Compliance
of Radio communication Apparatus (All Frequency Bands).
This transmitter is restricted for use with a specific antenna tested in this application for certification, and
must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitters within a host
device, except in accordance with Canada multi-transmitter product procedures.
The installation of the transmitter must ensure that the antenna has a separation distance of at least 6.5
cm from all persons or compliance must be demonstrated according to the ISED SAR procedures.
15.2.3 Canada_Helpful Websites
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada: http://www.ic.gc.ca/
15.3 Europe
The ATWILC1000-MR110PB module is Radio Equipment Directive (RED) assessed radio module that is
CE marked and have been manufactured and tested with the intention of being integrated into a final
product.
The ATWILC1000-MR110PB module has been tested to RED 2014/53/EU Essential Requirements for
Health and Safety (Article (3.1(a)), Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) (Article 3.1(b)), and Radio
(Article 3.2), and are summarized in Table 15-1.
The ETSI provides guidance on modular devices in “Guide to the application of harmonised standards
covering articles 3.1b and 3.2 of the RED 2014/53/EU (RED) to multi-radio and combined radio and non-
radio equipment” document available at http://www.etsi.org/deliver/etsi_eg/203300_203399/20
3367/01.01.01_60/eg_203367v010101p.pdf.
Note:  To maintain conformance to the testing listed in Table 15-1, the module shall be installed in
accordance with the installation instructions in this data sheet and shall not be modified.
When integrating a radio module into a completed product, the integrator becomes the manufacturer of
the final product and is therefore responsible for demonstrating compliance of the final product with the
essential requirements against the RED.
15.3.1 Labeling and User Information Requirements
The label on the final product which contains the ATWILC1000-MR110PB module must follow CE
marking requirements.
Table 15-1. European Compliance Testing - ATWILC1000-MR110PB
Certification Standards Article Laboratory Report
Number
Date
Safety EN60950-1:2006/A11:2009/
A1:2010/ A12:2011/A2:2013
[3.1(a)] TUV Rheinland, 10061532 001 11 Aug 2017
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Certification Standards Article Laboratory Report
Number
Date
Taiwan
Health EN300 328 v2.1.1
EN62311:2008
50092557 001 11 Aug 2017
EMC EN 301 489-1 V2.1.1
EN 301 489-1 V2.2.0
[3.1(b)] 10060032 001 11 Aug 2017
EN 301 489-17 V3.1.1
EN 301 489-17 V3.2.0
Radio EN300 328 v2.1.1 (3.2) 50092557 001 11 Aug 2017
15.3.2 Conformity Assessment
From ETSI Guidance Note EG 203367, section 6.1 Non-radio products are combined with a radio
product:
If the manufacturer of the combined equipment installs the radio product in a host non-radio product in
equivalent assessment conditions (i.e. host equivalent to the one used for the assessment of the radio
product) and according to the installation instructions for the radio product, then no additional assessment
of the combined equipment against article 3.2 of the RED is required.
The European Compliance Testing listed in Table 15-1 was performed using the integral PCB antenna.
15.3.3 Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, Microchip Technology Inc. declares that the radio equipment type ATWILC1000-MR110PB is in
compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following webpage: http://
www.microchip.com/design-centers/wireless-connectivity
15.3.4 Helpful Websites
A document that can be used as a starting point in understanding the use of Short Range Devices (SRD)
in Europe is the European Radio Communications Committee (ERC) Recommendation 70-03 E, which
can be downloaded from the European Communications Committee (ECC) at: http://www.ecodocdb.dk/.
Additional helpful web sites are:
Radio Equipment Directive (2014/53/EU):
https://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/european-standards/harmonised-standards/rtte_en
European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations (CEPT):
http://www.cept.org
European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI):
http://www.etsi.org
The Radio Equipment Directive Compliance Association (REDCA):
http://www.redca.eu/
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16. Reference Documentation
The following table provides the set of collateral documents to ease integration and device ramp.
Table 16-1. Reference documents
Title Content
Wi-Fi Link Controller Linux user Guide Getting started package, which includes: Quick
start guide, Hardware limitations and notes, and
software quick start guidelines.
Wi-Fi Link Controller Linux Porting Guide This user guide describes how to port the
ATWILC1000 and ATWILC3000 Linux drivers to
another platform and contains all the required
modifications for driver porting.
Note: 
For a complete listing of development support tools and documentation, visit http://www.microchip.com/
wwwproducts/en/ATWILC1000 or refer to the customer support section on options to the nearest
Microchip field representative.
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17. Document Revision History
Rev B - 10/2017
Section Changes
MAC Features Editorial updates
Rev A - 08/2017
Section Changes
Document Updated from Atmel to Microchip template.
Assigned a new Microchip document
number. Previous version is Atmel 42503
revision C.
ISBN number added.
Updated module reference to ATWILC1000-
MR110xB throughout the document.
Removed reference to Bluetooth coexistence
Added WFA certification details
Updated block diagram Figure 2-1
Updated pin description in Table 3-1
Updated VDDIO absolute maximum volatge
rating in Table 4-1 and added caution
footnote
Added operating temperature to Table 4-2
Moved Transmitter Performance, Receiver
Performance and Timing Characteristics
under Electrical Specifications
Updated description in Nonvolatile Memory
(eFuse)
Revised the Transmitter Performance and
Receiver Performance
Updated Application Reference Design
Added Design Consideration
Updated Reference Documentation
Rev C - 11/2016
Section Changes
Document Updated the device pinout drawing Figure
3-1 to make it easier to read
Added section 11.5 regarding PCBA coatings
Updated Marking diagram in Figure 1-1
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Section Changes
Revised values for Transmit Power and
added notes in Table 4-4
Added Pins and Agencies to Ordering
Information in Table 1-1
Added section ATWILC1000-MR110UB
Placement and Routing Guidelines Types for
ATWILC1000-MR110UB
Added Certification Notices
Added Regulatory Approval
Updated Description to indicate both the
MR110PB and MR110UB are covered
Removed "With seamless roaming
capabilities" from description
Revised features to only support SPI and
SDIO hosts.
Removed references to WAPI
Removed UART
Moved Solder Pad drawing to be with POD
drawings as in Figure 11-1
Minor edits
Rev B - 5/2016
Section Changes
Document Revised POD drawings in Module Outline
Drawings
Revised Footprint drawing in Module Outline
Drawings
Removed Module schematics and BOM’s
Added Reflow profile Reflow Profile
Information
Updated SDIO timing content in SDIO Slave
Timing
Added footnotes to recommended operating
ratings in Recommended Operating
Conditions
Updated SPI timing content in SPI Slave
Timing
Rev A - 8/2015
Section Changes
Document Updated due to changes from
ATWILC100A(42380D) to ATWILC1000B:
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Section Changes
Updated power numbers and description,
added high-power and low-power modes
Updated radio performance numbers
Fixed typos in SPI interface timing
Added hardware accelerators in feature list
(security and checksum)
Increased instruction RAM size from 128KB
to 160KB
Improved and corrected description of
Coexistence interface
Miscellaneous minor updates and
corrections
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China - Nanjing
Tel: 86-25-8473-2460
Fax: 86-25-8473-2470
China - Qingdao
Tel: 86-532-8502-7355
Fax: 86-532-8502-7205
China - Shanghai
Tel: 86-21-3326-8000
Fax: 86-21-3326-8021
China - Shenyang
Tel: 86-24-2334-2829
Fax: 86-24-2334-2393
China - Shenzhen
Tel: 86-755-8864-2200
Fax: 86-755-8203-1760
China - Wuhan
Tel: 86-27-5980-5300
Fax: 86-27-5980-5118
China - Xian
Tel: 86-29-8833-7252
Fax: 86-29-8833-7256
China - Xiamen
Tel: 86-592-2388138
Fax: 86-592-2388130
China - Zhuhai
Tel: 86-756-3210040
Fax: 86-756-3210049
India - Bangalore
Tel: 91-80-3090-4444
Fax: 91-80-3090-4123
India - New Delhi
Tel: 91-11-4160-8631
Fax: 91-11-4160-8632
India - Pune
Tel: 91-20-3019-1500
Japan - Osaka
Tel: 81-6-6152-7160
Fax: 81-6-6152-9310
Japan - Tokyo
Tel: 81-3-6880- 3770
Fax: 81-3-6880-3771
Korea - Daegu
Tel: 82-53-744-4301
Fax: 82-53-744-4302
Korea - Seoul
Tel: 82-2-554-7200
Fax: 82-2-558-5932 or
82-2-558-5934
Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 60-3-6201-9857
Fax: 60-3-6201-9859
Malaysia - Penang
Tel: 60-4-227-8870
Fax: 60-4-227-4068
Philippines - Manila
Tel: 63-2-634-9065
Fax: 63-2-634-9069
Singapore
Tel: 65-6334-8870
Fax: 65-6334-8850
Taiwan - Hsin Chu
Tel: 886-3-5778-366
Fax: 886-3-5770-955
Taiwan - Kaohsiung
Tel: 886-7-213-7830
Taiwan - Taipei
Tel: 886-2-2508-8600
Fax: 886-2-2508-0102
Thailand - Bangkok
Tel: 66-2-694-1351
Fax: 66-2-694-1350
Austria - Wels
Tel: 43-7242-2244-39
Fax: 43-7242-2244-393
Denmark - Copenhagen
Tel: 45-4450-2828
Fax: 45-4485-2829
Finland - Espoo
Tel: 358-9-4520-820
France - Paris
Tel: 33-1-69-53-63-20
Fax: 33-1-69-30-90-79
France - Saint Cloud
Tel: 33-1-30-60-70-00
Germany - Garching
Tel: 49-8931-9700
Germany - Haan
Tel: 49-2129-3766400
Germany - Heilbronn
Tel: 49-7131-67-3636
Germany - Karlsruhe
Tel: 49-721-625370
Germany - Munich
Tel: 49-89-627-144-0
Fax: 49-89-627-144-44
Germany - Rosenheim
Tel: 49-8031-354-560
Israel - Ra’anana
Tel: 972-9-744-7705
Italy - Milan
Tel: 39-0331-742611
Fax: 39-0331-466781
Italy - Padova
Tel: 39-049-7625286
Netherlands - Drunen
Tel: 31-416-690399
Fax: 31-416-690340
Norway - Trondheim
Tel: 47-7289-7561
Poland - Warsaw
Tel: 48-22-3325737
Romania - Bucharest
Tel: 40-21-407-87-50
Spain - Madrid
Tel: 34-91-708-08-90
Fax: 34-91-708-08-91
Sweden - Gothenberg
Tel: 46-31-704-60-40
Sweden - Stockholm
Tel: 46-8-5090-4654
UK - Wokingham
Tel: 44-118-921-5800
Fax: 44-118-921-5820
Worldwide Sales and Service
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