FCC ID: TLZ-CU442 IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 1T1R WLAN and Bluetooth Low Energy Microcontroller Module

IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 1T1R WLAN and Bluetooth Low Energy Microcontroller Module AW-CU442 Datasheet 1

(For Standard)

(Halogen Free) Features WiFi 802.11 b/g/n/ 1x1, 2.4GHz Support 20MHz/40MHz up to MCS7 Low power architecture Support low power TX/RX for short range application Low power beacon listen mode Low power Rx mode Very low power suspends mode (DLPS) Bluetooth Support BLE Support both central and peripheral modes Internal co-existence mechanism between and WIFI and BT to share the same antenna Support BLE5.0 Peripheral Interface USB host controller with HS/FS/LS capability HS-SD/MMC 2.0 SDIO device with highest SDR25 supported HS_UART/LP_UART supported Standard and fast mode I2C supported I2S with 8/12/16/24/32/48/./176.4 KHz sampling rate Maximum 2 SPI supported. One supports baud rate up to 50MHz;the other one supports baud rate up to 25MHz Support PWM with configurable duration and duty cycle from 0~100%

Support External Timer Trigger Event (ETE function) with configurable period in low power mode 2 Revision History Document NO: R2-2442-DST-01 Version Revision Date DCN NO. Description Initials Approved A B C 2020/02/03 2020/02/05 2020/02/12 Initial Peter Chen N.C. Chen 2.2 pin table correction Peter Chen N.C. Chen 2.1 pin map correction Peter Chen N.C. Chen 3 Table of Contents Features ........................................................................................................................................... 2 Revision History .............................................................................................................................. 3 Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................ 4 1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 5 1.1 Product Overview ................................................................................................................. 5 1.2 Specifications Table ............................................................................................................. 6 1.2.1 General ...................................................................................................................... 6 1.2.2 WLAN ........................................................................................................................ 7 1.2.3 Bluetooth.................................................................................................................... 8 1.2.4 Operating Conditions ................................................................................................. 8 2. Pin Definition ............................................................................................................................... 9 2.1 Pin Map ................................................................................................................................ 9 2.2 Pin Table ............................................................................................................................ 10 2.3 GPIO Function Table ......................................................................................................... 12 3. Electrical Characteristics ......................................................................................................... 14 3.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings ............................................................................................... 14 3.2 Recommended Operating Conditions ................................................................................ 14 3.3 Digital IO Pin DC Characteristics ....................................................................................... 14 3.4 Host Interface .................................................................................................................... 15 3.5 Power up Timing Sequence ............................................................................................... 15 3.6 Power Consumption* ............................................................................................................................................................. 15 3.6.1 WLAN ...................................................................................................................... 15 3.6.2 Bluetooth.................................................................................................................. 15 4. Mechanical Information ............................................................................................................ 16 4.1 Mechanical Drawing ........................................................................................................... 16 4.2 Recommend Footprint ....................................................................................................................... 17 4 1. Introduction 1.1 Product Overview AzureWave presents AW-CU442 802.11b/g/n 1T1R WLAN and Bluetooth low energy (5.0) Microcontroller Solution provides a highly cost-effective, flexible and easy to-use hardware/software platform to build a new generation of connected, smart devices. These smart-connected devices enable device to deliver a broad-range of services to consumers including energy-management, demand-response, home automation and remote access. This allows a user to manage comfort and convenience, also run diagnostics and receive alerts and notifications, in addition to managing and controlling the device. Developers can leverage the rich connectivity features of these new smart devices to create a new generation of innovative new applications and services The architecture features the Realtek RTL8721CSM-VA1 integrated single-chip low power dual band

(2.4G) wireless LAN and Bluetooth Low Energy (5.0) communication controller. It consists of high-

performance MCU (latest architecture v8m, Cortex-M4F instruction compatible) named KM4, a low power MCU (v8m, Cortex-M0 instruction compatible) named KM0, WLAN (802.11b/g/n) MAC, a 1T1R capable WLAN baseband, RF, Bluetooth and peripherals. The AW-CU442 is powered by production quality, field-tested Realtek Easy Connect software that includes a rich set of software components that work together to support the development of Smart Energy devices, and enable these devices to connect to mobile clients such as smart-phones, Internet-based Cloud and Smart-Grid services. The feature-rich software stack enables OEMs to focus on application-specific software functionality, thus enabling rapid development and reduced software development costs and risks. 5 1.2 Specifications Table 1.2.1 General Features Description Product Description 802.11b/g/n 1T1R WLAN and Bluetooth low energy (5.0) Microcontroller Module Major Chipset RTL8721CSM-VA1 (with pSRAM 4MB) Host Interface UART Flash Dimension Package Antenna Weight SPI interface for Flash connection 18 mm x 13 mm x 2.45 mm(Max) 57-pin LGA TBD Internal printing Antenna for WLAN/BT 6 1.2.2 WLAN Features WLAN Standard IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Wi-Fi compliant Frequency Rage 2.4 GHz ISM radio band Description Modulation DSSS, OFDM, DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM for WLAN Number of Channels Output Power USA, North America, Canada and Taiwan 1 ~ 11 China, Australia, Most European Countries 1 ~ 13 Japan, 1 ~ 14(CH14 only for 802.11b) 2.4G Typ Min Max 15 11 11 10 18 14 14 13 20 16 16 15 11b (11Mbps)

@EVM<35%

11g (54Mbps)

@EVM-27 dB 11n (HT20 MCS7)

@EVM-28 dB 11n (HT40 MCS7)

@EVM-28 dB 2.4G Unit dBm dBm dBm dBm Unit dBm dBm dBm dBm Receiver Sensitivity Data Rate Security TBD Min Max Typ

-90

-77

-75

-71.5 11b (11Mbps) 11g (54Mbps) 11n (HT20 MCS7) 11n (HT40 MCS7) WLAN:

802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps 802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps 802.11n: up to 150Mbps-single 7 1.2.3 Bluetooth Features Description Bluetooth Standard Bluetooth 5.0 complaint (BLE) Frequency Rage 2402~2480MHz Modulation BLE Output Power Low Energy Receiver Sensitivity Low Energy Min 2 Min Typ 4 Typ TBD Max 6 Max Unit dBm Unit dBm Description 1.2.4 Operating Conditions Features Operating Conditions Voltage 3.3V Operating Temperature

-20 ~ 85 Operating Humidity less than 85% R.H. Storage Temperature

-40 ~ 85 Storage Humidity less than 60% R.H. ESD Protection Human Body Model TBD Changed Device Model TBD 8 2. Pin Definition 2.1 Pin Map AW-CU442 Top View Pin Map 9 2.2 Pin Table Pin No Definition Basic Description Voltage Type A1 VBAT_MEAS ADC input pin, 5V tolerance A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 PB6 PB5 The MUX function GPIO pin. The MUX function GPIO pin. 3V3 3.3V power supply PA25 The MUX function GPIO pin. PA26 The MUX function GPIO pin. PA28 The MUX function GPIO pin. PB7 The MUX function GPIO pin. GND Ground. PB4 The MUX function GPIO pin. PB3 The MUX function GPIO pin. PB2 PB1 The MUX function GPIO pin. The MUX function GPIO pin. PA30 The MUX function GPIO pin. PA16 The MUX function GPIO pin. PA17 The MUX function GPIO pin. PA18 The MUX function GPIO pin. PA27 The MUX function GPIO pin. PA19 The MUX function GPIO pin. GND Ground. GND Ground. GND Ground. GND Ground. GND Ground. C1 Flash_CLK Connecting to external flash CLK(Clock input) pin C2 Flash_DATA0 Connecting to external flash SIO0(Serial Data Input) pin D1 Flash_DATA1 Connecting to external flash SIO1(Serial Data Output) pin Flash_CS Connecting to external flash CS(Chip Select) pin VCC GND I I/O I/O I/O I/O I/O I/O I/O I/O I/O I/O I/O O I/O I/O I/O I/O I/O I/O I/O I GND GND GND GND GND 10 PB22 The MUX function GPIO pin. PB23 The MUX function GPIO pin. PB26 The MUX function GPIO pin. PB29 The MUX function GPIO pin. GND Ground. GND Ground. GND Ground. GND Ground. GND Ground. GND Ground. GND Ground. GND Ground. GND Ground. GND Ground. PB31 The MUX function GPIO pin. PA4 PA0 PA2 The MUX function GPIO pin. The MUX function GPIO pin. The MUX function GPIO pin. PA15 The MUX function GPIO pin. PA14 The MUX function GPIO pin. PA12 The MUX function GPIO pin. GND Ground. E1 E2 E3 E4 E5 E6 E7 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 G1 G2 G3 G4 G5 G6 G7 H1 H2 H3 H4 H5 H6 H7 H8 CHIP_EN Enable Chip:1 Enable Chip, 0 Shut Down Chip UART_LOG_TXD, UART_DOWNLOAD PA7 PA8 UART_LOG_RXD PA13 The MUX function GPIO pin. GND Ground. GND Ground. RF WIiFi/BT RF interface (option)

* Note: By default, Pin H3 and H4 are UART interface (Pin H3 is UART TX, Pin H4 is UART RX). When AW-CU442 is booting, Pin H3 is strap pin (low active) to enter the flash download mode. 11 I/O I/O GND GND GND GND GND I/O I/O GND GND GND GND GND I/O I/O I/O I/O I/O I/O I/O I I/O I/O I/O GND GND I/O GND 2.3 GPIO Function Table 12 13 3. Electrical Characteristics 3.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings Symbol Parameter Minimum Typical Maximum Unit 3V3 3.3V Power supply 3.3 3.6 V 3.2 Recommended Operating Conditions Symbol Parameter Minimum Typical Maximum Unit 3V3 3.3V Power supply 3.0 3.3 3.6 V 3.3 Digital IO Pin DC Characteristics Symbol Parameter Minimum Typical Maximum Unit VIH VIL Input high voltage 2 Input low voltage VOH Output high voltage 2.4 VOL Output low voltage

0.8 0.4 V V V V 14 3.4 Host Interface 3.4.1 UART Interface TBD 3.5 Power up Timing Sequence TBD 3.6 Power Consumption*

3.6.1 WLAN 3.6.2 Bluetooth TBD TBD 15 4. Mechanical Information 4.1 Mechanical Drawing 16 4.2 Recommend Footprint For customer using pads SMD (Solder Mask Defined) AW-CU442 Recommend Footprint (Top View) 17 Federal Communication Commission Interference 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 that 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 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. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate this equipment. 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. FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible. IMPORTANT NOTE:

This module is intended for OEM integrator. This module is only FCC authorized for the specific rule parts listed on the grant, and that the host product manufacturer is responsible for compliance to any other FCC rules that apply to the host not covered by the modular transmitter grant of certification. The final host product still requires Part 15 Subpart B compliance testing with the modular transmitter installed. Additional testing and certification may be necessary when multiple modules are used. 20cm minimum distance has to be able to be maintained between the antenna and the users for the host this module is integrated into. Under such configuration, the FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an population/uncontrolled environment can be satisfied. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. USERS MANUAL OF THE END PRODUCT:

In the users manual of the end product, the end user has to be informed to keep at least 20cm separation with the antenna while this end product is installed and operated. The end user has to be informed that the FCC radio-frequency exposure guidelines for an uncontrolled environment can be satisfied. The end user has to also be informed that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of 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. LABEL OF THE END PRODUCT:

The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following "

Contains TX FCC ID: TLZ-CU442 ". This device complies with Part 15 of 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. Ant list Ant. 1 Brand Model Name Antenna Type Connector Gain (dBi) LYNwave AOX20X054AA0 Chip Antenna N/A 3.62 This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canadas licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause interference.

(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Cet appareil contient des metteurs / rcepteurs exempts de licence qui sont conformes au (x) RSS (s) exempts de licence d'Innovation, Sciences et Dveloppement conomique Canada. L'opration est soumise aux deux conditions suivantes:

(1) Cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d'interfrences.

(2) Cet appareil doit accepter toute interfrence, y compris les interfrences susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement indsirable de l'appareil. For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible. Pour les produits disponibles aux tats-Unis / Canada du march, seul le canal 1 11 peuvent tre exploits. Slection d'autres canaux n'est pas possible. This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located with any other transmitters except in accordance with IC multi-transmitter product procedures. Referring to the multi-transmitter policy, multiple-transmitter(s) and module(s) can be operated simultaneously without reassessment permissive change. Cet appareil et son antenne (s) ne doit pas tre co-localiss ou fonctionnement en association avec une autre antenne ou transmetteur. IC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. Cet quipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC tablies pour un environnement non contrl. Cet quipement doit tre install et utilis avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps. MPORTANT NOTE:

This module is intended for OEM integrator. The OEM integrator is responsible for the compliance to all the rules that apply to the product into which this certified RF module is integrated. Additional testing and certification may be necessary when multiple modules are used. 20cm minimum distance has to be able to be maintained between the antenna and the users for the host this module is integrated into. Under such configuration, the IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an population/uncontrolled environment can be satisfied. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. USERS MANUAL OF THE END PRODUCT:

In the users manual of the end product, the end user has to be informed to keep at least 20cm separation with the antenna while this end product is installed and operated. The end user has to be informed that the IC radio-frequency exposure guidelines for an uncontrolled environment can be satisfied. The end user has to also be informed that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. LABEL OF THE END PRODUCT:

The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following " Contains IC: 6100A-CU442 ". The Host Model Number (HMN) must be indicated at any location on the exterior of the end product or product packaging or product literature which shall be available with the end product or online.

AzureWave Technologies, Inc. 8F., No.94, Baozhong Rd. , Xindian Dist., New Taipei City , Taiwan 231 Confidential Letter Date: 2020/7/3 Federal Communications Commission 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia MD 21046 Subject: Request for Confidentiality FCC IDTLZ-CU442 To Whom It May Concern:

Long Term Confidentiality Pursuant to Sections 0.457 and 0.459 of the Commissions Rules, we hereby respectfully request confidential treatment of information accompanying this application as outlined below:

Block Diagrams Schematics Operational Description The above materials contain trade secrets and proprietary information not customarily released to the public. The public disclosure of these matters might be harmful to the Applicant and provide unjustified benefits to its competitors. We understand that pursuant to Rule 0.457, disclosure of this Application and all accompanying documentation will not be made before the date of the Grant for this application. Short Term Confidentiality Pursuant to Sections 0.457 and 0.459 of the Commissions Rules, we hereby respectfully request short-term confidential treatment of information accompanying this application as outlined below until 90 days after the Grant Date of Equipment Authorization in order to ensure sensitive business information remains confidential until the actual marketing of the device:

External Photos Internal Photos Test Setup photos Users Manuals Sincerely, Applicants company name

: AzureWave Technologies, Inc. Applicants company address

: 8F., No.94, Baozhong Rd. , Xindian Dist., New Taipei City , Taiwan 231 Signature

Name and Job Title

: Patrick Lin / Director E-Mail Tel Fax

: patrick.lin@azurewave.com

: 02-55995599 *5580

: 02-66289666

Module Approval Request Letter Date: 2020/7/29 Subject: Module Approval FCC ID: TLZ-CU442 To Whom It May Concern:

We, Sporton International Inc., are authorized by AzureWave Technologies, Inc. to have their state-of-the-art device approved under module approval authorization. The application of this module is specified to mobile host equipment. The requirements regulated in CFR47 Part 15.212 have been fulfilled and clearly explained below. 1. The requirement of RF shielding: The shielding of the radio portion can be demonstrated in exhibition 2. The requirement of buffered inputs: Buffered data inputs stage has been integrated in chip 3. The requirement of power supply regulation: The part number of the power regulator is in chip 4. The requirements of section 15.203 and 15.204(C): The requirements of antenna connector and spurious emission have been fulfilled. Please reference the exhibition Test Report. 5. The requirement of stand-alone test configuration: Please reference exhibition Test Configuration Photo for the stand-alone test configuration. 6. The requirement of labeling: The instruction on the labeling rule of the end product has been stated in the users manual of this module. Please also see the exhibition Label Sample. 7. The requirement of compliance on specific rule or operating requirements: The required FCC rule has been fulfilled and all the instructions for maintaining compliance has been clearly stated in the Users 8. The requirement of RF exposure: Please refer exhibition RF Exposure for the compliance of MPE RF External Photo. RTL8721CSM. RTL8721CSM. Manual. exposure rule. Please do not hesitate to contact me for any questions of this request letter. Thank you. Company name

: Sporton International Inc. Company Address

: No.8, Lane 724, Bo-ai St., Jhubei City, Hsinchu County 302, Taiwan, R.O.C. Signature Name Job Title

: Leo Huang

: Manager

AzureWave Technologies, Inc. 8F., No.94, Baozhong Rd. , Xindian Dist., New Taipei City , Taiwan 231 Power of Attorney Date: 2020/7/3 I hereby have entrusted the following person to be a proxy regarding application for Type Address

: No.8, Lane 724, Bo-ai St., Jhubei City, HsinChu County 302, Taiwan, R.O.C. e-mail

: Leohuang@sporton.com.tw I am therefore responsible for the contents of the application. Dear Sir, Certification. Sporton International Inc. Name

: Leo Huang Job Title

: Manager FCC ID: TLZ-CU442 Sincerely, Applicants company name

: AzureWave Technologies, Inc. Applicants company address

: 8F., No.94, Baozhong Rd. , Xindian Dist., New Taipei City , Taiwan 231 Signature

Name and Job Title

: Patrick Lin / Director

: patrick.lin@azurewave.com

: 02-55995599 *5580

: 02-66289666 E-Mail Tel Fax

AzureWave Technologies, Inc. 8F., No.94, Baozhong Rd. , Xindian Dist., New Taipei City , Taiwan 231 SDoC Attestation Letter Date: 2020/7/3 We AzureWave Technologies, Inc., as the grantee of this project (FCC ID: TLZ-CU442 / Brand Name:

AzureWave / Model No.: AW-CU442), would like to declare that the composite portion has been authorized under the Supplier's Declaration of Conformity procedures (Sporton report No.: FD061820, FCC designation number: TW1096). The final product shall consequently comply with the FCC rule applied for SDoC Procedure. Regards, Sincerely, Applicants company name

: AzureWave Technologies, Inc. Applicants company address

: 8F., No.94, Baozhong Rd. , Xindian Dist., New Taipei City , Taiwan 231 Signature

Name and Job Title

: Patrick Lin / Director E-Mail Tel Fax

: patrick.lin@azurewave.com

: 02-55995599 *5580

: 02-66289666