RN-174 Roving Networks Inc, RN-174 Datasheet - Page 9

• Manufacturer Part Number: RN-174
• Description: RF EVAL GSX SUPER MODULE
• Manufacturer: Roving Networks Inc
• Type: Transceiver, 802.11 b/gr

Specifications of RN-174

• Frequency: 2.402GHz ~ 2.48GHz
• Wireless Frequency: 2402 MHz to 2480 MHz
• Interface Type: RS-232, SPI, UART
• Modulation: DSSS, OFDM
• Security: 128 bit WEP, AES, TKIP
• Operating Voltage: 3.3 V
• Output Power: 12 dBm
• Operating Temperature Range: - 40 C to + 85 C
• Board Size: 1950 mm x 1105 mm
• Antenna: Supports Chip, PCB Trace, Wire, U.FL Connector for External
• For Use With/related Products: RN-171
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant, Lead free / RoHS Compliant
• Other names: 740-1040

Designs that include the boost regulator will provide good supply to the flash even when the battery voltage drops
close to 1.8V.
If a board containing RN-171 does not include the boost regulator, it SHOULD include a 2.7V undervoltage reset
circuit to prevent the module from accessing flash when supply voltage falls below 2.7V.
All supported flash chips are rated for minimum VDD of 2.7V.
Powering from a 3.3V Regulated Source: Apply 3.3V regulated power to pins 10, 34 and 49. Leave pin 48
(SREG_3V3_CTRL) unconnected. Do not connect pin 48 to ground. leave it as unconnected.
Solder Reflow. Reflow temperature must not exceed 220C.
To reflow solder the RN-171 module onto a PCB Roving recommends a RoHS compliant solder paste equivalent
to the NIHON ALMIT paste or OMNIX OM-310 solder paste from Alpha metals.
NOTE: Use no clean Flux, Do NOT water wash!
Note also, that the temperature profile is based on the IC level and other components level only (without the
shield can). So if we go on module perspective, above 245C profile should be acceptable.
In fact the module temperature profile specifications tells, that you should be able to go beyond 240C (from
220C[60secs] to 250C[10secs]). The module temperature profile diagram is shown below.
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