AW-CB161H

IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi with

Bluetooth 4.0
Combo Half Mini Card

B2

Datasheet
Version 0.7

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Revision History

Document Date Modification Initials Approved

Release
Version 0. 1 2013/03/12 First Release Amos Fu Antonio Chu

Version 0. 2 2013/05/30 Update Power UP Sequencing Ethan Huang Chiehhao Liao

Update module photo Sophie Lo Patrick Lin
Add 6.Mechanical Dimensions
Version 0. 3 2013/07/12 Update Operating Conditions Ethan Huang Chiehhao Liao
Update Power Consumption Sophie Lo Patrick Lin
Weight
Version 0.4 2013/8/15 Update module photo Yvonne Patrick

Version 0.5 2013/9/27 Update block diagram Yvonne Patrick

Version 0.6 2013/11/5 Update module photo Yvonne Patrick

Version 0.7 2013/12/31 Remove BT 3.0 + HS function Yvonne Patrick

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1. Introduction
AzureWave Technologies, Inc. introduces the pioneer of the IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac WIFI with Bluetooth

4.0 class I combo half mini card module --- AW-CB161H. The AW-CB161H IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac PCIE

WIFI with Bluetooth 4.0 class I combo module is a highly integrated wireless local area network (WLAN)

solution to let users enjoy the digital content through the latest wireless technology without using the

extra cables and cords. It combines with Bluetooth 4.0 class I and provides a complete 2.4GHz

Bluetooth system which is fully compliant to Bluetooth 4.0 and v2.1 that supports EDR of 2Mbps and

3Mbps for data and audio communications. It enables a high performance, cost effective, low power,

compact solution that easily fits onto the PCI Express and USB Combo half mini Card.

Compliant with the IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac standard, AW-CB161H uses Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum

(DSSS), Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM), BPSK, QPSK, CCK and QAM baseband

modulation technologies.

Compare to 802.11n technology, 802.11ac standard makes big improvement on speed and range.

AW-CB161H module adopts REALTEK solution. The module design is based on the RTL8821AE single chip.

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2. Features
High speed wireless connection up to 433.3Mbps transmit/receive PHY rate using 80MHz bandwidth
 2 antennas to support 1(Transmit)  1(Receive) diversity technology and Bluetooth

 WCS (Wireless Coexistence System)

 Low power consumption and high performance

 Enhanced wireless security

 Fully qualified Bluetooth BT4.0

 Enhanced Data Rate(EDR) compliant for both 2Mbps and 3Mbps supported

 Fully speed operation with Piconet and Scatternet support

 Electrical compliant to USB1.1 & 2.0

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3. Block Diagram

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4. General Specifications
Model Name AW-CB161H
Product Description IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi with Bluetooth 4.0 class I Combo half mini
card Module
BlueTooth Standard IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi compliant / Bluetooth4.0 Standard
Host Interface Wi-Fi : PCI-E , BT : USB
Major Chipset RTL8821AE
Wi-Fi SSV/PID 1A3B/ 2161
BT V/PID 13D3/ 3414
Dimension 29.85mm x 26.65mm x 1.5 mm (Tolerance remarked in mechanical drawing)
Weight 3.28g
Standard U.FL Connector
Antenna 1: Ant1(Main): Wi-Fi Tx/Rx + BT
2: Ant2(Aux): Wi-Fi Tx/Rx + BT
Operating Conditions
Voltage 3.3V +/- 9%
Temperature 0~70 oC
Storage temperature -40~85oC
Electrical Specifications
Frequency Range Wi-Fi: 2.4 GHz ISM Bands 2.412-2.472 GHz, 2.484 GHz /
5.15-5.25 GHz (FCC UNII-low band) for US/Canada, Japan and Europe
5.25-5.35 GHz (FCC UNII-middle band) for US/Canada and Europe
5.47-5.725 GHz for Europe
5.725-5.825 GHz (FCC UNII-high band) for US/Canada
BT: 2402MHz~2483MHz
Wi-Fi:
802.11a/g/n/ac: OFDM
802.11b: CCK(11, 5.5Mbps), DQPSK(2Mbps), BPSK(1Mbps)
Modulation BT:
Header GFSK
Payload 2M: 4-DQPSK
Payload 3M: 8DPSK
Wi-Fi:
8802.11a: 13 dBm +/- 2 dBm (54Mbps)
802.11b: 16 dBm +/- 2 dBm (11Mbps)
Output Power 802.11g: 14 dBm +/- 2 dBm (54Mbps)
802.11n @2.4GHz: 13 dBm +/- 2 dBm (HT20 MCS7)
802.11n @2.4GHz: 13 dBm +/- 2dBm (HT40 MCS7)
802.11n @5GHz: 12 dBm +/- 2 dBm (HT20 MCS7)

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 802.11n @5GHz: 12 dBm +/- 2 dBm (HT40 MCS7)
802.11ac @5GHz: 12 dBm +/- 2 dBm (HT80 MCS7)
802.11ac @5GHz: 10 dBm +/- 2 dBm (HT80 MCS9)

BT: 0 ≤  Output  Power  ≤  8 dBm (Conductive)

Wi-Fi:
802.11a: less than -65 dBm (54M)
802.11b: less than -76 dBm (11M)
802.11g: less than -65 dBm (54M)
[email protected]: less than -64 dBm (HT20 MCS7)
Receive Sensitivity 802.11n @2.4GHz: less than -61 dBm (HT40 MCS7)
802.11n@5GHz: less than -64 dBm (HT20 MCS7)
802.11n @5GHz: less than -61 dBm (HT40 MCS7)
802.11ac @5GHz: less than -51 dBm (VHT80 MCS9)

BT: BER < 0.1% (Anritsu 8852B Tx -70 dBm)

Wi-Fi: Open Space: (300m) / Indoor:(100m)
Operating Range (The transmission speed may vary according to the environment)
BT: 10m~20m (depending on environment and NB model)

Regulatory Follow RTL8821AE regulatory list

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4-1. Absolute Maximum Ratings
Symbol Parameter Max. Rating Unit
Vdd33 Maximum I/O supply voltage +3.6V V

4-2. Recommended Operating Conditions

Symbol Parameter Rating Unit
Vdd33 I/O voltage 3~3.6 V

4-3. Power UP Sequencing

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4-4. Power Consumption

2.4GHz
Test Bed DELL Vostro 3450

Test OS Windows 8 Professional x64

Test AP NETGEAR R6300

Driver Version AZ_RTL8723AE_8723BE_8821AE_2010.2.0530.2013

Test Voltage 3.3V

Item Disable ASPM Mode L1 Mode NOTE

AVG 34.7 mA 9.3 mA

WLAN Module No
MAX 132.3 mA 118.4 mA
Connect AP
MIN 28.7 mA 1.5 mA

AVG 43.3 mA 24.2 mA

WLAN Module
MAX 136.4 mA 106.8 mA
Connect to the AP
MIN 35.0 mA 17.4 mA

WLAN RF OFF 28.8 mA 2.8 mA

Transmit Packet Test HT 40* 235.4 mA 207.6 mA

Receiver Packet Test HT 40* 124.0 mA 106.1 mA

Note: 1.The power consumption data were measured when NB operated in DC (battery) mode.
2.Bluetooth function is disabled.

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5GHz
Test Bed DELL Vostro 3450

Test OS Windows 8 Professional x64

Test AP NETGEAR R6300

Driver Version AZ_RTL8723AE_8723BE_8821AE_2010.2.0530.2013

Test Voltage 3.3V

Item Disable ASPM Mode L1 Mode NOTE

AVG 34.9 mA 9.1 mA

WLAN Module No
MAX 132.5 mA 118.2 mA
Connect AP
MIN 28.5 mA 1.6 mA

AVG 43.6 mA 25.3 mA

WLAN Module
MAX 142.1 mA 125.6 mA
Connect to the AP
MIN 35.8 mA 18.1 mA

WLAN RF OFF 29.0 mA 2.8 mA

Transmit Packet Test VHT 80* 267.9 mA 265.9 mA

Receiver Packet Test VHT 80* 168.8 mA 161.4 mA

Note: 1.The power consumption data were measured when NB operated in DC (battery) mode.
2.Bluetooth function is disabled.

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BLUETOOTH (2.1)
Test Bed DELL 3450

Test OS Windows 8 Professional x64

Driver Version RTBlue_744.744.0529.2013

Test Voltage 3.3V

Item UNIT Note

AVG 4.7 mA

BT Module No Connect BT MAX 14.9 mA

MIN 4.1 mA

AVG 12.2 mA
BT Module Connect
MAX 17.8 mA
BT
MIN 11.6 mA

BT RF OFF 1.8 mA

Transmit Packet 37.0 mA

Receiver Packet 30.6 mA

Note:1.The power consumption data were measured when NB operated in DC (battery) mode
2. Wifi function is disabled.

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5. Connector Pin-out Definitions
Pin No. Definition Basic Description Type
1 Open Drain active Low signal. This signal is used to Output
WAKE# request that the system return from a sleep/suspended
state to service a function initiated wake event. Open-Drain
2 NC Floating Pin, No connect to anything. Floating
3 NC Floating Pin, No connect to anything. Floating
4 GND Ground. GND
5 NC Floating Pin, No connect to anything. Floating
6 NC Floating Pin, No connect to anything. Floating
7 CLKREQn Reference clock request Output
8 NC Floating Pin, No connect to anything. Floating
9 GND Ground. GND
10 NC Floating Pin, No connect to anything. Floating
11 REFCLKN Differential reference clock. Input
12 NC Floating Pin, No connect to anything. Floating
13 REFCLKP Differential reference clock. Input
14 NC Floating Pin, No connect to anything. Floating
15 GND Ground. GND
16 NC Floating Pin, No connect to anything. Floating
17 NC Floating Pin, No connect to anything. Floating
18 GND Ground. GND
19 NC Floating Pin, No connect to anything. Floating
20 W_DISABLE# WLAN disable control. Input
21 GND Ground. GND
22 PERSTn PCI express fundamental reset. Input
23 PERN0 Differential transmit. Output

24 NC Floating Pin, No connect to anything. Floating

25 PERp0 Differential transmit. Output

26 GND Ground. GND
27 GND Ground. GND
28 NC Floating Pin, No connect to anything. Floating
29 GND Ground. GND
30 NC Floating Pin, No connect to anything. Floating
31 PETn0 Differential receive. Input
32 NC Floating Pin, No connect to anything. Floating
33 PETp0 Differential receive. Input
34 GND Ground. GND
35 GND Ground. GND
36 USB_D- USB Differential signal Output/ Input
37 GND Ground. GND
38 USB_D+ USB Differential signal Output/ Input

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39 NC Floating Pin, No connect to anything. Floating
40 NC Floating Pin, No connect to anything. Floating
41 NC Floating Pin, No connect to anything. Floating
42 NC Floating Pin, No connect to anything. Floating
43 GND Ground. GND
Active low signal. The signal is used to provide status
44 LED_WLAN# Output
indicators via LED.
45 NC Floating Pin, No connect to anything. Floating
Active low signal. The signal is used to provide status
46 LED_BT# Output
indicators via LED.
47 NC Floating Pin, No connect to anything. Floating
48 NC Floating Pin, No connect to anything. Floating
49 NC Floating Pin, No connect to anything. Floating
50 GND Ground. GND
This pin can externally shut down the RTL8821AE BT
function when BT_DIS# is pulled Low. When this pin is
pulled low,USB interface will be also disabled.
51 BT_DISABLE# Input

This pin can be also defined as the BT Radio-off

function with host interface remaining connected.
3.3V/3.3AUX power supply
52 +3.3VAUX VCC
(Use 3.3AUX for WOWL supporting)

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6. Mechanical Dimensions

RF CONNECTOR

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7. Module Photo

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