 NORA-W36 series u-connectXpress dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules Data sheet Abstract Aimed towards developers and other technical staff, this document provides important information necessary for the design of customer applications based on the module. It includes an overview and comprehensive functional description of each NORA-W36 module variant – together with a detailed pin list, block diagram, mechanical and electrical specification, and more.

NORA-W36 series - Data sheet Subtitle u-connectXpress dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules Document type Data sheet Functional sample Draft For functional testing. Revised and supplementary data will be published later. In development / Objective specification Target values. Revised and supplementary data will be published later. Engineering sample Advance information Data based on early testing. Revised and supplementary data will be published later. Initial production Early production information Data from product verification. Revised and supplementary data may be published later. Mass production...

NORA-W36 series - Data sheet

NORA-W36 series - Data sheet

NORA-W36 series - Data sheet NORA-W36 series modules are small, stand-alone, dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Low Energy modules, ideal for integrating wireless connectivity into end products. They support Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 a/b/g/n) in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands and can function as either a Wi-Fi station or an access point. NORA-W36 can also assume Bluetooth Low Energy 5.3 peripheral and central roles, or both simultaneously. It can operate as a GATT client or server. Shipped with pre-flashed u-connectXpress software, NORA-W36 modules simplify end-product integration and reduce the time-to-market...

NORA-W36 series - Data sheet 1.4 Product variants NORA-W36 series modules come with pre-flashed u-connectXpress software, which supports Wi-Fi 4 (802.11a/b/g/n) in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands and Bluetooth Low Energy 5.3 in the 2.4 GHz ISM band. NORA-W36 product variants share the same pin-out, footprint, and size of 14.3 mm x 10.4 mm x 1.9 mm. NORA-W361 has no internal antenna. The RF signal for routing to an external antenna or antenna connector signal is exposed through a dedicated module pin. NORA-W366 is equipped with an internal PCB trace antenna, using antenna technology licensed from...

NORA-W36 series - Data sheet Access Point mode: 2.4 GHz, channels 1-13* 5 GHz, channels 36-48, 149-165* Typical conducted output power: 2.4 GHz, 20 dBm* 5 GHz, 18 dBm* Typical conducted output power 8 dBm (NORA-W366) 6.5 dBm (NORA-W361) Typical radiated output power: 2.4 GHz, 25.3 EIRP** 5 GHz, 23.3 EIRP** Typical radiated output power 11.8 dBm EIRP** Data rates: 1 / 2 Mbps Maximum support depends on the region and u-connectXpress software version. RF power including maximum antenna gain (2.4GHz – 5.3 dBi, 5GHz – 5.3dBi). Table 1: NORA-W36 series Wi-Fi and Bluetooth characteristics u-connectXpress...

NORA-W36 series - Data sheet1.6.3 Software upgradeNORA-W36 u-connectXpress software incorporates a bootloader that facilitates module flashing over the UART interface. The file download process employs the standard XMODEM protocol.For information about how to upgrade the software, see also the NORA-W36 series system integration manual [1].1.7 MAC addressesNORA-W36 series modules are assigned a block of four MAC addresses. The first Wi-Fi MAC address (base address) is encoded in the Data Matrix on the label. See also Product labeling. MAC address Assignment Base address Wi-Fi station Base address...

NORA-W36 series - Data sheet 2.1 Power supply The power for NORA-W36 is supplied through the VDD pins with a nominal voltage of 3.3 VDC . This input voltage is also the input/output (I/O) reference for interfacing with external circuitry. The system power supply circuit must be able to support peak power. The current drawn from VDD can vary significantly based on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Low Energy power consumption profiles. NORA-W36 series modules utilize an integrated voltage converter to transform and stabilize the supply voltage applied to the VDD pins. The voltage converter can operate in linear...

NORA-W36 series - Data sheet External RF antenna interface The NORA-W361 module has an antenna signal (ANT) pin with a characteristic impedance of 50 Ω for use with an external antenna. The antenna signal supports both Tx and Rx. For the U.FL reference design and the list of approved antennas, see the NORA-W36 series system integration manual [1]. The Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter (UART) is an asynchronous serial interface consisting of up to four signals: transmit data (UART_TXD), receive data (UART_RXD), request-tosend (UART_RTS) handshake, and clear-to-send (UART_CTS) handshake....

NORA-W36 series - Data sheet Table 4 shows the NORA-W36 u-connectXpress module pin assignments. No Name I/O Description Remarks A5 DBG_TX O Debug UART TX data A7 VDD Power 3.0 VDC to 3.6 VDC power supply input A8 VDD Power 3.0 VDC to 3.6 VDC power supply input

NORA-W36 series - Data sheet No Description Remarks 3.0 VDC to 3.6 VDC power supply input and I/O reference voltage Ground pad No connection Reserved - do not connect Reserved - do not connect No connection No connection No connection Switch 2 Internally pulled high, 50 KO Switch 1 Internally pulled high, 50 KO GPIO3 Output only when configured No connection No connection No connection Ground pad Ground pad No connection UART_RTS UART_CTS No connection No connection No connection No connection No connection No connection UART_TXD UART_RXD 3 GPIO and WAKE_HOST not yet supported

NORA-W36 series - Data sheet No Remarks Reserved - do not connect External system reset input No connection Internally pulled high, 10 KO WAKE_UP from deep sleep4 Input only when configured for WAKE_UP K9 ANT I/O Single-ended antenna connection 4 Available with u-connectXpress v1.0.0 and later

NORA-W36 series - Data sheet Stressing the device above one or more of the ratings listed in the Absolute maximum ratings can cause permanent damage. These are stress ratings only. Operating the module at these or at any conditions other than those specified in the Recommended operating conditions should be avoided. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods can affect device reliability. C All given application information is only advisory and does not form part of the specification. 4.1 Absolute maximum ratings Symbol Description Condition Min Max Unit VDD Module supply...