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NINA-W1 series - User Manual 

 

 

 

 

System description 

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Overview 

The  NINA-W1  series  of  wireless  and  multiradio  MCU  IoT  is  suitable  for  industrial  markets  where 
security is important. NINA-W1 includes the following stand-alone modules: 

Model 

Description 

NINA-W13 series 

 

Wireless  MCU  modules  integrate  a  powerful  microcontroller  (MCU)  and  a  Wi-Fi  radio  for  wireless 
communication. NINA-W13x modules come with pre-flashed application software and support 802.11b/g/n 
in the 2.4 GHz ISM band. Host systems set up and control the modules through an AT command interface 
to  reduce  the  time  and  complexity  of  including  Wi-Fi  connectivity  into  your  application  designs.  NINA-
W13x modules offer top-grade security with secure boot functionality that ensures that applications start 
only with the original u-blox software, u-connectXpress. 

NINA-W10 series 

Multiradio  MCU  modules  integrate  a  powerful  microcontroller  (MCU)  and  radio  for  wireless 
communication.    With  open  CPU  architecture,  NINA-W10  series  modules  are  ideal  for  advanced 
applications that run on dual core 32-bit MCUs. The radio provides support for Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n in the 2.4 
GHz  ISM  band,  Bluetooth  BR/EDR,  and  Bluetooth  low  energy  communication.  Leveraging  integrated 
cryptographic hardware accelerators, NINA-W10 series modules offer top-grade security with secure boot 
functionality that ensures that applications start only with the original u-blox software, u-connectXpress. 

NINA-W15 series 

NINA-W15x  modules  have  similar  performance  as  NINA-W10x  modules,  but  come  with  pre-flashed 
application  software.  Serving  as  a  multiradio  gateway,  these  modules  provide  support  for  Wi-Fi 
802.11b/g/n  and  dual-mode  Bluetooth  (Bluetooth  BR/EDR  low  energy  v4.2).  Host  systems  set  up  and 
control the modules through an AT command interface to reduce the time and complexity of including Wi-
Fi  connectivity  into  your  application  designs.  NINA-W15x  series  modules  offer  top-grade  security  with 
secure  boot  functionality  that  ensures  that  applications  start  only  with  the  original  u-blox  software, 
u-connectXpress. 

NINA-B2 series 

The  NINA-B2  series  are  small  stand-alone  dual-mode  Bluetooth  modules  designed  for  ease-of-use  and 
integration in professional applications where security is important. The modules are delivered with u-blox 
connectivity  software,  which  provides  support  for  both  peripheral  and  central  roles,  Serial  Port  Profile, 
GATT client and server, beacons, u-blox Bluetooth low energy Serial Port Service – all configurable from a 
host using AT commands. 

 

NINA-W106, NINA-W136, NINA-W156 and NINA-B226 approvals are currently pending.  

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for NINA-W1 Series

Page 1: ...W13 Wi Fi and NINA W10 and NINA W15 series multiradio and NINA B2 Bluetooth modules These modules feature a number of useful embedded security features including secure boot that ensures that only au...

Page 2: ...Copying reproduction modification or disclosure to third parties of this document or any part thereof is only permitted with the express written permission of u blox The information contained herein...

Page 3: ...1 NINA W13 and NINA W15 u connectXpress software 11 2 2 SDK for open CPU modules 12 2 3 Flashing stand alone modules with s center 12 2 4 Updating u connectXpress software with s center 13 2 5 Develo...

Page 4: ...4 1 Packaging shipping storage and moisture preconditioning 33 4 2 Handling 33 4 3 Soldering 33 4 3 1 Reflow soldering process 33 4 3 2 Cleaning 34 4 3 3 Other remarks 35 Approvals 36 5 1 European Un...

Page 5: ...cation Leveraging integrated cryptographic hardware accelerators NINA W10 series modules offer top grade security with secure boot functionality that ensures that applications start only with the orig...

Page 6: ...is required interface available for NINA W10 series modules and NINA W156 1 4 Supply interfaces 1 4 1 Module supply design VCC NINA W1 series modules include an integrated Linear Voltage converter tha...

Page 7: ...n with internal pull up or pull down resistors in the module See data sheet for more information Care must be taken if an RMII interface is to be included in the application design Pin 25 and pin 27 c...

Page 8: ...AC connection will be supported when the module reaches Engineering Sample status NINA W1 series modules include a full RMII for Ethernet MAC to PHY communication using the included Station Management...

Page 9: ...must be connected The default PHY address 0x1 must be configured on the PHY side Follow the recommendations of your chosen PHY chip supplier for implementation details An example of a PHY implementat...

Page 10: ...A W1x6 modules are equipped with a PCB trace antenna that is based on technology licensed from Proant AB 1 8 Reserved pins RSVD Do not connect the reserved RSVD pin Reserved pins are allocated for fut...

Page 11: ...use of u connectXpress software see the u blox Short range modules AT commands manual Typical examples of the applications and use cases supported by NINA W13 and NINA W15 series modules include Gate...

Page 12: ...Flashing stand alone modules with s center ublox s center client software provides a convenient tool with which to configure u blox standalone modules It runs on PCs running Windows XP onwards x86 and...

Page 13: ...ive and select Update The s center handles the download using information contained in the json file without any further interaction is needed from the user See also Figure 5 Figure 5 Software Update...

Page 14: ...PATH environment variable Build and Flash o Start a Project Connect Configure Build and Flash a program More information about this is available at http esp idf readthedocs io en latest index html 2 5...

Page 15: ...esp idf repository will be created in the c git folder git clone recursive https github com espressif esp idf git To checkout a specific tag such as v3 1 use the following command as shown in the exam...

Page 16: ...oject This project will print out Hello World ten times on the UART and then reboot To build this sample project go to the hello world folder using the following command Plug in NINA W10 to the PC and...

Page 17: ...d click OK Figure 10 Screenshot that shows selection of the sample com port number COM10 Save the sdkconfig by entering a filename to which this configuration should be saved as shown in Figure Figure...

Page 18: ...owering on the board Then enter make flash to build and flash the NINA W10 as shown below Figure 12 Compiling of the example application Now reset the NINA W10 by clicking the RESET button Then enter...

Page 19: ...lies However some differences exist For NINA W101 NINA W102 during idf py make menuconfig also set the configuration flag CONFIG_SPI_FLASH_USE_LEGACY_IMPL flag to Y otherwise the application will fail...

Page 20: ...o arduino exe and then close the program again Do this to ensure that the folder is created correctly before downloading the Arduino files as mentioned in the next step The Arduino IDE user folder is...

Page 21: ...to the folder esp32 folder Figure 2 Cloning the Arduino Esp32 repository 2 6 3 Downloading the toolchain Go to the folder C Users user_name Documents Arduino hardware espressif esp32 tools to execute...

Page 22: ...gram Files x86 Arduino arduino exe In the Tools Board menu select ESP32 Dev Module and then select the following Flash Mode DIO Flash Frequency 40 MHz Flash Size 2 MB 16 Mb Upload Speed 921600 Core De...

Page 23: ...Scan Press the arrow button as shown highlighted in red in the below screenshot Figure to start the upload to NINA W10 Figure 19 Screenshot that depicts the arrow at the top Select Serial Monitor from...

Page 24: ...ed below const esp_phy_init_data_t esp_phy_get_init_data int8_t init_data malloc sizeof esp_phy_init_data_t memcpy init_data phy_init_data sizeof esp_phy_init_data_t init_data 44 56 target power 0 ini...

Page 25: ...ut power configuration for versions v3 1 v3 2 and v4 0 The original file phy_init c is located in the folder esp idf components esp32 in the official git repositories for the applicable esp idf Update...

Page 26: ...oth BR EDR output power configuration No output power configuration for Bluetooth BR EDR is required With default settings the module will operate at 6 dBm which is within the regulatory limit for NIN...

Page 27: ...4 1 for schematic and layout design 4 System functions RESET_N GPIO and other System input and output pins Accurate design is required to guarantee that the voltage level is well defined during modul...

Page 28: ...3 1 On board antenna design If a plastic enclosure is used it is possible to use NINA W1 with the embedded antenna In order to reach an optimum operating performance follow the instructions provided i...

Page 29: ...ommunication interfaces 3 4 1 Asynchronous serial interface UART design The layout of the UART bus should be done so that noise injection and cross talk are avoided It is recommended to use the hardwa...

Page 30: ...es a supplementary isolation of 4w from other busses is recommended 3 5 1 General considerations for schematic design and PCB floor planning Verify which signal bus requires termination and add series...

Page 31: ...series Data Sheets The proposed land pattern layout reflects the pads layout of the module The Non Solder Mask Defined NSMD pad type is recommended over the Solder Mask Defined SMD pad type which imp...

Page 32: ...refer to the ETSI EN 301 489 1 For the contact and air discharges definitions refer to CENELEC EN 61000 4 2 Parameter Min Typical Max Unit Remarks ESD immunity All exposed surfaces of the radio equip...

Page 33: ...en contacting materials that can develop charges e g patch antenna 10 pF coax cable 50 80 pF m soldering iron To prevent electrostatic discharge through the RF input do not touch any exposed antenna a...

Page 34: ...es is not recommended Residues underneath the modules cannot be easily removed with a washing process Cleaning with water will lead to capillary effects where water is absorbed in the gap between the...

Page 35: ...to prevent the liquid from flowing into the module The RF shields do not provide protection for the module from coating liquids with low viscosity therefore care is required in applying the coating C...

Page 36: ...nt The end user must comply with all of the instructions provided by the Grantee which indicate installation and or operating conditions necessary for compliance The finished product is required to co...

Page 37: ...rdance 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 c...

Page 38: ...led with its permanently affixed FCC ID label 7 The module complies with all specific rules applicable to the transmitter including all the conditions provided in the integration instructions by the g...

Page 39: ...dio exempts de licence L exploitation est autoris e aux deux conditions suivantes 1 L appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage a L appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radio lectrique subi m me s...

Page 40: ...is pending When a product integrating a NINA W106 NINA W136 NINA W156 or NINA B226 module is placed on the Japanese market the product must be affixed with a label with the Giteki marking as shown in...

Page 41: ...urement and verification of RF characteristics in all supported bands For example measurements of receiver RSSI and transmitter power levels and frequency tuning of the reference clock Figure 7 Automa...

Page 42: ...formed after establishing a connection with an external device A very simple test can be performed by just scanning for a known Bluetooth low energy device and checking the signal level These kinds of...

Page 43: ...ing Equipment Data Communication Equipment DDC Display Data Channel DDR Double Data Rate DL Down Link Reception DRX Discontinuous Reception DSR Data Set Ready DTE Data Terminal Equipment DTR Data Term...

Page 44: ...RSSI Received Signal Strength Indicator RTC Real Time Clock SDK Software Development Kit SMA SubMiniature version A SRAM Static random access memory TBD To be Defined THT Through hole Technology UART...

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