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AV681TX-Kit, Rev C

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© Nov-03-2008

AV681TX 5.8GHZ A/V TRANSMITTER KIT

Rev-C Hardware

INTRODUCTION

This 5.8Ghz 100mW A/V transmitter kit provides a custom printed circuit
board set and quality electronic components. All you need to add is an
antenna of your choice and about three hours of your time.

NOTICE: This kit involves precision SMD soldering and it is NOT intended for
beginners to assemble. It is suitable for amateur radio hobbyists and RF
technicians. The builder must have good quality soldering tools, an anti-static
work environment, and electronic assembly experience. 

Note: This transmitter will require a ham radio license for hobby applications. Some
countries may prohibit use. Please consult your government’s spectrum regulations
before using this device.

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ILL OF 

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ATERIALS

QTY

DESCRIPTION

DESIGNATOR 

NOTES

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3

.1uF Cap

C1, C3, C8

0805 pkg.

4

47uF 6V Cap

C6, C7, C20, C22

Observe polarity. 3528-21pkg.

1

47uF 16V Cap

C21

Observe polarity. 6032-28 pkg.

3

330uF Cap

C2, C4, C5

Observe polarity. 7343-31 pkg.

3

2.2K Resistor

R1, R2, R3

0805 pkg.

1

22uH Inductor

L1

3225 pkg.

1

DL4001 Diode

D20

Observe polarity. MELF pkg.

2

KF50BDT

U20, U21

TO-252 pkg.

1

DIP Switch

S1

SOIC Package

1

SMA-RP Connector

N/A

Antenna connector

1

Tall Post Header, 4-pin

PCB Assy

Cut into one 2-pin and two 1-pin

1.75"

Heatshrink, 2" Size

N/A

See text

1

Double-sided foam pad N/A

See text

1

AWM681TX Module

#AWM681TX

Static sensitive, handle with care.

1

Printed Circuit Board Set

PCB, Rev-C

2-piece PCB set

The following accessories are available separately. You may use our recommendations or any
suitable equivalent:

AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES
5.8GHz 8dBi Patch Antenna, #HG5808P-SMA and Coax Cable #CSR400 or #CSR316.
5.8GHz 5dBi Patch Antenna, #AWM5.8ANT
5.8GHz 4dBi Dipole Antenna, #ANTDRP-5.8.
5.8GHz 2dBi Dipole Antenna, #ANTTRP-5.8.
Tiny-Mic Amplified Microphone, #MIC-001

Summary of Contents for AV681TX

Page 1: ...GNATOR NOTES 3 1uF Cap C1 C3 C8 0805 pkg 4 47uF 6V Cap C6 C7 C20 C22 Observe polarity 3528 21pkg 1 47uF 16V Cap C21 Observe polarity 6032 28 pkg 3 330uF Cap C2 C4 C5 Observe polarity 7343 31 pkg 3 2 2K Resistor R1 R2 R3 0805 pkg 1 22uH Inductor L1 3225 pkg 1 DL4001 Diode D20 Observe polarity MELF pkg 2 KF50BDT U20 U21 TO 252 pkg 1 DIP Switch S1 SOIC Package 1 SMA RP Connector N A Antenna connector...

Page 2: ...e g â ã ä å The instructions will reference the numbered side that is being assembled 2 SIDE ã ã ã ã COMPONENTS See Figure 2 9 2 1 Install C20 and C22 47uF 6V caps 9 2 2 Install C21 47uF 16V cap 9 2 3 Install D20 diode 9 2 4 Install U20 and U21 Vreg IC 3 SIDE ä ä ä ä COMPONENTS See Figure 3 9 3 1 Install C1 and C3 1uF caps 9 3 2 Install C6 and C7 47uF 6V caps 9 3 3 Install C2 C4 and C5 330uF caps ...

Page 3: ...e hole next to C7 6 SIDE ã ã ã ã POWER CABLE INSTALLATION AND VREG TEST 9 6 1 Install your preferred DC power cable connector such as a female BEC to the DC IN pads Be sure to observe the marked polarity Label the cable 6 5 8 5VDC BAT IN 9 6 2 If you will be powering your 5VDC camera from the transmitter then install your camera s power cable to the CAM PWR pads observe marked polarity Label the c...

Page 4: ... Figure 7 Adjust the module s placement on the PCB until the center pin of the SMA RP is centered on top of the module s RF output trace Once positioned solder the module s four corners and its ten pins Do not solder the SMA RP at this time 8 SMA RP INSTALLATION See Figures 7 and 8 9 8 1 Slide the SMA RP connector onto the RF output See Figure 7 Do not allow the connector s center pin to short to ...

Page 5: ...noise 9 SIDE å å å å A V CABLE INSTALLATION See Figure 9 9 9 1 Install your audio video wires to the AV IN pads as follows G A V GND R RIGHT AUDIO L LEFT AUDIO V VIDEO 9 9 2 If a line level microphone will be used our Tiny Mic is highly recommended then install it at the MIC pads as follows Mic Audio S 5V Power Mic Gnd G Note The MIC input feature uses the right audio channel Do not use the right ...

Page 6: ...parallel and close together There should be a slight air space between the Vreg IC s and the top of the Airwave module Hold this position while you solder the four posts Trim the excess leads 9 10 6 See Figure 11 Slide a 1 75 inches 45mm long piece of heatshrink over the transmitter so that it covers the end with the exposed electronics About 0 25 inches 6mm should hang over the end that has all t...

Page 7: ...ential or incidental damages By act of using it the buyer accepts all resulting liability 12 AUDIO CONFIGURATION 12 1 DIP Switch position four is used to control a special audio feature When ON SW 4 closed it will bridge the left and right audio channels together This is used to transmit mono sound with both channels For independent audio channels you must turn it OFF SW 4 open 13 TECHNICAL INFORM...

Page 8: ...F 6V 6 5VDC MIN 8 5VDC MAX IN 1 OUT 3 GND 2 U21 KF50BDT D20 DL4001 C4 330uF 1 2 DC IN PWR AIRWAVE AWM681 TX 5 C8 1uF 5 1 2 3 4 AV HDR4P AUD R AUD L VID IN R1 2 2K L1 22uH R2 2 2K R3 2 2K GND 1 2 3 4 8 7 6 5 S1 SW DIP 4 VCC C6 47uF 6V C7 47uF 6V C5 330uF 1 2 P1 HDR2P GND1 GND2 GND3 GND PADS C1 1uF C3 1uF VCC 1 2 CAM HDR2P GND4 GND1V GND2V GND3V GND PADS GND4V C20 47uF 6V IN 1 OUT 3 GND 2 U20 KF50BD...

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