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SkydioLink 5GHz Radio User Manual 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

version 1.0 (2021/03/16)

 

Summary of Contents for SkydioLink

Page 1: ...SkydioLink 5GHz Radio User Manual version 1 0 2021 03 16 ...

Page 2: ...Overview 3 Module Integration 3 Pinout power requirements 3 Boot Sequence 4 Module Mechanical Integration 4 Antenna Connectors 5 Thermal Management 5 Usage Guidelines 6 Regional Settings 6 Mechanical Requirements 6 Compliance Information 7 ...

Page 3: ... on pin out requirements Pin Number Required Signal Purpose 1 3 5 7 5V 780 mA minimum 5V Supply for RF front end modules 2 4 6 8 3 3V 3 3V Supply for Switcher QCA617A 9 Unused GPIO 10 1 8V Supply for QCA6174A 21 Unused GPIO 25 Unused GPIO 27 SDIO Data 0 from Host to WiFi 29 SDIO Data 1 from Host to WiFi 31 SDIO Command from Host to WiFi 32 SDIO Data 2 from Host to WiFi 33 WiFi enable signal from H...

Page 4: ...irose DF30FC 40DP 0 4V on the lower side of the module All power and signal lines are passed via J9800 and J9801 is only used to secure the module in place instead of using screws When installing the module it is important to ensure that the technician using ESD protection On the end device the spacing and board to board MPN must match the module side specifications Mating board to board type DF30...

Page 5: ...pes and gains must follow the FCC IC regulatory filings submitted by Skydio Thermal Management In order to prevent overheating when operating at high power levels it is important to move heat out of the module It is recommended to heat sink via the shield can on the top of the module which has a direct thermal interface to the radio front end module components that generate the most heat An exampl...

Page 6: ...e used to ensure that these are followed 1 During a factory installation set the power tables based on the intended country of sale for the specific end device SKU 2 Use GPS data from the host device to select a specific power table to be referenced This is recommended for devices that are portable Note that the end device ultimately controls power levels frequency band and other radio settings an...

Page 7: ...wing two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment The distance between user and products should be no less than 20cm The end user must follow the specific operating i...

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