11.
Design Considerations
11.1
Approved Antennas
The ATSAMR30M18A is tested and approved to use with the antennas listed in the following table.
If other antenna types are used, the OEM installer must authorize the antenna with the respective regulatory
agencies and ensure its compliance. The used antenna is to be connected to the ATSAMR30M18A module via
as in the SAMR30 Module XPRO board or SAMR30M Sensor board.
Table 11-1. List of Approved Antennas
Manufacturer
Part Number
Antenna Type
Peak Gain
Operating
Frequency
Linx technologies
ANT-916-CW-QW-
SMA/ANT-916-CW-
QW
(1)
Monopole Antenna
1.8 dBi
865-965 MHz
Pulse Electronics
W1910/W1911
(1)
Monopole Antenna
1.0 dBi
824-960 MHz and
1710-2170 MHz
Johanson
Technology Inc.
0900AT43A0070
Chip Antenna
2.0 dBi
858-928 MHz
—
—
PCB Antenna
0.44 dBi
868-928 MHz
Notes:
1.
If the end product using the module is designed to have an antenna port that is accessible to the end user,
a unique (nonstandard) antenna connector (refer to FCC KDB 353028) must be used; for example, Reverse
Polarity – SMA.
2.
If an RF coaxial cable is used between the module RF output and the enclosure, a unique (nonstandard)
antenna connector must be used in the enclosure wall for interfacing with the antenna.
3.
Contact the antenna vendor for detailed antenna specifications to review suitability to end-product operating
environment and to identify equivalent alternatives.
11.2
Module Assembly Considerations
The ATSAMR30M18A module is assembled with an EMI Shield to ensure compliance with EMI emission and
immunity rules. The EMI shield is made of a Cold Rolled Steel (common or ordinary low carbon steel) material
with Matte Tin Pre-plating. Use IPA solutions and similar solvents to clean the ATSAMR30M18A module. However,
cleaning solutions that contain acid must never be used on the module.
11.2.1
Conformal Coating
The modules are not intended for use with a conformal coating and the customer assumes all risks (such as the
module reliability, performance degradation and so on) if a conformal coating is applied to the modules.
11.2.2
Reflow Profile Information
For information on the reflow process guidelines, refer to the “Solder Reflow Recommendation” Application Note
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