User's Manual

microNode Integration Specification Regulatory Considerations
On-Ramp Wireless, Inc. 42 014-0033-00 Rev. H
Table 8. microNode2: On-Ramp Wireless EMC Certified Antenna
Manufacturer Part Number Gain Type Connector Comment
Alfa Network ARS-N19 9 dBi Monopole RP-SMA Plug MMCX Plug to RP-SMA
Jack adaptor required.
Customers are free to follow one of two paths in their final product:
 Customers can use one of On-Ramp Wireless’ approved antenna types shown above that
are of equal and lesser gain. This path allows customers to use On-Ramp Wireless’
certifications. While ideal from the perspective of program cost and schedule, the ability to
reuse this antenna is highly dependent on the application.
 Customers can recertify the final product with any antenna type and gain desired. In the
case of FCC/IC EMC certifications, if a different antenna type or higher gain antenna is used,
it is required that the final product be recertified with the microNode.
NOTE: For customers opting to re-certify on their own with different layout, stack-ups, and
antennas, etc., it is important that the microNode is presented with a 50Ω load. To
that end, it is recommended that the RF trace from the microNode to the antenna
be outfitted with a Pi network, near the antenna, for matching during the
development phase of a host board.
9.3 Certifications
The microNode is designed to meet regulations for world-wide use. It is certified in the United
States, Canada, and Europe as a Limited Single Module. The certifications currently achieved are
listed in the following table.
Table 9. microNode Certifications
Country Certifying Agency Certification(s)
United States Federal
Communications
Commission (FCC)

15.207 for powerline conducted emissions.
 15.215 for RF TX bandwidth, power, conducted
and radiated emissions.
Canada Industry Canada (IC)

RSS210e, includes FCC tests and IC-specific
tests (RX radiated emissions).
Europe European
Telecommunications
Standards Institute
(ETSI)
 300 440-1 and 440-2, ETSI Emissions.
 301 489-1, ETSI Immunity.
Additional details can be found in the document entitled EMC Compliance Guide (010-0037-00)
referenced in Chapter 1: Overview.
The integrator of the final product is often required to do additional compliance tests. The
integration application and market will determine specifics. The integrator is advised to consult
with local experts in compliance certifications for complete information.
 FCC/IC
The microNode is Single-Modular Certified, therefore the final product may only need Class