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Linkplay Wireless Smart Audio

Module (A98)

User Manual

Revision 0.6

July 31, 2019

Summary of content (23 pages)

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Linkplay Wireless Smart Audio Module (A98) User Manual Revision 0.
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Doc Title Number Version Wireless Smart Audio Module-A98 Datasheet WMB20180504 0.6 HISTORY Version Date Description 0.1 05/04/2018 Initial Version Release 0.2 09/13/2018 Hardware Parameter Update 0.3 03/27/2019 Hardware Interface and Mechanical Dimension Update 0.4 05/11/2019 Update Dimension 0.5 06/11/2019 Update Dimension and Package 0.6 07/30/2019 Add I/O Power Domain Information Document No.
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Doc Title Wireless Smart Audio Module-A98 Datasheet Number Version WMB20180504 0.6 INDEX 1. 2. 3. 4. Overview ............................................................................................................................................................. 4 1.1. Parameter ................................................................................................................................................. 5 Hardware Description ...................................................
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Doc Title Wireless Smart Audio Module-A98 Datasheet Number Version WMB20180504 0.6 1. Overview Linkplay Wireless Smart Audio module–A98, is our 3rd generation smart audio modules developed to be used in the connected speaker, sound bar and other connected audio devices. It integrates the low power Broadcom BCM43455 Wi-Fi/BT chip and Amlogic A113X application processor. A113X is an advanced application processor designed for connected audio applications.
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Doc Title Wireless Smart Audio Module-A98 Datasheet Number Version WMB20180504 0.6 1.1. Parameter Type Wi-Fi Items Performance Certification Wi-Fi Alliance WLAN Standard IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi compliant Frequency Range 2.400 GHz ~ 2.483 GHz (2.4 GHz ISM Band) Number of Channels Ch1 ~ Ch13 Modulation 802.11b : DQPSK, DBPSK, CCK 802.11g/n : OFDM /64-QAM,16-QAM, QPSK, BPSK 802.11b /11Mbps : 16 dBm ± 1.5 dB @ EVM≤-9dB Output Power 802.11g /54Mbps : 15 dBm ± 1.5 dB @ EVM≤-25dB 802.
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Doc Title Wireless Smart Audio Module-A98 Datasheet Number Version WMB20180504 0.6 802.11n : OFDM /64-QAM,16-QAM, QPSK, BPSK 802.11ac : OFDM /256-QAM 802.11a /64-QAM(R=3/4) : 14 dBm ± 2 dB @ EVM≤-25dB Output Power 802.11n /64-QAM(R=5/6) : 13 dBm ± 2 dB @ EVM≤-27dB 802.11ac/256-QAM(R=3/4) : 12 dBm ± 2 dB @ EVM≤-30dB 802.
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Doc Title Wireless Smart Audio Module-A98 Datasheet Number Version WMB20180504 0.
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Doc Title Wireless Smart Audio Module-A98 Datasheet Number Version WMB20180504 0.6 8DPSK (3Mbps) : -20dBm Hardware Working Voltage 3.5-5.5V Working Current 200 ~ 240mA (STA mode) Standby Current 5mA Operating Ambient Temperature 0℃ ~ 40℃ Storage Temperature -5℃ ~ 45℃ Wi-Fi Working Distance 2.
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Doc Title Wireless Smart Audio Module-A98 Datasheet Number Version WMB20180504 0.6 2. Hardware Description 2.1. Description of Hardware Interface A98 provides the option to connect with customer board through its 67-pins NGFF golden finger. The detail is as follows. Document No.
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Doc Title Wireless Smart Audio Module-A98 Datasheet WMB20180504 Number Version 0.6 Figure 2-1 A98 Interface Pins Pin Description: Pin No. 1, 3, 5, 16, 23, 25, 27, 28, 34, 46, 50, 53, 54, 58, 63, 64, 74, 75 Pin Name Type Description Power Domain GND Supply Digital ground GND 2，4，6 VDD_5V Power Power supply input > 800mA 3.5 - 5.5V 7 GPIOZ_7 I/O General purpose input output 3.3V 17 I2C1_SCL I/O I2C bus1 clock 3.3V 19 I2C1_SDA I/O I2C bus1 data 3.
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Doc Title Wireless Smart Audio Module-A98 Datasheet Number Version 37 PWMAO_D O Pulse Width Modulation AO_D 3.3V 39 UART0_RXD I UART0 receive 3.3V 41 UART0_TXD O UART0 transmit 3.3V 43 GPIOAO_7 I/O General purpose input output 3.3V 45 GPIOAO_6 I/O General purpose input output 3.3V 47 PWMAO_A O Pulse Width Modulation AO_A 3.3V 49 I2C0_SDA I/O I2C0 bus data 3.3V 51 I2C0_SCL I/O I2C0 bus clock 3.3V 55 GPIOA_19 I/O General purpose input output 3.
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Doc Title 2. 3. 4. 5. Wireless Smart Audio Module-A98 Datasheet Number Version WMB20180504 0.6 O：Output P：Power IPU：Internal Pull Up IPD：Internal Pull Down 2.2. Mechanical Dimension Linkplay A98 module has the dimension of 62.8mm x 42mm. The detailed layout will be given shortly below. Unit: mm PLUG PCB dimensions: NGFF connector dimensions: Top View Dimension Document No.
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Doc Title Wireless Smart Audio Module-A98 Datasheet Number Version WMB20180504 0.6 TOP Components Height Limit Document No.
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Doc Title Number Version Wireless Smart Audio Module-A98 Datasheet WMB20180504 0.6 Bottom Components Height Limit Figure 2-2 A98 Physical Dimension 2.3. External Antenna A98 uses the external antenna for the best Wi-Fi performance. To use external antenna, please choose the antenna type that meets the requirement of IEEE 802 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi standard running at 2.4GHz/5GHz frequency. The detailed parameters are shown in the table below. Item Parameter Frequency range 2.4 ~ 2.5GHz/4.9 ~ 5.
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Doc Title Wireless Smart Audio Module-A98 Datasheet Number Version WMB20180504 0.6 2.4. Typical Application A98’s typical reference design: DAC 2/4/6-MIC Far-Field Document No.
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Doc Title Wireless Smart Audio Module-A98 Datasheet Number Version WMB20180504 0.6 Power and OTG Document No.
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Doc Title Number Version Wireless Smart Audio Module-A98 Datasheet WMB20180504 0.6 2.5. Power on Sequence 2.6 USB OTG Port Please follow the design rule below to populate the USB host interface: Item Signal Group Topology Reference Plane Characteristic Trace Impedance (Zo) Trace Width Serpentine Spacing (center to center) Document No.: WMB20180504 Parameter USB Differential Pair Point-to-Point Ground Referenced 90 Ω ±10% 4 mils 8.
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Doc Title Number Version Wireless Smart Audio Module-A98 Datasheet Minimum Isolation Spacing to Clock Signals Minimum Isolation Spacing to Low-Speed Signals Minimum Isolation Spacing to other USB Pair Total Length (with package length) Maximum Recommended Via Count DM to DP Length Matching (with package length) Table 2-2 WMB20180504 0.6 50 mils 20 mils 20 mils < 8000 mils 2 (per side) Match total length to within ±10 mils A98 USB Design Rule 3. Software Introduction 3.1.
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Doc Title WMB20180504 Number Version Wireless Smart Audio Module-A98 Datasheet 0.6  Android APP ≥ Android 4.3.3  Quick Customization With the help of the Linkplay compile server, you can change the brand and some strings, change the logo and some pictures to get a customization App. 3.3. Certifications Linkplay can help you to finish follow certifications:        Wi-Fi Logo BQB Amazon Alexa MFi Spotify Connect DLNA Qplay 4. Module Environmental and Package 4.1.
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Doc Title CDM Wireless Smart Audio Module-A98 Datasheet ESD_HAND_CDM Number Version Charged Device Model Contact Discharge per JEDEC EIA/JESD22-C101 WMB20180504 0.6 300 V 4.3. A98 Module Picture Notes: Linkplay: Linkplay logo A98: module number V01: MP version of A98 module 4.4. Sticker Specification Notes: Line 1. Model Name：AP6355SD Line 2. Lot Code (Tracking No.)：Coding by 98P Manufacture order, 8 characters in total. Line 3.
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Doc Title Wireless Smart Audio Module-A98 Datasheet Number Version WMB20180504 0.6 Notes: One tray = 69pcs 1 box in total 4*69 pcs= 276 pcs Carton with the size= 350*260*270 mm Document No.
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Doc Title Wireless Smart Audio Module-A98 Datasheet Number Version WMB20180504 0.6 Single Module FCC Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following 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.
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Doc Title Wireless Smart Audio Module-A98 Datasheet Number Version WMB20180504 0.6 The module complies with FCC Part 15.247/ Part 15.407 Document No.