User's Guide
Table Of Contents
- 1. WFM200 Pinout
- 2. Device Configuration
- 3. Features Description
- 4. Power Supplies
- 5. Application Schematic Recommendations
- 6. Typical Application Schematics
- 7. Layout Recommendations
- 7.1 Generic RF Layout Considerations
- 7.2 GND and RF Pads Including the Diversity Port and External Antennas
- 7.3 Module Antenna
- 7.3.1 Small Board Size Recommendations for Good RF Performance
- 7.3.2 Extended X Dimension Recommendation for Good RF Performance
- 7.3.3 Y Dimension (65 to 80 mm) Recommendation for Good RF Performance
- 7.3.4 Y Dimension (80 mm or Larger) Recommendation for Good RF Performance
- 7.3.5 WFM200 Portion One Corner Bias with 3 mm Metal Keep-Outs
- 7.3.6 Recommended Antenna Loop Trace Capacitor Values
- 7.4 WFM200 Reference Evaluation Board
- 8. Recommendations for Certification
- 9. Package Outline
- 10. Integral Antenna Loop and Keep-Out Required Dimensions
- 11. Recommended PCB Land Pattern
7.4 WFM200 Reference Evaluation Board
Figure 7.9. WFM200 Evaluation Board Design with Expansion Header
The carrier board size is 84 mm x 55 mm. The WFM200 section has a metallization of 17.5 mm x 55 mm.
Figure 7.10. WFM200 Evaluation Board with Raspberry PI Connected and Reference Coordinates
The following two-dimensional radiation pattern plots have been measured on the BRD8023A evaluation board using the integrated
module antenna and being connected together with the Raspberry Pi:
UG395: WFM200 Hardware Design User's Guide
Layout Recommendations
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