Zentri AMW036 / AMW136
Data Sheet
AMWx36 Datasheet
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About this User Guide
This document provides information on the
AMWx36 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi networking module from
Zentri.
Modules covered by this datasheet include:
AMWx36 Rev 2
Further information about ZentriOS is available from:
http://docs.zentri.com
Organization
This document is organized into the following sections:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
General Description .............................................. 1
Block Diagram ....................................................... 2
Electrical Specifications ......................................... 3
WLAN RF Specifications......................................... 5
Pinout and Signal Descriptions.............................. 7
Design Guidelines .................................................. 9
Regulatory Certification ......................................13
Packaging, Handling and Storage, RoHS .............19
Ordering Information ..........................................21
Revision History & Glossary .........................22
References ...................................................22
Trademarks
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© 2014-2017 Zentri.
All rights reserved.
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Release Date: August 29, 2017
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General Features
Self-contained ultra-low power Wi-Fi module with
microcontroller and support for ZentriOS-W
firmware (AMW036/AMW136) and ZentriOS-WZ
firmware (AMW136), including industry standard
SSL/TLS secure TCP/IP network stack.
Integrated SPI-serial flash for software upgrades
and user accessible read/write file system
Wi-Fi
Cypress
single band 2.4GHz IEEE 802.11b/g/n 1x1
Wi-Fi transceiver
Includes support for all Wi-Fi security modes
including Open, WEP, WPA, and WPA2-PSK
Microprocessor
ARM Cortex® M4 based microprocessor
AMW036: operates up to 84MHz core frequency
AMW136: operates up to 100MHz core frequency
RAM
AMW036: 96 KB
AMW136: 128 KB
Interfaces*
UART: 2 x 4-wire up to 10.5Mbit/s
SPI : SPI-Master (42Mbit/s), SPI-Slave (21Mbit/s)
GPIO: Up to 21 GPIOs (overlaid with peripherals)
A/D converter: 9 channel input, 12-bit resolution,
2.4MSPS sampling in single-shot or scan mode
PWM: Up to 14 PWM outputs
Wake-up: Wake pin for ultra-low power operation
Built in PCB trace antenna
*
Operational & Radio
Single operating voltage : 3.3V (typical)
All I/O pins are +5V tolerant
Operational Temperature Range: -30°C to +85°C
Size : 20.3 x 22.9 x 3.4mm (0.80” x 0.90” x 0.13”)
Weight : 0.07 oz (2g)
Current consumption @ 3.3V, 25°C
-
VBAT : 0.97µA (with 32k RTC)
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Standby : 2.8µA (3.8uA with 32k RTC)
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Stop : 10µA with RAM retention (113µs wake)
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Wi-Fi Powersave : 0.77mA (DTIM = 3)
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Active receive : 5.7mA @ 1Mbit/s UDP
Active transmit : 11.4mA @ 1Mbit/s UDP
Maximum RF transmit power
-
802.11b/g : +18 dBm
-
802.11n : +14 dBm
Minimum Receive sensitivity
-
802.11b/g : -94 dBm
-
802.11n : -86 dBm
Sustained TCP throughput : 10 Mbit/s
Applications
Industrial, M2M and Home Automation
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Environmental monitoring
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Energy monitoring
-
Wireless sensing, remote data logging
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HVAC, power, light, & thermostat control
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Appliance control
Security
-
Cameras, Doors/Window monitoring
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Alarms, Smoke Detectors
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Door and entry control
Health & Fitness
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Fitness Equipment
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Home health monitoring e.g. weight scales
Consumer
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Audio, Toys, Robots
Some interfaces share module pins
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ZentriOS-W/ZentriOS-WZ Firmware Features
The ZentriOS-W/ZentriOS-WZ firmware supplied with
the AMWx36 provides a wide range of features beyond
the underlying hardware, and supports application
development via its command API.
For complete documentation of ZentriOS-W, see:
https://docs.zentri.com/zentrios/w/latest/
The AMW136 supports ZentriOS-WZ firmware, which
adds support for developing ZentriOS apps (ZAPs).
For complete documentation of ZentriOS-WZ, see:
https://docs.zentri.com/zentrios/wz/latest/
Software APIs
Servers
Clients
TCP/TLS, UDP, NTP, Secure-SMTP, DHCP, DNS
HTTP(S) client
Websocket client
TCP/TLS, UDP, HTTP(S), DHCP, DNS
HTTP(S) Server with RESTful API and
Websockets
Fully customizable mobile responsive Web
application with JavaScript and Python libraries
ZentriOS-W command API
ZentriOS-WZ command API
ZentriOS-WZ SDK and native API
Setup
Multiple Wi-Fi setup options, including via serial
command and Web setup with SoftAP
Peripherals and Sensors
GPIOs for control, indication and monitoring
I2C-master API for interfacing to external
peripherals
SPI-master API for interfacing to external
peripherals
Automated broadcast and streaming of sensor
data
Local caching of sensor data
Update and Recovery
Wireless OTA (Over-the-Air) update to remote
manage firmware using the Zentri DMS (Device
Management Service)
System Management
System configuration and monitoring via setting
and getting a wide range of variables
Configurable power states
Sleep/wake timers
File System
Read/write file system with appendable log
files
Storage of large files
Optional additional bulk serial flash
HTTP download to file system, HTTP upload
from file system
Interfaces
Serial (UART, remote terminal)
SoftAP and WLAN client (concurrent)
I2C master
SPI master
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Contents
1
2
3
General Description .............................................. 1
Block Diagram ....................................................... 2
Electrical Specifications......................................... 3
3.1
3.2
Absolute Maximum Ratings ................... 3
Recommended Operating Conditions ... 3
3.2.1
3.2.2
3.3
3.4
4
DC Operating Conditions ................ 3
Environmental Conditions.............. 4
7.6
7.3.1
Labeling and User Information
Requirements..............................................15
7.3.2
Further Information .....................16
7.4 .......................................................................16
7.5
Europe ..................................................17
7.5.1
Labeling and User Information
Requirements..............................................17
7.5.2
Further Information .....................17
Australia ...............................................18
7.6.1
Further Information .....................18
Power Consumption .............................. 4
32kHz Crystal ......................................... 4
7.7
New Zealand ........................................18
7.7.1
Further Information .....................18
WLAN RF Specifications ........................................ 5
4.1
4.2
4.3
Summary WLAN Specifications .............. 5
WLAN Receiver Specifications ............... 5
WLAN Transmitter Specifications .......... 6
8
7.8
Japan ....................................................18
Packaging, Handling and Storage, RoHS .............19
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
Packaging .............................................19
Handling & Storage ..............................19
RoHS Directive .....................................19
Tape and Reel Specifications ...............20
5
Pinout and Signal Descriptions ............................. 7
5.1
5.2
Pinout..................................................... 7
Pin Description ....................................... 7
9
6
Design Guidelines.................................................. 9
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6
Dimensions ............................................ 9
Recommended PCB Footprint ............. 10
Routing Recommendations ................. 10
Soldering Information .......................... 11
Module Photograph ............................. 12
Application Examples ........................... 12
6.6.1
Operation using ZentriOS Serial
Interface...................................................... 12
Ordering Information ..........................................21
9.1
Ordering
Version 21
an
Unspecified
ZentriOS
9.2
Ordering a Specific ZentriOS Version or a
Custom Firmware Version ..................................21
9.3
10
10.1
10.2
11
ZentriOS Version History ......................22
Revision History & Glossary .........................22
Revision History ...................................22
Glossary ................................................22
References ...................................................22
7
Regulatory Certification ...................................... 13
7.1
United States ....................................... 13
7.1.1
Labeling and User Information
Requirements ............................................. 13
7.1.2
7.1.3
7.3
RF Exposure .................................. 14
Further Information ..................... 14
Canada ................................................. 15
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