SDC-CF10AG
802.11a/g Compact Flash Module with Antenna Connectors
The SDC-CF10AG provides all key Summit hardware and software capabilities in a Compact Flash form factor. This dual band radio module operates in both the 2.4 and 5 GHz frequency bands supporting IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g. As a result, the SDC-CF10AG is ideal for integration into mobile devices like handheld and vehicle mounted mobile computers, medical devices and portable printers.
Please review the below data sheets for complete device specifications.
| System Interface |
16-bit Compact Flash Type I with 50-pin connector Note: This card is not designed for operation in the CF slot on standard laptop and desktop PCs. For these devices, Summit suggests using the SDC-PC20G in the PC Card (PCMCIA) or CardBus slot found on most laptops and desktops. |
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| Antenna Interface | 4 Hirose U.FL connectors for dual band antenna diversity |
| Chipset | Broadcom BCM4318E |
| Input Power Requirements | 3.3 VDC +/- 10% |
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| Operating Temperature | -30° to 85°C (-22° to 185°F) |
| Operating Humidity | 10 to 90% (non-condensing) |
| Length | 54.5 mm (2.15") |
| Width | 43 mm (1.69") |
| Thickness | 5 mm (0.2") |
| Weight | 20g (0.7 oz) |
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| Wireless Media |
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| Media Access Protocol | Carrier sense multiple access with collision avoidance (CSMA/CA) |
| Network Architecture Types | Infrastructure and ad hoc |
| Network Standards | IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11d, 802.11e, 802.11g, 802.11h, 802.11i |
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| Modulation |
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| Regulatory Domain Support |
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| 2.4 GHz Frequency Bands |
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| 5 GHz Frequency Bands |
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| 2.4 GHz Operating Channels |
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| 5 GHz Operating Channels |
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| Transmit Power Settings
Maximum transmit power will vary according to individual country regulations. All values nominal, +/-2 dBm |
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| Delay Spread |
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| Operating Systems Supported |
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| Compliance |
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| Certifications |
Cisco Compatible Extensions (Version 4)
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| Warranty | Limited Lifetime |
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All specifications are subject to change without notice |
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The SDC-CF10AG is certified for compliance to various ETSI, FCC, and Industry Canada standards as well as Wi-Fi Alliance and Cisco Compatible Extensions (CCX) specifications. These grants, approvals, and formal test reports may be leveraged by Summit customers to achieve their required device certifications. Links to all certification documentation may be found in the SDC-CF10AG Certifications directory. Links to relevant documents in this directory may be found below in their appropriate context.
Note:The degree to which customers can leverage these Summit items is dependent upon the regulatory agency, industry body, and the type of end device. If any additional information or guidance is required, please contact Summit's certification group via email or by telephone at 330.434.7929.
ETSI
Summit has secured certifications to the following ETSI standards for the SDC-CF10AG:
These certifications were secured with three dual band antennas:
Summit has obtained a Frequency Authority Certificate for the SDC-CF10AG in compliance with Annex IV procedures in article 10.5 of R&TTE directive 99/5/EC. Like all Summit devices, the SDC-CF10AG is fully compliant with European Union Directive 2003/95/EC or Reduction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) as per our Declaration of Compliance.
Certifying Your Product
Any of these ETSI certifications may be leveraged by mobile and portable device vendors as part of their self-declaration to obtain the CE mark required by members of the European Union. ETSI/CE rules differ from those of the FCC and IC in that there is no provision for a modular approval. All approvals and certifications must exist at the device level, rather than at the radio module level.
FCC
Summit has received the following two FCC Limited Modular Approval (LMA) grants for the SDC-CF10AG (FCC identifier TWG-SDCCF10AG):
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Part 15.247 Subpart C (DTS)
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- Test Report
- Grant
- Test Report
- DFS Test Report
This grant relates to operation in the 2.412 to 2.462 GHz (ISM) and 5.745 to 5.805 GHz (UNII-3) frequency bands.
Part 15.407 Subpart E (DFS)
This grant relates to operation in the 5.180 to 5.240 GHz (UNII-1), 5.280 to 5.320 GHz (UNII-2), and 5.500 to 5.700 GHz (UNII-2 Extended) frequency bands.
These grants were secured with three dual band antennas:
With Limited Modular Approvals, the following limitations apply:
- The SDC-CF10AG must be installed by an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) such as a Portable Data Terminal vendor.
- When using this grant, the SDC-CF10AG must be installed only in mobile devices (devices which typically operate at distances greater than 20cm, or 7.9 inches, from the human body). When certifying portable devices (those that typically operate at distances less than 20cm from the human body) a new grant must be secured by the device vendor.
Note: Summit test data may be leveraged by the device vendor to minimize the cost and time associated with the certification process.
Mobile Devices
A mobile device typically transmits at least 20 cm from the human body.
FCC rules allow vendors to use these grants for their mobile devices without additional testing or certification only if the following conditions are met:
- The radio must be set for no more than the same transmit power as was used for the grant.
- The antennas used with these devices must be of like type (i.e., dipole or monopole).
- The antennas used with these devices must be of equal or lesser gain.
- Mobile device vendors must add all necessary FCC statements to their user's manual. These statements may be found in the Hardware Integration Guide located under the Overview tab for this product.
Portable Devices
Because of their operation within close proximity to the human body, portable devices must undergo an additional level of testing that is not required of mobile devices. This testing is referred to as Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) testing which measures the amount of energy from the device that is absorbed by the human body. Because SAR is device-specific, FCC rules do not allow for an LMA for use with portable devices. As such, portable device vendors must secure an FCC grant for their devices rather than leverage an existing grant at the module (radio) level.
Portable device vendors may leverage all test reports associated with the TWG-SDCCF10AG grants as referenced above. Summit's TWG-SDCCF10AG grants were obtained through a TCB, Elliott Labs. Device vendors may find it most efficient to work with Elliott for their portable device certifications. Elliott does not provide SAR testing but can recommend applicable test labs.
Industry Canada
The SDC-CF10AG is certified to Industry Canada (IC) RSS-210 standard certification. The IC 6616A-SDCCF10AG certification is based on the testing performed for the FCC certification, using the same antennas and transmit power and covering the same frequency bands. Test reports and data sheets relevant to this certification may be found in the FCC section above.
MIC (formerly TELEC)
Summit has secured the following MIC certifications:
- Article 2 Item 19, Category WW (2.4GHz Channels 1-13)
- Article 2 Item 19-2, Category GZ (2.4GHz Channel 14)
These certifications were secured with the following antennas:
The following test report in support of the MIC certifications is available:
Device vendors may leverage these certifications and the associated test report when applying for MIC certifications at the device level rather than the module (radio) level.
Wi-Fi Alliance
Summit has submitted the SDC-CF10AG to an authorized Wi-Fi Alliance test lab and as a result has received and Embedded Client Certification to the following standards: 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, WPA (both personal and enterprise) and WPA2/802.11i (both personal and enterprise). For those host devices which include the SDC-CF10AG, the vendor may assert that their device incorporates a Wi-Fi Certified Embedded Client. The vendor need not be a member of the Wi-Fi Alliance to make this assertion but may not use the "Wi-Fi Certified" logo in conjunction with their device.
Device vendors who are members of the Wi-Fi Alliance may also choose to secure a Wi-Fi Alliance certification for their specific device. In this case, the vendor may not leverage the test data or certification for the Summit device. The vendor can, however, use the SDC-CF10AG test plan as a template, modifying it as necessary for the capabilities of their particular device. By leveraging Summit's "pre-approved" software and test plan, the vendor has a greater assurance that their actual testing will result in an end device certification. Summit will provide consultative services to those vendors who choose to pursue a Wi-Fi Alliance certification for their Summit-equipped devices.
Cisco Compatible Extensions
Summit is a member of the Cisco Compatible Extensions (CCX) program and has a direct license from Cisco for intellectual property relating to the various versions of the CCX specifications. Summit has submitted the SDC-CF10AG to an authorized CCX test lab and has been found to be fully compliant with version 4 of the CCX specifications for application specific devices (ASDs). For those host devices which include the SDC-CF10AG, the vendor may assert that their device incorporates a Cisco Compatible radio module.
Device vendors who are members of the CCX program may also choose to secure CCX compliance for their end device. When incorporating the SDC-CF10AG into their product with the above software version, the vendor need not be a direct licensee for Cisco intellectual property. Rather, in this case the device vendor need only submit their SDC-CF10AG enabled device for CCX compliance testing to the version 4 test plan for ASDs. By leveraging Summit's "pre-approved" software and by testing to the same plan, the vendor has a greater assurance that their actual testing will result in an end device compliance. Summit will provide consultative services to those vendors who choose to pursue CCX compliance for their Summit-equipped devices.
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