EN v1.2.1 ( ) TEST REPORT FOR n 1X2 PCIe MINICARD TRANSCEIVER MODEL NUMBER: AR5B91 REPORT NUMBER: 08U

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1 EN v1.2.1 ( ) TEST REPORT FOR n 1X2 PCIe MINICARD TRANSCEIVER MODEL NUMBER: AR5B91 REPORT NUMBER: 08U ISSUE DATE: FEBRUARY 29, 2008 Prepared for ATHEROS COMMUNICATIONS, INC GREAT AMERICA PARKWAY SANTA CLARA, CA 95054, U.S.A. Prepared by BENICIA STREET FREMONT, CA 94538, U.S.A. TEL: (510) FAX: (510)

2 Revision History Rev. Issue Date Revisions Revised By -- 02/29/08 Initial Issue T. Chan Page 2 of 32

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. ATTESTATION OF TEST RESULTS TEST METHODOLOGY FACILITIES AND ACCREDITATION CALIBRATION AND UNCERTAINTY MEASURING INSTRUMENT CALIBRATION MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTY EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST DESCRIPTION OF EUT DESCRIPTION OF AVAILABLE ANTENNAS SOFTWARE AND FIRMWARE WORST-CASE MODE FOR EMISSIONS TESTS WORST-CASE MODE FOR IMMUNITY TESTS DESCRIPTION OF TEST SETUP EMISSIONS LIMITS AND RESULTS RADIATED EMISSION AC MAINS LINE CONDUCTED EMISSIONS IMMUNITY LIMITS AND RESULTS ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE RADIO FREQUENCY ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD IMMUNITY SETUP PHOTOS EMISSIONS SETUP PHOTOS IMMUNITY SETUP PHOTOS...28 Page 3 of 32

4 1. ATTESTATION OF TEST RESULTS COMPANY NAME: ATHEROS COMMUNICATION, INC 5480 GREAT AMERICA PARKWAY SANTA CLARA, CA USA EUT DESCRIPTION: n 1X2 PCIe MINICARD TRANSCEIVER MODEL: AR5B91 SERIAL NUMBER: HB S0422 AND XB S0413 DATE TESTED: FEBRUARY 19-28, 2008 APPLICABLE STANDARDS STANDARD EN v1.2.1 TEST RESULTS No Non-Compliance Noted Compliance Certification Services, Inc. tested the above equipment in accordance with the requirements set forth in the above standards. The test results show that the equipment tested is capable of demonstrating compliance with the requirements as documented in this report. Note: The results documented in this report apply only to the tested sample, under the conditions and modes of operation as described herein. This document may not be altered or revised in any way unless done so by Compliance Certification Services and all revisions are duly noted in the revisions section. Any alteration of this document not carried out by Compliance Certification Services will constitute fraud and shall nullify the document. No part of this report may be used to claim product certification, approval, or endorsement by NVLAP, NIST, or any government agency. Approved & Released For CCS By: Tested By: THU CHAN EMC SUPERVISOR VIEN TRAN EMC ENGINEER Page 4 of 32

5 2. TEST METHODOLOGY All tests were performed in accordance with the procedures documented in EN v1.6.1 ( ) as an undated reference in v1.2.1 ( ). 3. FACILITIES AND ACCREDITATION The test sites and measurement facilities used to collect data are located at Benicia Street, Fremont, California, USA. The sites are constructed in conformance with the requirements of ANSI C63.4, ANSI C63.7 and CISPR Publication 22. All receiving equipment conforms to CISPR Publication 16-1, Radio Interference Measuring Apparatus and Measurement Methods. CCS is accredited by NVLAP, Laboratory Code The full scope of accreditation can be viewed at 4. CALIBRATION AND UNCERTAINTY 4.1. MEASURING INSTRUMENT CALIBRATION The measuring equipment utilized to perform the tests documented in this report has been calibrated in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations, and is traceable to recognized national standards MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTY Where relevant, the following measurement uncertainty levels have been estimated for tests performed on the apparatus: PARAMETER Power Line Conducted Emission Radiated Emission UNCERTAINTY +/- 2.3 db +/- 3.4 db Uncertainty figures are valid to a confidence level of 95%. Page 5 of 32

6 5. EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST 5.1. DESCRIPTION OF EUT The EUT is an n 1x2 PCIe Minicard transceiver, model AR5B91, with both full length and half length boards. The radio module is manufactured by Atheros Communications, Inc DESCRIPTION OF AVAILABLE ANTENNAS The radio utilizes a PIFA antenna, with a maximum gain of 3.62 dbi SOFTWARE AND FIRMWARE The test utility and driver software used during testing was Art ANWI 1.4 and Devlib Revision 0.6 Build #18 Art_11n WORST-CASE MODE FOR EMISSIONS TESTS Both half length and full length boards were evaluated on radiated emissions tests to find the worst case. For radiated emissions below 1 GHz the worst-case configuration is determined to be the b- mode and channel with the highest output power. Page 6 of 32

7 5.5. WORST-CASE MODE FOR IMMUNITY TESTS Both half length and full length boards were linked and tested together on immunity tests. For radiated immunity tests requiring a conducted communication link, tests are performed at one channel and mode in the 2.4 GHz band based on the frequency band that is closest to the interfering signal frequency. The worst-case frequency in each band is determined as the lowest channel, based on the frequency that is closest to the interfering signal frequency. The worst-case data rate for this channel is assumed to be the maximum data rate, since it will have the highest probability of intercept by an RF interference signal. Thus the 2.4 GHz band link is made in the g mode, 2412 MHz, 6 Mb/s. Page 7 of 32

8 6. DESCRIPTION OF TEST SETUP SUPPORT EQUIPMENT PERIPHERAL SUPPORT EQUIPMENT LIST Description Manufacturer Model Serial Number Laptop IBM ThinkPad T43 L3-BC923 AC Adapter IBM 92P K8204 I/O CABLES I/O CABLE LIST Cable Port # of Connector Cable Cable Remarks No. Identica Type Type Length Ports 1 AC 1 US 115V Un-shielded 2m One Ferrite at Laptop End 2 DC 1 DC Un-shielded 2m N/A Page 8 of 32

9 SETUP DIAGRAM FOR TESTS FOR RADIATED EMISSION TEST SETUP The EUT is installed in a host laptop computer via a cardbus-to-minipci adapter / extension board during the tests. Test software exercised the radio card. Page 9 of 32

10 SETUP DIAGRAM FOR TESTS RADIATED IMMUNITY 230 VAC / 50 Hz 1 1 AC/DC adapter AC/DC adapter 2 2 EUT Laptop with HB91 Radio Module installed (EUT) EUT Laptop with XB91 Radio Module installed (EUT) Page 10 of 32

11 SETUP FOR TESTS REQUIRING AN OPERATING COMMUNICATIONS LINK ADDITIONAL ANCILLARY SUPPORT EQUIPMENT ADDITIONAL ANCILLARY SUPPORT EQUIPMENT LIST Description Manufacturer Model Serial Number Laptop IBM Lenovo T43 L3-AB1GT AC Adapter IBM 92P1021 N/A Laptop IBM ThinkPad L3-GR106 AC Adapter IBM 02K6749 N/A TEST SETUP The EUT and the ancillary support equipment are configured to create an operating communications link. Traffic is sent forward across this link, acknowledgements are sent back, and the performance of the link is monitored. Page 11 of 32

12 7. EMISSIONS LIMITS AND RESULTS LIMIT 7.1. RADIATED EMISSION EN Clause 8.2.3, Table 4 TEST PROCEDURE EN TEST AND MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT TEST EQUIPMENT LIST Description Manufacturer Model Serial Number Calibration Due RF Filter Section HP 85420E 3705A /12/08 EMI Receiver, 9 khz ~ 2.9 GHz HP 8542E 3942A /12/08 Bilog Antenna Sunol Sciences JB1 A /28/08 RESULTS No non-compliance noted: Page 12 of 32

13 SPURIOUS EMISSIONS 30 TO 1000 MHz (WORST-CASE CONFIGURATION, HORIZONTAL) HORIZONTAL DATA Page 13 of 32

14 SPURIOUS EMISSIONS 30 TO 1000 MHz (WORST-CASE CONFIGURATION, VERTICAL) VERTICAL DATA Page 14 of 32

15 8. AC MAINS LINE CONDUCTED EMISSIONS LIMIT EN Clause 8.4.3, Table 8 The lower limit applies at the boundary between the frequency ranges. TEST PROCEDURE EN TEST AND MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT TEST EQUIPMENT LIST Description Manufacturer Model Serial Number Calibration Due EMI Test Receiver R & S ESHS /006 1/27/2009 LISN, 10 khz - 30 MHz FCC LISN50/ /27/2008 LISN, 10 khz - 30 MHz Solar R-24- BNC /27/2008 Page 15 of 32

16 RESULTS 6 WORST EMISSIONS Page 16 of 32

17 LINE 1 RESULTS Page 17 of 32

18 LINE 2 RESULTS Page 18 of 32

19 9. IMMUNITY LIMITS AND RESULTS 9.1. ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE TEST PROCEDURE EN Clause and EN TEST LEVEL EN Clause and EN Contact Discharge: +/- 2 kv to +/- 4 kv Air Discharge: +/- 2 kv to +/- 8 kv TEST AND MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT Test Equipment List Description Manufacturer Model Serial Number Calibration Due ESD Simulator Schaffner NSG /05/09 ESD Simulator KeyTek MZ-15/EC /8/08 Static Charge Monitor Wescorp W210A CCS /8/08 Page 19 of 32

20 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Parameter Value Limits Temperature 21.1 C 15 C to 35 C Humidity 43 % 30 % to 60 % Pressure 1022 mbar 860 mbar to 1060 mbar TEST INFORMATION Date: 02/29/08 Tester: Vien Tran Project No: 08U11615 Mode: Transceiving Page 20 of 32

21 Side of EUT Indirect Contact Discharge To Horizontal Coupling Plane Test Level Results ± 2 kv ± 4 kv ± 8 kv Pass Fail Front Back Left Right Side of EUT Indirect Contact Discharge To Vertical Coupling Plane Test Level Results ± 2 kv ± 4 kv ± 8 kv Pass Fail Front Back Left Right Required Passing Criterion: A B C Actual Performance: A B C Notes: The link will be recovered after 35 to 60 seconds at test level ±3.5 and ±4 KV, therefore the actual performance can be passed criterion B. Page 21 of 32

22 9.2. RADIO FREQUENCY ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD IMMUNITY TEST PROCEDURE EN Clause and EN TEST LEVEL EN Clause and EN V/m with 1000 Hz Sinusoidal AM at 80 % depth 80 to 1000 MHz in 1 % increments, and 1400 to 2000 MHz in 1 % increments TEST AND MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT Test Equipment List Description Manufacturer Model Serial Number Calibration Due Signal Generator HP 8648C 3623A /8/08 RF Amplifier Amplifier Research 500A100AM C.N.R RF Amplifier Amplifier Research 150W1000M C.N.R RF Amplifier Amplifier Research 30S1G C.N.R Directional Coupler Werlatone C C.N.R Directional Coupler Amplifier Research DC7144A C.N.R Power Meter HP 437B 3125U /18/08 Power Sensor HP 8482A 2349A /18/08 Log Periodic Antenna Rohde & Schwarz HL /003 C.N.R Page 22 of 32

23 Horn Antenna EMCO C.N.R Field Probe Holaday HI /12/08 Field Monitor Amplifier Research FM C.N.R ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Parameter Value Limits Humidity 76 % < 95 % TEST INFORMATION Date: 02/20/08 Tester: Vien Tran Project No: 08U11615 Mode: Transceiving RESULTS Frequency Range (MHz) Enclosure Port Antenna Front Side Back Side Left Side Right Side Polarizatio n Pass Fail Pass Fail Pass Fail Pass Fail 80 to 1000 Horizontal 80 to 1000 Vertical 1400 to 2000 Horizontal 1400 to 2000 Vertical Required Passing Criterion: A B C Actual Performance: A B C Page 23 of 32

24 10. SETUP PHOTOS EMISSIONS SETUP PHOTOS RADIATED EMISSIONS RADIATED FRONT PHOTO Page 24 of 32

25 RADIATED BACK PHOTO Page 25 of 32

26 AC MAINS LINE CONDUCTED EMISSIONS LINE CONDUCTED FRONT PHOTO Page 26 of 32

27 LINE CONDUCTED BACK PHOTO Page 27 of 32

28 10.2. IMMUNITY SETUP PHOTOS ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE ESD PHOTO Page 28 of 32

29 RADIATED IMMUNITY RF ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD (FRONT) Page 29 of 32

30 RF ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD (BACK) Page 30 of 32

31 RF ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD (LEFT) Page 31 of 32

32 RF ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD (RIGHT) END OF REPORT Page 32 of 32