
2 – Airborne Wireless LAN Node Module
Page 10 Airborne Wireless LAN Node Module Data Book 100-8004-102G
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2.4.1 Application Processor
The application processor interfaces to the radio module and is the link between the wireless
LAN and the embedded Host application. A TCP/IP stack with TCP server and client
capabilities, an RTOS kernel, a radio Link Layer interface, and a Host application layer
Command Line Interface all support features required for flexible LAN connectivity.
The application processor contains its own memory, Flash, and RAM, which are used
exclusively to support the Module’s application functionality.
2.4.2 General Purpose Input/Output
A set of General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) ports is provided for control, sensing, and data
exchange with the Host system or interface. These ports include digital input/output, analog
input, and serial interfaces.
2.4.2.1 Digital Inputs
All digital ports are configurable as digital inputs. The ports use 3.3 V signal levels and are
5.0 V tolerant.
2.4.2.2 Analog Inputs
The analog input ports accept analog signals from 0 - 2.5 V levels. These ports can be
alternatively used as digital inputs and can be set for use as digital outputs.
2.4.2.3 Serial Ports
The High Speed serial port can be used as a serial UART or as an SPI Slave. The serial ports
use 3.3 V signal levels and are 5.0 V tolerant.
2.4.3 Static Random Access Memory
The Module includes up to 128 KB Static Random Access Memory (SRAM) to support its
functions and features. SRAM is built-in and is used exclusively by the application processor.
2.4.4 Flash Memory
The Module includes up to 512 KB Flash memory to support its functions and features. Flash
memory is built-in and used exclusively by the application processor.
2.4.5 IEEE 802.11 Media Access Control
The IEEE 802.11 Media Access Control (MAC) provides for, and manages, all time-critical
wireless media control.
2.4.6 IEEE 802.11 Baseband/RF
The IEEE 802.11 Baseband RF device provides the appropriate baseband signal processing,
as well as the appropriate RF modulation for the wireless connection.
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