DWM3001

Part: DWM3001C — Qorvo

Type: UWB Transceiver Module (DW3110 UWB IC + nRF52833 BLE MCU)

Description: Fully integrated IEEE 802.15.4z UWB module supporting Channels 5 (6.5 GHz) and 9 (8 GHz), with a Nordic nRF52833 Cortex-M4 MCU (BLE), accelerometer, planar UWB antenna and 6.8 Mbps maximum data rate, in a 48-pin 27.1 x 19.13 mm package.

Operating Conditions:

• Supply voltage: 2.5–3.6 V (VCC, per key features)
• Operating temperature: -40 to +85 °C
• UWB channels: 5 (6.5 GHz) and 9 (8 GHz); data rates 850 kbps and 6.8 Mbps

Absolute Maximum Ratings:

• Max supply voltage (VDD): 4.0 V (min -0.3 V)
• Max receiver power: 14 dBm
• Storage temperature: -40 to +125 °C

Key Specs:

• Supply voltage VCC: 2.5–3.6 V
• Operating temperature: -40 to +85 °C
• Data rates: 850 kbps, 6.8 Mbps
• Maximum packet length: 1023 bytes
• Reference crystal: 38.4 MHz, trimmed to approximately 2 ppm initial error
• MCU: ARM Cortex-M4, 64 MHz (nRF52833)
• Transmit power adjustment: 2 dB coarse and 0.5 dB fine steps
• Typical PSD limit setting for most regions: -41.3 dBm/MHz

Features:

• IEEE 802.15.4-2015 and IEEE 802.15.4z BPRF compliant
• Aligned with FiRa PHY, MAC and certification development
• Nordic nRF52833 SoC with BLE transceiver and Bluetooth chip antenna
• AES 128/256 security block
• Fully coherent receiver
• Factory calibrated crystal, transmit power and antenna delay
• Integrated ST LIS2DH12 3-axis accelerometer (I2C)
• Torex XC9282 DC-DC converter providing the 1.6 V supply
• Backward compatible with DWM1001C module
• FCC, SRRC and ETSI certification (planned)

Applications:

• Precision real-time location systems (RTLS) using two-way ranging or TDoA
• Location-aware wireless sensor networks (WSNs)

Package:

• 48-pin side-castellated module, 27.1 x 19.13 mm
• Ordering: DWM3001CSR (100 pcs reel), DWM3001CTR13 (500 pcs, 13" reel), DWM3001CDKE1.0 (development kit)

• IEEE 802.15.4-2015 and IEEE 802.15.4z BPRF compliant
• Fully aligned with FiRa™ PHY, MAC and certification development
• Supports Channels 5 (6.5 GHz) and 9 (8 GHz)
• FCC, SRRC and ETSI certification (planned)
• Nordic nRF52833 SoC with BLE transceiver
• Supply voltage VCC: 2.5 V - 3.6 V
• Bluetooth chip antenna
• AES 128/256 Security block
• Fully coherent receiver for maximum range and accuracy
• Power consumption optimized for battery applications
• Data rates of 850 kbps, 6.8 Mbps
• Maximum packet length of 1023 bytes for high data throughput applications
• Integrated MAC support features
• Backward compatible with the DWM1001C module
• Temperature range -40°C to +85°C

• Precision real time location systems (RTLS) using two-way ranging or TDoA schemes in a variety of markets.
• Location aware wireless sensor networks (WSNs)

Table 2: DWM3001C Pin Functions

Table 2: DWM3001C Pin Functions

Table 3: Explanation of Abbreviations

Note: Any signal with the suffix 'n' indicates an active low signal.

Table 3: Explanation of Abbreviations

Tamb = 25 ˚C, all supplies centered on typical values

Table 5: DWM3001C DC Characteristics

Table 9: DWM3001C Absolute Maximum Ratings

Stresses beyond those listed in this table may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress rating only; functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operating conditions of the specification is not implied. Exposure to the absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.

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The diagram below shows the DWM3001C module land pattern.

Figure 5: Module Land Pattern (mm)