- USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) Support Requirements
- USB-C Alternate Mode Support (DisplayPort, etc.)
- USB Device Class Implementation (HID, MIDI, Audio)
- Cable Detection and Orientation Handling
Schematic Required: USB-C interface circuit with mode detection
- Wi-Fi Module Interface and Cloud Connectivity
- Wi-Fi Standards Support (802.11 b/g/n/ac/ax compatibility)
- Interface Options (SDIO, PCIe, USB selection criteria)
- Enterprise Network Integration (WPA3-Enterprise, certificate auth)
- Mesh Networking Capabilities (Multi-hub coordination)
- Cloud Protocol Stack Integration (HTTPS, WebSocket, MQTT)
- Bluetooth Module Interface and Mobile Connectivity
- Bluetooth Standards Support (Classic, BLE 5.x)
- Interface Selection (UART, USB, SDIO trade-offs)
- Profile Implementation (HID, MIDI, Audio profiles)
- Multi-Device Connection Management
- Low Energy Optimization for Battery Operation
- Antenna Placement and RF Design Considerations
- MIMO Antenna Configuration (2×2, diversity)
- Antenna Isolation and Co-Location (Wi-Fi + Bluetooth)
- Metallic Enclosure Impact and Mitigation
- Ground Plane Design and RF Performance
- SAR Compliance and Human Exposure Limits
- Regulatory Compliance and Certification Requirements
- Regional Certifications (FCC, IC, CE, MIC, ACMA)
- Modular Certification Strategies (Pre-certified modules)
- Host Product Certification Requirements
- Antenna Integration and Testing Requirements
- Spurious Emissions and Harmonic Compliance
Layout Required: Antenna placement and RF keep-out zones
Certification Guide Required: Regulatory compliance checklist by region
- PHY Chip Selection and Integration (10/100/1000 Mbps)
- Integrated MAC+PHY vs Separate Implementation
- Auto-Negotiation and Speed Selection
- Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) Support
- Wake-on-LAN and Remote Management
- Magnetics and Connector Specifications (RJ45)
- Transformer Selection and Integration
- Common Mode Choke Requirements
- Connector Selection and PCB Layout
- Link/Activity LED Integration
- EMI/EMC Compliance and Shielding Requirements
- Differential Signaling and Ground Plane Design
- Cable Shield Termination and Grounding
- Ferrite Bead Selection and Placement
- PCB Layer Stack-up for Signal Integrity
- Power over Ethernet (PoE) Considerations
- PoE Standards Support (802.3af/at/bt)
- PD Controller Integration and Safety
- Power Negotiation and Classification
- Thermal Management for PoE Operation
- Enterprise Network Integration Features
- VLAN Support and Network Segmentation
- Quality of Service (QoS) and Traffic Prioritization
- Network Discovery and Service Advertisement
- SNMP Management and Monitoring
- Network Time Protocol (NTP) for Synchronization
Schematic Required: Ethernet PHY circuit with magnetics
Network Architecture Diagram Required: Enterprise integration scenarios