Introduction
TWELITE® STICK is a USB dongle equipped with a TWELITE wireless module.
It serves as a parent or repeater device in the TWELITE series.
Features
- Smaller than the MONOSTICK series, designed to avoid obstructing adjacent USB ports
- Equipped with the TWELITE GOLD series
- Improved power efficiency; standby current reduced by approximately 10 mA*
- Same transmit power as the TWELITE RED series (9.14 dBm)
- Better receive sensitivity than the TWELITE RED series (-99.7 dBm)
- Based on measured values
Model Number
| Product Name | Model Number | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| TWELITE STICK | MW-G-STICK | Equipped with TWELITE (GOLD series) |
Functionality
TWELITE STICK integrates the TWELITE module and the functions of the USB adapter TWELITE R series into a single case.
TWELITE STICK Configuration
2.4GHz Wireless
Equipped with the TWELITE wireless module (GOLD series, model: MW-G-W).
Antenna
Adopts the Inverted-F PCB Antenna (Model: MW-A-P1934).
- Antenna Type: Inverted-F antenna
- Nominal Gain: -2.0 [dBi] (Typical omnidirectional plane)
- Polarization: Linear polarization
Omnidirectional Radiation Pattern
Certification
| TWELITE (GOLD series) | |
|---|---|
| Certification Model | TWELITE GOLD |
| Construction Design Certification Number | 007-AL0022 |
USB Serial Conversion
Power supply to TWELITE and communication with the host are handled by the FTDI USB serial conversion chip FT230X.
LED
Equipped with the ROHM RGB LED chip MSL0402RGBU1 for status indication.
Internal Pin Assignment
The following pins of the TWELITE wireless module body are used.
| SMD Pin Number | Connected To | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 / 16 | LED (R) | Connected to Nch MOSFET |
| 2 | FT230XQ CBUS3 | PRG pin |
| 5 | FT230XQ 3V3OUT | VCC pin, max 50mA |
| 6 | FT230XQ RTS | Not used under normal conditions |
| 7 | FT230XQ CTS | Not used under normal conditions |
| 8 | FT230XQ RXD | RXD pin |
| 9 | FT230XQ TXD | TXD pin |
| 13 | FT230XQ CBUS1 | SET pin |
| 15 | LED (G) | Connected to Nch MOSFET |
| 19 | LED (B) | Connected to Nch MOSFET |
| 21 | FT230XQ CBUS2 | RST pin |
Circuit Diagram
Circuit Diagram
Electrical Characteristics
Recommended Operating Conditions
| Symbol | Condition | Min | Typ | Max | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Supply Voltage | VCC | 4.00 | 5.00 | 5.25 | V | |
| Current Consumption *1 | ICC | Transmission with all LEDs on | 75 | mA | ||
| Current Consumption (Measured) *2 | ICC | RX only, Parent, LED off | 10.7 | mA | ||
| RX only, Parent, LED on | 13.5 | mA | ||||
| RX/TX, Repeater, LED off | 10.8 | 32.4 | mA | |||
| RX/TX, Repeater, LED on | 13.2 | 38.2 | mA | |||
| Operating Temperature *3 | TOPR | No condensation | -20 | 75 | °C | |
| Operating Humidity | HOPR | No condensation | 85 | %RH |
- Values are based on the datasheets of components.
- *1 Theoretical maximum total current of TWELITE transmission + CPU + USB serial IC + LEDs.
- *2 Using App_Wings v1.3.2; child device runs App_Twelite v1.4.7 in continuous mode with 1s interval; measured at max power with 3 retransmissions for one minute.
- *3 The resin case may become brittle at subzero temperatures.
Mechanical Characteristics
External Dimensions
External Dimensions
Environmental Regulations
- Compliant with RoHS (10 substances)
Enclosure
- Material: High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS)
- Flame Resistance Grade: UL-94HB
Ordering Information
Sales Codes
| Product Name | Sales Code | Sales Type | Packaging | MOQ | SPQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TWELITE STICK | MW-G-STICK | Retail | Individual Package | 1 | 1 |
| MW-G-STICK-BULK | Wholesale | Tray | 100 | 100 |
Notes
Export Regulations
TWELITE is equipped with AES encryption circuitry, and we classify it as a product subject to export control. If you require a parameter sheet for classification judgment, please contact us.
Overseas, radio certification may be required. Please consult with us early in your planning process.
Firmware at Factory Shipment
TWELITE STICK ships with firmware written.
Firmware writing is intended for product inspection during TWELITE manufacturing and the firmware version or information is not guaranteed even if requested. The presence or type of firmware written at factory shipment may change without notice. We do not perform firmware rewriting on shipped products. Please use the TWELITE STAGE App or the Python tweliter module.
Storage Precautions
Store between 0°C and 40°C, avoiding high temperature and humidity.
Usage Precautions
Please ensure to conduct evaluations and verifications in the actual environment when using the product. For applications requiring very high reliability or involving human life, please contact your point of purchase in advance.
Revision History
| Version | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0.0 | 2025-07-17 | First Edition |