Connect One Ethernet shield

[jellis00]

One remaining issue - the socket for the mini iWiFi is taller than those for the other two modules.It's not a problem for end users but is for testing. I guess I'll have to find people with each who are willing to test and maybe write a short tutorial in exchange for one of the prototype boards.
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Dave, I am in process of developing an embedded MCU application that will use the ConnectOne Mini iWiFi module. However, your use of the term "ethernet sheild" confuses me. By shield do you mean it provides an RF shield to protect the rest of the PCB containing the MCU from RF emissions? Is this PCB for use only with Arduino boards? Please explain so I know whether your "ethernet shield" would be of use to me.
I would also appreciate your comments regarding whether my PCB layout must take any specific precautions in the layout and grounding techniques to properly interface to the iWiFi via its 2x6 pin header. I am currently planning on creating a "copper pour" area on my PCB that lies under the overlying iWiFi module, but not sure what is really required. I am kind of new to trying to integrate an RF module with an embedded MCU PCB.

[dhouston]

Dave, I am in process of developing an embedded MCU application that will use the ConnectOne Mini iWiFi module. However, your use of the term "ethernet sheild" confuses me.

"Shield" is the term used for all of the boards designed to interface with the Arduino and its many clones - its derivation is a mystery to me.. So, yes, my ConnectOne shield is designed to work with Arduino system boards. You can see JPGs of my various shield layouts on my web site.

I usually leave as much copper as possible, both to help reduce EMI and to make the acid etchant last longer. Since the mini uses an external antenna, you will not need the clear area I provided for the onboard patch antenna of the nano.

Unless your application is a one-off design, it might be worth while to buy their evaluation board both for testing and to see how they handle the ground plane.