The Airborne Embedded 802.11b/g SDIO-SPI Radio is a complete high speed wireless solution that uses the latest 802.11 b/g Marvell Libertas (88W8686) based chipset. It provides compatibility with the 802.11b DSSS and 802.11g othogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) standards. The module includes an integrated antenna connector that provides a direct connection from the radio to the antenna. The module is a true upgrade option-no soldered connections are required. It can be upgraded in the field or added to a managed product configuration.
- 802.11b/g radio
- Based upon Marvell Libertas 88W8686 Chipset
- 30 pin high density SMT connector (Molex 53748-0308)
- Single (1) Hirose U.FL RF connector for 802.11b/g
- Supports WEP, WPA, WPA2 (Home and Enterprise) and 802.1x Supplicants
- Bluetooth Co-existence 3-wire interface through main connector
- SDIO 1.0 and Generic SPI host interface through 30 pin header
- Operating Temperature (0 °C to 85°C)
- Storage temp (-30°C to 125°C)
- Advanced Low power modes
- High vibration mounting holes
- Supports host downloaded radio firmware
- Single antenna
- Driver support for WinCE 5.0, Windows Mobile 5.0/6.0, Linux 2.6 and other embedded OS’s
- Small form factor radio module (Dimensions: 29mm x 21mm x 6.0mm)
| Model No. |
WiFi |
Interface |
Supply |
RoHS |
| 802.11b |
802.11g |
SDIO |
SPI |
BT CoX* |
VBAT |
VHIO |
| WLRG-RA-DP601 |
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| To evaluate all available features and receive evaluation tools, order below. |
| WLEG-RA-DP601 |
802.11 b/g SDIO/SPI Radio Evaluation Kit
WLRG-RA-DP601 radio, SDIO Adapter Card, Tools/Documentation CD, Drivers (Windows CE, XP and Linux) |
| *Bluetooth Coexistence Support |
802.11a/b/g Dual Band Radio
The latest and most advanced line of Airborne 802.11 radios, the Airborne Performance 802.11a/b/g radio family extends support for the small form factor and CompactFlash interface found in earlier generations. Supporting direct plug in replacement for any compatible hardware, the latest 802.11 features require only integration of the latest device driver with the host OS. In addition to supporting the 802.11b/g ISM bands, the Airborne Performance family of products is the first to introduce support for 802.11a (5GHz), creating the most advanced dual band embedded radio available.
Support for the most current media streaming, roaming, power management and security standards, the Airborne Performance Radio Modules can provide the most flexible system implementation options available in the market. It’s flexible architecture allows you to tailor the hardware and software configuration to meet your system and application demands.
The radio family supports the latest 802.11i security standards and allows WEP, WPA and WPA2 to be implemented on the radio. Support for a broad range of EAP supplicant is included, allowing enterprise level security support and even Cisco CCX compliance.
Advanced Applications
The Airborne Performance Radio family is a unique group of high quality, performance 802.11 radios, utilizing the latest 802.11 technology, targeted at the most stringent embedded applications. The family of devices supports the development of both station and access point applications from a unified platform. The options available allow development of applications that include:
- embedded access point
- handhelds
- wireless routers
- advanced stations
- wireless repeaters
- AP to station switching hosts
These applications have been developed for a wide range of vertical markets:
- M2M (Machine-to-Machine)
- medical
- transportation
- telematics
- logistics
- industrial control
- energy management
The design and development of this advanced 802.11 radio family focused on the demands of these applications and markets, in the end, making the leading 802.11a/b/g embedded solutions available. The Airborne Performance Embedded radio family is the choice for advanced embedded host connectivity.
| Model No. |
Interface |
Wifi |
Security |
| PC16 (CF) |
BT Coex |
Airgain |
802.11a |
802.11b/g
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| WLRA-RA-DP501 |
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WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, AES |
| WLRA-RA-DP511 |
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| To evaluate all available features and receive evaluation tools, order below. |
| WLEA-RA-DP501 |
802.11a/b/g Performance Radio Eval Kit (including WLRA-RA-DP511) |
Industrial grade 802.11 communication
The extremely small footprint design makes Airborne easy to embed into new or existing designs. The radio integrates the 802.11 standards including the 802.11i security standard. The radio includes a full implementation of AES/CCMP, WPA and WEP security mechanisms. Enterprise applications are enabled by support for EAP. Additionally, the radio supports the 802.11e Quality of Service (QOS) and 802.11h Transmit Power Control (TPC ) standards. Allowing you access to the latest functionality and maximizing interoperability with existing infrastructure.
The Airborne™ Embedded Radio Modules have been designed to provide wireless LAN and Internet connectivity in these industries:
- transportation
- medical
- warehouse and logistics
- Point-of-Sale (POS)
- industrial automation
- military
- scientific research
Equipment with an Airborne™ Embedded Radio Module can be monitored and controlled by a handheld device, by a PC in a central location or over the Internet.
The Evaluation & Design Kit provides software and utilities that allow a developer to quickly and easily operate and evaluate the radio module in a Wireless Device Server module or Wireless Ethernet Bridge module.
| Model No. |
WiFi |
Interface |
Security |
RoHS Compliance |
| 802.11b |
802.11g |
CompactFlash |
WEP |
WPA |
AES/CCMP |
EAP |
| WLRG-RA-DP101 |
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| To evaluate all available features and receive evaluation tools, order below. |
| WLEG-RA-DP101 |
Evaluation & Design Kit, 802.11b/g radio only |
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