Wireless LAN (WLAN) SPI Module OWL253
Key features
The Wireless LAN Module OWL253 has been developed for integration in industrial, medical, and other demanding devices providing state of the art low power features and dual-band support for both 2.4GHz and 5GHz radio bands. The accompanying software driver works as interface between the TCP/IP stack in the device and in the module. The module minimizes the work needed to implement Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n) in a device as it provides all hardware, type approval, EMC certification etc. It is developed for reliable, high demanding devices and applications. The driver is available for Linux, WinCE and embedded systems and may be adapted for any microcontroller.
- Supports 802.11a/b/g/n
- Dual-band radio, 2.4GHz & 5GHz
- 2.4GHz channels 1-13
- 5GHz channels 36-140
- SPI Host interface
- 802.11n space time block code for extended range and throughput
- Software driver available or adaptable for any device
- Radio type approved for Europe, US and Canada (R&TTE, FCC, IC) (5GHz channels 52-140 in progress for IC)
- Wide selection of pre-qualified internal and external antennas
- Compliant with EMC standards
- Industrial temperature range from -40 to +85°C
- Low power requirements
- Supports security features WEP64, WEP128, WPA, WPA2
- Ad-hoc and infrastructure mode
- Internal or dual external antennas
Technical data
802.11 specifications
Conforms to 802.11a/b/g/e/i/h/j, drafts 802.11k/r, and single-stream 802.11n standards
802.11d country information element
Security: Supports WPA/WPA2 (802.11i)
PHY/MAC
802.11a/b/g/n (single stream n)
Dual-band radio, 2.4GHz (channels 1-13) and 5GHz (channels 36-140)
DFS slave support
Integrated baseband and MAC processing
Advanced power management
802.11n space time block code support
Regulatory domain support
Antenna Diversity
Fast roaming
WPS (WiFi Protected Setup)
Dynamic Transmit Power Adaptation
Operational modes
BSS (infrastructure)
IBSS (ad-hoc)
Security
WEP64/128
TKIP
AES (CCMP)
WPA-EAP-TLS, WPA-PSK
WPA2-EAP-TLS, WPA2-PSK
Additional Features
Zero host load
TX power calibration
Link adaptation
Fragmentation
DTIM based power management
Pre-authentication
Host Interfaces
SPI up to 75 MHz
Connectors
Board to board connector
Solder pads
Antennas
Internal or single and dual external (diversity)
Power
3.3-5.5 VDC
Power save mode, not connected: 11 mA@3.3VDC (average)
Power save mode, connected: 20 mA@3.3VDC (average)
Active mode, transmitting at 1 Mbps: 230 mA@3.3VDC (average)
Max output power: +20dBm
Host reference driver
Linux
WinCE
Embedded
Other systems, please contact us
Dimensions
23 x 36 x 3 mm
Type Approvals
R&TTE (Europe), FCC/CFR 47 part 15 unlicensed modular transmitter approval, IC (Industrie Canada) (5GHz channels 52-140 in progress for IC)
Environmental
Maximum operating temperature: -40 to +85 °C
Storage temperature: -40 to +85°C
Humidity RH 5-90% non-condensing
Shock and vibration: IEC 61131-2
Certifications and Compliance
R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC
• EN 300 328 V1.7.1 (2006-10), EN 301 893 V1.5.1 (2008-12)
• EMC: EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1 (2008-04), EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1 (2009-05), EN 61000-6-2 (2005)
• Safety Compliance: EN 60950-1:2006 and/or IEC 60950-1:2005 (2nd Edition)
Medical Electrical Equipment
• IEC 60601-1-2 (2007)
* In progress
Article numbers
cB−OWL253i−04: OEM Wireless LAN 253 module with integrated antenna, board-to-board connector and solder pads
cB−OWL253x−04: OEM Wireless LAN 253 module with connector for external antenna, board-to-board connector and solder pads
