Date: 25/05/2010

Compact wireless LAN module from Fujitsu for low power communication

Fujitsu has released a compact 12.0x12.0x1.8mm, 802.11a/b/g SDIO wireless LAN module, MBH7WLZ23, with antenna diversity, low power consumption and reduced footprint.

Fujitsu says this wireless module provides a highly integrated communication platform for OEMs designing low-power, battery-operated wireless devices and where board space is limited. This includes industrial handheld and POS terminals, portable healthcare devices, personal media devices, digital audio/visual devices, e-books, smart grid meters, and wireless meter readers. MBH7WLZ23 supports dual band (2.4GHz/5GHz). Its antenna diversity enhances signal coverage. Its power consumption in 802.11g transmitter mode is reduced by 50 percent in receive and idle modes. It offers a maximum data rate of 54Mbps, with 18Mbps throughput under Windows CE.

For more information visit: us.fujitsu.com/components