Date: 20/07/2009

New 802.11-b/g compliant Wi-Fi chip, module, kit by G2 micro

G2 Microsystems has rolled out new Wi-Fi chip, module & kit. The G2C543 low-power 802.11 b/g compliant Wi-Fi SoC, G2M5437 module and Icon development kit targeted for consumer electronic devices which connect directly to the Internet.

The product features:

G2C543 SoC - The G2 Wi-Fi and networking SoC packs 32-bit processor, operating system, network protocol stack, crypto accelerators, power management subsystem, real-time clock(RTC) and sensor interface. This device can be used as slave or a host.

G2M5437 Module includes a power amplifier and antenna, G2C543 SoC & 8Mbit flash memory. This module is pre-certified for FCC and CE regulations and tested for Wi-Fi Alliance WMM and WMM Power Save modes.
The kit includes a small board with standard interfaces (UART, SPI, SDIO) and an Epsilon module pre-loaded with the Icon application. Icon enables a G2 module to become a Wi-Fi networking interface for mains- and battery-powered devices. The platform is especially suited for use with 8- or 16-bit host applications processors that do not have the ability to connect to other Wi-Fi chips, or for use with 32-bit host processors that do not have enough additional bandwidth to run a network stack.

"G2 is a demonstrated leader in ultra low-power Wi-Fi," said Geoff Smith, G2 founder and CEO. "With our second generation silicon and module, it is now faster and easier to deploy a new class of consumer-priced, Internet-enabled wireless devices like internet radios, cameras, toys, health monitoring devices, home automation/energy management devices, and media center remote controls."

More G2C543 Facts :
It is self-contained, incorporating the 802.11 b/g protocol, security and TCP/IP stack providing Wi-Fi capability on a single chip.
G2C543 draws 4 uA in standby mode and can wake up and transmit a packet in less than 11 msec.

For simple devices G2C543 can handle without additional microprocessor due to its builtin processing ability. For applications already running on a microcontroller, even an 8-bit microcontroller, the G2C543 offloads all Wi-Fi communication. This SoC is a derivative of G2 Microsystems' G2C547 IC.

Package:
G2C543 SoC: 72-pin QFN package
Availability: Now
Price:
G2C543 SoC: Each $4.80 in 1000k pieces
G2M5437 module: Each $13 in 10K pieces
Kit: Each $129

For further details visit www.g2microsystems.com