Date: 02/12/2010

802.11 b/g/n WLAN module with USB 2.0 interface in compact package

Fujitsu Components America, Inc. has introduced a wireless module with USB 2.0 interface that provides full-featured 802.11 b/g/n Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) capabilities in a compact form factor.

Fujitsu's new MBH7WLZ21 module is based on the Ralink RT3070 Wi-Fi chip. It supports USB and antenna diversity to fully utilize the 802.11n protocol's PHY rate of up to 150Mbps (20/40MHz bandwidth) for both transmit/receive modes (1x1).

The surface-mount module has a 14.7 x 18.8 x 2.1mm footprint designed for integration into ultra-compact, low-profile devices requiring high-speed graphic/audio communication for consumer, industrial and healthcare markets. It is also available as a dongle (MBH7WLZ22) with a USB header and built-in antenna that measures 17.5 x 59.0 x 4.8mm.

Software support includes embedded 64/128-bit WEP, WPA, and WPA2 enhanced security for enciphering/deciphering wireless data. The module also supports Quality of Service (Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) and WMM-Power Save functionality).