Date: 06/05/2012

Intelligent modules from Silex enabling Enterprise 802.11 WLANs for battery-operated devices

Silex Technology has announced the SX-570/SX-580, intelligent modules designed for connecting devices that require low power consumption to 802.11a/b/g/n wireless local area networks (WLANs). Eliminating the need for the development investment of the wireless LAN driver and security supplicant, it is suited for OEM applications that need WLAN connectivity with minimal power usage, such as battery operated portable devices for medical, printer, weights and measures, and other applications.

Features
1. SX-570 supports single-band 802.11b/g/n
2. SX-580 supports dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n
3. 1.18 x 2.16 inches (30 x 55 mm) package
4. 32-bit 454MHz Freescale i.MX28 processor with an 802.11a/b/g/n radio
5. Optimized AR6003 wireless radio driver and security supplicant
6. Enterprise security, including WPA2 with 802.1X authentication
7. Full featured Linux operating system

The SX-570/SX-580 is designed to connect to a wide range of OEM devices without the need for special software drivers or interface hardware. It includes a serial port that can run at speeds up to 3Mbps while supporting Ethernet bridging. For additional flexibility, an SPI port and a USB 2.0 host and OTG port are also available.

"The SX-570/SX-580 further strengthens our leadership position enabling WLAN capabilities for OEM devices," said Keith Sugawara, vice president of business development of Silex Technology America. "The SX-570/SX-580 is our third-generation intelligent module. Silex is the only vendor to offer OEMs with solutions that range from SiPs to wireless radio modules to intelligent modules to external boxes. Our broad product offering enables Silex to provide the best solution for our customers today while helping them transition to a more integrated solution when required."