Date: 10/06/2012

SDIO card from Silex for low power Wi-Fi powered by Qualcomm Atheros AR6003 WLAN

Silex Technology has launched the SX-SDCAN SDIO card based on Qualcomm Atheros AR6003 WLAN technology. The SX-SDCAN is mechanically designed in an SD card form factor providing an upgrade path for existing Silex customers to take advantage of 802.11n Wi-Fi technology. This offers a vendor-independent form factor to the new customers.

The SX-SDCAN is suitable for low-power battery operated mobile devices such as medical devices, printers and other portable devices.

Features of the SX-SDCAN SDIO card:
1. Supports 802.11a/b/g/n to leverage the 5GHz band for applications requiring relatively interference free bandwidth
2. Antenna diversity and driver and security applicant software from Silex
3. Tested to perform to IEEE standards and hence reduces RF-related design efforts and costs
4. Each module is tested individually
5. Has FCC, CE and Telec modular certifications

The SX-SDCAN samples are now available for evaluation. An evaluation kit which includes a sample radio driver and tools to test basic wireless functionality, throughput and RF characteristics is also provided by the supplier.

For more information: www.silexamerica.com