Airborne Performance Embedded WiFi 802.11a/b/g/i Radio Module - Quatech

Quatech unveiled its Airborne Performance Embedded WiFi 802.11a/b/g Radio Module. The new WiFi radio module enables developers  to integrate the latest WiFi technology utilizing a solution designed specifically for medical, telematics and M2M (machine to machine) applications. 

Quatech Embedded WiFi Radio Module

Steve Runkel, Quatech, said:

The Airborne Performance Radio Module is the next advance in our 802.11 product series…

Quatech was first to market the 802.11b radio, followed by the launch of the industrial-class 802.11b/g solution. By offering 802.11a technology, we continue to provide leading solutions in support of an emerging market and meet the evolving needs of M2M customers…

The Airborne Embedded WiFi Radio Modules have been designed to provide wireless LAN and Internet connectivity in these industries:

• Point-of-Sale (POS)
• Medical
• Warehouse and logistics
• Transportation
• Industrial automation
• Scientific research
• Military

Key Features and Benefits of Airborne Embedded WiFi Radio Modules:

• IEEE 802.11a/b/g dual band WiFi embedded radio
• Advanced security support for 802.1i through AES/CCMP, TKIP, WEP, WPA and WPA2
• Support for 802.11e/h/i/j/k IEEE standards
• Bluetooth Coexistence support (four wire)
• Small radio footprint (38mm x 27mm x 9.3mm)
• U.FL antenna connectors
• Platform supports PC 16, SDIO (1 and 4 bit) and SPI interfaces
• Fully integrated hardware solution
• FCC Part 15 Class B Sub C Modular Approval
• Ruggedized environmental specifications
• -40° to +85° operating temperature range

The Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g radio module has been developed to support the extended temperature ranges, rugged environments and small form factors required by today's harshest applications. As the next gen of wireless technology, this WiFi radio family has been developed in the United States as the next platform in the Airborne radio product family and is the first to offer support in both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz ISM bands.

Security is a important issue in 802.11 wireless communications. The new Airborne embedded WiFi radio module's advanced encryption supports the latest 802.11i security standards. The radio includes a full implementation of AES/CCMP, WPA, WPA2 and WEP security mechanisms.

Samples and Evaluation Kits for the Airborne Performance Embedded Radio Module CompactFlash series are scheduled for July 2007. Volumes production will be available in Q3 2007.

More info: Quatech’s Embedded WiFi 802.11a/b/g Radio Module