Lantronix Unveils xPico Wi-Fi Module For the Internet of Things

• SoC – ARM Cortex M3 class processor with 1MB on-chip Flash and 128 KB SRAM
• Storage – SPI Flash storage
• Wireless LAN Interface
  • IEEE 802.11 b/g and IEEE 802.11n (single stream) WLAN interface (2.4 GHz only)
  • IEEE 802.11 d/h/i/j/k/w/r
  • WPS 2.0 support
  • u.FL connector for external antenna
• Serial Interface
  • Two Serial CMOS Ports (3.3V, 5V tolerant)
  • 300 to 921.6 Kbps
  • Flow control XON/XOFF, RTS/CTS (SPort 1 only)
  • Lantronix tunneling application (SPort 1 only)
• Host Interface –  Dual Serial Port, SPI, USB 2.0 (device), 8 GPIOs
• Network Protocols – TCP/IP, UDP/IP, DHCP, ARP, ICMP, DHCP, Auto-IP, DNS, SNMPv1, TFTP
• Networking Capabilities
  • Soft Access Point with DHCP Server
  • Lantronix SmartRoam Technology continually tracks Wi-Fi signal strength within range, along with pre-authentication and caching resulting in smooth and automatic transition to access points without delay.
  • QuickConnect: Dynamic Profiles facilitate easy and rapid connections to access points
• Management and Control
  • Web Server – Landing Page
  • CLI (Serial Monitor Port), Telnet
  • XML import and Export (XCR)
  • Field upgradable firmware (OTA)
• Security – IEEE 802.11i Support (WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal), 256-bit AES Encryption
• Power – 3.3VDC.  Approximately 6μA in standby mode
• Physical Interface – 40-pin Board-to-Board SMT Connector
• Environmental
  • Operating Temp: -40° to +85° C (For operation over +70° C a thermal pad is required)
  • Storage Temp: -40° to +85° C
  • Relative Humidity: 0% to 90% non-condensing
• Certifications – FCC Class B, UL and EN EMC, Japan
• Dimensions – 24mm (L) x 16.5mm (W) x 5.64mm (H)
• Weight – 2.5g

The module also comes with a 5-Year limited warranty.

The company also provides xPico Wi-Fi development kit ($136.10 – Ref: XPW100100K-01) for evaluation or development comprised of the following items:

• xPico Evaluation Board with xPico Wi-Fi module and mounting clip
• 2dBi, Whip Antenna with RP SMA connector (930-033-R)
• 1.5 to 2.5dBi, PCB Strip Antenna with 50mm U.FL cable (930-099-R)
• 5Vdc Wall-mount power supply AC/DC, 1A with mini-USB connector

The board itself features the xPico Wi-Fi module, and Ethernet port, a serial connector (DB9),  u.FL and SMA antenna sockets, a USB device socket, and for power: a micro USB port, a battery port, and an On/Off switch.

Embedded Star reports the module is available now, and pricing starts at $27.80 for 5,000 unit quantities. You can find more documentation about xPico Wi-Fi module, and development board on Lantronix xPico Wi-Fi documentation page.