Embedded industrial WiFi radio module
November 2007
Data Acquisition & Telemetry
The Airborne Performance Embedded Radio Module, from Quatech, is the manufacturer's latest offering of 802.11 radios for industrial performance WiFi networking. The device offers 802.11a/b/g dual band radio technology and enterprise-class security. With small form factor, CompactFlash, SDIO and Bluetooth Coexistance interfaces, the radio enables users to integrate the latest WiFi technology using a solution designed specifically for M2M, medical and telematics applications.
The Performance 802.11a/b/g radio has been developed to support the extended temperature ranges, rugged environments and small form factors required in harsh environment applications. Seen by some as the next generation of wireless technology, the radio family has been developed in the United States as the next platform in the Airborne radio product family and is believed to be the first to offer support in both the 2,4 GHz and 5 GHz ISM bands.
The radio supports the latest media streaming, roaming, power management and security standards; and offers flexible system implementation options. When it comes to 802.11 wireless communications, security is of the utmost importance. Advanced encryption supports the latest 802.11i security standards and implements WEP, WPA and WPA2 along with a broad range of EAP supplicants. The family of devices also supports the development of both station and access point applications from a unified platform.
Designed for stringent application demands, the Airborne radio is an advanced embedded host networking product that is suitable for applications in areas from healthcare to machine-to-machine, telematics and industrial automation, its available drivers and easy configuration allow users to tailor hardware and software to meet desired needs and application demands.
"The Airborne Performance Radio Module is the next advance in our 802.11 product series," said Steve Runkel, CEO, Quatech. "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."
Key features and benefits:
* IEEE 802.11a/b/g dual band WiFi embedded radio.
* -40 to +85°C operating temperature range.
* Ruggedised environmental specifications.
* Advanced security support for 802.1i through AES/CCMP, TKIP, WEP, WPA and WPA2.
* Support for 802.11e/h/i/j/k IEEE standards.
* Fully integrated hardware solution.
* Small radio footprint (38 x 27 x 9,3 mm).
* U.FL antenna connectors.
* Platform supports PC 16, SDIO (1 and 4 bit) and SPI interfaces.
* Bluetooth Coexistence support (four wire).
* FCC Part 15 Class B Sub C Modular Approval.
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