Wi-Fi - High Performance (A11) Modules

by Grid Connect Team

The High-Flying A11 modules are design for high performance applications normally, using 802.11b/g/n, Ethernet, and local serial ports. The A11 is available in two formats – SMT (surface mount) and DIP (2x7pins). A11 integrates an Ethernet and Wireless MAC, a baseband processor, a RF transceiver along with a power amplifier. The on-board software includes a complete Wi-Fi protocol, configuration utility and networking stack. Applications include access points, routers, serial to Ethernet, serial to Wi-Fi, Ethernet to Wi-Fi bridging and many others.

The A11 integrates all Wi-Fi functionality into a low-profile SMT or DIP module package that can be easily mounted on a printed circuit board. The different A11 modules connect to antennas using the local chip antenna (INT), external antennas through the standard IPEX/U.FL connector, or directly through the on-board SMA connectors.

Features:

Serial UART, Ethernet, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n applications
WEP / WPA / WPA2 security modes
Low Cost High Performance MCU
AP, Router, Bridge, converter applications
Includes all the protocol and configuration functions
Supports STA / AP / AP+STA Modes
Supports Smart Link Function
Supports Wireless and Remote Firmware Upgradeable
External IPEX/U.FL antenna connector option
Internal chip or SMA antenna connector options
Supports Dial Switch to Control Power
Additional Flash/RAM memory for applications
Compact SMT or DIP modules
Full IPv4 and IPv6 stack
Embedded and Flexible Linux Operating System
FCC, CE Certified
RoHS compliant
Single supply – 3.3V operation

Ordering Information
Part Numbers / Description / Call for OEM volume pricing

GC-HF-A11-EXT A11 External IPEX/U.FL connector
GC-HF-A11-SMA A11 SMA antenna
GC-HF-A11-INT A11 Internal chip antenna
GC-HF-A11-EVAL A11 Evaluation Kit

GC-HF-A11-SMT-EXT A11 Surface Mount External IPEX/U.FL connector
GC-HF-A11-SMT-INT A11 Surface Mount Internal chip antenna
GC-HF-A11-SMT-EVAL A11 Surface Mount Evaluation Kit