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AC164158

MCHPAC164158

Microchip Technology
ATWILC3000 - 802.11 b/g/n (WiFi/WLAN/Wi-Fi 4), Bluetooth® 5.x (BLE) Transceiver 2.4GHz Evaluation Board
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Overview

The AC164158 is an evaluation board designed for the ATWILC3000 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 Low Energy (BLE) module. It features a standard SD card form factor, allowing engineers to easily add wireless connectivity to microcontrollers and microprocessors equipped with an SDIO slot. The board includes a chip antenna and provides a streamlined path for evaluating 802.11 b/g/n and BLE 5.x functionality.

Why Choose This Part

The SD card form factor allows for plug-and-play integration with common evaluation kits without requiring custom PCB spins. It integrates both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on a single module, reducing power consumption and board space compared to discrete solutions. The board supports operating temperatures from -40C to +85C, making it suitable for industrial environmental testing.

Applications

Industrial IoT Gateways
Adding dual-mode wireless connectivity to Linux-based MPU systems using the SDIO interface.
Smart Home Appliances
Rapid prototyping of connected appliances that require both Wi-Fi for cloud access and BLE for local provisioning.
Wireless Sensor Hubs
Aggregating data from BLE sensors and uploading to local networks via 802.11 b/g/n.

Key Specifications

Type Transceiver; 802.11 b/g/n (Wi-Fi, WiFi, WLAN), Bluetooth 5.x (BLE)
Contents Board(s)
Frequency 2.4GHz
Utilized IC / Part ATWILC3000

Getting Started

Plug the board into a host MCU or MPU evaluation kit with an SDIO-capable SD card slot. For Microchip host platforms, utilize the Harmony 3 Framework to configure the ATWILC3000 drivers and wireless stacks. Ensure the host system provides a 3.3V supply to meet the VDD requirements of the module.

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