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ATWINC1510-MR210PB

MCHPATWINC1510-MR210PB

Microchip Technology
Wi‑Fi network controller module that offloads TCP/IP and Wi‑Fi management, useful where a separate host MCU is preferred.
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Overview

The ATWINC1510-MR210PB is a low-power 802.11 b/g/n IoT network controller module featuring an integrated PCB antenna and 8MB of internal Flash. It is designed to offload all Wi-Fi networking tasks and the TCP/IP stack from a host microcontroller, communicating via a simple SPI-to-Wi-Fi interface.

Why Choose This Part

This module reduces host MCU overhead by managing the entire Wi-Fi stack and TLS security in hardware, allowing for the use of small, low-cost microcontrollers. It offers high sensitivity of -95dBm and a 18.5dBm output power for robust link margins in indoor environments.

Applications

Battery-Powered IoT Sensors
Utilizes low-power modes including a 0.5uA shutdown current and 380uA sleep mode to extend battery life in remote sensing nodes.
Legacy System Connectivity
Adds Wi-Fi capability to existing industrial or consumer designs by offloading the complex network stack from the original host MCU.
Smart Home Appliances
Provides a pre-certified RF solution for white goods and home automation controllers requiring reliable 2.4GHz 802.11n connectivity.

Key Specifications

Protocol 802.11b/g/n
Data Rate 72.2Mbps
Frequency 2.4GHz
Modulation 16-QAM, 64-QAM, BPSK, CCK, DBPSK, DQPSK, OFDM, QPSK
Memory Size 8MB Flash, 128kB RAM
Sensitivity -95dBm
Antenna Type Integrated, Trace
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Package / Case 28-SMD Module
Power - Output 18.5dBm
Voltage - Supply 2.7V ~ 3.6V
Serial Interfaces I2C, SPI, UART
RF Family/Standard WiFi
Utilized IC / Part ATWINC1500B
Current - Receiving 61mA
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 85degC
Current - Transmitting 265mA

Getting Started

Development is typically performed using the Microchip ATWINC1500-XPRO evaluation kit which integrates with the Atmel ICE debugger and Microchip Studio. Engineers should utilize the Advanced Software Framework (ASF) to access provided drivers and example projects for SPI communication between the host and module.

Also Consider

ESP32-WROOM-32E Espressif Systems - Offers a dual-core processor capable of acting as both the Wi-Fi controller and the primary application MCU.
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