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EVK-NINA-W156

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ESP32, NINA-W156 NINA-W1 802.11 b/g/n (WiFi/WLAN/Wi-Fi 4), Bluetooth® Smart Ready 4.x Dual Mode (BLE) Transceiver 2.4GHz Evaluation Board
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Overview

The EVK-NINA-W156 is an evaluation kit for the NINA-W156 stand-alone Wi-Fi and Bluetooth module, featuring an integrated PCB trace antenna. It provides a platform for developing wireless applications based on the u-blox NINA-W1 series, which is powered by the ESP32 dual-core microcontroller and includes pre-flashed u-connectXpress software for ease of configuration.

Why Choose This Part

This kit simplifies integration by providing a 5V to 12V power input range and access to versatile interfaces like RMII and JTAG. It leverages the ESP32 dual-mode Bluetooth and Wi-Fi capabilities, allowing for simultaneous BLE and WLAN operation in a compact form factor.

Applications

Industrial IoT Gateways
Acts as a bridge between local sensor networks and cloud services using Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity.
Smart Building Automation
Enables remote control and monitoring of lighting, HVAC, and security systems via 802.11 b/g/n protocols.
Wireless Industrial Control
Provides robust wireless communication for factory automation equipment using UART, SPI, or RMII interfaces.
Fleet Management Systems
Serves as a telematics interface for tracking and data logging in harsh industrial environments.

Key Specifications

Type Transceiver; 802.11 b/g/n (Wi-Fi, WiFi, WLAN), Bluetooth Smart Ready 4.x Dual Mode (BLE)
Contents Board(s), Cable(s)
Frequency 2.4GHz
Utilized IC / Part ESP32, NINA-W156

Getting Started

Connect the board via USB to a PC to access the UART interface for configuration using u-blox AT commands or the s-center evaluation software. For custom firmware development, use the onboard JTAG header with the ESP-IDF or Arduino IDE to leverage the ESP32 core directly.

Categories

Wireless & Connectivity > Bluetooth & BLE Modules Development Boards > ESP32 Dev Boards Microcontrollers > IoT & Wireless MCUs IoT & Smart Devices > IoT Modules & SoCs Education & Prototyping > Starter Kits