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IRIS-W106-10B

u-bloxIRIS-W106-10B

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802.15.4, Bluetooth, WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n/ax, Bluetooth v5.3, Zigbee® Transceiver Module 2.4GHz, 5GHz PCB Trace Surface Mount
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Overview

The IRIS-W106-10B is a tri-radio wireless module powered by the NXP RW612 chipset, supporting Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth Low Energy 5.3, and 802.15.4 protocols. It features an integrated Arm Cortex-M33 application processor running at 260 MHz with 1.2 MB of RAM and 16 MB of internal flash. This module is designed for complex IoT applications requiring simultaneous multi-radio operation and robust security via Arm TrustZone.

Why Choose This Part

It offers unparalleled connectivity versatility by integrating Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) for high-efficiency networking alongside Bluetooth and Thread on a single module. The inclusion of a high-performance Cortex-M33 MCU with 1.2 MB of RAM allows engineers to run entire application stacks without an external host processor.

Applications

Matter Gateways
Acts as a bridge between Thread (802.15.4), Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth devices within a Matter-based smart home ecosystem.
Industrial Edge Sensing
Utilizes the Cortex-M33 and 260 MHz clock speed to process sensor data locally before transmitting via Wi-Fi 6 or Ethernet.
Professional Audio
Leverages I2S and digital microphone interfaces alongside Wi-Fi 6 for low-latency wireless audio streaming.
Secure HMI Systems
The QVGA LCD interface and TrustZone security allow for safe, interactive user interfaces in industrial control.

Key Specifications

Protocol 802.11a/b/g/n/ax, Bluetooth v5.3, Zigbee
Data Rate 54Mbps
Frequency 2.4GHz, 5GHz
Modulation CCK, DBPSK, GFSK, OFDM, QPSK
Memory Size 16MB Flash, 1.2MB SRAM
Sensitivity -97dBm
Antenna Type PCB Trace
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Package / Case 152-SMD Module
Power - Output 18dBm
Voltage - Supply 3.15V ~ 3.45V
Serial Interfaces Ethernet, GPIO, I2C, I2S, JTAG, PWM, QVGA, RMII, SDIO, SPI, UART, USART, USB
RF Family/Standard 802.15.4, Bluetooth, WiFi
Utilized IC / Part RW612
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 85degC (TA)

Getting Started

Developers should use the NXP MCUXpresso SDK, which provides the necessary drivers and wireless stacks for the RW612 silicon. Evaluation can be performed using the EVK-IRIS-W1 development kit, which exposes the module pins for prototyping and debugging via the integrated JTAG/SWD interfaces.

Also Consider

ESP32-S3-WROOM-1 Espressif Systems - A widely supported alternative for Wi-Fi and BLE applications, though it lacks Wi-Fi 6 5GHz support and 802.15.4 hardware.
MGM240P SiLSilicon Labs - Better suited for specialized Zigbee, Thread, and Matter mesh networking where Wi-Fi connectivity is not required.