Atmel collaborates with H&D to deliver power efficient embedded Wi-Fi solution

Atmel and H&D Wireless have collaborated to deliver an IEEE802.11b+g Wi-Fi solution for Atmel's 32-bit AVR microcontrollers. The SPB104 Wi-Fi extension board from H&D is easily connected to the AVR32 UC3 evaluation kits through the SD card socket. This new Embedded Wi-Fi solution features low power consumption, long-range connectivity and small footprint.

H&D Wireless' modules offer Wi-Fi capability for the 802.11b+g spectrums with a throughput of 1 to 54 Mbps. The device offers a 150 uW sleep power consumption, 2.4 years of battery life, 220 mW RX power and an interface compatible to SDIO and SPI. In addition, the RF power output is 7-8 dB higher than the average on the market at +17.5 dBm.

"Many customers are demanding embedded Wi-Fi solutions in their 32-bit MCU applications," said Haakon Skar, product-marketing director for AVR32 at Atmel Corporation. "To address these needs, Atmel has partnered with H&D Wireless to enable Wi-Fi capability in Atmel's 32-bit AVR MCUs. To enable Wi-Fi capabilities of the AVR32 UC3 microcontroller, a customer only needs an ATEXTWIFI evaluation board, an AVR32 EVK1104 or EVK1105 evaluation kit, and to download a free AVR32 Software Framework 1.5 version, which includes all Wi-Fi drivers and the full TCP/IP, stacks. With picoPower technology, AVR32 is the world's most energy efficient microcontroller on the market, using less energy in all active and standby modes than other competing products."

"As a wireless solutions leader, we are thrilled to provide a Wi-Fi solution to a leading microcontroller provider," said Pär Bergsten, CEO of H&D Wireless. "We have developed a best-in-class Wi-Fi solution with a focus on low power consumption and a small form factor. The solution we are announcing today will enable a faster time-to-market for Atmel's customers."

Price:
ATEXTWIFI evaluation kit: At $199
Availability: Now
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