Industry/industrial recommended 802.11? - Page 1
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author: Mecanix
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 11, 2020, 02:23:43 pm
content: Looking into bringing in comm protocols into our designs. Particularly interested in 802.11 (wi-fi) and wanted to hear from the community about the commercially available options offered to SMEs. Been looking atSiLabs,EspressifandRealtek'sarchitectures & toolchains so far (some of those those seriously 'hyped', btw), but if there are any other(s) of your personal/professional experience that worth looking into please do let me (us) know. Thanks!

author: EverydayMuffin
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 11, 2020, 03:10:57 pm
content: Check out the Cypress-based (previously Broadcom IoT) WiFi modules. I think the below are good options:• Murata Type 1GC (CYW43907)• Murata Type 1DX (CYW4343W - requires external MCU)• AzureWave AW-CU427-P (PSoC 6 + CYW43438)Some dev kits below:Type 1GC kit (has video tutorials)https://www.cypress.com/documentation/development-kitsboards/cyw943907aeval1f-evaluation-kitType 1DX kit (has video tutorials)https://www.cypress.com/CY8CPROTO-062-4343WAW-CU427-P kithttps://www.cypress.com/documentation/development-kitsboards/cyw9p62s1-43438evb-01-psoc-62s1-wi-fi-bt-pioneer-kit

author: Mecanix
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 11, 2020, 03:35:38 pm
content: Thanks, I'll certainly have a look.You probably know that already; in term of industrial grade comm are they embedding common hardware encryption accelerators? and are they performing/reliable if so? Quickly had a glimpse of their marketing material & tools but have yet drilled down to the core meat. If you've noticed reliable accel performance -vs- 'others', please let me know, that'd be a step up in the research alreadyedit: I'll give that last one a trial (CYW43438). Has the hardware accel for that AES 128bit key... let's see. Yet another eval board on its way :/ Jeez, adds-up...

author: Mecanix
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 15, 2020, 09:51:24 pm
content: Verdict; after quite a few vendor kinks, bottlenecks and other marketing hypes cancelled, we've settled and got our id with Qualcomm' Solutions and toolchains.https://developer.qualcomm.com/

author: rvalente
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 16, 2020, 12:06:35 am
content: Just for the record, Digi has a bunch of options although they can run rater expensive....https://www.digi.com/products/embedded-systems/system-on-modules

author: Mecanix
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 16, 2020, 10:25:23 am
content: Thanks, looking good.Incredible the amount of various SoC and SiP we get nowadays, all doing the very same thing; marketing/hyping simple hobby connectivity and generic protocols! I swear however that finding an industrial grade solution is damn difficult. As in; "security" with the supportive SDK, toolchain and capable hardware acceleration that goes with the solution.I understand Qualcomm isn't exactly the most open of them all and rather secretive, however when phoned, ID'ed and revealing your true intentions the magic box opens up. Impressive tools, recommend.