Alpha Micro has added the Lantronix xPico® Wi-Fi SMT embedded device server to its product portfolio, enabling customers to quickly convert serial ports to Wi-Fi connections and speed the development of wirelessly connected IoT devices that can be monitored via a mobile device, tablet or PC. The device, adds a completely integrated on-board antenna with the option to use a u.fl antenna to give additional flexibility and enhanced performance. Additionally, the device comes in a new form factor, for SMT applications, and with a castellation footprint, which allows it to be used with the majority of commonly available PCB processes.
The xPico® Wi-Fi SMT embedded module has been created for OEM design engineers / developers that are seeking to create IoT applications that require direct access to device data via smartphone, tablets, and connected PCs. It has modular certification for FCC, IC, Japan, AU/NZ, as well as regulatory approvals for CE, comes with 256-bit AES encryption and multiple power management modes to maximise battery life.
The module retains many of the unique features of the xPico range, with a simultaneous Soft-AP and Client Mode, that direct local access without the IoT device becoming disconnected from the enterprise wireless network.
Technical specifications:
Complete Wi-Fi Connectivity Offload – the module reduces the complexity of the application microcontroller and enables products to be brought through development more quickly, with reduced risk
Complete Network Protocol Offload – The xPico Wi-Fi SMT has a built-in web server with TCP/IP network stack, enabling the file system and network connection management to be managed without additional application logic being implemented
Over-the-Air (OTA) Updates – the module enables two-way communication enabling reliable firmware upgrades to be sent over the internet. Custom configurations are preserved during this process.
Web Service API – its integrated APIs enable communications to / from the connected device to be managed from cloud applications, mobile devices and standard PC internet browsers
Industrial Ready – the xPico Wi-Fi SMT has been developed to have an extended temperature range, between -40⁰C and +85⁰C
Small Form Factor – The module measures just 18.3mm x 31.1mm x 3mm, meaning it can be used in applications where both height and board space are at a premium
