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IM-100 

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🔒 Designed for FIPS 140-3 environments
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Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth Stand-alone System-on-Module (SOM) for OEM and IoT Applications with Enterprise Security

Based on NXP’s RW610, the IM-100 is a compact, low-power Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE) 5.4 system-on-module (SOM) designed for OEM integration in industrial and healthcare IoT applications. It delivers secure, high-performance wireless connectivity while offloading processing from the host processor, enabling efficient embedded system design and faster product development.

The IM-100 supports dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, providing higher throughput, improved network efficiency, lower latency, and extended range compared to previous-generation wireless standards. It is engineered for reliable performance in space-constrained and power-sensitive embedded systems.

Designed for FIPS 140-3 environments, the IM-100 is well-suited for deployment in regulated, security-focused applications where trusted wireless communication is required. It uniquely includes an RNDIS driver, enabling plug-and-play wireless connectivity across Windows, Linux, and RTOS platforms, accelerating integration into OEM products and IoT devices.

Plug-and-play RNDIS enablement

Exclusively offering RNDIS enablement through a USB cable, the IM-100 provides immediate wireless connectivity across Windows, Linux, and RTOS platforms. This eliminates the need for additional driver development.

Enterprise-grade operation modes in firmware

Firmware includes support for the following operation modes. These functions help customers save time and development costs.

• Ethernet to Wi-Fi bridging: Add wireless connectivity to any device with an ethernet interface available by Silex's industry-proven ethernet to WLAN bridging function.

• RNDIS to Wi-Fi bridging: Silex is an exclusive NXP partner with RNDIS enablement through a USB cable. Customers can add wireless connectivity via USB interface for Windows OS-based products without any driver development. It supports the RNDIS function in the firmware. 

• Serial to Wi-Fi bridging: Many legacy RS-232C-based devices can add wireless connectivity by integrating IM-100 via the serial interface. 

Enterprise security

IM-100 supports TLS encryption protocols for secure communication. It has secure authentication methods like WPA/WPA3, Wi-Fi enterprise security, and Bluetooth LE secure connections.

Lower development costs and faster time to market

The IM-100 can act as the main CPU, eliminating the need to install a separate CPU and reducing component costs for the customer.

Has regulatory certifications for North America, Europe, and Japan. By designing the module to extend/expand memory outside the module, adding additional memory will not affect module certification.

• No wireless driver development costs are needed. Customers can customize the radio functionality and even build applications for their products by using NXP MCUXpresso's SDK, IDE, and configuration tools.

Multiple antenna options

The IM-100 has a U.FL connector allowing customers to choose and connect their U.FL antenna directly to the module. It also provides an option to bypass the U.FL connector allowing customers to print antennas on their PCB connected directly to the module antenna trace. The modules are globally certified for use with a range of external antennas. 

Product Name

 IM-100(MHF) 

 IM-100(PAD)

Radio Chipset  RW610 (NXP)
On Board CPU  ARM-M33 260MHz
Memory

 1.2MB (Built-in RW610)            

 → Memory Expansion: Extra memory can be mounted on the customer's board.

Radio Specifications

 WLAN: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (1x1) 

 BT: Bluetooth® LE v5.3

Supported Interface  LAN(100Base), USB2.0, UARTx2 (Option: SPI, SDIO)
Security  WPA/WPA2/WPA3-Enterprise
 802.11x (EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, PEAP, EAP-FAST)
Operating Voltage  3.3V +/-5%
Operating Temperature  -40 to +85 degrees C
Dimensions  17.0 x 18.0 x 2.65 mm (L x W x H)
Modular Certifications  FCC / IC / CE / MIC

The IM-100 product specification guides, including hardware, software, and PCB antenna design, are available here.

Video Demo: Evaluation Kit for USB RNDIS Interface

 

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