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description: The SX-SDMAX is a Wi-Fi 6 (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax) plus Bluetooth® v5.3 that supports SDIO as its host interface. Powered by NXP’s highly integrated IW611 chipset, the Wi-Fi 6 module delivers higher throughput, better network efficiency, lower latency, and improve
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# SX-SDMAX Evaluation        ![NXP Partner Program Horizontal](https://www.silextechnology.com/hs-fs/hubfs/NXP%20Partner%20Program%20Horizontal.jpg?width=147&height=49&name=NXP%20Partner%20Program%20Horizontal.jpg)

**Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 plus Bluetooth® Combo SDIO Module powered by NXP IW611**

The [SX-SDMAX](https://www.silextechnology.com/connectivity-solutions/embedded-wireless/sx-sdmax?hsLang=en-us) is a Wi-Fi 6 (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax) plus Bluetooth® v5.3 that supports SDIO as its host interface.

Powered by NXP’s highly integrated IW611 chipset, the Wi-Fi 6 module delivers higher throughput, better network efficiency, lower latency, and improved range over previous-generation Wi-Fi standards. It offers secure plug and play wireless connectivity for the NXP i.MX series and other platforms for better communication in dense environments.

We have specifically designed SX-SDMAX in a micro SD card form factor, called the SX-SDCAX, that allows customers to easily evaluate the radio on any platform with a micro SD card slot. 

We support the below reference platforms and provide a Linux OS evaluation image that includes Silex’s reference radio driver, supplicant, and tools to test the following:

The evaluation image includes the Silex reference radio driver, supplicant and tools to test the following:

- Basic wireless functionality
- Advanced Wi-Fi security
- Data throughput
- Soft access point mode
- DHCP server and client

![SX-SDCAX_330px](https://www.silextechnology.com/hubfs/SX-SDCAX_330px.png)

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The GW11048-5 is a development kit to support the validation of the Silex [SX-](https://www.silextechnology.com/connectivity-solutions/embedded-wireless/sx-sdmax-evaluation)[SDCAX-2530 (SX-SDMAX](https://www.silextechnology.com/connectivity-solutions/embedded-wireless/sx-sdmax-evaluation)[)](https://www.silextechnology.com/connectivity-solutions/embedded-wireless/sx-sdmax-evaluation) and [SX-PCEAX-HMC](https://www.silextechnology.com/connectivity-solutions/embedded-wireless/sx-pceax?hsLang=en-us) Wi-Fi 6 radios (radios not included, sold separately). The kit features a Gateworks Venice GW7200-00 Single Board Computer (SBC) pre-loaded with drivers supporting the Silex Wi-Fi radio.

 

| **KEY PRODUCT FEATURES** |   |
| --- | --- |
| **Contents:** | Gateworks GW7200-00 SBC with Pre-Loaded Wi-Fi driver JTAG Programmer and Serial Console Access Power Supply Mini-PCIe half card adapter Accessory Cables |
| **Radios Supported:** |  Silex [SX-SDCAX-2530 (SX-SDMAX)](https://shop.gateworks.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=70_74&product_id=248) and [SX-PCEAX-HMC](https://shop.gateworks.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=70_74&product_id=247) Wi-Fi 6 radios (radios sold seperately) |
| **Processor:** | NXP™ i.MX8M Mini Quad Core 1.6GHz ARM® Cortex™-A53 |
| **RAM:** | 1 GByte LPDDR4 |
| **Flash:** | 8 GBytes eMMC |
| **Ethernet:** | Two Gigabit Ports (see Features tab below for PoE details) |
| **Mini-PCIe:** | Two Sockets for WiFi/Cellular (see Features tab below for details) |
| **Video/Audio:** | MIPI DSI & CSI & I2S Audio |
| **WiFi/BLE:** | Use Mini-PCIe Cards or M.2 Adapter (see Accessories tab below) |
| **Cellular:** | Use Mini-PCIe Modem (see Accessories tab below) |
| **Software:** | Linux Ubuntu Board Support Package [Gateworks Silex Wiki](https://trac.gateworks.com/wiki/wireless/wifi#Silex) |
| **Size:** | 70 x 100mm |
| **Temperature Range:** | Industrial (-40 to +85 C) |

 

**[More info](https://www.gateworks.com/products/industrial-single-board-computers/imx8-single-board-computers-gateworks-venice/silex-wifi6-development-kit-with-single-board-computer/)**

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### **What you will need?**

**• **[SX-SDCAX-2530](https://share.hsforms.com/1nEZgQktcR9ulNWrPFj9UKg4edl)  
**• [i.MX 8M Application Processor and SOC Evaluation Kit](https://www.arrow.com/en/products/mcimx8m-evkb/nxp-semiconductors?region=nac)**[ (MCIMX8M-EVKB)](https://www.arrow.com/en/products/mcimx8m-evkb/nxp-semiconductors?region=nac)  
**• A PC to open a console session for the NXP platform**  
** • ****[Evaluation OS Image - Linux](https://www.silextechnology.com/silex-driver-evaluation-license-agreement?hsLang=en-us) **

*Although the NXP i.MX BSP will already include Wi-Fi drivers for SX-SDMAX to enable plug and play evaluation, Silex also provides a separate evaluation Linux OS image which not only includes Silex's optimized driver but also board data files, and other Linux test tools ideal for evaluation.*

 

To get started with the evaluation process of the SX-PCEAX with the i.MX 8M Application Processor, please download the following and follow the step-by-step instructions in the user guide.

**• ****User Guide: Getting Started with NXP i.MX8M Board (Coming Soon)**

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