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Powered by NXP® i.MX 95, delivering secure, safe and reliable connectivity for industrial and medical applications. ![EP-200N-01](https://www.silextechnology.com/hs-fs/hubfs/EP-200N-01.png?width=100&height=100&name=EP-200N-01.png) [ Learn more ](https://www.silextechnology.com/connectivity-solutions-platform-and-som-ep-200n?hsLang=en-us) # SX-ULPAN-SHIELD **Evaluate Silex Wi-Fi on any MCU Platform with Arduino Connectors** The SX-ULPAN-SHIELD is a Wi-Fi module-based adapter board designed to plug into Arduino-compatible boards that contain a microcontroller (MCU), such as the Freedom development kits from NXP (FRDM-K22F) or boards from other MCU vendors that are derived from Arduino. - [Download Product Brochure](https://www.silextechnology.com/hubfs/SX-ULPAN-SHIELD%20Product%20Brochure.pdf?hsLang=en-us) - [Where to Buy](https://www.arrow.com/en/products/search?cat=&q=sx-ulpan&r=true) ![](https://www.silextechnology.com/hubfs/Product%20Images/SX-ULPAN-SHIELD.png) ## Wi-Fi Module-Based Adapter Board The SX-ULPAN-SHIELD is a Wi-Fi module-based adapter board derived from and compatible with Arduino form factor. It is designed to plug into Arduino-compatible boards that contain a microcontroller (MCU), such as the Freedom Development kits from NXP (FRDM-K22F) or boards from other MCU vendors that are derived from Arduino. Features/Benefits The SX-ULPAN-SHIELD is a Wi-Fi module-based adapter board derived from and compatible with Arduino form factor. This ships with the application program installed for the Freedom Kinetis FRDM-K22F which helps you evaluate the basic wireless functions.  - Wireless connectivity - AP Scan - WEP/WPA configuration - TCP/IP function with HTTP, DNS and SNTP - Soft Access Point, WPA client - Wireless Configuration (DTIM, Bitrate etc.) Specifications **Product Name:** SX-ULPAN-2401-SHIELD: For SX-ULPAN-2401 based on QCA4004-BL3B. (SPI) SX-ULPAN-2402-SHIELD: For SX-ULPAN-2402 based on QCA4004-BL3B. (UART) **Power Supply: **5V DC **Interface:** Arduino Pins **PCB Dimensions:** 53.34mm x69.23mmx8mm **PACKAGE CONTENTS:** Silex SX-ULPAN-SHIELD EVK Quick Start Guide You will need the following as it is that are not included in the EVK in order to evaluate the product: Freedom Platform for Kinetis MCU: FRDM-K22F purchased directly from NXP. 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