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title: Connectivity Solutions > Embedded Wireless > SX-ULPGN-EVK
description: SX-ULPGN-EVK is an evaluation kit which is based on Qualcomm's QCA4010 chipset for SX-ULPGN ultra-low-power Wi-Fi IoT module
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# SX-ULPGN-EVK

**Evaluation kit for Ultra-Low-Power Hostless Wi-Fi IoT Module**

The SX-ULPGN-EVK is an evaluation kit for our ultra-low-power hostless Wi-Fi IoT module, the SX-ULPGN based on Qualcomm's QCA4010 chipset.

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## QCA4010-Based Evaluation Kit

SX-ULPGN-EVK is an ultra-low-power 802.11b/g/n hostless Wi-Fi IoT evaluation kit. It enables rapid development of cost-effective Wi-Fi connectivity for embedded devices. It features the SX-ULPGN module and access to the module’s bootstrap options, mode configuration, interface extension, peripheral access and power supply. SX-ULPGN-EVK brings out the UART, SPI, I2C, I2S, PWM, ADC, JTAG, and GPIO interfaces of the module. SX-ULPGN-EVK can  
also be used for module manufacturing test

Features/Benefits

 The SX-ULGPN-EVK Evaluation Kit provides mode configuration, interface extension, peripheral access and  
power supply for the SX-ULPGN module. Different boot and function modes of SX-ULPGN module are  
configured on the SX-ULPGN-EVK.

- Wireless Connectivity
- AP Scan, WPA Configuration
- TCP/IP Function with HTTP, DNS and SNTP
- Soft Access Point (AP), WPA Client
- Modes: Station, AP, and P2P (Wi-Fi Direct)
- Authentication:Open System WPA-PSK (WPA2-PSK)
- Encryption: TKIP, and AES
- JTAG Debugging
- Over-the-Air (OTA) Programming

Specifications

SX-ULPGN-EVK ships with the following:

- SX-ULPGN Evaluation Assembly
- Silex Evaluation Firmware Image
- USB-to-UART Cable Assembly for UART & Power (+5V)
- Quick Start Guide Insert

Documentation

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###### Helpful Links

- [Qualcomm Developer Network  
  ](https://developer.qualcomm.com/hardware/qca4010-12)
- [SX-ULPGN-EVK-AT](https://www.silextechnology.com/connectivity-solutions/embedded-wireless/sx-ulpgn-evk-at?hsLang=en-us)
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