--- title: SX-SDMAC Plus Evaluation Windows / Linux description: SX-SDMAC Plus Evaluation Windows / Linux --- [![Silex Technology](https://www.silextechnology.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/silex/images/logo.svg "Silex Technology")](https://www.silextechnology.com/?hsLang=en-us) - [Connectivity Solutions](https://www.silextechnology.com/connectivity-solutions) - [Services](https://www.silextechnology.com/connectivity-solutions/software-services) - [Integration Services](https://www.silextechnology.com/de/software-service/integration-services) - [Customization Services](https://www.silextechnology.com/de/software-service/customization-services) - [Certification Services](https://www.silextechnology.com/software-service/global-certification-compliance) - [Applications](https://www.silextechnology.com/application-expertise) - [Medical ](https://www.silextechnology.com/medical) - [Transportation & Logistics](https://www.silextechnology.com/application-expertise/transportation-and-logistics) - [Factory Automation](https://www.silextechnology.com/application-expertise/factory-automation) - [Resources](https://www.silextechnology.com/resources) - [Resource Center](https://www.silextechnology.com/resources) - [Unwired Blog](https://www.silextechnology.com/unwired) - [Support Center](https://www.silextechnology.com/support) - [Security Center](https://www.silextechnology.com/security-center) - [Company](https://www.silextechnology.com/company) - [About Silex](https://www.silextechnology.com/company) - [Why Silex](https://www.silextechnology.com/why-silex) - [Technology Partnerships](https://www.silextechnology.com/why-silex/partner) - [News](https://www.silextechnology.com/unwired/topic/news) - [Careers](https://www.silextechnology.com/company/careers) [ Where to buy ](https://www.silextechnology.com/where-to-purchase?hsLang=en-us) [ Contact sales ](https://www.silextechnology.com/contact-us?hsLang=en-us) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. ![Embedded](https://www.silextechnology.com/hubfs/silex/image/Embedded.svg) [ Embedded Wireless Modules ](https://www.silextechnology.com/connectivity-solutions?services=embedded-wireless-modules&hsLang=en-us) - [Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)](https://www.silextechnology.com/connectivity-solutions?services=embedded-wireless-modules&categories=wi-fi-7-80211be) - [Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)](https://www.silextechnology.com/connectivity-solutions?services=embedded-wireless-modules&categories=wi-fi-6e-80211ax) - [Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)](https://www.silextechnology.com/connectivity-solutions?services=embedded-wireless-modules&categories=wi-fi-6-80211ax) - [Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)](https://www.silextechnology.com/connectivity-solutions?services=embedded-wireless-modules&categories=wi-fi-5-80211ac) ![Copy of Product icons home (40 x 40 px) (2)](https://www.silextechnology.com/hubfs/Copy%20of%20Product%20icons%20home%20(40%20x%2040%20px)%20(2).svg) [ Platform & SOMs ](https://www.silextechnology.com/connectivity-solutions?services=platform--soms&hsLang=en-us) - [EP-200Q](https://www.silextechnology.com/connectivity-solutions/platform-and-soms/ep-200q) - [EP-200N](https://www.silextechnology.com/connectivity-solutions-platform-and-som-ep-200n) ![Network System Solutions](https://www.silextechnology.com/hubfs/silex/image/Network%20System.svg) [ Network System Solutions ](https://www.silextechnology.com/connectivity-solutions?services=network-systems-solutions&hsLang=en-us) - [Ethernet to Wi-Fi Bridge](https://www.silextechnology.com/connectivity-solutions?services=network-systems-solutions&type=ethernet-to-wi-fi-bridge) - [USB/Serial Connectivity](https://www.silextechnology.com/connectivity-solutions?services=network-systems-solutions&type=usb-serial-connectivity) - [Wi-Fi HaLow Connectivity](https://www.silextechnology.com/connectivity-solutions?services=network-systems-solutions&type=wi-fi-halow-connectivity) - [Wi-Fi Access Points](https://www.silextechnology.com/connectivity-solutions?services=network-systems-solutions&type=wi-fi-access-points) - [Industrial Connectivity](https://www.silextechnology.com/connectivity-solutions?services=network-systems-solutions&type=industrial-connectivity) - [Wireless Monitoring](https://www.silextechnology.com/connectivity-solutions?services=network-systems-solutions&type=wireless-monitoring) #### NEW: EP-200N AMC Edge SoM. 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-SDMAC Plus Evaluation (Windows/Linux) The Silex SX-SDMAC Plus is a dual-band IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac WLAN plus Bluetooth 4.1 BR/EDR/BLE “Smart Ready” SDIO module based on the Qualcomm Atheros QCA9377 System-on-Chip (SoC). Our SX-SDCAC Plus which is in a SD card form factor (using the SX-SDMAC) is designed to allow evaluation of this module. 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   Linux #### PLATFORM SPECIFICS: | ** Platform** |  NXP i.MX 6 SoloX Sabre SD Board  | | --- | --- | | ** OS** |  Linux, Kernel ver 4.1  | | ** System Configuration ** |  Yocto Build System 2.1.1 (krogoth)  Freescale-Yocto distribution – 4.1.15-2.0.1  | | ** Silex Reference Driver ** |  Driver version: 4.5.20.020 sx 1.0.0.a08  Radio fw version: 1.0.0.4 |   **What you will need?** [SX-SDCAC-2832+](https://www.silextechnology.com/productspecs/sx-sdcac-plus-product-specifications?hsLang=en-us)  [NXP i.MX6 SoloX Sabre SD Board - MCIMX6SX-SDB](http://www.nxp.com/products/software-and-tools/hardware-development-tools/sabre-development-system/sabre-board-for-smart-devices-based-on-the-i.mx-6solox-applications-processors:RD-IMX6SX-SABRE?&cof=0&am=0&tab=Buy_Parametric_Tab&fromSearch=false) [8GB SDHC Flash Card](http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA12K0D10324&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleMKP-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleMKP-PC-_-pla-_-Memory+%28Flash+Memory%29-_-9SIA12K0D10324&gclid=CjwKEAiAjfq2BRDpmdHmssaW5xsSJABToP4l6dkVFJY3UvlE_w3lTTsReVp-C_6xj66KpUZg9Mfk2hoC95Tw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds) To get started with the evaluation process of the SX-SDMAC with the NXP's Sabre Smart Devices (Sabre-SD) Board. Please download the following and follow the step by step instructions in the user guide. [SX-SDMAC Evaluation User Guide](https://www.silextechnology.com/hubfs/Resource%20PDF/140-20135-100C_SX-SDMAC-Evaluation-with-i-MX6-User-Guide-20171204-1.pdf) [Evaluation Software](https://www.silextechnology.com/silex-driver-evaluation-license-agreement-with-windows?hsLang=en-us)   **How to Evaluate Video Tutorial:**   This video demonstrates how customers can now evaluate our enterprise grade Wi-Fi plus Bluetooth module with the NXP i.MX 6SoloX Sabre Smart Devices (Sabre-SD) evaluation kit. Our radio module, the SX-SDMAC is a dual-band IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac WLAN plus Bluetooth 4.1 BR/EDR/BLE “Smart Ready” SDIO module based on the Qualcomm Atheros QCA9377 System-on-Chip (SoC) FreeRTOS Platform Specifics | ** Platform** | i.MX RT1060 Evaluation Kit (MIMXRT1060-EVK) | | --- | --- | | ** OS** |  FreeRTOS 9.0.0_rev3 | | ** System Configuration ** | Silex FreeRTOS (based on QCA's LEA driver branch) |   What you will need? [SX-SDCAC-2832+](https://www.silextechnology.com/connectivity-solutions/embedded-wireless/sx-sdcac-plus-sd-card?hsLang=en-us) [SD to MicroSD Converter Board](https://www.amazon.com/48cm-Sd-micro-Card-Extender-Cable/dp/B007WYRO7O) [i.MX RT1060 Evaluation Kit - MIMXRT1060-EVK](https://www.arrow.com/en/products/mimxrt1060-evk/nxp-semiconductors) You will also need the evaluation software and the step by step instructions in the user guide. [Wi-Fi Evaluation User Guide for i.MX RT](https://www.silextechnology.com/productspecs/sx-sdmac/sx-sdcac-startup-guide-imx-rt1050evk?hsLang=en-us) [Evaluation Software](https://www.silextechnology.com/silex-driver-evaluation-license-agreement?hsLang=en-us) (Requires a "Click-Through Acceptance") Windows 10 / Windows 10 IoT silex technology India Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of silex technology Inc., and an Authorized Design Centre of Qualcomm Atheros, had developed WirelessLAN Drivers for Qualcomm Atheros QCA9377-3 chipset based SX-SDMAC module on Windows 10 and Windows 10 IoT. ### WiFi Features • 802.11ac/b/g/n WirelessLAN Driver supports Station, WiFi-Direct and Hosted Network modes • Upto 433 Mbit/s Link Rate with Wave 2 MU-MIMO configuration • SDIO 2.0 based driver with up to 50MHz clock and 200Mbit/s bus speed (Module Supports SDIO 3.0) • Integrated With Microsoft Native WiFi framework and Supplicant • Supports Open, WEP, WPA and WPA2 Authentications (802.11i compliant) • Tested and validated on 64-bit Windows 10 Desktop Platforms. • Tested and validated on 32-bit Minnowboard Max/Turbot Windows 10 IoT platform. • Complies with Microsoft HLK Tests • Tools and Driver for Regulatory Certification Support ### Production Ready Drivers – Reduces Engineering Lead Time To get started with the evaluation process of the SX-SDMAC, please download the following evaluation windows driver.  [Evaluation Software](https://www.silextechnology.com/silex-driver-evaluation-license-agreement-with-windows?hsLang=en-us) Windows Embedded Compact 7 / 2013 silex technology India Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of silex technology Inc., and an Authorized Design Centre of Qualcomm Atheros, had developed WiFi and Bluetooth Drivers for Qualcomm Atheros QCA9377-3 chipset based SX-SDMAC module and SX-SDPAC SiP on Windows Embedded Compact 7 (WEC7) and Compact 2013 (WEC2013) ### WiFi Features • 802.11b/g/n/ac WirelessLAN Driver supports Station and IBSS modes • SDIO 2.0 based driver with up to 50MHz clock and 200Mbit/s bus speed (Module Supports SDIO 3.0) • Upto 433 Mbit/s Link Rate with Wave 2 MU-MIMO configuration • Integrated With Microsoft Native WiFi framework and Supplicant • Supports Open, WEP, WPA and WPA2 Authentications (802.11i compliant) • Tested and validated on NXP's iMX6, Nvidia Tegra 2 and CEPC based Platforms • Complies with Microsoft NDIS and WiFi Authentication CTK Tests • Tools and Driver for Regulatory Certification Support • Optional AP mode driver for Windows Embedded Compact 7 Available ### Bluetooth Features • HCI UART Bluetooth Driver based on Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR Protocol Stack • PAN, HID, SPP, FTP and HFP Profile Support • Validated up to 4Mbit/s UART baud-rate • Power save mode support with HCI Software In band Sleep UART Protocol • Complies with Microsoft Bluetooth CTK Tests ### Production Ready Drivers – Reduces Engineering Lead Time To get started with the evaluation process of the SX-SDMAC, please download the following evaluation windows driver.  [Evaluation Software](https://www.silextechnology.com/silex-driver-evaluation-license-agreement-with-windows?hsLang=en-us) ###### Support Having trouble? 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