The IM-100 is based on NXP’s RW610 and is a small, stand-alone, dual-band Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth® Low Energy v5.4 wireless module. It is a full-featured 1x1 dual-band (2.4GHz/5GHz) 20 MHz Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) module for higher throughput, better network efficiency, lower latency, and improved range over previous generation Wi-Fi standards. This high-performance module provides enterprise-grade wireless connectivity with exclusive plug-and-play wireless connectivity supporting RNDIS (Remote Network Driver Interface Specification) enablement through a USB cable. 

Plug-and-play wireless connection for Windows, Linux, and RTOS platforms

As the exclusive NXP module partner with RNDIS enablement, Silex offers immediate wireless connectivity across Windows, Linux, and RTOS platforms. This eliminates the need for additional driver development, allowing customers to accelerate their development process and reduce costs.

Watch this video demo on how to get started with the IM-100 Evaluation Kit using the USB (RNDIS) interface. 

Features

The IM-100 offloads your host processor by accommodating data processing and other applications on the module itself. It comes equipped with all the elements necessary for wireless LAN connection, including: 

• RNDIS driver
• Bridge function for RNDIS/Serial/Ethernet
• AT command
• BLE-based configuration function
• Adjustment of transmit power
• Implementation of external ROM/RAM access processing
• Additional bug fixes to the RW610 
• TLS encryption and MQTT protocols for secure communication
• WPA/WPA3 authentication methods for Wi-Fi enterprise security
• Multiple antenna options

Enterprise-level connectivity for IoT applications

With its compact size of 17mm x 18mm, low-power wireless MCU, and wide operating temperature range of -40°C to 85°C, the IM-100 is suitable for a wide range of industrial applications. These include medical and healthcare devices, telematics, and smart buildings/homes and EV charging. 

Customers can also customize radio functionality and even build custom applications for their products by using NXP MCUXpresso’s SDK, IDE, and configuration tools. Silex offers a full range of hardware customization services, including baseboards and chassis. 

Begin your IM-100 Evaluation today.

Below are additional resources to help you get started. 

• Download IM-100 demo guides and product specifications
• Watch demo video for how to get started with the IM-100 Evaluation Kit with RNDIS enablement 
• Contact sales@silexamerica.com to learn more