Posted by Babar Hashim, August 9, 2018
SX-PCEAC2 - Evaluate Now!
The SX-PCEAC2 is powered by Qualcomm Atheros QCA6174-5 radio chip, which features 2x2 wave 2 MU-MIMO technology. It is a dual-band 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac module with Bluetooth support which is designed for devices that require wireless connectivity in a small form factor combined with high performance. The SX-PCEAC2 comes in a half mini-card form-factor that allows customers to easily evaluate the radio with the i.MX 8 with either the NXP provided BSP or the Silex evaluation image.
1. Use the NXP BSP:
The NXP i.MX8M ships with the Linux BSP that uses the WLAN ath10k driver. The board data file used is not optimized for best performance for both the on-board radio and the Silex’s SX-PCEAC2. But it does work and is the quickest way to evaluation (Not recommended for evaluation for performance and mass production purposes).
2. Use the Silex Evaluation Image (RECOMMENDED):
Silex offers an evaluation image that uses the ath10k WLAN driver and has the following advantages
- Includes tools to test basic wireless functionality, wireless security and data throughput
- Includes the optimized board data file needed to leverage the Silex's modular certification
- Enables "AP Mode" functionality
Platform Specifics
Platform |
NXP i.MX8M Development Board (MCIMX8M-EVK) |
Operating System |
Linux BSP Version L4.9.51_8MQ_GA |
Wi-Fi Driver |
ath10k (open source) |
What you will need?
SX-PCEAC2-EVK
NXP i.MX8M Development Board (MCIMX8M-EVK)
8GB SDHC Flash Card (Only required for Silex evaluation image)
You will also need the evaluation software and the step by step instructions in the user guide.
- SX-PCEAC2 Evaluation User Guide
- Evaluation Software (Only required for Silex evaluation image)
How to Evaluate Video Tutorial:
This short video provides step by step instructions to how to begin your evaluation.