Panasonic has announced the launch of its PAN9019/PAN9019A Wi-Fi/Bluetooth combo module, enhancing its wireless module range. This state-of-the-art module is a dual-band, 2.4GHz/5GHz, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax Wi-Fi radio module with integrated Bluetooth BDR/EDR/Low Energy (LE), an optional 802.15.4 radio (PAN9019A), and a Target Wake Time (TWT) feature, resulting in reduced power consumption.
The PAN9019/PAN9019A modules support three standards simultaneously, allowing high data rates (Wi-Fi 6 compliant) and energy efficiency (BLE and 802.15.4). This unique combination offers exceptional versatility in wireless connectivity, making it ideal for various applications across different industries.
“This versatile module is well-suited for various applications, including smart home/building, IoT, asset monitoring, medical, lighting control, and industrial applications, offering state of the art wireless connectivity solutions that enable seamless integration and control of multiple devices,” said Simon Wong, Product Engineer Panasonic Industry.
Key features of the PAN9019/PAN9019A:
- Dual band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and 802.15.4 combo module (PAN9019A)
- Wi-Fi 6 compliant features, including up to 600 Mbps (MCS11, 80 MHz channel bandwidth), OFDMA (UL/DL), MU-MIMO (UL/DL), WPA3 Security, and Target Wake Time
- Bluetooth 5.4 with Low Energy and long-range capabilities
- Generic interfaces including SDIO 3.0, high-speed UART, and SPI for host processor connection
- OS driver support for RTOS, Linux, and Android
Technical characteristics:
- Surface Mount Type (SMT): 15.3 mm × 12 mm × 2.5 mm
- PAN9019: NXP IW611 WLAN 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, Bluetooth single-chip solution inside
- PAN9019A: NXP IW612 WLAN 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, Bluetooth, and 802.15.4 single-chip solution inside
- Rx sensitivity: -98 dBm at IEEE 802.11b, 1 Mbps
- IEEE 802.11ax 20 MHz, 40 MHz, 80 MHz channel bandwidth
- Power supply: 1.8 V and 3.3 V
- SDIO 1-bit or 4-bit
- Wide temperature range: -40 °C to 85 °C
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