50 Series WiFi Module with Bluetooth
Not Recommended for New Design (NRND)
Overview
Laird Connectivity's 50 Series Wi-Fi® + Bluetooth® modules achieve the best possible connectivity in any RF environment, powered by the Qualcomm Atheros QCA6004 and the Cambridge Silicon Radio CSR8811. With industry-leading software, Linux and Android support, and a wide range of form factors, Laird Connectivity’s 50 Series is a flexible option for your enterprise wireless needs. The security and robustness inherited from our expertise in our 40 and 45 Series modules means the most reliable wireless in crucial, even life-critical applications, such as medical and industrial.
- New Wireless Capabilities: Advanced 802.11a/b/g/n, 2x2 MIMO, Advanced Power Save, Enhanced BT/WiFi Coexistence, Fast Roam
- Bluetooth 4.0: Enables Classic Bluetooth and Low Energy mode
- Complete RF Pathway: Onboard baluns, mobile phone coexistence filter, diplexer, power amplifier, low noise amplifier, and reference crystal oscillator
- Pre-calibrated for performance: Tuned in manufacturing
The 50 Series modules come in three form factors:
- SSD50NBT: Extremely small 15mm x 15mm SiP module
- MSD50NBT: Pluggable 60-pin SDIO Module
- M2SD50NBT: Low-profile M.2 E Key form in SDIO interface.
Specifications
Wi-Fi Spec
802.11 a/b/g/n
Dimension (Length - mm)
15
Dimension (Width - mm)
15
Dimension (Height - mm)
2.5
Android
Yes
BT Capable
4.0
BT Chipset
CSR8811
BT Dual Mode
Yes
BT Interfaces
UART
Certifications
EU, UKCA, FCC, ISED
Line
Enterprise
Linux
Yes
Spatial Streams
2 (2x2 MIMO)
Supplicant
EAP
Temp Spec
-30C +85C
Wi-Fi Chipset
QCA AR6004
Wi-Fi Interfaces
1-bit or 4-bit Secure Digital I/O
| Part Number | Antenna Type | Chipset (Wireless) | Connector | Dimension (Height - mm) | Dimension (Length - mm) | Dimension (Width - mm) | Frequency Range (Max) | Frequency Range (Min) | Frequency Range 2 (Max) | Frequency Range 2 (Min) | Logical Interfaces | OS/Software | Physical Interface | Product Type | System Architecture | Technology | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DVK-MSD50NBT Not Recommended for New Design (NRND) Buy Now | External | QCA (CSR) 8811, QCA AR6004 | USB | 2495 MHz | 2400 MHz | 5825 MHz | 5150 MHz | SDIO | Linux, Android | Development Kit | Hosted | 802.11abgn, Bluetooth 4.0, Dual Mode (Classic + BLE) | Development Kit | ||||
 Not Recommended for New Design (NRND) Buy Now | External | QCA (CSR) 8811, QCA AR6004 | 2.5 mm | 15 mm | 15 mm | 2495 MHz | 2400 MHz | 5825 MHz | 5150 MHz | SDIO | Linux, Android | SDIO | Embedded Module | Hosted | 802.11abgn, Bluetooth 4.0, Dual Mode (Classic + BLE) | ||
| WH-M2SD50NBT Not Recommended for New Design (NRND) Buy Now | External | QCA (CSR) 8811, QCA AR6004 | 3.3 mm | 30 mm | 22 mm | 2495 MHz | 2400 MHz | 5825 MHz | 5150 MHz | SDIO | Linux, Android | M.2 Card (E-Key Type) | Embedded Module | Hosted | 802.11abgn, Bluetooth 4.0, Dual Mode (Classic + BLE) | ||
 Not Recommended for New Design (NRND) Buy Now | External | QCA (CSR) 8811, QCA AR6004 | 4.7 mm | 32 mm | 22 mm | 2495 MHz | 2400 MHz | 5825 MHz | 5150 MHz | SDIO | Linux, Android | SDIO | Embedded Module | Hosted | 802.11abgn, Bluetooth 4.0, Dual Mode (Classic + BLE) |
Documentation
Certified Antennas
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What is Laird Connectivity's product lifecycle EOL and PCN policy?
Laird Connectivity is committed to the long-term supply of all its standard embedded wireless modules and packaged products. Laird Connectivity’s products are specifically designed to meet the needs of the industrial and medical markets, which typically require 7 – 10 years product lifecycle. Although Laird Connectivity can’t guarantee that a component used in our products will not be obsoleted and cannot be reasonably substituted, Laird Connectivity can assure customers we will continue to sell our product when we have customer demand and can obtain the necessary components to build our products.
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- Embedded RF hardware / firmware design
- Cloud architecture and integration
- Mobile application development
- Product & Industrial Design
Buy Now
| Distributor | Part | In Stock | Region | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avnet | DVK-MSD50NBT | 0 | North America | Buy Now |
| Digi-Key | DVK-MSD50NBT | 0 | North America | Buy Now |
| Mouser | DVK-MSD50NBT | 0 | North America | Buy Now |
| Symmetry Electronics | DVK-MSD50NBT | 0 | North America | Buy Now |
| Mouser | WH-M2SD50NBT | 139 | North America | Buy Now |
| Avnet | WH-M2SD50NBT | 0 | North America | Buy Now |
| Digi-Key | WH-M2SD50NBT | 0 | North America | Buy Now |
| Future Electronics | WH-M2SD50NBT | 0 | North America | Buy Now |
| Symmetry Electronics | WH-M2SD50NBT | 0 | North America | Buy Now |
| Avnet | WH-MSD50NBT | 0 | North America | Buy Now |
| Digi-Key | WH-MSD50NBT | 0 | North America | Buy Now |
| Future Electronics | WH-MSD50NBT | 0 | North America | Buy Now |
| Symmetry Electronics | WH-MSD50NBT | 0 | North America | Buy Now |
| Avnet | WH-SSD50NBT | 0 | North America | Buy Now |
| Digi-Key | WH-SSD50NBT | 0 | North America | Buy Now |
| Future Electronics | WH-SSD50NBT | 0 | North America | Buy Now |
| Symmetry Electronics | WH-SSD50NBT | 0 | North America | Buy Now |
Distributors
| Distributor | Phone Number | Region | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Micro UK Only | +44 1256-851770 |
EMEA | Website |
| Arrow Electronics | 1-855-326-4757 +44 2039 365486 |
APAC, North America, South America, EMEA | Website |
| Avnet | 1-480-643-2000 +44 1628 512900 |
APAC, North America, South America, EMEA | Website |
| Braemac Australia, New Zealand, South East Asia | +61 2 9550 6600 +64 9 477 2148 |
APAC | Website |
| Cal-Chip Connect | 1-215-942-8900 |
North America | Website |
| Digi-Key | 1-800-344-4539 |
North America, South America, APAC, EMEA | Website |
| EBV Elektronik | EMEA | Website | |
| Farlink Technology China, Hong Kong | +86 13266922199 |
APAC | Website |
| Farnell | 1-800-936-198 +44 3447 11 11 22 |
EMEA | Website |
| Future Electronics | 1-800-675-1619 1-514-428-8470 |
North America, South America, APAC, EMEA | Website |
| Glyn | +49-6126-590-0 |
EMEA | Website |
| Jetronic China, Hong Kong and Taiwan | 852-27636806 |
APAC | Website |
| Laird Connectivity | 1-847-839-6925 +44 1628 858941 |
North America, South America, APAC, EMEA | Website |
| M2M Germany | +49-6081-587386-0 |
EMEA | Website |
| Martinsson | +46 8 7440300 |
EMEA | Website |
| McCoy South East Asia | +65 6515 2988 |
APAC | Website |
| Mouser | 1-800-346-6873 +44 1494 427500 |
North America, South America, APAC, EMEA | Website |
| RS Components | +852-2421-9898 +44 3457-201201 |
North America, South America, APAC, EMEA | Website |
| Ryoyo Japan | +81-3-3543-7711 |
APAC | Website |
| Supreme Components International India, South East Asia | +65 6848-1178 |
APAC | Website |
| Symmetry Electronics | 1-866-506-8829 |
North America | Website |
| Tekdis Australia and New Zealand | +61 3 8669 1210 |
APAC | Website |
| Telsys | +972 3 7657666 |
EMEA | Website |