50 Series WiFi Module with Bluetooth
Recommended for New Design (RND)
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 mm
Dimension (Width - mm)
15 mm
Dimension (Height - mm)
2.5 mm
BT Capable
4.0
Android
Yes
BT Chipset
CSR8811
BT Dual Mode
Yes
BT Interfaces
UART
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
| Product Type | Technology | OS/Software | System Architecture | Chipset (Wireless) | Antenna Type | Logical Interfaces | Frequency Range (Min) | Frequency Range (Max) | Frequency Range 2 (Min) | Frequency Range 2 (Max) | Connector | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DVK-MSD50NBT | Development Kit | 802.11abgn, Bluetooth 4.0, Dual Mode (Classic + BLE) | Linux, Android | Hosted | QCA (CSR) 8811, QCA AR6004 | External | SDIO | 2400 MHz | 2495 MHz | 5150 MHz | 5825 MHz | USB | Development Kit |
| Product Type | Technology | OS/Software | System Architecture | Chipset (Wireless) | Antenna Type | Logical Interfaces | Frequency Range (Min) | Frequency Range (Max) | Frequency Range 2 (Min) | Frequency Range 2 (Max) | Dimension (Height - mm) | Dimension (Length - mm) | Dimension (Width - mm) | Physical Interface | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WH-M2SD50NBT | Embedded Module | 802.11abgn, Bluetooth 4.0, Dual Mode (Classic + BLE) | Linux, Android | Hosted | QCA (CSR) 8811, QCA AR6004 | External | SDIO | 2400 MHz | 2495 MHz | 5150 MHz | 5825 MHz | 3.3 mm | 30 mm | 22 mm | M.2 Card (E-Key Type) |
| Product Type | Technology | OS/Software | System Architecture | Chipset (Wireless) | Antenna Type | Logical Interfaces | Frequency Range (Min) | Frequency Range (Max) | Frequency Range 2 (Min) | Frequency Range 2 (Max) | Dimension (Height - mm) | Dimension (Length - mm) | Dimension (Width - mm) | Physical Interface | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WH-MSD50NBT | Embedded Module | 802.11abgn, Bluetooth 4.0, Dual Mode (Classic + BLE) | Linux, Android | Hosted | QCA (CSR) 8811, QCA AR6004 | External | SDIO | 2400 MHz | 2495 MHz | 5150 MHz | 5825 MHz | 4.7 mm | 32 mm | 22 mm | SDIO |
| Product Type | Technology | OS/Software | System Architecture | Chipset (Wireless) | Antenna Type | Logical Interfaces | Frequency Range (Min) | Frequency Range (Max) | Frequency Range 2 (Min) | Frequency Range 2 (Max) | Dimension (Height - mm) | Dimension (Length - mm) | Dimension (Width - mm) | Physical Interface | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WH-SSD50NBT | Embedded Module | 802.11abgn, Bluetooth 4.0, Dual Mode (Classic + BLE) | Linux, Android | Hosted | QCA (CSR) 8811, QCA AR6004 | External | SDIO | 2400 MHz | 2495 MHz | 5150 MHz | 5825 MHz | 2.5 mm | 15 mm | 15 mm | SDIO |
Photo Gallery
WH-SSD50NBT
WH-MSD50NBT
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Documentation
Distributors
| Distributor | Phone Number | Region | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Micro | 01256-851770 | EMEA | Website |
| Arcadian | 1-888-925-5967 | North America, South America | Website |
| Arrow Electronics | 1-855-326-4757 | APAC, North America, South America | Website |
| Avnet | 1-480-643-2000 | APAC, North America, South America | Website |
| Control Synergy | +61-2-4966-5211 | APAC | Website |
| Digi-Key | 1-800-344-4539 | North America, South America, APAC, EMEA | Website |
| Farnell | 1-800-936-198 | EMEA | Website |
| Future Electronics | 1-800-675-1619 | North America, South America, APAC | Website |
| Integra Electronics | 888-893-4447 | North America | Website |
| Jetronic (China, Hong Kong and Taiwan) | 852-27636806 | APAC | Website |
| Laird Connectivity | (847) 839-6925 | North America, South America, APAC | Website |
| Laird Connectivity | +44 1628 858941 | EMEA | Website |
| McCoy (South East Asia) | +65 6515 2988 | APAC | Website |
| Mouser | 1-800-346-6873 | North America, South America, APAC, EMEA | Website |
| Primus | 1-800-435-1636 | North America | Website |
| Ryoyo (Japan) | +81-3-3543-7711 | APAC | Website |
| Sager Electronics | 1-800-724-3780 | North America | Website |
| Santa Fe | 1-800-255-6595 | North America | Website |
| Streakwave | 1-888-604-5234 | North America, APAC | Website |
| Talley | 1-800-949-7079 | North America | Website |
| Tekdis (Australia and New Zealand) | +61 3 8669 1210 | APAC | Website |
| Telsys | +972 3 7657666 | EMEA | Website |
| Tessco | 1-800-472-7373 | North America | Website |
| Winncom | 1-888- 946-6266 | North America, APAC, EMEA, South America | Website |
| WPS | 1-877-594-5766 | North America | Website |
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