Sona™ NX611 - WiFi 6 + Bluetooth® 5.3 Module

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Overview

Note: This product is under development. Sign up and download preliminary documentation in the Documentation section below. 

Introducing the latest of the Sona™ Wi-Fi 6 product line from Laird Connectivity, the NX611, based upon NXP’s leading IW611 Wi-Fi 6 chipset. A truly robust industrial IoT module: one that’s rugged, small, globally certified, has reliable connectivity, and is easy to integrate.

Our new Sona™ NX611 answers the call for next-gen wireless IoT. The Sona™ NX611 is purpose-built for industrial IoT connectivity with access to SDIO and HS-UART host interfaces, industrial operating temp range, latest generation Wi-Fi and BT combined with a small form factor SIP, pluggable M.2 2230 type E card and SMT M.2 packaging. 

When matched with our industry leading services and support, the Sona NX611 is a unique solution for your medical or industrial application. 

  • Compatible: Tested with the NXP family of processors and Laird Connectivity’s Linux Backports.
  • Reliable: Integrated PA (Power Amplifier) and LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) with 1x1 antenna for reliable connectivity in harsh RF environments.
  • Robust: Rich feature-set including 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 and Dual-Mode BT v5.3. Industrial operating temperature range, and options for solder-down module are suitable for industrial rugged applications. 
  • Secure: Supports the latest WPA2/WPA3 Enterprise security standards.



Specifications

Wireless Specification
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Bluetooth v5.3 (BDR + EDR + BLE)
Frequency
2.4 and 5 GHz
Chipset (Wireless)
NXP IW611
Antenna Options
RF Antenna Pin (Up to 2x) / Onboard MHF4 Connector (Up to 2x) / Integrated Chip Antenna (Up to 1x)
Certifications
FCC/IC/CE/UKCA/RCM/MIC (Pending)
Data Rate
Up to 287 Mbps @ 2.4 GHz
Up to 600 Mbps @ 5 GHz
Form Factor
SIP Package
M.2 1216 SMT
M.2 2230 Key E Pluggable
Interfaces - General
SDIO 3.0 (Wi-Fi), HS-UART (BT), PCM (BT Audio)
Operating Temp (Max) (°C)
+85 °C
Operating Temp (Min) (°C)
-40 °C
Part NumberAntenna TypeChipset (Wireless)Form FactorFrequency Range (Max)Frequency Range (Min)Frequency Range 2 (Max)Frequency Range 2 (Min)Interfaces - GeneralPackagingProduct TypeSoftwareSystem ArchitectureTechnology
453-00156R
1x RF Trace Pin NXP IW611 SIP 2495 MHz2400 MHz5825 MHz5150 MHzSDIO (Wi-Fi), HS-UART(BT) Tape and Reel Embedded Module Linux, Android Hosted 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.3
453-00156C
1x RF Trace Pin NXP IW611 SIP 2495 MHz2400 MHz5825 MHz5150 MHzSDIO (Wi-Fi), HS-UART(BT) Cut Tape Embedded Module Linux, Android Hosted 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.3
453-00155R
2x RF Trace Pin NXP IW611 SIP 2495 MHz2400 MHz5825 MHz5150 MHzSDIO (Wi-Fi), HS-UART(BT) Tape and Reel Embedded Module Linux, Android Hosted 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.3
453-00155C
2x RF Trace Pin NXP IW611 SIP 2495 MHz2400 MHz5825 MHz5150 MHzSDIO (Wi-Fi), HS-UART(BT) Cut Tape Embedded Module Linux, Android Hosted 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.3
453-00158R
1x MHF4 Connector NXP IW611 M.2 1216 2495 MHz2400 MHz5825 MHz5150 MHzSDIO (Wi-Fi), HS-UART(BT) Tape and Reel Embedded Module Linux, Android Hosted 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.3
453-00158C
1x MHF4 Connector NXP IW611 M.2 1216 2495 MHz2400 MHz5825 MHz5150 MHzSDIO (Wi-Fi), HS-UART(BT) Cut Tape Embedded Module Linux, Android Hosted 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.3
453-00157R
2x MHF4 Connector NXP IW611 M.2 1216 2495 MHz2400 MHz5825 MHz5150 MHzSDIO (Wi-Fi), HS-UART(BT) Tape and Reel Embedded Module Linux, Android Hosted 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.3
453-00157C
2x MHF4 Connector NXP IW611 M.2 1216 2495 MHz2400 MHz5825 MHz5150 MHzSDIO (Wi-Fi), HS-UART(BT) Cut Tape Embedded Module Linux, Android Hosted 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.3
453-00180RChip Antenna NXP IW611 M.2 1216 2495 MHz2400 MHz5825 MHz5150 MHzSDIO (Wi-Fi), HS-UART(BT) Tape and Reel Embedded Module Linux, Android Hosted 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.3
453-00180CChip Antenna NXP IW611 M.2 1216 2495 MHz2400 MHz5825 MHz5150 MHzSDIO (Wi-Fi), HS-UART(BT) Cut Tape Embedded Module Linux, Android Hosted 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.3
453-00165
1x MHF4 Connector NXP IW611 M.2 2230 2495 MHz2400 MHz5825 MHz5150 MHzSDIO (Wi-Fi), HS-UART(BT) Tray Embedded Module Linux, Android Hosted 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.3
453-00166
2x MHF4 Connector NXP IW611 M.2 2230 2495 MHz2400 MHz5825 MHz5150 MHzSDIO (Wi-Fi), HS-UART(BT) Tray Embedded Module Linux, Android Hosted 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.3

Development Kits

  • 453-00156-K1

    453-00156-K1

    Additional Description
    DVK, Sona NX611, 1 x RF Trace, SIP, 1 x MHF4
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  • 453-00155-K1

    453-00155-K1

    Additional Description
    DVK, Sona NX611, 2 x RF Trace, SIP, 2 x MHF4
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  • 453-00166-K1

    453-00166-K1

    Additional Description
    DVK, Sona NX611, 1216/2230, 1 x MHF
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  • 453-00165-K1

    453-00165-K1

    Additional Description
    DVK, Sona NX611, 1216/2230, 2 x MHF
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Documentation

Name Part Type Last Updated
Product Brief - Sona NX611 Series (Preliminary) All Product Brief 06/16/2023
Integration Guide - Sona NX611 Series (Preliminary) All Application Note 06/07/2023

FAQ

How do I determine which LRU installer I need?

In the Regulatory Tools package you receive there are many files. The filename structure is:

{radio-type}-{toolchain}-{version}.tar.bz2

For example, the file mfg60n-arm-eabihf-10.135.0.6.tar.bz2 would be for our 60 Series radio running on a system with a GNU Embedded Application Binary Interface (High Float) running version 10.135.0.6 of the Laird firmware. 

An easy way to determine your toolchain is to use the command:

ls -l /ld-linux*

Where can I find the Regulatory Test tools for Laird's Wi-Fi products?

For Regulatory Testing you will be required to load a special firmware to put the radio into "Test Mode". The code for our Wi-Fi modules is available-by-request by opening a case with our Support Team at https://www.lairdconnect.com/resources/support.

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.

View our full policy here. 

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