Sona™ NX611 - WiFi 6 + Bluetooth® 5.3 Module
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
Bluetooth v5.3 (BDR + EDR + BLE)
Up to 600 Mbps @ 5 GHz
M.2 1216 SMT
M.2 2230 Key E Pluggable
| Part Number | Antenna Type | Chipset (Wireless) | Form Factor | Frequency Range (Max) | Frequency Range (Min) | Frequency Range 2 (Max) | Frequency Range 2 (Min) | Interfaces - General | Packaging | Product Type | Software | System Architecture | Technology |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1x RF Trace Pin | NXP IW611 | SIP | 2495 MHz | 2400 MHz | 5825 MHz | 5150 MHz | SDIO (Wi-Fi), HS-UART(BT) | Tape and Reel | Embedded Module | Linux, Android | Hosted | 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.3 |
| 1x RF Trace Pin | NXP IW611 | SIP | 2495 MHz | 2400 MHz | 5825 MHz | 5150 MHz | SDIO (Wi-Fi), HS-UART(BT) | Cut Tape | Embedded Module | Linux, Android | Hosted | 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.3 |
 | 2x RF Trace Pin | NXP IW611 | SIP | 2495 MHz | 2400 MHz | 5825 MHz | 5150 MHz | SDIO (Wi-Fi), HS-UART(BT) | Tape and Reel | Embedded Module | Linux, Android | Hosted | 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.3 |
| 2x RF Trace Pin | NXP IW611 | SIP | 2495 MHz | 2400 MHz | 5825 MHz | 5150 MHz | SDIO (Wi-Fi), HS-UART(BT) | Cut Tape | Embedded Module | Linux, Android | Hosted | 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.3 |
 | 1x MHF4 Connector | NXP IW611 | M.2 1216 | 2495 MHz | 2400 MHz | 5825 MHz | 5150 MHz | SDIO (Wi-Fi), HS-UART(BT) | Tape and Reel | Embedded Module | Linux, Android | Hosted | 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.3 |
| 1x MHF4 Connector | NXP IW611 | M.2 1216 | 2495 MHz | 2400 MHz | 5825 MHz | 5150 MHz | SDIO (Wi-Fi), HS-UART(BT) | Cut Tape | Embedded Module | Linux, Android | Hosted | 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.3 |
| 2x MHF4 Connector | NXP IW611 | M.2 1216 | 2495 MHz | 2400 MHz | 5825 MHz | 5150 MHz | SDIO (Wi-Fi), HS-UART(BT) | Tape and Reel | Embedded Module | Linux, Android | Hosted | 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.3 |
 | 2x MHF4 Connector | NXP IW611 | M.2 1216 | 2495 MHz | 2400 MHz | 5825 MHz | 5150 MHz | SDIO (Wi-Fi), HS-UART(BT) | Cut Tape | Embedded Module | Linux, Android | Hosted | 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.3 |
| 453-00180R | Chip Antenna | NXP IW611 | M.2 1216 | 2495 MHz | 2400 MHz | 5825 MHz | 5150 MHz | SDIO (Wi-Fi), HS-UART(BT) | Tape and Reel | Embedded Module | Linux, Android | Hosted | 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.3 |
| 453-00180C | Chip Antenna | NXP IW611 | M.2 1216 | 2495 MHz | 2400 MHz | 5825 MHz | 5150 MHz | SDIO (Wi-Fi), HS-UART(BT) | Cut Tape | Embedded Module | Linux, Android | Hosted | 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.3 |
 | 1x MHF4 Connector | NXP IW611 | M.2 2230 | 2495 MHz | 2400 MHz | 5825 MHz | 5150 MHz | SDIO (Wi-Fi), HS-UART(BT) | Tray | Embedded Module | Linux, Android | Hosted | 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.3 |
 | 2x MHF4 Connector | NXP IW611 | M.2 2230 | 2495 MHz | 2400 MHz | 5825 MHz | 5150 MHz | SDIO (Wi-Fi), HS-UART(BT) | Tray | Embedded Module | Linux, Android | Hosted | 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.3 |
Development Kits
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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 |
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.
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Distributors
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| Alpha Micro UK Only | +44 1256-851770 |
EMEA | Website |
| Arrow Electronics | 1-855-326-4757 +44 2039 365486 |
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| Cal-Chip Connect | 1-215-942-8900 |
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| Digi-Key | 1-800-344-4539 |
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| 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 |
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EMEA | Website |
| Jetronic China, Hong Kong and Taiwan | 852-27636806 |
APAC | Website |
| Laird Connectivity | 1-847-839-6925 +44 1628 858941 |
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EMEA | Website |
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| McCoy South East Asia | +65 6515 2988 |
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| Ryoyo Japan | +81-3-3543-7711 |
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| Supreme Components International India, South East Asia | +65 6848-1178 |
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| Symmetry Electronics | 1-866-506-8829 |
North America | Website |
| Tekdis Australia and New Zealand | +61 3 8669 1210 |
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| Telsys | +972 3 7657666 |
EMEA | Website |