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Wi-Fi Cables and Antennas for Toradex Modules

Introduction​

This article provides a summary of Wi-Fi / Bluetooth information for Toradex System on Modules, including RF cables and antenna recommendations for AzureWave AW-CM276NF and MAYA-W160-00B integrated modules.

If this is not the information you are looking for, please, refer to the Wi-Fi Connectivity with Toradex’s Computer on Module (CoM) article for more Wi-Fi related information.

Furthermore, if you would like to know how to set up the antennas, follow the instructions in the article Operating Toradex Wi-Fi/BT Capable Modules Using Dual and Single Antenna Configuration.

Modules with Wi-Fi / Bluetooth Chipset​

Toradex SoMs featuring the U-BLOX MAYA-W160-00B Wi-Fi / Bluetooth module:

System on ModuleProduct NumberVersion
Verdin AM62 Quad 2GB Wi-Fi / Bluetooth0076V1.1A and newer
Verdin AM62 Dual 1GB Wi-Fi / Bluetooth0075V1.1A and newer
Verdin AM62 Solo 512MB Wi-Fi / Bluetooth0072V1.1A and newer

Toradex SoMs featuring the Azurewave AW-CM276NF Wi-Fi / Bluetooth module:

System on ModuleProduct NumberVersion
Apalis iMX8 QuadMax 4GB Wi-Fi / Bluetooth IT0037V1.0A and newer
Apalis iMX8 QuadPlus 2GB Wi-Fi / Bluetooth0048V1.0A and newer
Colibri iMX8X QuadXPlus 2GB Wi-Fi / Bluetooth IT0038V1.0A and newer
Colibri iMX8X DualX 1GB Wi-Fi / Bluetooth0051V1.0A and newer
Colibri iMX6ULL 512MB Wi-Fi / Bluetooth IT0040V1.1A and newer
Colibri iMX6ULL 512MB Wi-Fi / Bluetooth0045V1.1A and newer
Verdin iMX8M Mini Quad 2GB Wi-Fi / Bluetooth IT0055V1.0B and newer
Verdin iMX8M Mini DualLite 1GB Wi-Fi / Bluetooth IT0060V1.1A and newer
Verdin iMX8M Plus Quad 2GB Wi-Fi / Bluetooth IT0064V1.1A and newer
Verdin iMX8M Plus Quad 4GB Wi-Fi / Bluetooth IT0058V1.0B and newer
Verdin iMX8M Plus Quad 8GB Wi-Fi / Bluetooth IT0070V1.1A and newer

Toradex SoMs featuring the Wi2Wi WM828CC6 Wi-Fi / Bluetooth module:

info

Wi2Wi WM828CC6 has been replaced by Azurewave AW-CM276NF on newer Toradex SoMs.

System on ModuleVersion
Colibri iMX6ULL 512MB Wi-Fi / BluetoothV1.0x

Wi-Fi adapter characteristics summary:

Wi-fi AdapterWi-Fi StandardsBluetooth versionAdapter's ChipsetAntenna Configuration
AzureWave AW-CM276NF802.11 a/b/g/n/ac5.3NXP 88W89972.4/5 GHz Dual-band 2x2 Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi2Wi WM828CC6802.11 a/b/g/n/ac4.2NXP 88W88872.4/5 GHz Dual-band 1x1 Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
u-blox MAYA-W160-00B802.11 a/b/g/n5.2NXP IW4162.4/5 GHz Dual Band 1x1 Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

Pre-certification​

The AW-CM276NF implements the NXP 88W8997 (formerly by Marvell) Reference Design, therefore the certificates of the 88W8997 apply to the AW-CM276NF as well. Similarly, the MAYA-W1, based on the NXP IW416 chipset, follows the same certification process. The processes of certifying radio equipment vary from one region to another. This article concentrates on the certification of the AW-CM276NF and MAYA-W1 to be used in combination with the antennas listed below. With regards to end devices, these certifications are to be understood as pre-certifications. Depending on the country in question, end devices might still need to undergo final testing and certification of the overall product.

Pre-certification is:​

Pre-certification measurements are carried out by an accredited laboratory. Pre-certification of the wireless modules with selected Wi-Fi accessories allows customers to use combinations of those devices compliantly and provides additional trust that the pre-certified device combinations will not impede the final certification of the respective end devices.

Pre-certification is not:​

Pre-certification is not related to the Wi-Fi Alliance and the “WiFi CERTIFIED" logo found on the packaging of many Wi-Fi capable products.

List of certification status for RF cables and antennas to be used with the AW-CM276NF​

caution

Note that availability may vary between different regions

Dipole Antennas (Rubber Ducky)​

AntennaCable lengthUSA (FCC)Canada (IC)EEA (CE)India (WPC)Japan (TELEC)Where to buy
Chang Hong DA-2458-02-SMR−✔✔✔✔✔Toradex Webshop
LSR 001-0012−✔✔✔✔✔Mouser / Digikey
Taoglas GW.59.3153−✔✔✔✔✔Mouser / Digikey
Laird MAF94051−✔✔✔✔✔Mouser / Digikey

Dipole Antenna Cables​

The following cables are used in the pre-certification with the above-mentioned dipole antennas.

Antenna cableCable lengthWhere to buy
Antenna Cable MHF4 to RP-SMA100mmToradex Webshop
Antenna Cable MHF4 to RP-SMA200mmToradex Webshop
Antenna Cable MHF4 to RP-SMA Outdoor (IP67)200mmToradex Webshop

PCB Antennas​

AntennaCable lengthUSA (FCC)Canada (IC)EEA (CE)India (WPC)Japan (TELEC)Where to buy
Unictron H2B1PD1A1C385L100mm✔✔✔✔✔Toradex Webshop
Unictron H2B1PC1A1C175L100mm✔✔✔✔✔Unictron
Molex 146153-1100100mm✔✔✔✔✔Mouser / Digikey
Molex 204281-1100100mm✔✔✔✔✔Mouser / Digikey

List of certification status for RF cables and antennas to be used with the MAYA-W160​

caution

Note that availability may vary between different regions

Dipole Antennas (Rubber Ducky)​

AntennaCable lengthUSA (FCC)Canada (IC)EEA (CE)India (WPC)Japan (TELEC)Where to buy
Chang Hong DA-2458-02-SMR−✔✔✔✔✔Toradex Webshop
LSR 001-0012−✔✔✔✔✔Mouser / Digikey
Taoglas GW.59.3153−✔✔✔✔−Mouser / Digikey
Laird MAF94051−✔✔✔✔✔Mouser / Digikey
Linx Technologies ANT-DB1-RAF−✔✔✔✔−Mouser / Digikey

Dipole Antenna Cables​

The following cables are used in the pre-certification with the above-mentioned dipole antennas.

Antenna cableCable lengthWhere to buy
Antenna Cable U.FL to RP-SMA100mmToradex Webshop

PCB Antennas​

AntennaCable lengthUSA (FCC)Canada (IC)EEA (CE)India (WPC)Japan (TELEC)Where to buy
Unictron H2B1PC1A1C095L100mm✔✔✔✔✔Unictron
Molex 146153-1100100mm✔✔✔✔−Mouser / Digikey
Molex 204281-1100100mm✔✔✔✔✔Mouser / Digikey


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