The ATWILC1000 is a low-power IEEE 802.11 b/g/n IoT link controller module designed for integration into various applications requiring Wi-Fi connectivity. It features a compact form factor of 21.7 mm x 14.7 mm x 2.1 mm and includes an integrated Power Amplifier, Low Noise Amplifier, Transmit/Receive switch, and power management components. The module supports SPI and SDIO interfaces for easy connection to host controllers. This module operates in the 2.4 GHz ISM band and supports a single spatial stream, providing a maximum throughput of up to 46 Mbps for UDP and 28 Mbps for TCP/IP. It is equipped with advanced security features, including support for WEP, WPA, WPA2, and WPA2-Enterprise protocols, ensuring secure wireless communication. The ATWILC1000 is designed to operate in a wide temperature range from -40¬8C to +85¬8C and has a low power consumption profile, with various power-saving modes. It is Wi-Fi Alliance certified, ensuring compatibility with a range of access points and devices. The module is suitable for use in Linux, RTOS, or Baremetal environments, making it versatile for different development needs.
Microchip's SmartConnect ATWILC1000 is an IEEE 802.11 b/g/n IoT link controller module. The ATWILC1000 connects to Microchip AVR/SMART MCUs, SMART MPUs, and other processors with minimal resource requirements with a simple SPI/SDIO-to-Wi-Fi interface.
The ATWILC1000 supports single stream 1x1 802.11n mode providing tested throughput of up to 46 Mbps UDP & 28 Mbps TCP/IP. The ATWILC1000 features a fully integrated Power Amplifier, LNA, Switch and Power Management. The only external clock source needed is a high-speed crystal or oscillator.
The ATWILC1000 can be used in Linux, RTOS or Baremetal Environments.
The ATWILC1000 driver is part of the Mainline Linux Kernel beginning in version 5.9.
The WILC1000 Linux driver development is now an integrated development under the Linux4sam.org project.
The current stable release can be found at github.com/linux4sam
The current development branch can be found at github.com/linux4sam
The WILC demo, serial bridge and firmware are hosted at github.com/linux4wil
Additionally WILC1000 driver can be found at Linux.org in the Kernel mainline under driver/net/wireless/
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Additional Features
| Microchip Technology, Inc. | |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Serial Communications Products |
| Product Number | ATWILC1000 |
| Product Name | SPI/SDIO to Wi-Fi Module |
| Device Type | Converter |
