Selecting a Wi-Fi radio module that is right for your application can be a very long and tricky process as there are a number of Wi-Fi modules out in the market today. Not all wireless modules are created equal. So it becomes very important that one chooses a good evaluation kit and platform to evaluate and test the radio characteristics of the module.

Silex Technology has developed Wi-Fi modules based on Qualcomm Atheros radios for almost ten years and have been an Authorized Design Center (ADC) since 2010.  Silex technology is one of a handful of ADC’s that has access to the Qualcomm Atheros radio firmware source. This privileged access gives us a unique ability to tweak/optimize/enhance the radio to meet customer specific needs.

Top Features:

• 8GB SD card pre-loaded with an Ubuntu Linux image
• Includes the Wireless Radio Module (SX-SDCAN)
• The EVK image includes the Silex Technology's Optimized Radio Driver and Wireless Security Supplicant
• Includes tools (iperf and sxwlanconfig utility) to evaluate performance and throughput

To simplify evaluation, the SX-6K3-EVK-SD comes with a SD card pre-loaded with an Ubuntu Linux image containing binary images of Silex Technology’s optimized AR6003 dual band driver, Security Supplicant and test utilities. By simply replacing the SD card in your Sabre-SD EVK, the system boots directly from the SD card into the GNOME desktop. It includes step by step instructions for setup and testing of the Wi-Fi interface.

The evaluation platform includes the fully optimized Silex Radio Driver, Security Supplicant and wireless tools to allow evaluation of the following:

• Wireless Connectivity Quality
• Enterprise Wireless Security Compatibility
• Radio Performance and Throughput
• Roaming Performance
• Confi­guration Options

To purchase SX-6K3-EVK-SD please contact Silex sales at sales@silexamerica.com, or buy them directly at Mouser Electronics.