Overview

Laird Connectivity’s customers across multiple industries have a diverse set of requirements and specific needs. They asked for a high-performance, robust, industrial wireless IoT module: one that’s rugged, simplifies their BOM, is globally certified, has reliable connectivity, and easy to integrate.

Our new Sterling 70 series answers call for next-generation Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) connectivity. Powered by NXP’s innovative 88W9098 silicon, the Sterling 70 is purpose-built for industrial IoT connectivity through a secure, reliable, and robust feature set. Its performance IoT from the start: fully certified, easy to integrate, and is the fastest route to the market for IoT.

Features

• Reliable: Integrated PA (Power Amplifier) and LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) with 2x2 MU-MIMO for reliable connectivity in harsh RF environments.

• Multi Wireless: Rich feature-set including latest 802.11ax Wi-Fi, simultaneous dual-band 2.4 and 5 GHz, Dual-Mode Bluetooth including LE Long Range.

• Robust: With an industrial temperature range and solder-down module, is suitable for industrial vibration and impact demands.

• Compatible: Open source, MPU-neutral software including Linux Backports and a Yocto layer ensures broad kernel and BSP compatibility. Native support for NXP’s latest i.MX 6/7/8 evaluation kits and Linux BSPs. 

• Secure: Supports the latest WPA3-Personal and WPA3-Enterprise security standards.