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Wi-Fi® Link Controller Products
Robust SoCs and Modules for Industrial Applications
Link controllers are simple solutions for adding Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® connectivity. Unlike other Wi-Fi devices like microcontrollers (MCUs) or network controllers, link controllers do not have an on-board network stack. For this reason, they are best used as a companion device to an advanced processor. In many cases, they’re used with microprocessors (MPUs) can also accompany high-performance MCUs.
Because the application and network functions are handled by another device, link controllers are often faster and more cost effective than more complex Wi-Fi products. These qualities make them excellent candidates for industrial applications running on the Linux® Operating System (OS).
In addition to supporting both RTOS and Linux OS, our Wi-Fi link controller modules and SoCs provide robust connectivity, seamless integration and enhanced security.
Wi-Fi Link Controllers
From global regulatory-certified modules to chip-down SoCs, our portfolio of Wi-Fi link controller products ensures robust, reliable and safe connections in your embedded design. Click or tap on any colored box to see more information about that product.
Featured
WILCS02 Next-Generation Link Controllers
Learn how the WILCS02 Wi-Fi link controllers deliver secure, high-speed wireless connectivity for MPU-based designs. This video demonstrates how it connects via SDIO or SPI, supports Linux and features secure boot with hardware root of trust. With Bluetooth® coexistence and robust RF performance, WILCS02 is a good choice for industrial applications.
Getting Started with Wi-Fi for Linux
Add Wi-Fi functionality to your embedded Linux application using our ATWILC1000-SD or ATWILC3000-SD Evaluation Kit. These kits are based on our WILC family of Wi-Fi link controller modules and are plug-and-play compatible with the SAMA5D27 microprocessor (MPU) evaluation platform.
Along with plug-and-play compatibility, these boards come with easy-to-follow instructions plus supporting tools and documentation to help you get the demo running.
Demo and Evaluation Boards
The WILCS02 Wi-Fi Link Controller M.2 Module Card adds is a compact platform for adding 802.11 b/g/n connectivity to a MPU using a M.2 interface over SDIO or SPI.
The WILCS02 Wi-Fi Link Controller SD Board makes it easy to connect to the cloud using a host MPU running Linux®. It demonstrates the capability of the WILCS02PE link controller module.
Application Examples
IoT Solutions for Industry 4.0
Manufacturing is changing—autonomous pick-and-place robots maximize productivity and give companies a competitive edge. Apply the concepts of Industry 4.0 and learn how to build a secure and reliable Wi-Fi sensor network that controls a robot.
Azure IoT Heart Rate Monitor
In this demo, you’ll create a heart rate monitor using Linux/Python-based code, Azure IoT hub and web apps.