Electronic – Low power Wi-Fi embedded modules recommendation

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I am evaluating my options for low power embedded wifi modules for an upcoming project, and I was wondering whether the hivemind has had any experience with any of the commercially available ones? The main requirements for me are that it be as low power as possible, and that it has a serial interface (UART/SPI/I2C). I am not considering standalone radio modules.

I am considering:

  • Gainspan GS1500M
  • Microchip MRF24WB0Mx
  • Redpine Signals RS9110-N-11-02
  • Taiyo Yuden WYSBMVGX4
  • connectBlue OWL211a

If you have used any of these modules, I would welcome your impressions of them. Also, I would greatly appreciate suggestions for other chipsets or any other related advice.

Thank you!

Best Answer

Digi has been a manufacturer of Xbee ZigBee modules for some time now, and has recently released similar modules for Wifi.

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They simply connect to the microcontroller using DIN, DOUT, CTS and RTS, as shown in the picture.

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Not sure if this qualifies as low power, but spec says 140mA receive current and up to 260mA transmit current.