MikroElektronika’s MIKROE-2274 Wi-Fi 5 Click Board features the GS1500M from GainSpan, which is a fully 802.11b/g/n certified module offering a quick, easy, and cost-effective way for OEMs to enable leading edge Wi-Fi connectivity (802.11b/g/n) in their platforms. The module provides multiple serial UART or SPI interfaces, enabling connection to any embedded design utilizing the 8/16/32-bit microcontroller via simple commands. The GS1500M is an ideal solution for OEMs with limited or no Wi-Fi or RF expertise. The GS1500M solution dramatically reduces development time and eliminates the burden of testing and certification, allowing customers to exclusively focus on their core platforms. The module supports Wi-Fi PHY rates up to 72.2 Mbps and is fully compliant with 802.11b/g/n and meets worldwide regulatory requirements. The GS1500M also provides support for peer-to-peer networking capabilities, allowing Wi-Fi devices to connect to one another without an access point, enabling easy transfer of content anytime, anywhere.

GS1500M also provides support for a peer-to-peer networking capabilities allowing Wi-Fi devices to connect to one another without an access point, enabling easy transfer of content. Security features include support for WEP/WPA/WPA2, Adhoc, and WPS (Wi-Fi protected setup). The module has a PCB trace antenna. On the hardware side, the GS1500M module comprises two ARM7™ 44 MHz chips (one for the radio, the other for applications), as well as on-chip Flash and SRAM. Data rates of up to 921.6 kbps can be achieved through the UART interface. The module can stay in standby mode (7 μA) most of the time and only wake up when data transmitting is needed. While in sleep mode it uses only 8 mA. Wi-Fi 5 click is suited for battery powered applications, due to its multiple power modes (stand-by, sleep, deep sleep).