Multiprotocol modules deliver efficient wireless connectivity

Mouser now stocks the NORA-W30 multiprotocol modules from u-blox. These modules support Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity in a single, compact unit. They are used in a range of applications, including industrial automation, metering and utilities, healthcare, smart homes, and electrical vehicle charging.

These multiprotocol modules support Wi-Fi 4 on 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. The modules can function as a Wi-Fi station connecting to a remote access point or act as an access point. The modules are Bluetooth Low Energy-qualified and can assume central or peripheral roles or both simultaneously. The modules feature a dual-core MCU with an Arm Cortex-M33 compatible processor for main applications and an Arm Cortex-M23 compatible processor for low-power operations. The modules provide robust hardware security features, including secure boot, encrypted flash, debug port protection, a crypto acceleration engine, and a trusted execution environment with Arm TrustZone. Wireless communication can be secured with WPA2/WPA3 authentication, TLS 1.2/1.3 encryption, Bluetooth LE secure connection pairing, and HTTPS.

The multiprotocol modules are offered in two variants. NORA-W306 has an internal PCB antenna, while NORA-W301 has a module pin to connect to an external antenna. The internal PCB antenna supplies a robust, low-profile solution with high performance and an extensive range. The series is globally certified for use with the internal antenna or a range of external antennas. This decreases time, cost, and effort for customers integrating Wi-Fi and Bluetooth LE into their designs.