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Wi-Fi Cables and Antennas for Toradex Modules

 

Article updated at 30 May 2022
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Introduction

Toradex offers a range of Computer on Modules (COMs) with WiFi/BlueTooth integrated:

Toradex SoMs featuring the Azurewave AW-CM276NF Wi-Fi / Bluetooth module:

System on Module Product Number Version
Apalis iMX8 QuadMax 4GB Wi-Fi / Bluetooth IT 0037 V1.0A and newer
Apalis iMX8 QuadPlus 2GB Wi-Fi / Bluetooth 0048 V1.0A and newer
Colibri iMX8X QuadXPlus 2GB Wi-Fi / Bluetooth IT 0038 V1.0A and newer
Colibri iMX8X DualX 1GB Wi-Fi / Bluetooth 0051 V1.0A and newer
Colibri iMX6ULL 512MB Wi-Fi / Bluetooth IT 0040 V1.1A and newer
Colibri iMX6ULL 512MB Wi-Fi / Bluetooth 0045 V1.1A and newer
Verdin iMX8M Mini Quad 2GB Wi-Fi / Bluetooth IT 0055 V1.0B and newer
Verdin iMX8M Mini DualLite 1GB Wi-Fi / Bluetooth IT 0060 V1.1A and newer
Verdin iMX8M Plus Quad 4GB Wi-Fi / Bluetooth IT 0058 V1.0B and newer

Toradex SoMs featuring the Wi2Wi WM828CC6 Wi-Fi / Bluetooth module:

Note: Wi2Wi WM828CC6 has been replaced by Azurewave AW-CM276NF on newer Toradex SoMs.

System on Module Version
Colibri iMX6ULL 512MB Wi-Fi / Bluetooth V1.0x

Wi-Fi adapter characteristics summary:

Wi-fi Adapter Wi-Fi Standards Bluetooth version Adapter's Chipset Antenna Configuration
AzureWave AW-CM276NF 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 5.0 compliant with 2.1 NXP 88W8997 Dual-Band 802.11ac 2x2 MU-MIMO
Wi2Wi WM828CC6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 4.2 NXP 88W8887 Dual-Band 802.11ac 1x1 spatial stream

This article will show RF cables and antenna recommendations for AzureWave AW-CM276NF integrated modules.

Other Wi-Fi related articles

If this is not the information you are looking for, please, refer to the Wi-Fi Connectivity with Toradex’s Computer on Module (CoM) article for more Wi-Fi related information.

Pre-certification

The AW-CM276NF implements the NXP 88W8997 (formerly by Marvell) Reference Design, therefore the certificates of the 88W8997 apply to the AW-CM276NF as well. The processes of certifying radio equipment vary from one region to the other. This article concentrates on the certification of the AW-CM276NF to be used in combination with the antennas listed below in the following regions: USA, Canada, European Economic Area (EEA) with Switzerland, India as well as Japan. With regards to end-devices, these certifications are to be understood as pre-certifications. Depending on the country in question, end devices might still need to undergo final testing and certification of the overall product.

Pre-certification is:

Pre-certification measurements are carried out by an accredited laboratory. Pre-certification of the AW-CM276NF with selected Wi-Fi accessories allows customers to use combinations of those devices in a compliant way and provides additional trust that the pre-certified device combinations will not impede final certification of the respective end-devices.

Pre-certification is not:

Pre-certification is not related to the Wi-Fi Alliance and the “WiFi CERTIFIED” logo found on the packaging of many Wi-Fi capable products.

List of certification status for RF cables and antennas to be used with the AW-CM276NF

Dipole Antennas

Warning: Note that availability may vary between different regions

Dipole Antennas (Rubber Ducky)

Antenna Cable length USA (FCC) Canada (IC) EEA (CE) India (WPC) Japan (TELEC) Where to buy
Chang Hong DA-2458-02-SMR - Toradex Webshop
LSR 001-0012 - Mouser / Digikey
Taoglas GW.59.3153 - Mouser / Digikey
Laird MAF94051 - Mouser / Digikey

Dipole Antenna Cables

The following cables are used in the pre-certification with the above-mentioned dipole antennas.

Antenna cable Cable length Where to buy
Antenna Cable MHF4 to RP-SMA 100mm Toradex Webshop
Antenna Cable MHF4 to RP-SMA 200mm Toradex Webshop
Antenna Cable MHF4 to RP-SMA Outdoor (IP67) 200mm Toradex Webshop

PCB Antennas

Antenna Cable length USA (FCC) Canada (IC) EEA (CE) India (WPC) Japan (TELEC) Where to buy
Unictron H2B1PD1A1C385L 100mm Toradex Webshop
Unictron H2B1PC1A1C175L 100mm Unictron
Molex 146153-1100 100mm Mouser / Digikey
Molex 204281-1100 100mm Mouser / Digikey