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Sterling 70
Sterling 70 Series - Dual-Band 2x2 Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth
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Overview
Ezurio’s customers across multiple industries have a diverse set of requirements and specific needs. They asked for a high performance, robust, industrial wireless IoT module: one that’s rugged, simplifies their BOM, is globally certified, has reliable connectivity, and easy to integrate.
Our new Sterling 70 series answers that call for next-generation Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) connectivity. Powered by NXP’s innovative 88W9098 silicon, the Sterling 70 is purpose-built for industrial IoT connectivity through a secure, reliable, and robust feature set. It’s performance IoT from the start: fully certified, easy to integrate, and is the fastest route to the market for IoT.
- Reliable: Integrated PA (Power Amplifier) and LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) with 2x2 MU-MIMO for reliable connectivity in harsh RF environments.
- Multi Wireless: Rich feature-set including latest 802.11ax Wi-Fi, simultaneous dual band 2.4 and 5 GHz, Dual-Mode Bluetooth including LE Long Range.
- Robust: With industrial temperature range and solder-down module, is suitable for industrial vibration and impact demands.
- Compatible: Open source, MPU-neutral software including Linux Backports and a Yocto layer ensures broad kernel and BSP compatibility. Native support for NXP’s latest i.MX 6/7/8 evaluation kits and Linux BSPs.
- Secure: Supports the latest WPA3-Personal and WPA3-Enterprise security standards.
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Specifications
Wireless Specification
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth 5.1
Bluetooth 5.1
Chipset (Wireless)
NXP 88W9098
Dimensions
18 x 20 x 2.8 mm (SiP Modules)
22 x 30 x 3.1 mm (M.2 E-Key Cards)
22 x 30 x 3.1 mm (M.2 E-Key Cards)
Additional Features
Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-radio, 20-40-80 MHz support, MU-MIMO, OFDMA, Transmit Beamforming
Bluetooth: Classic Bluetooth, Bluetooth LE, 2x Wideband Speech links (WBS), Central/Peripheral Modes, Up to 16x LE connections, LE Secure Connections, 2MPHY, LE Coded (Long Range)
Bluetooth: Classic Bluetooth, Bluetooth LE, 2x Wideband Speech links (WBS), Central/Peripheral Modes, Up to 16x LE connections, LE Secure Connections, 2MPHY, LE Coded (Long Range)
Antenna Options
3x MHF4 (M.2 Board)
3 Trace Pins (SiP Module)
3 Trace Pins (SiP Module)
BT Interfaces
UART
Bluetooth Version
5.1
Certifications
FCC, ISED, EU, MIC, AS-NZS
Development Tools
Development board, accessories, and evaluation software
Form Factor
Rugged SiP module or M.2 2230 E-Key
Frequency (Wi-Fi)
2.4 & 5 GHz
OS/Software
Out of Box support for NXP i.MX 6/7/8 BSP, Linux Backports, Yocto Layer for Yocto BSP
Operating Temp (°C)
-40 °C - +85 °C
Wi-Fi Interfaces
PCIe 2.0
SDIO 3.0
SDIO 3.0
Wi-Fi Spec
2x2 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi 6 (802.11AX)
Dual independent WLAN radios, dual MAC and dual baseband
Dual independent WLAN radios, dual MAC and dual baseband
Part Number
| Price @ 1k
| Additional Description
| Antenna Type
| Chipset (Wireless)
| Frequency Range (Max)
| Frequency Range (Min)
| Frequency Range 2 (Max)
| Frequency Range 2 (Min)
| Logical Interfaces
| OS/Software
| Product Type
| System Architecture
| Technology
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | SiP Module, Bulk (Cut Tape) | External | NXP 88W9098 | 2495 MHz | 2400 MHz | 5825 MHz | 5150 MHz | SDIO, PCIe, UART | Linux, Yocto | Embedded Module | Hosted | 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.1 | |
| N/A | SiP Module, Bulk (Tape/Reel) | External | NXP 88W9098 | 2495 MHz | 2400 MHz | 5825 MHz | 5150 MHz | SDIO, PCIe, UART | Linux, Yocto | Embedded Module | Hosted | 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.1 | |
| N/A | M.2 Module, SDIO/UART | External | NXP 88W9098 | 2495 MHz | 2400 MHz | 5825 MHz | 5150 MHz | SDIO, UART | Linux, Yocto | Embedded Module | Hosted | 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.1 | |
| N/A | M.2 Module, PCIe/UART | External | NXP 88W9098 | 2495 MHz | 2400 MHz | 5825 MHz | 5150 MHz | PCIe, UART | Linux, Yocto | Embedded Module | Hosted | 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.1 |
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Documentation
| Name | Part | Type | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product Brief - Sterling 70 Series | All | Product Brief | 09/05/2024 |
Become an Ezurio Customer to Gain Exclusive Access to Our Design Experts
- Antenna Scans
- Antenna selection and placement
- Custom antenna design
- Worldwide EMC testing / certifications
- Embedded RF hardware / firmware design
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- Mobile application development
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Become an Ezurio Customer to Gain Exclusive Access to Our Design Experts
- Antenna Scans
- Antenna selection and placement
- Custom antenna design
- Worldwide EMC testing / certifications
- Embedded RF hardware / firmware design
- Cloud architecture and integration
- Mobile application development
- Product & Industrial Design
Distributors
| Distributor | Phone Number | Region | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrow Electronics | 1-855-326-4757 +44 2039 365486 |
APAC, North America, South America, EMEA | Website |
| Braemac Australia, New Zealand, South East Asia | +61 2 9550 6600 +64 9 477 2148 |
APAC | Website |
| DigiKey | 1-800-344-4539 |
North America, South America, APAC, EMEA | Website |
| EBV Elektronik | EMEA | Website | |
| Farlink Technology China, Hong Kong | +86 13266922199 |
APAC | Website |
| Farnell | 1-800-936-198 +44 3447 11 11 22 |
EMEA | Website |
| Future Electronics | 1-800-675-1619 1-514-428-8470 |
North America, South America, APAC, EMEA | Website |
| Glyn | +49-6126-590-0 |
EMEA | Website |
| Hy-Line Germany Only | +49 89 614 503 0 |
EMEA | Website |
| Jetronic China, Hong Kong and Taiwan | 852-27636806 |
APAC | Website |
| M2M Germany | +49-6081-587386-0 |
EMEA | Website |
| Martinsson | +46 8 7440300 |
EMEA | Website |
| McCoy South East Asia | +65 6515 2988 |
APAC | Website |
| Mouser Electronics | 1-800-346-6873 +44 1494 427500 |
North America, South America, APAC, EMEA | Website |
| RS Components | +852-2421-9898 +44 3457-201201 |
North America, South America, APAC, EMEA | Website |
| Ryoyo Japan | +81-3-3543-7711 |
APAC | Website |
| Solsta UK Only | +44 (0) 1527 830800 |
EMEA | Website |
| Supreme Components International India, South East Asia | +65 6848-1178 |
APAC | Website |
| Symmetry Electronics | 1-866-506-8829 |
North America | Website |
| Tekdis Australia and New Zealand | +61 3 8669 1210 |
APAC | Website |
| Telsys | +972 3 7657666 |
EMEA | Website |
| WPG | +44 1628 958460 |
EMEA | Website |