Wireless tech firm Laird Connectivity has launched a module designed for Industrial IoT applications. The Sterling-LWB5+ combines Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.1. The new module is designed for industrial settings, security requirements and performance.

The Sterling-LWB5+ incorporates CYW4373E silicon from Cypress, an Infineon Technologies company. The module has a feature-set that includes 802.11ac Wi-Fi and dual-mode Bluetooth. It includes an industrial temperature specification and a solder-down module form factor that is suitable for industrial devices where vibration and impacts are common. With an integrated PA (Power Amplifier) and LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) and antenna diversity, the module is designed to provide reliable connectivity in harsh RF environments.

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The Sterling-LWB5+ is designed for for harsh industrial IoT application areas including rugged handheld devices, industrial IoT connectivity, industrial IoT sensors, and battery powered medical devices. It supports the latest WPA3 security standards and will be globally certified to reduce customers’ barrier to entry. Pending certifications include FCC, IC, CE, Giteki, and RCM.

“Our customers span multiple industries that have a diverse set of requirements and a common need we identified was the creation of a true industrial IoT module,” said Jay White, product manager for Laird Connectivity’s Wi-Fi solutions. “We took direct customer feedback and together with Cypress, made purposeful design considerations to ensure that our module caters to industrial IoT devices, is fully certified, and simplifies our customers’ BOM; reducing certification costs and improving time-to-market.”

“Laird Connectivity has been a trusted partner with Cypress for years,” said Andrew Hunter, senior director of marketing at Cypress. “We are confident in working with Laird Connectivity on enterprise solutions using the CYW4373E chipset to enable best-in-class range, security, and connectivity performance to ensure it meets the demanding needs of our industrial IoT customers. Laird Connectivity is known for their superior engineering and support services and we are proud to partner with them on this project.”