LILY-W1 Series Ultra-Compact Host-Based Wi-Fi Modules

Based on the NXP 88W8801 Wi-Fi chip, u-blox's LILY-W1 series modules are ultra-compact Wi-Fi front-end modules with USB and SDIO host interfaces. The module supports Wi-Fi 4 (IEEE 802.11b/g/n), delivers high performance, and is developed for reliable, high-demanding industrial devices and applications.

The LILY-W1 modules include an integrated MAC/Baseband processor and RF front-end components. They support station and micro access point operation up to eight clients, 802.11 PHY data rates up to 72 Mbps, AES-CCMP and WAPI encryption, and WPA3. The module has an internal one-time programmable (OTP) memory, which can store radio configuration and the MAC address.

The modules are radio-type approved for Europe (CE), the United States (FCC), Industry Canada (IC), Japan (MIC), Taiwan (NCC), and Korea (KCC).

The module is available in two antenna versions. The LILY-W131 has an antenna pin for an external antenna and a regular band-pass filter. The external antenna supports antenna receive diversity via control signals for an external antenna switch. Multiple antennas are part of the certification. The LILY-W132 has an internal PIFA antenna and an integrated LTE BAW band-pass filter that is ideal for LTE and Wi-Fi coexistence applications. The LILY-W133 includes an internal PIFA antenna but does not include the LTE BAW band-pass filter to reduce cost in applications where the LTE filter is not needed.

The LILY-W1 module series is designed to be integrated with an LTE radio application. Their combined features provide local area communication to Wi-Fi standards and cellular backhaul to 2G, 3G, or LTE standards. The LILY-W132 has an integrated LTE filter for optimal coexistence between Wi-Fi and LTE. For designs where an LTE filter is not required or implemented externally, the LILY-W131 with antenna pin is optimal.