WiFi and Wireless System on Module Applications and Bluegiga products Compelfest Jarno Salmivuori Business Development Director 31.1.2013
Topics Bluegiga Technologies in brief What is Bluetooth Smart and its use cases Bluetooth Smart Application Development BLE112 Benefits and Key features BLE112 overview
Bluegiga is a Short Range Wireless Connectivity Expert Bluegiga was founded in 2000 Design of products made in Finland, production in China and Taiwan Head Quarters in Espoo, Finland. Sales offices in Hong Kong and USA Over 2000 customers in 52 countries
Bluegiga is a Leading Global Provider of Short Range Wireless Connectivity Solutions Standards based and high-quality products and platforms Strong support and customer service Strong network of local partners such as Compel in Russia Reasonably priced with high quality Focus on fast growing customer verticals such as ehealth and fitness, automotive, audio, POS, industrial, m2m
Bluegiga is a Leading Global Provider of Short Range Wireless Connectivity Solutions Offering Classical Bluetooth, Bluetooth Smart (Low Energy), and Wi-Fi modules Bluetooth Access Devices Wireless System on Modules Related software, support and services Software stack licensing
Topics What is Wi-Fi Use-cases for Bluegiga Wi-Fi What is excellent in our Wi-Fi Where to sell and where not to 6 2/6/2013
Wi-Fi and IEEE The IEEE 802.11 specification is an international standard describing the characteristics of a wireless Local Area Network The term Wi-Fi suggests Wireless Fidelity, resembling the longestablished audio-equipment classification term high fidelity
Eco-System Growth The number of Wi-Fi products is growing steadily By isuppli Market Research
Benefits and Disadvantages of Wi-Fi Benefits of Wi-Fi Mobility Compatibility with IP networks High speed data Unlicensed frequencies Security (WPA2) Easy and fast installation Scalability Installed infrastructure Disadvantages of Wi-Fi High power consumption IP always needed Infrastructure stability Requires infrastructure RF robustness vs Bluetooth Relatively high cost
When to Propose Wi-Fi or Bluetooth Benefits of Wi-Fi When connection is needed to TCP/IP network When standard Internet applications are used Need for reliable data connections Need for multiple device connectivity Benefits of Bluetooth Point-to-Point, cable replacement Widely supported mobile phone connectivity Low power requirement Audio and/or data Low cost requirement Simple global product configuration 10 2/6/2013
Wi-Fi Channels Europe : channels 1-13 USA : channels 1-11 Japan : channels 1-14 When making a global product the channel usage needs to be considered and planned Bluegiga supports different channels
Wi-Fi Direct Allows Wi-Fi devices to talk to each other without the need for wireless access points Requires support for Wi-Fi Protected Setup with its push-button or PIN-based setup. When a device enters the range of the Wi-Fi Direct host, it can connect to it Primary use cases: Point-to-point file sharing (phones, picture frames, HDDs) Synchronization Wi-Fi tethering Wi-Fi Direct is not yet widely adapted Bluegiga may support this over the time when getting more popular on markets
Wi-Fi Alliance An open, non-profit organization Wi-Fi Alliance developed standards WPA, WPA2, WMM, Wi-Fi Direct etc. Formed originally to resolve the interoperability Similar organization to Bluetooth SIG
Wi-Fi Certification Wi-Fi certification is optional Wi-Fi alliance membership required to make the certification Only the alliance membership gives right to use Wi-Fi logo Regulatory approvals like FCC, CE are mandatory for any Wi-Fi equipped product
Certification in Practice No Wi-Fi certification needed when using Bluegiga Wi-Fi Modules No FCC and CE radio testing needed when using Bluegiga module (modules are certified) Bluegiga Wi-Fi module user can use IEEE 802.11 in their marketing material if they do not wish to become Wi-Fi alliance member Wi-Fi Alliance membership needed by a company if they wish to use Wi-Fi logo or Wi-Fi trademark
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Applications for Bluegiga Wi-Fi For professional applications requiring Reliability Small size Long range Wi-Fi connectivity Applications include: Point of Sale Automotive aftermarket ehealth/medical Industrial systems M2M Metering Audio and many others. 2/6/2013 17
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WF111 Module Applications Requiring Linux ARM or x86 Host controller SDIO Small size Long range Wi-Fi connectivity Applications Handheld terminals M2M platforms Gateways automotive aftermarket, ehealth/medical Linux Wi-Fi module Special: - Great co-existence with Bluegiga Bluetooth modules - Support Wi-Fi Software Access Point mode 2/6/2013 20
Where WF111 Module does not fit Non OS or anything else than Linux Systems without a host controller are not supported For the above Bluegiga offers WF121 module - Do you have Linux? - Do you have SDIO? - Do you have ARM or X86? 2/6/2013 21
Bluegiga Wi-Fi Software Drivers for WF111 Linux 2.6 drivers Three parts in the driver - Open source kernel space - Binary user space - Firmware files Firmware distributed via techforum.bluegiga.com
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WF121 Module Applications Requiring Small size low cost MCU controller or no MCU at all Host cannot run TCP/IP Stack UART interface Small size Long range Wi-Fi connectivity Serial to TCP/IP Serial for: Handheld terminals Industrial devices Automotive ehealth/medical Standalone Wi-Fi module Special: - Great co-existence with Bluegiga Bluetooth modules - Small size 2/6/2013 24
Bluegiga BGScript TM - Application scripting language Bluegiga BGScript makes application development into WF121 (and BLE112) module efficient and simple Cuts out even the need for external host processor - Low cost, small footprint Basic style scripting - Code examples available Free - Bluegiga compiler - Bluegiga binary application flasher tool
Where WF121 Module does not fit Systems needing high speed Wi-Fi Has low cost requirement Needs USB (planned but not yet supported) Customer having host with Linux (WF111 is better option) - Do you have UART? 2/6/2013 26
WF111 provides a low cost and simple Wi-Fi solution for devices that run Linux system and a TCP/IP stack. Bluegiga WF111 offers all the benefits of a module small form factor, easy integration and certifications WF121 is a standalone programmable Wi-Fi module with integrated TCP/IP Stack. It is an ideal product for embedded applications requiring reliable, simple and low-power wireless connectivity Requires: SDIO, ARM or X86 and Linux 27 Requires: UART 2/6/2013
Release Schedule Wi-Fi pricing done and available Two versions of each module available Antenna U.FL antenna connector Modules and Development kits now orderable (orders confirmed when product released) Development gate BG2 for release decision in May shipments immediately when released 2/6/2013 28
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