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T BRIEF
GS2101M Low Power, High
Speed 802.11b/g/n module
Smart Energy, Cost Optimized
The GS2101M module provides a quick, easy, and cost effective way
for device and appliance manufacturers to add Wi-Fi connectivity to
their products. Intended for smart energy and sensor applications,
the module runs the SEP 2.0 Smart Energy Profile stack and has 3
high bit-rate sigma-delta ADCs for high resolution sensor and
measurement devices.
This module provides a low cost, high speed serial to Wi-Fi
connection to an embedded design built on an 8/16/32-bit
microcontroller, achieving up to 25 Mbps throughput over an SDIO
interface.
The GS2101M is an ideal solution for organizations with limited Wi-
Fi or RF expertise or for those seeking faster time to market, as it
reduces RF design time and removes the burden of testing and
certification. The module is IEEE 802.11b/g/n compliant, and meets
worldwide regulatory and Wi-Fi Alliance certification requirements.
The module runs the full Wi-Fi and TCP/IP networking stacks,
completely offloading the host microcontroller. It supports a complete
suite of security protocols, also without tasking the host
microcontroller, including WPA/WPA2-Enteprise and Personal
security modes, legacy WEP encryption, and upper layer security
protocols such as TLS/SS and HTTPs. Alternatively, it can be run
self-contained without a host.
For ease of provisioning, the module can be set up simply and easily
from a smartphone or laptop through the innovative Limited AP mode
or with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).
The module is single sided with castellation on the edges for the I/O
connections for soldering down on the product’s baseboard.
The GS2101M has extended range with industry leading receiver
sensitivity. It is available with an u.FL connector to add an external
antenna for max performance or a PCB antenna for convenience
while saving space. It is US/Canada (FCC /IC), Europe (ETSI) and
Japan (TELEC) certified.
BENEFITS:
High resolution sensing and energy
measurement
Adds low power, high speed Wi-Fi and
Internet connectivity to any device
with a microcontroller and serial host
interface
Certified module reduces development
time, testing and certification,
accelerating time to market
Full offload solution minimizes load on
host processor
Easy smartphone provisioning with
Limited AP or Wi-Fi Protected Set-up
(WPS)
Ultra-low power consumption through
dynamic power management modes
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Standby, Sleep, Deep Sleep
Extended range
FEATURES:
3 16-bit Sigma-Delta ADCs for sensors
and measurement
IEEE 802.11 b/g/n connectivity with
PHY rates up to 72 Mbps
Limited AP, Wi-Fi Direct with
concurrent mode, WPS 2.0
UART, SPI, SDIO interface to
microcontroller
Throughput (typical): 25 Mbps on
SDIO, 15 Mbps on SPI (master), 5
Mbps on SPI (slave) , and 1 Mbps on
UART
Extensive networking stack and
services
Security: 802.11i, WPA/2–Personal and
Enterprise, legacy WEP, TLS
SKU
GS2101MIE
GS2101MIP
Antenna Option
External Antenna
PCB Antenna
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PRODUCT BRIEF - PRELIMIN ARY
GS2101M MODULE SPECIFICATIONS
Radio Protocol
Pin Count
RF Output Power (Typical)
Rx Sensitivity
Wake From Standby Time
RF Operating Frequency
Supported Data Rates
Antenna Options
Operating Temperature
Security Protocols
Networking Protocols
IEEE 802.11b/g/n
40 pins
+14 dBm (802.11b), +11 dBM (802.11n)
-95 dBm
1 ms (1 millisecond)
2.4 - 2.495 GHz
72, 65, 58, 43, 29, 22, 14, 7 Mbps (802.11n), 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6 Mbps
(802.11g) 11, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps (802.11b)
External antenna (u.FL connector) or Internal PCB trace antenna
-40 to +85C
WPA/WPA2 - Personal, WPA/WPA2 - Enterprise (PEAP, EAP-FAST, EAP-TLS,
EAP-TTLS), WEP, TLS/SSL Client and Server, HTTPs
TCP, UDP, IPv4, TLS Client and Server, SNTP client, DHCP Client and Server
v4, DNS Client and Server, mDNS, DNS-SD, HTTP
Client and Server, and XML Parser
FCC, IC, TELEC, ETSI, RoHS, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, Wi-Fi Direct, WPS 2.0, SEP 2.0
SPI, UART, SDIO, I
2
C, I
2
S,GPIO, ADC (16 bit), ADC (12 bit), JTAG
SPI, UART, SDIO (typically to an external microcontroller)
4 MB
18 mm x 25 mm x 2.5 mm (shield)
2.7-3.6V
2.7-3.6V
1.6-3.6V
Certifications and Compliance
I/O Interfaces
Host Connections
Internal Flash
Outline Dimensions
I/O Voltage
Operating Voltage
V
BAT
TARGET APPLICATIONS
The GainSpan GS2101M module is easily designed into embedded systems, allowing customers to develop a broad array of
devices and appliances that connect to other local devices or the Internet over Wi-Fi. Applications include smart energy, healthcare
and fitness, industrial controls, commercial building automation, and consumer electronics.
GS2100 Block Diagram
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