AMW006-A1W Silicon Labs Integrated Circuit (Other) In Stock
Silicon Labs AMW006-A1W is a low-power 802.11b/g/n through-hole Wi-Fi networking module with dual wire antenna for embedded wireless connectivity. Supports 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.11n with integrated TCP/IP stack for rapid IoT development. Available from authorized distributors with worldwide shipping.
- Manufacturer
- Silicon Labs
- Package
- Other
- Pin Count
- 20
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- AMW006-A1W Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi with dual wire antenna provides robust wireless range for industrial and IoT through-hole module designs
- Low-power operation with hardware and software sleep modes minimizes current consumption in battery-powered and energy-harvesting wireless applications
- Integrated TCP/IP networking stack and AT-command interface simplify firmware development, reducing time-to-market for embedded Wi-Fi products
Applications
AMW006-A1W is designed for embedded IoT products such as industrial sensors, smart home gateways, and machine-to-machine communication nodes that require reliable 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi connectivity via a through-hole module. Its dual wire antenna and low-power design suit remote monitoring equipment and portable data loggers where board space is available and wireless range matters. The integrated TCP/IP stack and simple command interface enable engineers without deep Wi-Fi expertise to add secure network connectivity to their designs.
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
No known alternates. Submit an RFQ and our team can suggest alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What wireless standards does AMW006-A1W support and at which frequency band does it operate?
AMW006-A1W supports IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless LAN standards operating in the 2.4 GHz ISM band. The 802.11n mode provides data rates up to 72 Mbps using single spatial stream, while legacy 802.11b/g compatibility ensures interoperability with existing Wi-Fi infrastructure in homes, offices, and industrial facilities. The dual wire antenna improves link reliability compared to single-antenna modules in multipath RF environments.
How does AMW006-A1W compare to an SMA antenna module for installation in an enclosure with limited RF exposure?
AMW006-A1W includes a dual wire antenna that can be routed and positioned away from metal enclosure walls, providing up to several dBi of effective gain improvement over an on-module chip antenna when placed optimally. Unlike SMA connector modules that require a chassis hole and external antenna, the 2 wire antennas of AMW006-A1W can be threaded through small openings or placed along enclosure edges, simplifying mechanical integration in IP-rated industrial housings.
Which power consumption modes does AMW006-A1W offer for battery-powered IoT sensor designs?
AMW006-A1W supports low-power sleep modes that reduce standby current to the microamp range, enabling battery-powered sensor nodes to operate for months or years on a single cell. The module wakes on network beacon intervals configurable from 100 ms to several seconds, balancing responsiveness against power budget. For a sensor sampling and transmitting 100-byte payloads every 60 seconds, typical average current consumption is well under 1 mA depending on RF link conditions and 2.4 GHz channel utilization.
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