Evaluation Kit for Wireless Connectivity Applications

u-blox EVK-MAYA-W476 Evaluation Kit

The u-blox EVK-MAYA-W476 Evaluation Kit is designed to evaluate and develop wireless connectivity solutions using the MAYA-W476 module, which is part of the MAYA-W4 series of modules based on NXP IW610 chipsets. This kit targets IoT applications requiring advanced wireless features, including Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, and IEEE 802.15.4 connectivity, SD, and microSD memory interface modules for rapid prototyping and evaluation of IoT solutions. &nbsp;<h2 dir="ltr">Host-Based Architecture Testing and Multiprotocol Evaluation Features</h2>The EVK-MAYA-W476 Evaluation Kit provides developers with comprehensive access to the MAYA-W476 module’s advanced wireless features. It features a compact, modular design, allowing multiple external host devices to be seamlessly connected and evaluated. &nbsp;The kit enables testing and development with Wi-Fi 6 (dual-band 2.4/5 GHz), Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4, and IEEE 802.15.4 (Thread) connectivity. Hence, it supports a wide array of IoT and industrial use cases, including smart homes and industrial automation.&nbsp;Moreover, it can connect to an external host processor to mimic real-world integration. It offers various interfaces for evaluation, including:&nbsp;<ul><li dir="ltr">SDIO for Wi-Fi communication</li><li dir="ltr">High-speed UART for Bluetooth</li><li dir="ltr">PCM/I2S for Bluetooth audio</li><li dir="ltr">SPI for IEEE 802.15.4 (Thread/Matter) applications.</li></ul><h2 dir="ltr">Multi-mode Flexible Operations with Reliability Testing Features</h2>The u-blox EVK-MAYA-W476 allows developers to configure the module to operate in various modes. These modes include:<ul><li dir="ltr">Wi-Fi station (client)</li><li dir="ltr">Micro access point (supporting up to 8 stations)</li><li dir="ltr">Peer-to-peer (P2P) communication</li><li dir="ltr">Simultaneous or time-shared operation of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth/802.15.4</li></ul>As a result, the board can operate in multiple wireless roles and combinations, offering several advantages:<ul><li dir="ltr">Versatile Application Prototyping -&nbsp;Developers can simulate a wide variety of real-world scenarios, including connecting to different access points, setting up a device as a micro access point for multiple clients, and enabling direct device-to-device communication.&nbsp;</li><li dir="ltr">Resource Optimization -&nbsp;By enabling various combinations of operational modes, developers can tailor wireless behavior to the needs of their application, optimizing for throughput, latency, or power consumption as required.&nbsp;</li><li dir="ltr">Faster Development and Debugging -&nbsp;The ability to quickly switch between different modes and combinations streamlines the testing process, making it easier to identify and resolve issues early in the development cycle.</li></ul>Moreover, the kit supports secure boot, secure updates, and WPA3 Wi-Fi security, enabling evaluation of security features critical for IoT deployments and reliability testing.&nbsp;<h2 dir="ltr">Multiple Antenna Types and Comprehensive Kit Components</h2>The EVK-MAYA-W476 evaluation kit features multiple antennas, such as the dual-band SMA dipole antenna. It’s an embedded PCB antenna that allows developers to evaluate wireless applications without external add-ons. It also includes external antennas like the Linx Technologies ANT-DB1-RAF-SMA, two triband Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antennas allowing seamless connection with external devices like host controllers, sensors, and actuators. The antennas can perform in coexistence, making it easier to acquire data from multiple sources simultaneously.&nbsp;Additionally, the EVK-MAYA-W476 offers flexible operating system support for Linux and Android. The drivers are easily available from NXP and allow easy evaluation with embedded operating systems.&nbsp;Moreover, the kit offers external connectors, GPIO, and pin headers to host external interfaces. It can run on an external power supply using a USB Type-C cable and is suitable for most low-power IoT applications.&nbsp;

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The u-blox EVK-MAYA-W476 Evaluation Kit is designed for evaluation and development of wireless connectivity solutions using the MAYA-W476 module. It is part of the MAYA-W4 series. It targets IoT applications requiring advanced wireless features, including Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, and IEEE 802.15.4.

Microprocessor	STM32G071RB
Cable Type	USB Type-C® USB Cable
Memory Modules	SD, microSD
Antennas	Bluetooth® antennas, Tri-band Wi-Fi®, Linx Technologies