Embedded modules

Connect One has unveiled the Nano Socket family of embedded LAN and Wi-Fi modules - the Nano Socket iWiFi and Nano Socket LAN.

The Nano Socket iWiFi/LAN modules are based on its CO2144 internet controller and targets machine-to-machine solutions. Nano Socket iWiFi is an 802.11b/g embedded Wi-Fi module with an integrated Wi-Fi antenna. Nano Socket LAN is a 10/100BaseT LAN module with an integrated RJ45 connector.

With the Socket family, only a few hours are required to add full-featured internet access functionality over LAN or Wi-Fi to an embedded device, including TCP sockets, SSL encryption, routing, email and file transfers.

The logical interface between the host application and the modules is the company's AT+i protocol, a text-based API that enables fast and easy implementation of internet networking and security protocols.

The Nano Socket family includes a plethora of security features. The modules serve as a communications offload engine and inherent firewall, protecting the embedded device from internet attacks.

Both modules boast a high level of internet security and encryption algorithms (AES-128/256, SHA-128/192/256, 3DES, SSL3/TLS1 protocol for a secure client socket session) for complete, end-to-end encryption support.

The Nano Socket iWiFi also includes the latest WLAN encryption schemes (64/128-bit WEP, WPA/WPA2 enterprise).

Both modules share the same simple header-based pinout, allowing customers reduced assembly costs and increased flexibility when designing solutions. A single product design can easily accommodate both LAN and Wi-Fi.