RFM offers a full set of custom embedded wireless networking solutions like Zigbee wireless mesh sensor networks, RF modules, IC transceiver, IC transmitters and IC receivers. RFM, Inc. manufactures low power wireless and RF radio modules, wireless mesh nodes for distributed sensing on distributed sensor networks. Low Power radio, n../arrowband and short range devices, front end saw filters, active RFID, RFIC, coupled resonator filters, single silicon chips in the 70MHZ and 300-1000Mhz range.


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Selection Guide

The RFM integrated short-range radios are attractive to original equipment manufacturers (OEMS) that design their own RF circuit. All RFM integrated short-range products are optimized for RF performance and feature a high-level of integration all in a small form factor. The benefits to designers are low-cost, efficient design cycles, and fast time-to-market. They are highly cost-effective in high volume applications.

  • Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + Bluetooth Combination Modules
  • RFIC Short-Range Radios
  • SAW-based Short-Range Radios


Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + Bluetooth Combination Short-Range Radio Modules

Quickly Add Standards-Based Connectivity Into Products
Best-in-class WLAN and Bluetooth co-existence technology on a single-chip
High-efficiency front-end circuits plus DC-DC converter
Minimal external circuitry required to complete a radio design
Drivers are available for Linux and Android

Easily Fits Into Small Spaces: Smaller Than a Dime Yet Features High Level of Integration
Embedded ARM microprocessor
Supports SDIO or SPIO host interfaces for WLAN

Efficiently Obtain Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and FCC / ETSI Certification
WLAN: All three modules comply with IEEE 802.11b/g/n and the WLS1273L complies with 802.11a
Bluetooth: WLS1271L and WLS1273L modules comply with Bluetooth version 4.0 + EDR, Power Class 1.5 +BLE
FCC/ETSI: Like all RFM Short-Range Radios the WLS-Series modules are FCC and / or ETSI certifiable


WLS-Series Wi-Fi / Bluetooth Combo Short-Range Radio Modules
RFM Part   Frequency   IEEE 802.11   Bluetooth   Description   Case  
WLS1270 2.412-2.485 GHz b/g/n compliant n/a 802.11b/g/n Short-Range Radio Module 9.2mm x 8.4 mm x 1.35 mm
WLS1271L 2.412-2.485 GHz b/g/n compliant 4.0+EDR, Power Class 1.5 +BLE 802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth Combo Short-Range Radio Module 9.2mm x 8.4 mm x 1.35 mm
WLS1273L 2.412 to 2.485 GHz
4.920 to 5.824 GHz		 a/b/g/n compliant 4.0+EDR, Power Class 1.5 +BLE 802.11a/b/g/n + Bluetooth Combo Short-Range Radio Module 11.4mm x 9.4 mm x 1.4 mm

Samples
RFM Part    
WLS1270-S Samples are available for design support. Please contact your local RFM authorized sales representative or distributor for more information. Click Here locate a sales rep or distributor nearest you.
WLS1271L-S
WLS1273L-S

  IEEE 802.11 SPECIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS

IEEE 802.11 WLS1270   WLS1271L   WLS1273L  
b/g/n compliant b/g/n compliant a/b/g/n compliant
Operating Frequency Range 2.412 to 2.485 GHz 2.412 to 2.485 GHz 2.412 to 2.485 GHz
4.920 to 5.824 GHz
Power Output Up to 18 dBm Up to 18 dBm Up to 18 dBm
Supply Current TX -180 mA / RX -100 mA TX -180 mA / RX -100 mA TX -170 mA / RX -100 mA
Size 9.2mm x 8.4 mm x 1.35 mm 9.2mm x 8.4 mm x 1.35 mm 11.4mm x 9.4 mm x 1.4 mm
Microprocessor Embedded ARM Microprocessor Embedded ARM Microprocessor Embedded ARM Microprocessor
Operating Temperature Range -20 °C to +70 °C -20 °C to +70 °C -20 °C to +70 °C
Other Supports SDIO or SPI host interfaces for WLAN Supports SDIO or SPI host interfaces for WLAN Supports SDIO or SPI host interfaces for WLAN

  BLUETOOTH SPECIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS

Bluetooth WLS1271L   WLS1273L  
  4.0 plus EDR, Power Class 1.5 + BLE 4.0 plus EDR, Power Class 1.5 plus BLE
Operating Frequency Range 2.4000 to 2.4835 GHz 2.4000 to 2.4835 GHz
Power Output Up to 8 dBm Up to 6 dBm
Supply Current 35 mA 35 mA
Data Rate Up to 3 Mb/s Up to 3 Mb/s

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Evaluation Kits
Each Kit Contains:
  • Test Wi-Fi RF performance
  • Test Bluetooth RF performance
  • SDIO interface
  • Hi Speed Serial interface
  • Host Interface

    Evaluation Kit Contains

  • (1) Evaluation Board
  • CD with GUI
  • USB to Serial Converter
  • (2) 2.4 / 5.8 GHz Antennas
    • RFM Part   Frequency   Description  
    DR-WLS1270-EV 2.412-2.485 GHz Evaluation Kit for the WLS1270
    DR-WLS1271L-EV 2.412-2.485 GHz Evaluation Kit for the WLS1271L
    DR-WLS1273L-EV 2.412 to 2.485 GHz & 4.920 to 5.824 GHz Evaluation Kit for the WLS1273L & DR-WLS1273L-102
    Transmitters Transceivers Receivers Eval Boards Development Kits

    RFM RFIC Products include PLL based, single or multi-channel Transceiver, Transmitter and Receiver products, Evaluation
    boards and RF Design Assistant Software, servicing varied wireless applications in the market place and offer the following features:
    • Integrated PLL, IF, Baseband Circuitry, thus minimizing external component count and simplifying and speeding design-ins
    • Support for Single and Multiple Channel Applications
    • Wide Frequency range
    • Wide operating supply voltage
    • Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum capability
    • Low current consumption
    • Very few external components required
    • Small size plastic packages
    Transmitters
    RFM Part Frequency   Data Rate   Output Power   Description   Case  
    TXC100 300-450 MHz 100 kbps 10 dBm ASK/FSK 3x3mm case
    TXC101 300-1000 MHz 512 kbps 1 dBm OOK/FSK 6.4x5mm case
    TXC102 400-1000 MHz 512 kbps 8 dBm OOK/FSK 6.4x5mm case

    Transceivers
    RFM Part   Frequency   Data Rate   Output Power   Description   Case  
    TRC101 300-1000 MHz 256 kbps 5 dBm Multi-channel FSK 6.4x5mm case
    TRC102 400-1000 MHz 256 kbps 8 dBm Multi-channel FSK 6.4x5mm case
    TRC103 868-960 MHz 200 kbps 13 dBm Multi-channel FSK 5x5mm case
    TRC104 2.4 GHz 1 Mbps 0 dBm Multi-channel GFSK 4x4mm case
    TRC105 300-510 MHz 200 kbps 13 dBm Multi-channel FSK 5x5mm case

    Receivers
    RFM Part   Frequency   Data Rate   Desciption   Case  
    RXC101 300-1000 MHz 256 kbps Multi-channel FSK 6.4x5mm case

    Development Kits
    RFM Part   Frequency   Output Power   Description  
    DR-TRC101-315-DK 315 MHz 7 dBm Development Kit for evaluation of the TRC101
    DR-TRC102-433-DK 433 MHz 7 dBm Development Kit for evaluation of the TRC102
    DR-TRC102-868-DK 868 MHz 7 dBm Development Kit for evaluation of the TRC102
    DR-TRC102-915-DK 915 MHz 7 dBm Development Kit for evaluation of the TRC102
    DR-TRC103-868-DK 868 MHz 13 dBm Development Kit for evaluation of the TRC103
    DR-TRC103-915-DK 915 MHz 13 dBm Development Kit for evaluation of the TRC103
    DR-TRC103-950-DK 950 MHz 13 dBm Development Kit for evaluation of the TRC103
    DR-TRC104-2400-DK 2.4 GHz 0 dBm Development Kit for evaluation of the TRC104
    DR-TRC105-304-DK 304 MHz 13 dBm Development Kit for evaluation of the TRC105
    DR-TRC105-315-DK 315 MHz 13 dBm Development Kit for evaluation of the TRC105
    DR-TRC105-345-DK 345 MHz 13 dBm Development Kit for evaluation of the TRC105
    DR-TRC105-372-DK 372 MHz 13 dBm Development Kit for evaluation of the TRC105
    DR-TRC105-390-DK 390 MHz 13 dBm Development Kit for evaluation of the TRC105
    DR-TRC105-403-DK 403 MHz 13 dBm Development Kit for evaluation of the TRC105
    DR-TRC105-434-DK 434 MHz 13 dBm Development Kit for evaluation of the TRC105
    DR-TRC105-450-DK 450 MHz 13 dBm Development Kit for evaluation of the TRC105
    DR-TXC101-315-DK 315 MHz 3 dBm Development Kit for evaluation of the TXC101
    DR-TXC102-433-DK 433 MHz 8 dBm Development Kit for evaluation of the TXC102
    DR-TXC102-868-DK 868 MHz 8 dBm Development Kit for evaluation of the TXC102
    DR-TXC102-915-DK 915 MHz 8 dBm Development Kit for evaluation of the TXC102

    Evaluation Boards
    RFM Part   Frequency   Output Power   Description  
    DR-RXC101-315 315 MHz Board for evaluation of the RXC101
    DR-RXC101-433 433.92 MHz Board for evaluation of the RXC101
    DR-RXC101-868-915 868-915 MHz Board for evaluation of the RXC101
    DR-TRC101-315 315 MHz 8 dBm Board for evaluation of the TRC101
    DR-TRC101-433 433.92 MHz 7 dBm Board for evaluation of the TRC101
    DR-TRC101-868-915 868-915 MHz 5 dBm Board for evaluation of the TRC101
    DR-TRC102-433 433.92 MHz 7 dBm Board for evaluation of the TRC102
    DR-TRC102-868-915 868-915 MHz 7 dBm Board for evaluation of the TRC102
    DR-TRC103-868-EV 868 MHz 13 dBm Evaluation Kit for the TRC103
    DR-TRC103-915-EV 915 MHz 13 dBm Evaluation Kit for the TRC103
    DR-TRC103-950-EV 950 MHz 13 dBm Evaluation Kit for the TRC103
    DR-TRC104-2400-EV 2.4 GHz 0 dBm Evaluation Kit for the TRC104
    DR-TRC105-304-EV 304 MHz 13 dBm Evaluation Kit for the TRC105
    DR-TRC105-315-EV 315 MHz 13 dBm Evaluation Kit for the TRC105
    DR-TRC105-345-EV 345 MHz 13 dBm Evaluation Kit for the TRC105
    DR-TRC105-372-EV 372 MHz 13 dBm Evaluation Kit for the TRC105
    DR-TRC105-390-EV 390 MHz 13 dBm Evaluation Kit for the TRC105
    DR-TRC105-403-EV 403 MHz 13 dBm Evaluation Kit for the TRC105
    DR-TRC105-434-EV 434 MHz 13 dBm Evaluation Kit for the TRC105
    DR-TRC105-450-EV 450 MHz 13 dBm Evaluation Kit for the TRC105
    DR-TXC100-315 315 MHz 10 dBm Board for evaluation of the TXC100
    DR-TXC100-433 433.92 MHz 10 dBm Board for evaluation of the TXC100
    DR-TXC101-315 315 MHz 3 dBm Board for evaluation of the TXC101
    DR-TXC102-433 433.92 MHz 8 dBm Board for evaluation of the TXC102
    DR-TXC102-868-915 868-915 MHz 6 dBm Board for evaluation of the TXC102
    Transmitters Transceivers Receivers Dev Kits Modules Eval Modules Integrated Circuits

    RFM SAW-based Short-Range Radios are based on RFM Virtual Wire Technology that features ultra-low-power, proprietary amplifier-sequenced hybrid (ASH) radio architecture and offer the following features:
    • Integrated RF IC with quartz SAW filtering and frequency control components in a single hybrid greatly simplifying and
      speeding up the user's RF design task
    • High Data rates for data, control and digitized voice transmissions
    • Stable, sensitive receiver technology with excellent "channel capture" performance
    • Ultra Low current consumption for operation from small 3 V batteries
    • Very small, low-profile package to make "watch size" applications practical
    • Rugged, self-shielding, metal-ceramic hybrid package
    • Wide operating temperature range for industrial and outdoor applications
    • Easy to optimize for a wide range of application requirements
    • Easy certification to stringent short-range radio regulatory requirements
    • No external RF filters, IF filters, resonators or crystals are required
    Transmitters
    RFM Part   Frequency   Data Rate   Output Power   Case   Development Kit  
    TX5000 433.92 MHz 115.2 kbps 1 mW 10.8x9.52mm case DR4100
    TX5001 315 MHz 115.2 kbps 1 mW 10.8x9.52mm case DR4101
    TX5002 418 MHz 115.2 kbps 1 mW 10.8x9.52mm case
    TX5003 303.825 MHz 115.2 kbps 1 mW 10.8x9.52mm case DR4103
    TX6000 916.50 MHz 115.2 kbps 1 mW 10.2x7.06mm case DR4000
    TX6001 868.35 MHz 115.2 kbps 1 mW 10.2x7.06mm case DR4001
    TX6004 914 MHz 115.2 kbps 1 mW 10.2x7.06mm case

    Transceivers
    RFM Part   Frequency   Data Rate   Output Power   Case   Development Kit  
    TR1000 916.50 MHz 115.2 kbps 1 mW 10.2x7.06mm case DR2000-DK
    TR1001 868.35 MHz 115.2 kbps 1 mW 10.2x7.06mm case DR1201-DK
    TR1004 914 MHz 115.2 kbps 1 mW 10.2x7.06mm case
    TR1100 916.50 MHz 1000 kbps 1 mW 10.2x7.06mm case DR3300
    TR3000 433.92 MHz 115.2 kbps 1 mW 10.8x9.52mm case DR3100
    TR3001 315 MHz 115.2 kbps 1 mW 10.8x9.52mm case DR3101
    TR3002 418 MHz 115.2 kbps 1 mW 10.8x9.52mm case
    TR3003 303.825 MHz 115.2 kbps 1 mW 10.8x9.52mm case
    TR3005 403.5 MHz 115.2 kbps 1 mW 10.2x7.06mm case
    TR3006HS 314 MHz 115.2 kbps 1 mW 10.7x6.8mm case
    TR3100 433.92 MHz 576 kbps 1 mW 10.8x9.52mm case
    TR7000 433.92 MHz 115.2 kbps 10 mW 10.7x6.8mm case DR7000-DK
    TR7001 315 MHz 115.2 kbps 10 mW 10.7x6.8mm case DR7001-DK
    TR7002 418 MHz 115.2 kbps 10 mW 10.7x6.8mm case DR7002-DK
    TR7003 303.825 MHz 115.2 kbps 10 mW 10.7x6.8mm case DR7003-DK
    TR8000 916.50 MHz 115.2 kbps 10 mW 10.7x6.8mm case DR8000-DK
    TR8001 868.35 MHz 115.2 kbps 10 mW 10.7x6.8mm case DR8001-DK
    TR8100 916.50 MHz 115.2 kbps 10 mW 10.7x6.8mm case DR8100-DK

    Receivers
    RFM Part   Frequency   Data Rate   Case   Development Kit  
    RX5000 433.92 MHz 115.2 kbps 10.8x9.52mm case DR5100
    RX5000H 433.92 MHz 115.2 kbps 10.2x7.06mm case
    RX5001 315 MHz 115.2 kbps 10.8x9.52mm case DR5101
    RX5002 418 MHz 115.2 kbps 10.8x9.52mm case
    RX5003 303.825 MHz 115.2 kbps 10.8x9.52mm case DR5103
    RX5005H 433.42 MHz 115.2 kbps 10.2x7.06mm case
    RX5500 433.92 MHz 19.2 kbps 10.8x9.52mm case
    RX5501 315 MHz 19.2 kbps 10.8x9.52mm case
    RX5502H 434.52 MHz 115.2 kbps 10.2x7.06mm case
    RX6000 916.50 MHz 115.2 kbps 10.2x7.06mm case DR5000
    RX6001 868.35 MHz 115.2 kbps 10.2x7.06mm case DR5001
    RX6004 914 MHz 115.2 kbps 10.2x7.06mm case
    RX6501 868.35 MHz 19.2 kbps 10.2x7.06mm case

    Development Kits
    RFM Part   Frequency   Data Rate   Output Power   Description  
    DR1200-DK 916.50 MHz 22.5 kbps 1 mW 2G Development Kit
    DR1200A-DK 916.50 MHz 2 kbps 1 mW 2G Development Kit
    DR1201-DK 868.35 MHz 22.5 kbps 1 mW 2G Development Kit
    DR1201A-DK 868.35 MHz 2 kbps 1 mW 2G Development Kit
    DR1300-DK 433.92 MHz 22.5 kbps 1 mW 2G Development Kit
    DR1300A-DK 433.92 MHz 2 kbps 1 mW 2G Development Kit
    DR2000-DK 916.50 MHz 115.2 kbps 1 mW 2G Development Kit
    DR7001-DK 315 MHz 115.2 kbps 10 mW 3G Development Kit
    DR7002-DK 418 MHz 115.2 kbps 10 mW 3G Development Kit
    DR7003-DK 303.825 MHz 115.2 kbps 10 mW 3G Development Kit
    DR8000-DK 916.50 MHz 115.2 kbps 10 mW 3G Development Kit
    DR8001-DK 868.35 MHz 115.2 kbps 10 mW 3G Development Kit
    DR8100-DK 916.50 MHz 115.2 kbps 10 mW 3G Development Kit

    RF Modules
    RFM Part   Frequency   Data Rate   Output Power   Development Kit  
    DR-WLS1273L-102 2.412 to 2.462 GHz & 5.180 to 5.320 GHz 6.5 Mbps DR-WLS1273L-EV
    DR3000 916.50 MHz 2.4 kbps 1 mW DR1200-DK
    DR3000-1 916.50 MHz 115.2 kbps 1 mW DR1200-DK
    DR3001 868.35 MHz 2.4 kbps 1 mW DR1201-DK
    DR3100 433.92 MHz 2.4 kbps 1 mW DR1300-DK
    DR3100-1 433.92 MHz 115.2 kbps 1 mW DR1300A-DK
    DR3101 315 MHz 2.4 kbps 1 mW
    DR3300 916.50 MHz 1000 kbps 1 mW DR1200A-DK
    DR4000 916.50 MHz 115.2 kbps 1 mW
    DR4001 868.35 MHz 115.2 kbps 1 mW
    DR4100 433.92 MHz 115.2 kbps 1 mW
    DR4101 315 MHz 115.2 kbps 1 mW
    DR4103 303.825 MHz 115.2 kbps 1 mW
    DR5000 916.50 MHz 19.2 kbps 1 mW
    DR5001 868.35 MHz 19.2 kbps 1 mW
    DR5100 433.92 MHz 19.2 kbps 1 mW
    DR5101 315 MHz 19.2 kbps 1 mW
    DR5103 303.825 MHz 19.2 kbps 1 mW
    DR7000 433.92 MHz 115.2 kbps 10 mW DR7000-DK
    DR7001 315 MHz 115.2 kbps 10 mW DR7001-DK
    DR7003 303.825 MHz 115.2 kbps 10 mW DR7003-DK
    DR8000 916.50 MHz 115.2 kbps 10 mW DR8000-DK
    DR8001 868.35 MHz 115.2 kbps 10 mW DR8001-DK
    DR8100 916.50 MHz 115.2 kbps 10 mW DR8100-DK

    Transceiver Evaluation Modules
    RFM Part   Frequency   Data Rate   Output Power   Development Kit  
    DR7000-EV 433.92 MHz 115.2 kbps 10 mW DR7000-DK
    DR7001-EV 315 MHz 115.2 kbps 10 mW DR7001-DK
    DR7003-EV 303.825 MHz 115.2 kbps 10 mW DR7003-DK
    DR8000-EV 916.50 MHz 115.2 kbps 10 mW DR8000-DK
    DR8001-EV 868.35 MHz 115.2 kbps 10 mW DR8001-DK
    DR8100-EV 916.50 MHz 115.2 kbps 10 mW DR8100-DK

    RF Uart Integrated Circuits
    RFM Part   Description   Case  
    IC1000 Data/Clock Extraction IC k04-057
    IC1003 RF Uart IC vq64