GainSpan Launches Its Next-Generation Wi-Fi Module for Embedded Devices

GainSpan Corporation, a provider of ultra low-power embedded Wi-Fi solutions, launched its Wi-Fi module that brings future-proof wireless connectivity to embedded devices.

The GS1500M is an 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi module with Wi-Fi Direct capability. It is designed for embedded devices that require next generation Wi-Fi connectivity services, such as security cameras, home appliances and industrial control systems.

Gain Span customers can gain as the module makes it easy to add Wi-Fi connectivity to standard 8-32 bit microcontrollers. It is aimed at plug-and-play integration of Wi-Fi into embedded platforms using SPI or UART interfaces.

The new module is built on GainSpan's ultra low power embedded Wi-Fi portfolio. The module enables new opportunities for Internet of Things (IoT) applications where 802.11b/g/n connectivity is a key requirement.

“For typical IoT applications, customers look to optimize cost of deployment, range and power consumption, and in these cases 802.11b is ideal. This is especially true in the case of GainSpan's GS1011M module, where 802.11b has been optimized for IoT applications,” said Bernard Aboussouan (News - Alert), vice president of marketing, GainSpan, in a statement.

“Some of our customers, however, are looking at IoT applications that require higher radio network throughput, and here is where the GS1500M is required. It can maintain interoperability with existing access points,” Aboussouan added.

GainSpan recently announced that it strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of three senior executives: Thai Nguyen, vice president of Engineering; David Casey, vice president of Worldwide Sales; and Alan Kiltie, director of European Sales.

The appointment of these senior level team members helps GainSpan scale its research and development efforts as it moves into development of its next generation Wi-Fi chip and to expand its sales operations around the world, building on the company's earlier successes in Japan and China, company officials said.