Product Overview
The BCM43217KMLG from Broadcom is an ultra-low-cost 2×2 802.11n single-band Wi-Fi RF transceiver with integrated Bluetooth. Operating in the 2.4 GHz band, it delivers up to 150 Mbps data rate via SDIO/SPI host interface, targeting cost-sensitive IoT and mobile applications.
Key Specifications
| Wi-Fi Standard | 802.11 b/g/n |
| Band | 2.4 GHz single-band |
| MIMO | 2×2 |
| Max Data Rate | 150 Mbps |
| Interface | SDIO 3.0, SPI |
| Bluetooth | 4.0 BR/EDR + BLE |
| Supply Voltage | 1.8V / 3.3V |
| Tx Power | +16 dBm typical |
| Package | WLBGA |
| Operating Temperature | -30 to +85 deg C |
Features
- 2×2 MIMO 802.11n for improved range and throughput
- Integrated PA, LNA, and T/R switch
- SDIO 3.0 and SPI host interfaces for flexible connectivity
- Deep sleep mode for ultra-low power standby
- WEP/WPA/WPA2 security support
- Compact WLBGA package for space-constrained designs
Applications
- Smart home and IoT devices
- Printer and MFP wireless connectivity
- IP camera and surveillance systems
- Set-top box and streaming media players
- Portable battery-powered Wi-Fi devices