The NINA-W13 series is a small stand-alone wireless MCU module that integrates a powerful microcontroller (MCU) and a radio for wireless communication. The NINA-W13 modules are pre-flashed with u-connectXpress software. This software is easy to use and reduces the time, risk and cost to add Wi-Fi connectivity to the end product. The host system can set up and control the module through the AT command interface. The NINA-W13 modules provide top grade security, thanks to secure boot, which ensures the module boots up only with original u-blox software. In addition, they provide end-to-end security on the wireless link and enterprise security to provide a secure connection to the infrastructure. This makes NINA-W13 ideal for critical IoT applications where security is important. The u-connectXpress software for NINA-W13 enables communication with cloud services. The software features end-to-end security with TLS and built-in MQTT protocol for lightweight communication with cloud-based applications.
Intended applications include telematics, low power sensors, connected factories, connected buildings (appliances and surveillance), point-of-sales, and health devices.
Device design is simplified as developers can choose to either use an external antenna (NINA-W131) or take advantage of the internal PIFA antenna (NINA-W132). Additionally, the NINA-W13 modules are pin-compatible with other NINA modules, thus offering maximum flexibility for development of similar devices offering different radio technologies. The NINA-W13 series is globally certified and this reduces time to market for the end product. To ensure operation in harsh professional environments, the modules are industrial grade and qualified according to ISO 16750, supporting an extended temperature range of –40 C to +85 C.
