TI's WiLink 6.0 solution now available on OMAP35x evaluation module

DALLAS, USA: Giving designers working on the OMAP35x platform the opportunity to incorporate wireless connectivity technology into their portable designs, Texas Instruments Inc. (TI) has introduced the availability of its WiLink 6.0 (WL1271) solution on the OMAP35x processor Evaluation Module (EVM).

With this solution, TI is making wireless connectivity solutions available for design in a broad array of applications. One of the industry's smallest solutions to integrate WLAN and Bluetooth technologies in a single chip, the WL1271 solution sparks futuristic designs on the EVM through the powerful combination of TI's OMAP processor and wireless connectivity.

Through pre-integration and optimization, these technologies reduce design barriers for cutting-edge applications, accelerate development time, and open a new range of use cases.

Designers today use the OMAP35x EVM, powered by a 720 MHz OMAP3530 processor, to deliver enhanced experiences such as Web browsing, optimized audio and video, and productivity tools like databases, spreadsheets, presentations, and e-mail.

The WL1271 solution, shipping in volume today, extends these capabilities even further with the incorporation of Bluetooth technology, and seamless coexistence between WLAN and Bluetooth capabilities that ensures anytime, anywhere connections.

Key features and benefits of the OMAP35x EVM with the WL1271 solution:

Pre-integration into the OMAP35x EVM hardware and software
* 802.11b/g/n and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR support.
* Linux OS support, with plans for Windows Embedded CE support in mid-2010.
* Sparks out-of-the-box WLAN and Bluetooth applications, like Web access and headset music.
* Solves co-existence challenge.
* Has undergone rigorous quality control and testing which speeds time to market.
* Full community support speeds debugging and development cycles.
* Continued support through Adeneo Embedded, LS Research (LSR), Mistral Solutions.

"As our customers continue to lead the industry with revolutionary designs and products, we are constantly seeking ways to help them meet evolving market needs with our market leading technologies," said Doug Wilson, General Manager of TI's Emerging Connectivity Solutions business.

"As the first of many connectivity platforms that will be introduced to market, the incorporation of the WL1271 solution on the OMAP35x EVM delivers ubiquitous connectivity to the design board and echoes our commitment to customer success, while paving the way for tomorrow's connected, portable devices."