IRIS-W101-00B - Tri-Radio Wi-Fi 6/BLE/802.15.4 Module | u-blox
Référence : IRIS-W101-00B ✓ Actif| Qté | Prix unitaire | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $23.19 | $23,19 |
| 10 | $21.5 | $215,00 |
| 100 | $19.85 | $1 985,00 |
| 500 | $18.2 | $9 100,00 |
| 1 000 | $16.95 | $16 950,00 |
IRIS-W101-00B Présentation
A Wi-Fi 6/BLE/802.15.4 module is a highly integrated radio SoM (system-on-module) that combines a wireless MCU, RF front-end, passives, and regulatory-certified firmware into a single shielded package, simplifying host-integration and accelerating time-to-market. These modules belong to the broader RF & Wireless category, sitting above discrete RF transceivers and below the host MCU in the typical IoT connectivity hierarchy. The "tri-radio" designation means three independent radios (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth LE, 802.15.4) share the same silicon die and antenna path while coexisting via u-blox's validated radio management firmware.
The IRIS-W101-00B features dual-band Wi-Fi 6 with OFDMA, MU-MIMO, and Target Wake Time (TWT) for low-power operation, Bluetooth LE 5.3 including LE Audio and long-range coded PHY, and 802.15.4 for Thread/Zigbee mesh. The module's antenna pin allows OEM antenna selection (chip, PCB trace, or external SMA) and supports u-blox's antenna partner ecosystem. Wi-Fi 6 features such as OFDMA and BSS coloring improve network efficiency, while 802.11ax brings up to 9.6 Gbps theoretical throughput at the protocol level. The integrated power-management IC and DC-DC converters reduce external BOM count, and on-board regulatory certifications (FCC/IC/CE) streamline end-product compliance.
Typical applications include industrial IoT gateways, smart-home hubs supporting Matter over Thread or Wi-Fi, asset-tracking devices, building automation controllers, and medical telemetry devices. The open CPU variant (W101) lets OEMs embed their own application firmware on the Cortex-M33 core, eliminating the need for an external host MCU in many designs. Wi-Fi 6 enables higher device density in environments such as warehouses, hospitals, and apartment complexes where legacy Wi-Fi 5 networks become congested.
When designing with the IRIS-W101-00B, place the antenna as far from ground planes and metal enclosures as practical, follow u-blox's reference PCB layout for the antenna feed-line 50 ohm impedance, and provide adequate clearance around the module's RF section per the IRIS-W10 system integration manual. Decoupling capacitors on all VDD pins and a clean 3.3 V supply are essential for radio performance. The module's firmware is updatable over-the-air (OTA) and via UART, supporting long product lifecycles.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, regulatory information, and application notes not found on the manufacturer datasheet alone, enabling engineers to evaluate the IRIS-W101-00B alongside competing tri-radio modules without leaving XAIPART.
Alternatives de remplacement direct pour IRIS-W101-00B — même boîtier, compatible broche à broche. Les références à boîtier différent nécessitant une retouche du PCB sont exclues.
Variantes de cette série
Modèles de la même série directement compatibles avec IRIS-W101-00B (même facteur de forme et même empreinte) — différant par Wi-Fi Standard, Bluetooth, Module Type, Mounting Type, RoHS Status.
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IRIS-W106-00B
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| Manufacturer | u-blox |
| Series | IRIS-W10 |
| Module Type | Transceiver Module (Tri-Radio) |
| Silicon Platform | NXP RW612 |
| Supported Protocols | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth v5.3 LE, IEEE 802.15.4 (Zigbee/Thread) |
| Frequency Bands | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz |
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 (LE) |
| 802.15.4 Support | Yes (Zigbee, Thread) |
| Antenna Type | Antenna pin (antenna not included) |
| Type de montage | Surface Mount |
| Variant | Open CPU (Cortex-M33 host) |
| Statut RoHS | Compliant (per manufacturer datasheet) |
| Regulatory Certifications | FCC/IC/CE (pre-certified module, see datasheet) |
| Package Type | SMD Module (shielded) |
Interfaces et connecteurs du IRIS-W101-00B
Le IRIS-W101-00B expose les interfaces et connecteurs suivants tels que publiés par le fabricant : Sans fil, Bluetooth. Le brochage de l'embase d'extension, la numérotation des broches des connecteurs et les limites électriques sont définis dans la documentation du fabricant.
| Sans fil | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 (LE) |
Consultez la documentation du fabricant pour le brochage complet du connecteur d'extension et la numérotation des broches du connecteur.
Applications typiques
IRIS-W101-00B convient pour 6 applications: Matter Smart-Home Hub / Border Router, Industrial IoT Gateway with Wi-Fi 6 Backhaul, Connected Medical Telemetry Device, Building Automation Controller (BACnet/Thread), Asset Tracking and Condition-Monitoring Device, Connected Consumer Appliance with Matter Support.
Matter Smart-Home Hub / Border Router
The IRIS-W101-00B's integrated 802.15.4 radio for Thread mesh combined with dual-band Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth LE 5.3 commissioning makes it ideal for Matter-over-Thread and Matter-over-Wi-Fi smart-home hubs and border routers. Placed as the central wireless MCU, the module concurrently operates Thread mesh on 802.15.4, Wi-Fi 6 backhaul on 2.4/5 GHz, and BLE for Matter commissioning, allowing a single hardware platform to replace legacy Wi-Fi-plus-Zigbee two-chip designs. Unlike discrete Wi-Fi/Thread solutions, the pre-certified module eliminates 6-9 months of regulatory work, accelerating product launch for gateways and voice-integrated hubs.
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Industrial IoT Gateway with Wi-Fi 6 Backhaul
For industrial IoT gateways deployed in factory floors, warehouses, and process-control cabinets, the IRIS-W101-00B's Wi-Fi 6 features (OFDMA, MU-MIMO, BSS coloring) handle high device density without throughput collapse, while the open CPU Cortex-M33 host runs gateway application logic, MQTT brokers, or Modbus translation locally. Placed between the industrial sensor bus (RS-485, CAN, or Ethernet PHY) and the Wi-Fi network, the module aggregates edge data and uplinks it via 802.11ax. Compared to Wi-Fi 5 gateways, the IRIS-W101-00B's Target Wake Time (TWT) extends battery life of associated Wi-Fi 6 sensor nodes by up to 4x in periodic-reporting applications.
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Connected Medical Telemetry Device
The IRIS-W101-00B suits connected medical telemetry designs (wearable pulse oximeters, remote patient monitors, infusion data loggers) where Wi-Fi 6 provides hospital-network connectivity, Bluetooth LE 5.3 enables cable-free clinician pairing, and 802.15.4 supports body-area mesh networks. Placed as the main MCU+radio in a battery-powered wearable, the module's Wi-Fi 6 TWT and BLE coded PHY dramatically extend battery life compared to always-on Wi-Fi 4 designs. Compared to discrete radios, the pre-certified module simplifies FDA 510(k) submission by reducing RF compliance testing scope and providing IEC 60601-1-ready EMC documentation.
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Building Automation Controller (BACnet/Thread)
For commercial building automation controllers (HVAC, lighting, access control) the IRIS-W101-00B bridges Thread mesh building devices onto BACnet/IP or cloud platforms over its dual-band Wi-Fi 6 interface. The module's Cortex-M33 host runs building automation protocols, while concurrent 802.15.4 mesh and Wi-Fi operation enables retrofit installations without rewiring. Compared to legacy BACnet-over-Wi-Fi 4 designs, the Wi-Fi 6 radio handles dense concurrent connections from many controllers in the same building without congestion-related latency. The pre-certified module also accelerates UL 916 compliance for energy-management equipment.
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Asset Tracking and Condition-Monitoring Device
For battery-powered asset trackers and condition-monitoring devices deployed in logistics, cold-chain, and predictive-maintenance use cases, the IRIS-W101-00B's Wi-Fi 6 with TWT, Bluetooth LE 5.3 long-range coded PHY, and 802.15.4 mesh enable trade-offs based on deployment density. Placed as the primary radio in a tracker, the module opportunistically connects to existing Wi-Fi infrastructure for location updates and uses BLE beacons for proximity detection at 100m+ range. Unlike legacy Wi-Fi-only trackers, the multi-protocol support lets a single SKU serve warehouse (Wi-Fi), yard (Thread mesh), and last-mile (BLE beacon) scenarios.
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Connected Consumer Appliance with Matter Support
For connected consumer appliances such as smart refrigerators, washers, and robotic vacuums, the IRIS-W101-00B's tri-radio support and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity simplify Matter certification while providing flexible backhaul options. Placed as the wireless MCU inside the appliance, the module handles Wi-Fi 6 home-network connection, BLE for app-based commissioning, and 802.15.4 for inter-appliance mesh coordination. Compared to single-protocol Wi-Fi modules, the multi-radio design enables advanced use cases such as coordinated laundry cycles across multiple machines and whole-home energy optimization via Thread border-router integration.
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Données de référence d'ingénierie pour IRIS-W101-00B — comparaison, recommandations de conception et informations de conformité.
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Comparaison avec les alternatives
| Paramètre | Ce produit | IRIS-W106-00B |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | u-blox | u-blox |
| Package | SMD module (shielded) | SMD module (shielded) - same footprint |
| Silicon Platform | NXP RW612 | NXP RW612 (same die) |
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 LE | Bluetooth 5.3 LE |
| 802.15.4 Support | Yes (Zigbee/Thread) | Yes (Zigbee/Thread) |
| Variant Architecture | Open CPU (Cortex-M33 host) | Host-driven (external application processor) |
| Frequency Bands | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz |
| Antenna Type | Antenna pin (not included) | Antenna pin (not included) |
| Regulatory Pre-Certification | FCC/IC/CE | FCC/IC/CE |
Principaux différenciateurs
- Open CPU architecture eliminates external host MCU in many applications (vs IRIS-W106-00B)
- Tri-radio integration on a single silicon die (vs Discrete Wi-Fi + BLE + 802.15.4 module combinations)
- Pre-certified regulatory approvals (FCC/IC/CE) (vs Bare NXP RW612 SoC (no module))
Notes de conception
Per the u-blox IRIS-W10 system integration manual (UBX-23003263), place the antenna feed-line as a 50 ohm controlled-impedance trace (typically grounded coplanar waveguide on a 4-layer PCB with 0.2 mm dielectric), keep the antenna region free of ground plane, copper pours, and tall components, and provide at least 5 mm of clearance around the antenna pin. Without proper antenna integration, Wi-Fi throughput can degrade by 30-50% and 802.15.4 range can be halved.
The IRIS-W101-00B requires a clean 3.3 V supply with adequate decoupling; place 10 uF + 100 nF ceramic capacitors as close as possible to each VDD pin and route power traces with at least 0.5 mm width to limit voltage drop during Wi-Fi TX bursts. Brownout during TX can cause radio hang and require module reset. Estimated: peak TX current draw during Wi-Fi 6 OFDMA can reach ~500 mA briefly, so the LDO or DC-DC upstream must support this transient without sagging.
The IRIS-W101-00B's shielded SMD package dissipates heat through the bottom thermal pad and ground pins; per the datasheet, soldering the thermal pad to a copper pour with thermal vias to an internal ground plane keeps junction temperature within limits during continuous Wi-Fi TX. Estimated: at maximum Wi-Fi TX duty cycle, the module's internal silicon can reach 70-80C; above this, EVM (error vector magnitude) can degrade and the radio may throttle throughput.
Do not place the IRIS-W101-00B inside a fully sealed metal enclosure - the antenna requires an RF section to the housing exterior or a plastic/polymer window. Avoid routing high-speed digital signals (USB, SDIO, fast SPI) across or near the antenna region, as they couple noise into the RF front-end. For multi-layer PCBs, ensure the reference ground plane under the antenna region is unbroken, since split grounds can detune the antenna and reduce Wi-Fi/BLE/802.15.4 range by 30% or more.
Informations de conformité
Per u-blox product page, the IRIS-W10 series module is RoHS compliant and lead-free. FCC/IC/CE pre-certified for end-product use (refer to datasheet regulatory IDs). AEC-Q100 not applicable - this is a connectivity module, not an automotive-grade IC; if automotive qualification is required, contact u-blox about IRIS-W10 automotive variants.
