Sona™ MT320 - Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth® 5.4 Module

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Overview

The latest of the Sona™ Wi-Fi 6 product line from Ezurio (formerly Laird Connectivity), the MT320, is the first industrial grade Wi-Fi/BT module based upon the technology leading MediaTek Filogic 320 (MT7921) Wi-Fi 6 chipset. A truly robust industrial IoT module: one that’s rugged, small, globally certified, has reliable connectivity, and is easy to integrate.

Our new Sona™ MT320 answers the call for next-gen wireless IoT. The Sona™ MT320 is purpose-built for easy integration with the MediaTek Genio™ family of processors and industrial IoT connectivity, supporting a SDIO host interface, industrial operating temp range, latest generation Wi-Fi and BT combined with both pluggable card and SMT M.2 packaging.

When matched with our industry leading services and support, the Sona MT320 is the only Wi-Fi module of its kind specifically designed to be paired with the Genio platform, addressing all your Wi-Fi 6 needs.

  • Compatible: Tested with the MediaTek Genio family of processors and latest MediaTek Genio SDK.

  • Reliable:  Integrated PA (Power Amplifier) and LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) with 2x2 MU-MIMO antenna for reliable connectivity in harsh RF environments.

  • Robust:  Rich feature-set including 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 and Dual-Mode BT v5.4. Reliable industrial temperature range, and solder-down module is suitable for industrial rugged applications.

  • Secure:  Supports the latest WPA2/3 Personal and Enterprise security standards.

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Specifications

Wireless Specification
2x2 Wi-Fi 6 and 1x1 Bluetooth 5.4
Frequency
2.4 and 5 GHz
Chipset (Wireless)
MediaTek Filogic 320 (MT7921)
Antenna Options
RF Antenna Pin / On-board MHF4 Connector
Certifications
FCC/IC/CE/UKCA (Pending)
Data Rate
UP to 720 Mbps @ 2.4 GHz
Up to 1.2 Gbps @ 5 GHz
Form Factor
M.2 1420 SMT
M.2 2230 Key E Pluggable
Interfaces - General
SDIO 3.0 (Wi-Fi and HCI BT)
PCM (BT Audio)
Operating Temp (Max) (°C)
+85 °C
Operating Temp (Min) (°C)
-40 °C
Part NumberAntenna TypeChipset (Wireless)Form FactorFrequencyPackagingProduct TypeSoftwareSystem ArchitectureTechnology
Sona MT921 - with MHF4 Connector
453-00176CBuy Now
MHF4 MediaTek Filogic 320 M.2 1420 2.4 / 5 GHz Cut Tape Embedded Module Linux / Android Hosted Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4
Sona MT921 - with MHF4 Connector
453-00176RBuy Now
MHF4 MediaTek Filogic 320 M.2 1420 2.4 / 5 GHz Tape and Reel Embedded Module Linux / Android Hosted Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4
Sona MT921 - RF Trace
453-00177CBuy Now
RF Trace MediaTek Filogic 320 M.2 1420 2.4 / 5 GHz Cut Tape Embedded Module Linux / Android Hosted Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4
Sona MT921 - RF Trace
453-00177RBuy Now
RF Trace MediaTek Filogic 320 M.2 1420 2.4 / 5 GHz Tape and Reel Embedded Module Linux / Android Hosted Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4
Sona MT921 - M.2 2230 Module
453-00178Buy Now
MHF4 MediaTek Filogic 320 M.2 2230 2.4 / 5 GHz Tray Embedded Module Linux / Android Hosted Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4

Documentation

Name Part Type Last Updated
Integration Guide - Sona MT320 Series All Documentation 05/23/2024
Product Brief - Sona MT320 Series All Product Brief 04/02/2024
Datasheet - Sona MT320 (M.2 1420 and M.2 2230) All Datasheet 11/12/2024
CE Certifications - Sona MT320 1420 All Certification 05/17/2024
FCC Certifications - Sona MT320 1420 All Certification 05/17/2024
IC Certifications - Sona MT320 1420 All Certification 05/17/2024
FCC Certifications - Sona MT320 2230 All Certification 05/17/2024
IC Certifications - Sona MT320 2230 All Certification 05/17/2024
CE Certifications - Sona MT320 2230 All Certification 05/17/2024
Regulatory Information - Sona MT320 M.2 1420 All Certification 05/23/2024
Regulatory Information - Sona MT320 M.2 2230 All Certification 05/23/2024
Integrating the Sona MT320 in Your Genio 510/700 EVK (External Link) All Application Note 07/01/2024

FAQ

What is the new longer guard interval in Wi-Fi 6?

One of the new features in Wi-Fi 6 is a longer guard interval. The guard interval is used to help mitigate multipath or overlapping transmissions. This is done by adding a delay between symbols (set of 0s and 1s). The shorter the guard interval theoretically the faster the throughput but you are more susceptible to multipath due to metal and other reflective surfaces.

Wi-Fi 4 and 5 supported two guard intervals:

  • Short - 0.4 microseconds
  • Long - 0.8 microseconds

Wi-Fi 6 supports 3 guard intervals:

  • Normal - 0.8 microseconds
  • Double - 1.6 microseconds
  • Quadruple - 3.2 microseconds

In Wi-Fi 6 the 1024-QAM allows up to a 4x longer symbol duration than in Wi-Fi 5, so the efficiency is still similar to Wi-Fi 5 even with Quadruple guard interval.

What guard interval should I use for various use cases?

A general rule of thumb should be:

  • Normal - Use this in a clean open area without a lot of metal. This would also best be used outdoors. Normal Guard Interval is the best choice when throughput is of the utmost importance.
  • Double - This is a good compromise between Normal and Quadruple. It will not provide as good of throughput as Normal but will reduce the likelihood of multipath in areas that are smaller or have some metal.
  • Quadruple - This would be used in small areas or areas with a lot of metal. This would also be the best choice in areas with a lot of clients to reduce the overhead of retrying packets.

Are all of the Wi-Fi 6 features available in the 2.4 GHz band?

All of the Wi-Fi 6 features are supported in the 2.4 GHz band in a Wi-Fi 6 radio.

This was not the case in Wi-Fi 5. It reverted back to Wi-Fi 4 in the 2.4 GHz channels.

Do Laird Wifi modules work with OpenWRT?

Yes, Laird Wifi modules can be integrated with OpenWRT like with other Linux operating systems.


See Lairds "Guide" Section for an example:

https://www.ezurio.com/documentation/application-note-how-to-integrate-the-60-series-wifi-module-with-openwrt


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