Summary of OPENWRT MODULE AND DEV BOARD BASED ON REALTEK SOC FEATURES WAVE2
8devices is offering pre-orders for the $29 Komikan module and $59 Komikan DVK development board, designed for Wave2 prototyping at speeds up to 1.166Gbps. The module runs OpenWrt on a Realtek MIPS24k SoC with dual-band MU-MIMO 802.11ac and Bluetooth 4.1. It features low power consumption (6W) and operates without a heatsink. The DVK board includes Ethernet ports, USB interfaces, expansion memory slots, and antenna connections to support rapid development.
Parts used in the Komikan Project:
- Komikan module
- Komikan DVK development board
- Realtek RTL819FS processor
- Realtek RTL8822BEH chipset
- OpenWrt operating system
- eMMC socket
- microSD slot
- Dual 2.4GHz/5GHz WiFi antennas
- Bluetooth antenna
- 2x USB 2.0 host ports
- USB Type-C connector
- 10/100/1000Mbps GbE port
8devicesis accepting pre-orders for its $29 Komikan module, and sandwich-style $59 Komikan DVKdevelopment board for Wave2 prototyping at up to 1.166Gbps. The Komikan module runs OpenWrt on a MIPS24k-based Realtek SoC with dual-band, MU-MIMO 802.11ac. The Komikan has the ability to operate without a heatsink, as well as having a lower, 6W power consumption compared to other Wave2 modules. The Wave2 is the second, faster wave of 802.11ac (WiFi 5) radios with dual-band MU-MIMO technology for simultaneous WiFi connections to multiple devices.
The first 802.11ax (WiFi 6) radios will arrive later this year, which will enable lower latency and power consumption, improved synchronized data delivery, and up to 30 percent faster speed. It will be a while before computers, phones, and other devices support 802.11ax, as only a few devices support Wave2 now. The Komikan module runs OpenWrt on a 1GHz Realtek RTL819FS processor. The Komikan’s Wave 2 (concurrent 2.4GHz/5GHz 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) capacity is the result of its Realtek RTL8822BEH chipset. The RTL8822BEH-VR chipset also enables the module’s Bluetooth 4.1 capability. The 37.5 x 21.3mm Komikan module utilizes an LGA form factor and is approximately half the size of the earlier Rambutan. The module ships with 128MB RAM and 32MB flash.
The Komikan module support 2x USB, 4x UART (1x for BT), RGMII, 2x SPI, PWM, MDIO, eMMC, JTAG, 2x I2S, PCM, 2x I2C, and P-NAND. The module also enables 44x GPIO pins, with several pins supporting an external antenna. Its 3.3V module outputs power at “22 dBm per chain.” The Komikan DVK board features an eMMC socket and a microSD slot, to expand the Komikan module’s memories.
The board offers both 10/100 and 10/100/1000Mbps (GbE) ports, a 2x USB 2.0 host ports, and a USB Type-C for power and UART console duty. The dev board is also equipped with dual 2.4GHz/5GHz WiFi antennas, a Bluetooth antenna, reset and GPIO buttons, and dip switches. Available also is a 20-pin GPIO header. The $29 Komikan module and $59 Komikan DVK are available for pre-orders with shipping starting from May 15.
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- What speed does the Komikan module support?
The module supports Wave2 prototyping at up to 1.166Gbps. - How much power does the Komikan consume?
The Komikan has a lower power consumption of 6W compared to other Wave2 modules. - Can the Komikan operate without a heatsink?
Yes, the Komikan has the ability to operate without a heatsink. - What processor runs the Komikan module?
The module runs OpenWrt on a 1GHz Realtek RTL819FS processor. - Does the Komikan support Bluetooth connectivity?
Yes, the RTL8822BEH-VR chipset enables Bluetooth 4.1 capability. - What are the memory specifications of the Komikan module?
The module ships with 128MB RAM and 32MB flash. - How can memory be expanded on the Komikan DVK board?
The board features an eMMC socket and a microSD slot to expand memory. - When will shipping start for the pre-ordered items?
Shipping starts from May 15 for both the module and the DVK board.
