Chapter 2: About The Embedded Modules; Overview - Digi Connect Wi ME 9210 Hardware Reference Manual

About the Embedded Modules
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Overview

The Digi Connect Wi-ME 9210 and Digi Connect ME 9210 b/g/n is a fully customizable and secure
802.11b/g/n wireless embedded module that provides integration flexibility in a variety of
connection options. Built on the new Digi NS9210 processor in combination with a 802.11b/g/n Wi-
Fi radio, it is pin-compatible with the existing Digi Connect Wi-ME 7520 and Digi Connect ME
7520 802.11b module allowing customers to easily migrate to the next-generation version of the
product.
The Digi Connect ME 9210 is an ultra-compact embedded module based on Digi's powerful 75
MHz NS9210 processor. It allows customers to implement the next generation of leading network-
enabled products and maintains full form factor and pin-compatibility with the existing Digi
Connect ME family.
The NS9210 processor provides a host of features such as an ARM926EJ-S core running at speeds
from 75-150MHz, on-chip AES encryption engine, one PIC, a serial port, SPI and I2C interfaces,
PWM, and others. Most importantly, it is a "drop-in" replacement for the NS7520, which means that
is the ideal upgrade vehicle to deliver a next-generation design.
The integrated FIM on the NS9210 processor offer interface flexibility allowing the modules to
provide high performance interface functionality and unique software-driven configuration
flexibility by dynamically loading software support for application specific interfaces, e.g. UART,
CAN, USB device, 1-Wire, SDIO, and others.
The Digi Connect Wi-ME 9210 and Digi Connect ME 9210 embedded module offers freedom and
flexibility of professional embedded software development provided by the easy-to-use, cost-
effective and complete Digi JumpStart Kits™.
From medical systems to building control and industrial automation, in virtually any application
where embedded device connectivity over a wireless network is needed, embedded modules are the
ideal choice, delivering high-performance functionality.
Note:
This chapter provides information about the modules hardware and contains the following topics:
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Unless mentioned specifically by name, the products will be referred to as the embedded
modules or modules. Individual naming is used to differentiate product specific features.
"Types of Modules" on page 7
"JTAG Jumper" on page 11
"Connectors: Antenna" on page 12
"Module LEDs" on page 13
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