Enroll to Review the Infineon AIROC™ Cloud Connectivity Manager Eval Kit

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This product is no longer supported by the manufacturer and is considered discontinued.

Description

The AIROCTm IFW56810-00 Wi-Fi 4 Cloud Connectivity Manager (CCM) module is a ready-to-use hardware and firmware solution that contains all the necessary expertise in wireless, networking, cloud, and security. This module is designed to simplify the process of implementing IoT projects and ensure their success. The hardware is built using Infineon's security technology, which includes a pre-provisioned and secure MCU along with the most reliable Wi-Fi technology used in the IoT industry.


This single-band Wi-Fi 4 CCM evaluation kit features a configurable Wi-Fi connectivity module that provides a simple, secure, plug-and-play solution for connecting products to IoT cloud services. This product also integrates Infineon's CIRRENTTm cloud solutions to make connected products easier to use, more reliable, and more secure. Typical applications include industrial automation, smart building, smart medical / healthcare and smart appliance.

The AIROCTm Wi-Fi 4 CCM module does not require any programming or software development using an SDK. It comes pre-programmed with tested and secure Infineon firmware, which is signed and verified. The module can be kept up-to-date with future connectivity and security enhancements using over-the-air (OTA) firmware updates. The firmware shortens the time-to-market and eliminates the learning curve associated with IoT projects by providing a configurable, ready-to-use networking and cloud management solution that can be easily integrated into customer systems using a simple command set.

System Overview

The AIROCTm IFW56810-00 module with an integrated antenna has all the necessary components to connect a host processor to the cloud. It has been approved for use in the US, Canada, and the EU only.

Note: Infineon is expanding the certifications world-wide. The initial product launch was with the geographies mentioned above. However, the CCM kit can be tested in any country as it is a development system and does not itself need to be certified as a production device.

An external flash must be connected via QSPI, but no additional RF or clocking circuitry is needed. Connecting to a host is simple and can be accomplished using an industry-standard UART, requiring only five host interface signals (UART TXD, UART RXD, EVENT (MSG), WAKE (INT), and RST), as well as power and ground. Infineon's IEEE 802.11n single band 2.4-GHz Wi-Fi technology, widely used in the IoT, is used to achieve Wi-Fi performance, and Bluetooth® LE is also supported for onboarding to Wi-Fi networks.

Functional Block Diagram

Features

  • Cloud Management - Powered by AWS IoT ExpressLink - AWS over-the-air update support - AWS host over-the-air update (HOTA) support
  • Networking - Full network stack offload from host: TCP/IP, TLS, DNS, HTTP, and MQTT - Fully documented - Command set for simple configuration from host processor
  • Wireless - Built on industry-leading Infineon Wi-Fi for long range, robust connectivity - Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) - Up to 65 Mbps PHY Data Rate - Integrated antenna - Soft AP or Bluetooth® LE onboarding to Wi-Fi access point
  • Security - WPA3, WPA/WPA2 (personal) - TLS 1.2 - Arm® platform security architecture level 2 certified
  • Secure Enclave and Secure Boot - Only operates with Infineon signed firmware - Unique device ID, Certificate for safe, convenient provisioning - Ongoing security updates
  • Module - Certified for US, Canada, EU only - 36.0 mm (L) x 18 mm (W) x 2.8 mm (H) - LGA module, 145p
  • General Features - Turnkey solution requiring no development on module - UART host interface - -30°C to +85°C operating temperature

Linux PC and Mac Users

  • Linux PCs or Macs can also be used. The PC is providing a terminal emulator for communicating with the Cloud Connectivity Manager.


Contents

  • AIROC Single-Band Wi-Fi 4 CCM Evaluation Kit IFW56810
  • USB Type-A to Type-C Cable
  • Quick Start Guide

Target Roadtesters

The sponsor is targeting roadtesters who have little experience creating connected products and that spans Wi-Fi, networking, security, and cloud services.

Important Dates

Begin enrollment:  Oct 20, 2023
End enrollment:  Dec 1, 2023
Select roadtesters:  Dec 1, 2023
Ship unit:  Dec 14 2023
Begin Roadtesting:  Dec 19 2023
Element14 follow up  Jan 19 2024
Post Reviews by:  Feb 19 2024

Terms and Conditions

Please see the attached file below for the Terms and Conditions

About Infineon

Infineon Technologies AG is a global semiconductor leader in power systems and IoT. Infineon drives decarbonization and digitalization with its products and solutions. The company has around 56,200 employees worldwide and generated revenue of about €14.2 billion in the 2022 fiscal year (ending 30 September). Infineon is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ticker symbol: IFX) and in the USA on the OTCQX International over-the-counter market (ticker symbol: IFNNY).

Infineon Products

About AIROC Wireless Connectivity Products

Infineon’s AIROC wireless products, including Wi-Fi®, Bluetooth®, Bluetooth Low Energy and Wi-Fi and Bluetooth combos, have shipped more than a billion devices and are the go-to choice for IoT solutions. The broad portfolio includes high-performing, reliable, ultra-low-power products that deliver robust industry-leading performance. AIROC products leverage a common software framework across Android, Linux, RTOS platforms and are pre-integrated with Infineon’s ModusToolboxTm software and tools, allowing developers to deliver high-quality, differentiated products to market on time and on budget. More information on AIROC Cloud Connectivity Manager and the AWS IoT ExpressLink is available at www.infineon.com/AIROCIFW56810.

RoadTest Reviews
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Anonymous
  • I want to thank all the roadtesters for posting a review. 

    Randall Scasny

    RoadTest Program Manager

  • Hi, are you sure you have properly configured the certificates in AWS portal and in your module? 

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    In case of lost or conflicting certificates, I would suggest removing the newly created device from portal and do a complete factory reset of the kit and do over.

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    Just to be sure your certificate works, you can test it using the Python script then try to deploy it in the kit.

  • Is anyone having success connecting to AWS?

    AT+CONNECT

    ERR14 5 UNABLE TO CONNECT MQTT device authentication failure

    AT+DIAG PING 8.8.8.8

    OK Received ping response in 36ms

    AT+CONF? ThingName

    OK Infineon_0100048f3033323293fb38520597d37b

    AT+CONF Endpoint= a5x45cxzf4ozn-ats.iot.us-east-2.amazonaws.com

    OK

    AT+CONNECT

    ERR14 5 UNABLE TO CONNECT MQTT device authentication failure

  • Start to review the datasheet and applications of this kit now.

  • You can use AWS for free. Only fee is when checking credit card, but they will automaticaly refund you this 1 USD blocation after few days. After registering you get 12-month free-tier access. In this period you can use some paid services first year for free. For example, you can run one virtual server for one year completly free. Many services have basic free limits which are forever free. Before creating any resources, always check pricing page in documentation.

  • Thanks for posting this info.

  • AWS: We will not charge you for usage below AWS Free Tier limits.

  • Some useful definitions

    12-Months Free: These free tier offers are only available to new AWS customers, and are available for 12 months following your AWS sign-up date. When your 12 month free usage term expires or if your application use exceeds the tiers, you simply pay standard, pay-as-you-go service rates (see each service page for full pricing details). Restrictions apply; see offer terms for more details.

    Always Free: These free tier offers do not automatically expire at the end of your 12 month AWS Free Tier term, but are available to both existing and new AWS customers indefinitely.

    Trials: These free tier offers are short term trial offers that start from the time of first usage begins. Once the trial period expires you simply pay standard, pay-as-you-go service rates (see each service page for full pricing details).

  • I'm using an AWS free account since early 2017. If you stay within the confinements of this device, and the IOT realm of AWS, you will not get charged. I get a 0$ bill every month.

    Take care to disable designs if you don't need them, watch your message count. And don't buy payable services.

    AWS warns you before you opt for a chargeable item.

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  • Let me look into these questions. We are not providing a specific account just for the roadtest. I presume it means one needs to open an AWS account.

  • Is the AWS account a 12 month free account, an account provided for the road test, or is there an AWS registration fee to create an account  ? 

    "Creating the AWS account and permissions Follow the instructions in the Amazon documentation (Set up your AWS Account) to create the account and get started:

    1. Sign up for an AWS account or log in to the existing account. 2. Open the AWS IoT console. 5.1.1 AWS flow The following steps will help you register the respective kit to the AWS account."

  • I'm assuming the AWS implementation is solely for firmware update, although OTA to remote controllers sure beats using the feets.

  • Very good to see the AWS compatibility.