Ai-Thinker BW12 Wi-Fi SoC Module

The BW12 is a compact and highly integrated Wi-Fi SoC module developed by Ai-Thinker. It is built around the low-power RTL8710BX chip, featuring an ARM Cortex-M4F MCU. The chip integrates WLAN MAC, baseband, and RF components with a 1T1R configuration, enabling reliable wireless communication under the IEEE 802.11n standard.

BW12 includes built-in Wi-Fi protocol support and embedded memory, making it suitable for lightweight application development. It also offers a range of configurable GPIOs for interfacing with peripheral devices. Its compact size and onboard antenna make it ideal for space-constrained IoT applications such as M2M communication, sensor networks, and wireless control systems.

Specifications:

• Model Number: BW12

• Brand: Ai-Thinker

• Wireless Standard: IEEE 802.11n

• Processor: RTL8710BX with ARM-CM4F MCU

• Interfaces: UART, SPI, I²C, PWM, SWD, GPIO

• Antenna: Onboard PCB antenna

• Applications: M2M, RF positioning, sensor networks

• Dimensions: 24 × 16 × 3 mm