BW16 Dual-Band WiFi + Bluetooth 5.0 Development Board (RTL8720DN)

Unlock powerful wireless performance for your next IoT or smart-device project with the BW16 module board, built on the Realtek RTL8720DN chipset. This compact dual-MCU SoC supports both 2.4GHz & 5GHz WiFi, along with Bluetooth-compatible 5.0, making it ideal for smart home devices, robotics, automation systems, sensor hubs, and more.

Powered by an ARM Cortex-M4F performance MCU and an ARM Cortex-M0 low-power MCU, the BW16 offers strong computing capability while keeping power consumption low. With built-in memory, multi-interface support, and complete WiFi/BT protocol stacks, it is perfectly suited for rapid prototyping and embedded development.

Key Features

• Dual-Band WiFi (2.4GHz / 5GHz) supporting 802.11 a/b/g/n (1×1)
• Bluetooth-compatible 5.0 + BLE with up to 7dBm high-power mode
• ARM Cortex-M4F + Cortex-M0 dual-core architecture
• Supports HT20/HT40 wireless modes
• Built-in AES / DES / SHA hardware crypto engine
• TrustZone-M & secure boot for enhanced security
• WiFi and Bluetooth share a single antenna
• Supports STA / AP / STA+AP modes
• Supports Android & iOS One-Click Network Setup (SimpleConfig)
• Supports UART/I2C interfaces, configurable GPIOs for peripherals
• Supports local serial upgrade & FOTA remote firmware upgrade
• Low-power beacon monitoring, receiving & suspend modes

Applications

• IoT devices & smart home appliances
• Wireless sensors & automation systems
• DIY electronic projects & rapid prototyping
• Smart lighting / environmental sensing
• Robotics & wearable devices