Data Sheet

LILY-W1 series - Data sheet
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LILY-W1 series modules are based on the NXP 88W8801 chipset, and the drivers and firmware
required to operate LILY-W1 series modules are developed by NXP. A firmware binary is downloaded
by the host operating system driver at start-up.
The following software options are available for the LILY-W1 module:
Open-source Linux/Android driver (
mxm_mwifiex
) for mainstream use is available free of charge and
already integrated into the Linux BSP for NXP i.MX application processors (SDIO only)
Proprietary Linux/Android drivers providing different feature packs and host interface support
MCUXpresso Wi-Fi support for various NXP MCUs
The proprietary drivers are distributed by u-blox to customers that have signed a limited use license
agreement (LULA-M) [5] with u-blox. It can be signed electronically. The driver package is also
available directly from NXP. Contact your local support team for further information.
The software packages typically include:
Dedicated Linux kernel drivers for Wi-Fi in source code
Dedicated firmware image, which will be uploaded to the device during initialization
Release notes and a list of supported software features
Laboratory and manufacturing tools for RF testing