In today's increasingly complex IoT devices, developers face a core challenge: how to choose a "wireless heart" for smart devices that meets the requirements of high speed, low latency, and long range, while also being compatible with mainstream ecosystems? Chengdu Ebyte provides a clear answer: no selection is needed, all three are achieved. Their E105-WBS36S and E105-WBS36SP StarSpark Combo modules, along with the corresponding E105-WBS36-TB evaluation kit, integrate three cutting-edge wireless communication protocols—StarSpark (SLE1.0 protocol), 2.4GHz Wi-Fi 6 protocol, and Bluetooth BLE5.4 protocol—into a single SoC wireless module, providing unprecedented connectivity freedom and performance for next-generation smart hardware.

I. Overview of the E105-WBS36 Series Three-in-One Star Flash Combo Module

The E105-WBS36 series is not a single model, but a complete product family designed for different application scenarios. It includes the standard performance core module E105-WBS36S, the enhanced power core module E105-WBS36SP, and the entry-level development board E105-WBS36S-TB. Whether you require highly integrated, cost-sensitive designs, high-reliability connections in complex environments, or rapid prototyping, you can find a suitable solution.

1. Star Flash (SLE): The Next-Generation Benchmark for Short-Range Wireless Communication

As a next-generation short-range wireless technology independently developed in China, Star Flash (SLE) has significant advantages over traditional Bluetooth in terms of latency, reliability, synchronization accuracy, and anti-interference capabilities. The E105-WBS36 series supports Sparklink Low Energy 1.0 (SLE 1.0), offering 1MHz/2MHz/4MHz bandwidth options and a maximum air interface rate of 4Mbps. Transmit power can be flexibly adjusted within the range of -5 to 20dBm via AT commands.

In practical applications, Sparklink technology achieves ultra-low latency down to the millisecond level, making it ideal for scenarios with high real-time requirements, such as industrial automation control, smart home device linkage, and data transmission for smart wearable devices. Furthermore, Sparklink has strong anti-interference capabilities, maintaining a stable connection even in complex electromagnetic environments.

2. Wi-Fi 6: Ensuring High-Speed Network Connectivity

The E105-WBS36 series supports the Wi-Fi 6 (IEEE 802.11ax) standard, providing a 1×1 2.4GHz band, supporting 802.11n 20MHz/40MHz bandwidth and 802.11ax 20MHz bandwidth, with maximum speeds reaching 150Mbit/s@HT40 MCS7 and 114.7Mbit/s@HE20 MCS9. This series also supports SoftAP mode, allowing up to 6 STATION connections; and STATION mode, allowing up to 8 Socket connections.

The introduction of Wi-Fi 6 technology enables the E105-WBS36 series to provide high-speed, stable network connectivity, meeting the high-data transfer needs of smart devices, such as high-definition video streaming, large file downloads, and cloud service access. Furthermore, Wi-Fi 6 offers improved multi-device concurrent processing capabilities, maintaining good network performance even in high-density device environments.

3. Bluetooth 5.4: The Ideal Choice for Short-Range Device Interconnection

The E105-WBS36 series supports Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4 (BLE 5.4), offering multiple data rates of 125Kbps/500Kbps/1Mbps/2Mbps. It supports a maximum BLE MTU of 517, and the transmit power can be adjusted from -5 to 20dBm via AT commands.

Bluetooth technology is widely used for short-range device interconnection, such as smart bracelets, smartwatches, Bluetooth headsets, and smart home devices. The E105-WBS36 series Bluetooth 5.4 modules offer advantages such as low power consumption, long range, and high reliability, meeting the needs of various short-range device interconnection applications.

II. Performance Characteristics of the E105-WBS36 Series StarSpark Combo Module

In addition to powerful wireless connectivity, the E105-WBS36 series fully implements industrial-grade standards in terms of performance, security, and reliability, providing stable, efficient, and secure wireless communication for devices.

1. High-Performance RF Design

The E105-WBS36 series StarScan Combo modules employ a high-performance RF design, boasting excellent signal reception sensitivity and transmit power. Taking the E105-WBS36SP as an example, in a clear, unobstructed environment, using the onboard PCB antenna (gain 0.5dBi) and a transmit power of 20dBm, the Wi-Fi reference communication distance reaches 260 meters, and the BLE and StarScan reference communication distance reaches 650 meters. The E105-WBS36S, using a 5.0dBi external antenna, achieves a Wi-Fi reference communication distance of 315 meters, and a BLE and StarScan reference communication distance of 1000 meters.

Furthermore, this series exhibits excellent anti-interference capabilities, maintaining stable communication connections even in complex electromagnetic environments. It supports multiple security authentication modes, including WEP/WAPI/WPA+WPA2 MIX/WPA2+WPA3 MIX/WPA3, ensuring data transmission security.

2. Abundant Peripheral Interfaces

The E105-WBS36 series offers a rich set of peripheral interfaces, including 19 GPIO interfaces, 1 SPI interface, 1 QSPI interface, 2 I2C interfaces, 1 I2S interface, 3 UART interfaces, 6 ADC inputs, and 8 PWM outputs (these interfaces are multiplexed). These interfaces can meet the connection needs of various external devices, such as sensors, actuators, displays, and storage devices.

The I2C interface supports both Master and Slave modes, the SPI interface supports both Master and Slave modes, and the UART interface supports flow control (two channels). This flexibility allows the E105-WBS36 series to be easily integrated into various smart devices, accelerating product development.

3. Industrial-Grade Reliability and Environmental Adaptability

The E105-WBS36 series adopts an industrial-grade design, offering excellent reliability and environmental adaptability. This series supports a wide operating temperature range of -40℃ to +85℃, enabling normal operation in harsh temperature environments; the operating humidity range is 10%~90% (relative humidity, non-condensing), and the storage temperature range is -50℃ to +150℃.

Furthermore, this series adopts a long-life design, using industrial-grade long-life electrolytic capacitors and other components, ensuring a long design life and meeting the requirements for 24/7 uninterrupted operation. It has passed international certifications such as FCC, CE, and RoHS, ensuring product quality and safety.

III. Working Principle of the StarShine Combo Module

For developers, the development of wireless communication technology often presents certain difficulties and complexities. The E105-WBS36S series significantly lowers the development threshold for wireless communication technology by providing a simple and easy-to-use AT command interface and rich development tools, allowing developers to quickly get started and achieve rapid product iteration.

1. Universal AT Command Set

The E105-WBS36S series adopts a universal AT command set, supporting functions such as mode switching, parameter configuration, and data pass-through. Developers can easily control and configure the module by sending AT commands via the serial port. For example, the AT+ROLE command can switch the module's operating mode (BLE Client, BLE Server, SLE Client, SLE Server, WiFi); the AT+UARTBAUD command can set the serial port baud rate; and the AT+TRANSMODE command can enter transparent transmission mode for transparent wireless data transmission.

Furthermore, this series provides a detailed AT command manual and usage examples, allowing developers to quickly master the use of AT commands.

2. Abundant Development Tools

To facilitate product development, EBITE provides a rich set of development tools, including the E105-WBS36S-TB development board, SDK development package, debugging tools, etc. The E105-WBS36S-TB is an entry-level development board equipped with the E105-WBS36S module. Most of the module's pins are brought out to the side headers, allowing developers to easily connect various peripheral devices according to their needs. The development board can also be used on a breadboard.

The SDK development package provides rich API interfaces and sample code, allowing developers to quickly implement various wireless communication functions. Debugging tools help developers quickly locate and resolve problems encountered during development, improving development efficiency.

IV. Wide Applications: Empowering Smart Upgrades Across Industries

With its powerful wireless connectivity, superior performance, and simplified development experience, the E105-WBS36 series can be widely used in smart wearables, home automation, home security, personal healthcare, smart appliances, accessories and remote controls, automotive, lighting, industrial internet, smart data acquisition, and smart control.

1. Smart Home Sector

In the smart home sector, the E105-WBS36 series can serve as a smart home gateway, connecting various smart home devices such as smart lights, smart curtains, smart door locks, and smart cameras. It achieves low-latency linkage between devices through StarFlash technology, high-speed internet connectivity through Wi-Fi 6 technology, and near-field interaction with mobile devices such as smartphones through Bluetooth 5.4 technology.

2. Industrial Internet of Things (IoT)

In the IIoT field, the E105-WBS36 series can be used for industrial sensor data acquisition, remote monitoring of industrial equipment, and industrial automation control. The low latency and high reliability of the StarFlash technology meet the real-time requirements of industrial control, while the high-speed network connection of Wi-Fi 6 enables big data transmission and analysis, and the low power consumption of Bluetooth 5.4 meets the long battery life requirements of industrial sensors.

3. Smart Wearables

In the smart wearables field, the E105-WBS36 series can be used in devices such as smart bracelets, smartwatches, and smart glasses. The low latency of the StarFlash technology enables real-time data synchronization between the device and the mobile phone, the low power consumption of Bluetooth 5.4 extends the device's battery life, and the high-speed network connection of Wi-Fi 6 enables the device to connect to the internet independently.

4. Automotive Electronics

In the automotive electronics field, the E105-WBS36 series can be used in in-vehicle entertainment systems, in-vehicle navigation systems, and in-vehicle safety systems. The low latency of StarFlash technology enables real-time communication between in-vehicle devices, the high-speed network connection of Wi-Fi 6 technology enables high-speed connectivity between in-vehicle devices and the internet, and the low power consumption of Bluetooth 5.4 technology meets the long battery life requirements of in-vehicle devices.

V. StarFlash Combo Module Selection Guide

The E105-WBS36S series modules offer various models to meet the needs of different application scenarios. The following is a selection guide:

1. E105-WBS36S: Standard Performance Core Module

Suitable Scenarios: Cost-sensitive designs, applications with high space requirements, such as smart wearable devices, smart home sensors, etc.

Features: Integrates StarFlash, Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth 5.4 tri-mode wireless functions, provides rich peripheral interfaces, uses an onboard PCB antenna, and has a compact size (10.0 x 10.0 x 2.4 mm).

2. E105-WBS36SP: Enhanced Power Core Module

Suitable Scenarios: High-reliability connections in complex environments, such as industrial automation equipment, outdoor monitoring equipment, etc.

Features: While maintaining a maximum transmit power of 20dBm, it incorporates a built-in PA/LNA, significantly improving actual output power, receive sensitivity, and link budget, ensuring stability and anti-interference capabilities in complex environments. It uses an onboard PCB antenna with dimensions of 16.0 x 11.5 x 2.4 mm.

3. E105-WBS36S-TB: Entry-level Development Board

Suitable Scenarios: Rapid prototyping, product evaluation, learning and research, etc.

Features: Equipped with the E105-WBS36S module, most of the module pins on the board are brought out to the side headers, allowing developers to easily connect various peripheral devices according to their needs. The development board can also be used on a breadboard. It provides a USB power interface and a UART communication interface for convenient development and debugging.

In summary, the E105-WBS36S series StarSpark Combo module integrates StarSpark, Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth 5.4—three cutting-edge wireless technologies—into a single SoC, providing unprecedented connectivity freedom and performance for smart devices. Its superior performance, rich features, simplified development experience, and wide range of applications make it an ideal choice for next-generation smart hardware.

If you're looking for a powerful "wireless heart" for your smart devices, consider the E105-WBS36S series StarSpark Combo module. It will bring faster connection speeds, lower latency, higher reliability, and richer functionality to your products, helping you gain a competitive edge in the IoT era.