[ath9k-devel] where to buy ar6k SDIO device

[Daniel Clark <dclark@pobox.com>]

Daniel Clark wrote:
> I've recently been researching this [1], and there seems to be two
> possible SD sized SDIO options for AR6001 based devices (note that
> AR6002 devices do have a blob that needs to be loaded from linux):
> 
> 1. SX-SDWAG (preferable as it has built in antenna)
> http://www.silexamerica.com/products/wireless_modules/sx-sdwag.html
> (Currently trying to source from a few places; one place had it listed
> but is currently out of stock; I'll see what they do with my order.)

I've gotten a few requests off-list regarding the status of this, so I
thought I'd post a general update:

(a) The SX-SDWAG is discontinued; Silex Technology US put out a "last
buy request" notification to its resellers and distributors about 6
months ago.

(b) Several Chinese-language websites lead me to believe there are
several companies in China that may have stock of this item; I have
emailed them, but it is currently Chinese "Spring Festival", where
pretty much no one works Feb 8 - 22 (and then of course have a big
backlog when they get back), so I don't expect to hear back from any of
them until early March.

(c) If you would be interested in going in on a group purchase of these,
please email dclark at pobox.com with how many you would want and what
range of prices you would be interested in that number (I've seen old
prices from $70 to $160 on various web sites). I'm guessing if a Chinese
supplier has them there will be a MOQ (minimum order quantity) of
somewhere between 10 and 100, so group purchase would probably be the
only way to get them.

Cheers,
-- 
Daniel JB Clark | http://pobox.com/~dclark