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Next-Generation High Throughput Enterprise Networking Solution
WPEQ-257ACN
802.11ac/abgn Dual-Band
2T2R Half Mini PCIe Module
The WPEQ-257ACN is powered by Qualcomm Atheros QCA9882 radio chip and features 2x2 11ac technology for higher
throughput performance, reliability and range. It is designed to meet the demanding performance requirements of
critical embedded applications.
The WPEQ-257ACN dramatically increase the overall throughput up to 867Mbps. Leveraging the revolutionary 11ac
technology, PEQ-257ACN sets a new benchmark in throughput and range, making it ideal for consumer and enterprise
applications,such as point of sale, gaming machine and medical equipment. The WPEQ-257ACN is backward compatible
with 802.11a/b/g/n and fully supports industry standards compliant security.
Embedded Application :
Applications include medical devices, security systems,
industrial, Point of Sale, digital signs, industrial tablet PC’s,
handheld devices, thin client devices, Gaming machine,
medical equipment, Robotic ,warehouse,etc.
Key Feature :
● Qualcomm Atheros QCA9882
● Antenna: U.FL * 2 for 2T2R
● Data Rates: allows link speeds up to 867Mbps.
● Support Linux driver
● 802.11ac compliant & backward compatible with
802.11a/b/g/n
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Standards:
IEEE 802.11ac/a/b/g/n (2T2R)
Chipset:
Qualcomm Atheros QCA9882-BR4A
Data Rate:
802.11b: 11Mbps / 802.11a/g: 54Mbps / 802.11n: MCS0 ~ 15/ 802.11ac: MCS0 ~ 9
Operating Frequency:
IEEE 802.11 ac/a/b/g/n ISM Band, 2.412GHz ~ 2.472GHz, 5.180MHz ~ 5.825MHz
*Subject to local regulations
Interface:
Mini PCI Express
Form Factor:
Half Mini PCI-e
Antenna:
2 x UFL connector for 2T2R
Modulation:
802.11b: DSSS (DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK)
802.11a/g: OFDM (BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM)
802.11n: OFDM (BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM)
802.11ac: OFDM (BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM)
Power consumption
TX: 700mA / RX: 300mA
Operating Voltage:
DC 3.3V
Temperature Range:
-20°C to +60°C (Operating ) / -30°C to +75°C (Storage)
Humidity
(Non-Condensing)
Operating Humidity (non-condensing): 10% ~ 85%
Storage Humidity (non-condensing): 5% ~ 90%
Dimension (in mm):
29.85 x 26.8 x 2.05 mm
Weight (g):
≦ 4.7g
Driver Support:
Linux
Security
64/128-bits WEP, WPA, WPA2, 802.1x
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OUTPUT POWER & SENSITIVITY
802.11b
Data Rate
Tx ± 2dBm
Rx Sensitivity
11Mbps
15dBm
≦-76dBm
OUTPUT POWER & SENSITIVITY
802.11g
Data Rate
Tx ± 2dBm
Rx Sensitivity
54Mbps
13dBm
≦-65dBm
802.11n / 2.4GHz
HT20
Data Rate
Tx ± 2dBm (1TX)
Tx ± 2dBm (2TX)
Rx Sensitivity
MCS7
12dBm
15dBm
≦- 64dBm
HT40
MCS7
11dBm
14dBm
≦- 61dBm
802.11a
Data Rate
Tx ± 2dBm
Rx Sensitivity
54Mbps
12dBm
≦-65dBm
802.11n / 5GHz
HT20
Data Rate
Tx ± 2dBm (1TX)
Tx ± 2dBm (2TX)
Rx Sensitivity
MCS7
11dBm
14dBm
≦- 64dBm
HT40
MCS7
10dBm
13dBm
≦- 61dBm
802.11ac
VHT80
Data Rate
Tx ± 2dBm (1TX)
Tx ± 2dBm (2TX)
Rx Sensitivity
MCS9
4dBm
7dBm
≦- 51dBm
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Block Diagram
Mechanical Dimension (mm)
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Pin#
Pin Name
Description
Pin#
Pin Name
Description
1
WAKE_L(NA)
Output and open Drain
active Low signal. This
signal is used to request
that the system return
from a sleep/suspended
state to service a function
initiated wake event.
2
+3.3V
+3.3V
3
No Connection
-
4
GND
GND
5
No Connection
-
6
No Connection
-
7
CLKREQ_L
Output for reference clock
request signal
8
No Connection
-
9
GND
GND
10
No Connection
-
11
REFCLK-
Input signal for PCI Express
differential reference clock
(100 MHz)
12
No Connection
-
13
REFCLK+
Input signal for PCI Express
differential reference clock
(100 MHz)
14
No Connection
-
15
GND
GND
16
No Connection
-
17
No Connection
-
18
GND
GND
19
No Connection
-
20
W_DISABLE_L
Input and active low signal.
This signal is used by the
system to disable radio
operation on add-in cards that
implement radio frequency
applications.
When implemented, this
signal requires a pull-up
resistor on the card
21
GND
GND
22
PERST_L
Input signal for functional
reset to the card
Pin Assignment
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Pin#
Pin Name
Description
Pin#
Pin Name
Description
23
PERn0
PCI Express x1 data
interface: one differential
receive pair
24
+3.3V
+3.3V
25
PERp0
PCI Express x1 data
interface: one differential
receive pair
26
GND
GND
27
GND
GND
28
No Connection
-
29
GND
GND
30
No Connection
-
31
PETn0
PCI Express x1 data
interface: one differential
transmit pair
32
No Connection
-
33
PETp0
PCI Express x1 data
interface: one differential
transmit pair
34
GND
GND
35
GND
GND
36
No Connection
-
37
GND
GND
38
No Connection
-
39
No Connection
-
40
GND
GND
41
No Connection
-
42
No Connection
-
43
GND
GND
44
LED_WLAN_L
(OPT)
Output and open drain active
low signal. This signal is used
to allow the PCI Express Mini
Card add-in card to provide
status indicators via LED
devices that will be provided
by the system
45
No Connection
-
46
No Connection
-
47
No Connection
-
48
No Connection
-
49
No Connection
-
50
GND
GND
51
No Connection
-
52
+3.3V
+3.3V
35
GND
GND
36
No Connection
-
37
GND
GND
38
No Connection
-
39
No Connection
-
40
GND
GND
41
No Connection
-
42
No Connection
-
43
GND
GND
44
LED_WLAN_L
Output and open drain active
Pin Assignment
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(OPT)
low signal. This signal is used
to allow the PCI Express Mini
Card add-in card to provide
status indicators via LED
devices that will be provided
by the system
45
No Connection
-
46
No Connection
-
47
No Connection
-
48
No Connection
-
49
No Connection
-
50
GND
GND
51
No Connection
-
52
+3.3V
+3.3V
*NA→No active, OPT →Optional