Wireless Module
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WPEQ-256ACNI
ver.1.2
WPEQ-256ACNI
802.11ac/abgn Dual-Band
2T2R Mini PCIe Module
The WPEQ-256ACNI is powered by Qualcomm Atheros 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.
Adopting the latest 802.11ac solution, WPEQ-256ACNI is ideal for next-generation high throughput
enterprise networking solution. WPEQ-256ACNI use in military temperature -40~+85°C for Industrial grade
embedded wifi module solution.
High Performance Mini PCIe Module for Embedded Solution
Key Feature
● Qualcomm Atheros QCA9892
● Antenna: U.FL * 2 for 2T2R
● Data Rates: allows link speeds up to 867Mbps
● Support Linux driver
Embedded Application
Applications include medical devices, wireless
connectivity for Industry 4.0,In-Vehicle, Video
Streaming, Robotic, Testing Equipment, Enterprise
AP/UTM/ Firewall/Gateway etc. M2M application.
Wireless Module
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WPEQ-256ACNI
ver.1.2
Specification
Standards
IEEE 802.11ac/a/b/g/n (2T2R)
Chipset
Qualcomm Atheros QCA9892-BR4B
Data Rate
802.11b: 11Mbps / 802.11a/g: 54Mbps / 802.11n: 300Mbps / 802.11ac: 867Mbps
Operating Frequency
IEEE 802.11 ac/a/b/g/n ISM Band, 2.412GHz~2.472GHz, 5.150GHz~5.825GHz
*Subject to local regulations
Interface
Mini PCIe
Form Factor
Mini PCIe
Antenna
2xUFL connector
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 Mode: 1150mA(Max.)
RX Mode: 300mA(Max.)
Operating Voltage
DC 3.3V
Operating Temperature Range
-40°C~+85°C
Storage Temperature Range
-40°C~+85°C
Humidity
(Non-Condensing)
10%~85% (Operating)
5%~90% (Storing)
Dimension (in mm)
50.8mm x 29.8mm x 3.95mm
Weight (g)
≦ 8g
Driver Support
Linux
Security
64/128-bits WEP, WPA, WPA2
Wireless Module
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WPEQ-256ACNI
ver.1.2
OUTPUT POWER & SENSITIVITY
802.11b
Data Rate
Tx ± 2dBm
Rx Sensitivity
11Mbps
18dBm
≦-76dBm
802.11g
Data Rate
Tx ± 2dBm
Rx Sensitivity
54Mbps
15dBm
≦-75dBm
802.11n / 2.4GHz
HT20
Data Rate
Tx ± 2dBm (1TX)
Tx ± 2dBm (2TX)
Rx Sensitivity
MCS7
13dBm
16dBm
≦-72dBm
HT40
MCS7
13dBm
16dBm
≦-68dBm
802.11a
Data Rate
Tx ± 2dBm
Rx Sensitivity
54Mbps
15dBm
≦-73dBm
802.11n / 5GHz
HT20
Data Rate
Tx ± 2dBm (1TX)
Tx ± 2dBm (2TX)
Rx Sensitivity
MCS7
13dBm
16dBm
≦-70dBm
HT40
MCS7
12dBm
15dBm
≦-68dBm
802.11ac
VHT80
Data Rate
Tx ± 2dBm (1TX)
Tx ± 2dBm (2TX)
Rx Sensitivity
MCS9
10dBm
13dBm
≦-57dBm
Wireless Module
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WPEQ-256ACNI
ver.1.2
Pin Assignment
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
.
Wireless Module
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WPEQ-256ACNI
ver.1.2
Pin Assignment
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
-
*NA→No active, OPT →Optional
Wireless Module
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WPEQ-256ACNI
ver.1.2
Certification
■ FCC ■ CE (RED EN 300 328 V2.1.1 / EN 301 893 V2.1.1)
□ IC □ MIC
□ NCC □ ASNZS
Ordering Information
Product Name
Part Number
Description
WPEQ-256ACNI
R9701890008
802.11ac/b/g/n Mini PCIe Module(2T2R)
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Description
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