Wireless Module WPEQ-256ACNI 802.11ac/abgn Dual-Band 2T2R Mini PCIe Module High Performance Mini PCIe Module for Embedded Solution 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~+85C for Industrial grade embedded wifi module solution. 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. Key Feature Qualcomm Atheros QCA9892 Antenna: U.FL * 2 for 2T2R Data Rates: allows link speeds up to 867Mbps Support Linux driver All Rights Reserved. SparkLAN may make changes to specification and descriptions at any time without prior notice. www.sparklan.com / sales@sparklan.com / +886 2 2659-1880 WPEQ-256ACNI ver.1.2 Wireless Module 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 IEEE 802.11 ac/a/b/g/n ISM Band, 2.412GHz~2.472GHz, 5.150GHz~5.825GHz Operating Frequency *Subject to local regulations Interface Mini PCIe Form Factor Mini PCIe Antenna 2xUFL connector 802.11b: DSSS (DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK) 802.11a/g: OFDM (BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM) Modulation 802.11n: OFDM (BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM) 802.11ac: OFDM (BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM) TX Mode: 1150mA(Max.) Power Consumption RX Mode: 300mA(Max.) Operating Voltage DC 3.3V Operating Temperature Range -40C~+85C Storage Temperature Range -40C~+85C Humidity 10%~85% (Operating) (Non-Condensing) 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 All Rights Reserved. SparkLAN may make changes to specification and descriptions at any time without prior notice. www.sparklan.com / sales@sparklan.com / +886 2 2659-1880 WPEQ-256ACNI ver.1.2 Wireless Module 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 Data Rate Tx 2dBm (1TX) Tx 2dBm (2TX) Rx Sensitivity MCS7 13dBm 16dBm -72dBm MCS7 13dBm 16dBm -68dBm HT20 HT40 802.11a Data Rate Tx 2dBm Rx Sensitivity 54Mbps 15dBm -73dBm 802.11n / 5GHz Data Rate Tx 2dBm (1TX) Tx 2dBm (2TX) Rx Sensitivity MCS7 13dBm 16dBm -70dBm MCS7 12dBm 15dBm -68dBm HT20 HT40 802.11ac Data Rate Tx 2dBm (1TX) Tx 2dBm (2TX) Rx Sensitivity MCS9 10dBm 13dBm -57dBm VHT80 All Rights Reserved. SparkLAN may make changes to specification and descriptions at any time without prior notice. www.sparklan.com / sales@sparklan.com / +886 2 2659-1880 WPEQ-256ACNI ver.1.2 Wireless Module Block Diagram Mechanical Diagram (mm) All Rights Reserved. SparkLAN may make changes to specification and descriptions at any time without prior notice. www.sparklan.com / sales@sparklan.com / +886 2 2659-1880 WPEQ-256ACNI ver.1.2 Wireless Module Pin Assignment Pin# Pin Name Description Pin# Pin Name Description Output and open Drain active Low signal. This signal is used to request that the 1 WAKE_L(NA) system return from a sleep 2 +3.3V +3.3V /suspended state to service a function initiated wake event. 3 No Connection - 4 GND GND 5 No Connection - 6 No Connection - 7 CLKREQ_L 8 No Connection - 9 GND 10 No Connection - 12 No Connection - 14 No Connection - Output for reference clock request signal GND Input signal for PCI Express 11 REFCLK- differential reference clock (100 MHz) Input signal for PCI Express 13 REFCLK+ differential reference clock (100 MHz) 15 GND GND 16 No Connection - 17 No Connection - 18 GND GND Input and active low signal. This signal is used by the system to disable radio operation on add-in cards 19 No Connection - 20 W_DISABLE_L 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 . All Rights Reserved. SparkLAN may make changes to specification and descriptions at any time without prior notice. www.sparklan.com / sales@sparklan.com / +886 2 2659-1880 WPEQ-256ACNI ver.1.2 Wireless Module Pin Assignment Pin# Pin Name Description Pin# Pin Name Description PCI Express x1 data 23 PERn0 interface: one differential 24 +3.3V +3.3V 26 GND GND receive pair PCI Express x1 data 25 PERp0 interface: one differential receive pair 27 GND GND 28 No Connection - 29 GND GND 30 No Connection - 32 No Connection - 34 GND GND PCI Express x1 data 31 PETn0 interface: one differential transmit pair PCI Express x1 data 33 PETp0 interface: one differential transmit pair 35 GND GND 36 No Connection - 37 GND GND 38 No Connection - 39 No Connection - 40 GND GND 41 No Connection - 42 No Connection Output and open drain active low signal. This signal is used to allow the PCI 43 GND GND 44 LED_WLAN_L Express Mini Card add-in (OPT) 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 - *NANo active, OPT Optional All Rights Reserved. SparkLAN may make changes to specification and descriptions at any time without prior notice. www.sparklan.com / sales@sparklan.com / +886 2 2659-1880 WPEQ-256ACNI ver.1.2 Wireless Module Certification FCC IC NCC CE (RED EN 300 328 V2.1.1 / EN 301 893 V2.1.1) MIC ASNZS Ordering Information Product Name WPEQ-256ACNI Part Number Description R9701890008 802.11ac/b/g/n Mini PCIe Module(2T2R) Part Number Description Optional Accessory Product Name AD-300N R3410110219 Antenna Dual -Band 2.4GHz/5GHz 3dBi/5dBi Omnidirectional RP-SMA PLUG(BSMA) AD-103AG R3410110203 Antenna Dual-Band 2.4GHz/5GHz, 2dBi Omnidirectional RP-SMA(M) CBIRF-M150 R3470300004 I-PEX/MHF1 to RP-SMA Female; L:150mm; Coaxial 1.37 Black All Rights Reserved. SparkLAN may make changes to specification and descriptions at any time without prior notice. www.sparklan.com / sales@sparklan.com / +886 2 2659-1880 WPEQ-256ACNI ver.1.2