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FSC-BW101 QCA1023 Wi-Fi 5 + BT 5.0 Module

FSC-BW101, using the QCA1023 IC, is a highly integrated Wi-Fi Bluetooth combo module supporting 1×1 SISO. It features integrated IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac MAC/baseband/radio and Bluetooth 5.0 + HS for seamless WLAN/BT and Low Energy technology integration. The module employs advanced collaborative coexistence hardware mechanisms and algorithms to optimize WLAN and Bluetooth performance, ensuring high-quality simultaneous voice, video, and transmission. Designed for ease of integration, the FSC-BW101 offers high design flexibility, short development cycles, and quick time-to-market for adding wireless capability to products.

Features

  • General Features
    • IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac radio with virtual-simultaneous dual-band operation
    • Provides a highly integrated WLAN system-on-chip (SoC) for 5GHz 802.11ac, or 2.4GHz/5GHz 802.11n WLAN applications
    • Supports BT 5.0 + HS, BLE and ANT+ and backward compatibility with BT 1.x and BT 2.x + Enhanced Data Rate
    • Supports a single-ended RF port for cleaner and lower cost design
    • Supports 20MHz/40MHz at 2.4GHz and supports 20MHz, 40MHz, or 80MHz at 5GHz
    • Supports BT_WLAN coexistence and ISM-LTE coexistence
    • Operates on one 3.3-volt power supply and an I/O supply of 1.8V or 3.3V. Both WLAN and BT power management use advanced power-saving techniques such as:
      • Gating clocks to idle or inactive blocks
      • Voltage scaling to specific blocks in certain states
      • Fast start and settling circuits reduce TX
      • Active duty cycles
      • Processor frequency scaling
      • Other techniques to optimize power consumption across all operating states
    • Includes additional features such as:
      • Low-density parity check (LDPC)
      • 1.5Kb of Module one-time programmable (OTP) memory to eliminate the need for an external flash and to further reduce the external component count and BOM cost
    • Supports BT for Class 1 and Class 2 power-level transmissions without requiring an external PA
    • Module WLAN driver execution capable of supporting IEEE 802.11 functionality
    • WLAN host interface options
    • Low power SDIO 3.0 / SDIO 2.0 interface for WLAN and UART/PCM interface for BT
    • BT host digital interface (which can be used concurrently with the below interface)
    • UART (Max Baud Rate 3.2 Mbps)
    • Single-ended RF port for cleaner and low-cost design
    • 20/40MHz at 2.4GHz and 20/40/80MHz at 5GHz
    • PCM for BT audio
    • Stamp module suitable for Surface Mounted Technology (SMT)
    • Iron Shielding case
    • Stamp-56 package
    • Dimensions (Iron Shielding Case): 17mm (L) × 17mm (W) × 2.4mm (H)
    • Operating Voltage: VDD_3V3_WL (3.14 to 3.46V); VDD_IO (1.71 to 3.46V)
    • RoHS / REACH Compliant
    • Industry Level
  • Bluetooth Features
    • Bluetooth V5.0, and is backwards compatible with BT 1.x, 2.x + EDR, BT 3.x and BT 4.0
    • BT for Class 1 and Class 2 power-level transmissions without requiring an external PA
    • UART (Max Baud Rate 3.2Mbps)
    • PCM for BT audio
  • WLAN Features
    • IEEE 802.11ac compliant (Support WPA, WPA2/WPA3)
    • Single-stream spatial multiplexing up to 433.3 Mbps data rate
    • Supports 20, 40, and 80 MHz channels with optional SGI (256 QAM modulation)
    • Full IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n legacy compatibility with enhanced performance
    • Low power SDIO 3.0 / SDIO 2.0 interface for WLAN

Applications

  • Internet-of-Things (IoT) Applications, including:
    • Home and Building Automation
    • Low-Power Video Cameras
    • Thermostats
    • Access Control and Electronic Locks (E-Locks)
    • Asset Tracking and Real Time Location System (RTLS) Tags
    • Cloud Connectivity
    • Internet Gateway
    • Appliances
    • Security Systems
    • Smart Energy
    • Industrial Control
    • Smart Plug and Metering
    • Wireless Audio
    • IP Network Sensor Nodes
    • Medical Devices
  • Car audio and video system

Specifications

Categories Features Implementation
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Standard Bluetooth V5.0 + EDR
Frequency Band 2.402 ~ 2.480 GHz
Interfaces UART, PCM
Wi-Fi
Frequency Band 2.412 ~ 2.484 GHz / 4.900 ~ 5.925 GHz
Interface SDIO
General
Dimensions (mm) 17 × 17 × 2.4
Operating Temperature -40°C ~ +85°C
Storage Temperature -40°C ~ +85°C
VDD_3V3_WL 3.3V (Typ.)
VDD_IO 1.8V ~ 3.3V (Typ.)
Miscellaneous Lead Free Lead-free and RoHS compliant
Warranty One Year
Humidity 10% ~ 90% non-condensing
MSL Grade MSL 3
ESD Grade Human Body Model: Pass ±2000V, all pins
Charge device model: Pass ±400V, all pins
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