Features
- General Features:
- CMOS MAC, Baseband PHY and RF in a single chip for IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compatible WLAN
- Support 802.11ac 1×1, Wave-2 compliant with MU-MIMO STA mode
- Complete 802.11n MIMO solution for 2.4GHz and 5GHz band
- Host Interface:
- Complies with SDIO 1.1/2.0/3.0 for WLAN with clock rate up to 100 MHz (SDR50 and DDR50)
- Standards Supported:
- IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compatible WLAN
- IEEE 802.11e QoS Enhancement (WMM)
- IEEE 802.11i (WPA, WPA2). Open, shared key, and pair-wise key authentication services
- IEEE 802.11h DFS, TPC, Spectrum Measurement
- MAC Features:
- Frame aggregation for increased MAC efficiency (A-MSDU, A-MPDU)
- Low latency immediate Block Acknowledgement (BA)
- Long NAV for media reservation with CF-End for NAV release
- Maximum PHY data rate up to 86.7 Mbps using 20MHz bandwidth, 200 Mbps using 40MHz bandwidth, and 433.3 Mbps using 80MHz bandwidth
- Backward compatible with 802.11a/b/g devices while operating at 802.11n data rates
- Backward compatible with 802.11a/n devices while operating at 802.11ac data rates
- G-SPI interface for configurable endian for WLAN
- Complies with HS-UART with configurable baud rate for Bluetooth
- IEEE 802.11k Radio Resource Measurement
- WAPI (Wireless Authentication Privacy Infrastructure) certified
- Cisco Compatible Extensions (CCX) for WLAN devices
- PHY-level spoofing to enhance legacy compatibility
- MIMO power saving mechanism
- Channel management and co-existence
- Multiple BSSID feature allows the FSC-BW121 to assume multiple MAC identities when used as a wireless bridge
- Transmit Opportunity (TXOP) Short Inter-Frame Space (SIFS) bursting for higher multimedia bandwidth
- WiFi Direct supports wireless peer to peer applications
- Other Features:
- Supports Wake-On-WLAN via Magic Packet and Wake-up frame
- Transmit Beam forming
- PHY Features:
- IEEE 802.11ac OFDM
- IEEE 802.11n OFDM
- One Transmit and One Receive path
- 5/10/20/40/80MHz bandwidth transmission
- Support 2.4GHz and 5GHz band channels
- Short Guard Interval (400 ns)
- Sounding packet
- DSSS with DBPSK and DQPSK, CCK modulation with long and short preamble
- OFDM with BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM and 256QAM modulation. Convolutional Coding Rate: 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, and 5/6
- WiFi NAN (Neighborhood Area Network) support
- WiFi FTM (Fine Time Measurement) supported
- WiFi TDLS (Tunneled Direct Link Setup) Supported
- CCA on secondary through RTS/CTS handshake
- Support TCP/UDP/IP checksum offload
- Generates 40MHz clock for peripheral chip
- Single external power source 3.3V only
- Maximum data rate 54 Mbps in 802.11g, 150 Mbps in 802.11n and 433 Mbps in 802.11ac
- Switch diversity used for DSSS/CCK
- Support STBC receiving
- Support LDPC transmitting
- Hardware antenna diversity
- Fast receiver Automatic Gain Control (AGC)
- On-chip ADC and DAC
- Build-in both 2.4GHz and 5GHz PA
- Build-in both 2.4GHz and 5GHz LNA
- Bluetooth Features:
- Bluetooth 5.3, Support Simultaneous LE & BR/EDR, and High Duty Cycle Non-Connectable Advertising
- HS-UART interface for Bluetooth data transmission compliant with H4 and H5 specification
- PCM interface for audio data transmission via Bluetooth controller
- Requires external MCU to execute Bluetooth protocol stack
- Supports all packet types in basic rate and enhanced data rate
- Bluetooth Transceiver:
- Fast AGC control to improve receiving dynamic range
- Integrated internal Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 PA
- Supports Enhanced Power Control
- Peripheral Interfaces:
- Supports SCO/eSCO link (allows one link for PCM interface and three links for HS-UART)
- Supports Secure Simple Pairing
- Enhanced BT/WLAN Coexistence Control to improve transmission quality in different profiles
- Supports multiple Low Energy states
- Supports Bluetooth Low Energy
- Integrated 32K oscillator for power management
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 V5.3 LE & BR/EDR | |
| Frequency Band | 2.402 ~ 2.480 GHz | |
| Interfaces | UART, PCM | |
| Wi-Fi | ||
| Wi-Fi Standard | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | |
| 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 | 3.0V ~ 3.6V | |
| VDD_IO | 1.62V ~ 3.6V | |
| 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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