SOLUTION DESIGN 

Chipset: Qualcomm QCA6391
Standard: IEEE 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 plus Bluetooth 5.2 Combo, full backwards compatibility to previous standards
Industrial Reference: Based on Qualcomm Atheros Hastings reference design

APPEARANCE

Communications Interface: 
Pads: LGA or edge connector:
WLAN: via PCI Express Standard 2.1 host I/O 
BT: via HCI UART and I2S (Virtual-USB mapping at SW level); PCM and I2C are available
Form Factor: 
For E63B: SMD, Chip-on-Board, Soldered, Stamp down, Solder down “SIP type”, 2826 (28mm x 26m)
Others: Slotted, Socketed [CoB soldered on carrier]

ANTENNA

Configuration: 
WLAN: Two Streams (2 chains), 2x2, 2 Connectors, MU-MIMO
BT: One Stream (1 chain); 1 Connector or co-existence with ANT0 Connector
Type: Three on-board U.Fl. connector receptables

WIRELESS PARAMETERS

Frequency Band: 
WLAN: 
 2.4 GHz ISM Bands 2.412-2.472 GHz, 2.484 GHz
5.15-5.25 GHz (FCC UNII-low band) for US/Canada, Japan and Europe 5.25-5.35 GHz (FCC UNII-middle band) for US/Canada and Europe 5.47-5.725 GHz for Europe
5.725-5.825 GHz (FCC UNII-high band) for US/Canada 
BT: 
2402MHz~2480MHz
Data Transfer Rates: 
WLAN: 
802.11ax: Up to 1774.5Mbps (dynamic)
802.11ac: Up to 867Mbps (dynamic)
802.11n: Up to 300Mbps (dynamic)
802.11a/g: Up to 54Mbps (dynamic)
802.11b: Up to 11Mbps (dynamic)
BT: 
GFSK at 1Mbp
π/4-DQPSK at 2Mpbs
8DPSK at 3Mpbs
Media Access Control: CSMA/CA with ACK
Channel: 
2.4GHz: 1-13 (14 only for Japan)
5GHz: 36-64, 100-165
Channel Spacing: 5MHz, 10MHz, 20 MHz, 40Mhz selectable for 2.4Ghz band. 80Mhz is also available for the 5Ghz band.
Spreading / Modulation: 
WLAN: 
802.11ax: OFDMA (BPSK, adds 1024-QAM on MCS10 and MCS11)
802.11ac/g/n: OFDM (BPSK, DSSS-OFDM, QPSK,16-QAM,64-QAM, 256-QAM), MRC, STBC, LDPC, ML Demodulation
802.11b: CCK (11, 5.5Mbps), DQPSK (2Mbps), BPSK (1Mbps)
BT: 
GFSK, π/4-DQPSK, 8DPSK 
RF Output Power:
WLAN:
802.11b: 22.5 dBm at 11M ±2 dBm
802.11g: 20 dBm at 54M ±2 dBm
802.11a: 18.5 dBm at 54M ±2 dBm
802.11n/ax 2.4G V/HT20 20.5 dBm at MCS0 19 dBm at MCS7 ±2dBm 
802.11n/ax 2.4G V/HT40 19 dBm at MCS0 17.5 dBm at MCS7 ±2dBm
802.11ax 2.4G VHT40 17.5 dBm at MCS0 15 dBm at MCS7 ±2dBm
802.11n/ac/ax 5G V/HT20 20.5 dBm at MCS0 19.5 dBm at MCS7 ±2dBm 
802.11n/ac/ax 5G V/HT40 19.5 dBm at MCS0 17.5 dBm at MCS7 ±2dBm
802.11ac/ax 5G VHT80 17.5 dBm at MCS0 16.5 dBm at MCS9 ±2dBm
802.11ax 5G VHT80 16.5 dBm at MCS0 15 dBm at MCS11 ±2dBm
• DBm values reflect single RF chain output power performance. Two chain combined output power can be calculated as the single chain output power plus 3dB (2Tx = 1Tx + 3dB).
BT: 
(Class 2 Mode) +2 dBm ≤ Output Power ≤ +6 dBm
(Class 1 Mode) +2 dBm ≤ Output Power ≤ +20 dBm
RF Receive Sensitivity (Typical, 1x1 chain):
WLAN:
802.11b 11M less than 91 dBm 
802.11g 54M less than 77 dBm
802.11a 54M less than 77 dBm 
802.11n/ax 2.4G V/HT20 MCS7 less than 77 dBm 95 dBm at MCS0
802.11n/ax 2.4G V/HT40 MCS7 less than 73.5 dBm 92.5 dBm at MCS0
802.11ax 2.4G VHT20 MCS9 less than 71.5 dBm, MCS11 less than 64 dBm 94.5 dBm at MCS0
802.11ax 2.4G VHT40 MCS9 less than 68 dBm, MCS11 less than 62 dBm 92 dBm at MCS0
802.11n/ac/ax 5G V/HT20 MCS7 less than 77 dBm 95 dBm at MCS0
802.11n/ac/ax 5G V/HT40 MCS7 less than 74.5 dBm 92.5 dBm at MCS0
802.11ax 5G V/HT20 MCS9 less than 70 dBm, MCS11 less than 64 dBm 85 dBm at MCS0
802.11ax 5G V/HT40 MCS9 less than 68 dBm, MCS11 less than 62 dBm 85 dBm at MCS0
802.11ax 5G V/HT80 MCS9 less than 62 dBm, MCS11 less than 59 dBm 85 dBm at MCS0
BT: 
BER < 0.1% (Anritsu 8852B Tx -83Bm) 
Operating Range:
Open Space: ~300 m; Indoor: :~100 m
(Coverage vary according to environment, antenna and topography)
Wireless Security:
WEP 64-bit and 128-bit encryption
WPA/WPA2/WPA3 UL/DL (Wi-Fi Protected Access)

MODALITIES

Infrastructure, AP/STA, Client, Bridge, Mixed-mode, P2P/Ad-hoc

SAFETY & REGULATORY

Compliant with FCC, CE RED, ISED, Japan TELEC and more. 
Compliant with RoHS3.

PROTOCOLS 

IEEE WLAN Network:
802.11ax, 802.11ac, 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11d, 802.11e, 802.11h, 802.11i, 802.11k, 802.11r, 802.11u, 802.11v and 802.11w.
Other Standards:
Industry Standards:

HOST SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 

Operating System: Android/Linux Closed Source, Android/Linux Open Source, Qualcomm Embedded Platform, Windows, MacOS

ENVIRONMENTAL 

Operating Temperature: -40 to +85 Celsius (depending on MPN)
Storage Temperature: -45 to +135 Celsius
Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing
Storage Humidity: 5% to 90% non-condensing

ELECTRICAL 

Power Consumption: 
PROTOCOL RATE VOLTAGE 2x2 CTx 2x2 CRx 1x1 CTx 1x1 CRx
802.11b at 1Mbps 3.3V 667.0 mA 77.5 mA 372.4 mA 60.5 mA
802.11g at 6Mbps 3.3V 610.0 mA 88.5 mA 340.3 mA 71.4 mA
802.11a at 6Mbps 3.3V 665.1 mA 94.2 mA 385.5 mA 73.9 mA
802.11n on 2GHz at HT20, MCS0 3.3V 597.4 mA 87.2 mA 327.1 mA 70.1 mA
802.11n on 5GHz at HT20, MCS0 3.3V 639.6 mA 119.8 mA 369.8 mA 98.1 mA
802.11ac on 2GHz at VHT20, MCS7 3.3V 483.0 mA 87.4 mA 274.8 mA 70.4 mA
802.11ac on 5GHz at VHT40, MCS9 3.3V 611.3 mA 146.1 mA 358.9 mA 118.7 mA
802.11ax on 2GHz at HE40, MCS11 3.3V 460.5 mA 97.1 mA 286.8 mA 74.6 mA
802.11ax on 5GHz at HE80, MCS11 3.3V 553.0 mA 164.7 mA 333.1 mA 133.0 mA• Electronic current values in milliampere. Readings retrieved under stable, typical current and voltage.
• Power consumption ratings are statistical maximums in test system setups which are placed in continuous operating modes. 
• Real-life application system power budgets are dependent on traffic mix, environment, topology and domain configuration.

DEVICE SPECIFICATION 

PAD ASSIGNMENT

MECHANICAL MODELS 

LINUX 

Open Source Drivers are mainly maintained under ATH11K at https://wireless.wiki.kernel.org/en/users/drivers/ath11k

Qualcomm Closed Source Drivers (CLD) and Qualcomm Embedded Platform Drivers are available to qualified customers.

ANDROID 

Qualcomm Embedded Platform Drivers are available to qualified customers.

EMISSIONS 

The E63 Class has been tested and found to be compliant with FCC, CE RED, ISED, Japan TELEC and Taiwan NCC. Contact us if your interest extends to further countries and domains and to gain access to existing certificates and reports.

The following antennas have been tested and are pre-approved for use with this module class, for operations compliant to regulatory approvals and certification emission limits. The list may vary by domain or country. Contact us to discuss alternative antenna types and configurations.

• Ethertronics M830520 [Chip Antenna], 2.6dBi maximum gain.
• OXFORDTEC WAND5DBI-SMA [External Dipole Antenna], 5dBi maximum gain.
• OXFORDTEC WAND2DBI-SMA [External Dipole Antenna], 3dBi maximum gain.
• OXFORDTEC WAPH2DBI-15 [PCB Antenna, 15cm cable length], 2.69dBi maximum gain.
• OXFORDTEC WAFH-2DBI-15 [FPC Antenna, 15cm cable length], 2.7dBi maximum gain.
  

TRADE 

VOXMICRO classifies its products according the international standards. In that it follows internationally accepted Trade Compliance, Customs, Export Controls and Supply Chain Security practices.

• US Export Control Classification Number (ECCN): 5A992c
  
• Harmonized Tariff (HTS): 8517.62

ENVIRONMENTAL 

VOXMICRO has a proactive environmentally preferred products program that works across the group. The goal is to offer products that comply with regulatory and customer-defined restrictions. Follow certificates and statements for:

• EU RoHS & WEEE: EU Restriction of the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive.
• EU's REACH on Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals in force since 2007.
  
• USA's TSCA: Toxic Substances Control Act.
• China RoHS:a series of Management Methods in effect since 2007.
  

Please contact us for any further clarifications.

EVALUATION BOARD 

Develop and test the E63 on carrier with the use of an adapter to PCIe 3.0 edge-connector. Contact your account manager to request information and to access the EVB.