E98 Class

Qualcomm-based WiFi5 Infrastructure Modules

Fine-tuned, pre-approved SMD Chip-on-Board & miniPCI Wireless AP Interfaces. 

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Full featured Wi-Fi5 module, with on-board CPU for low-level setup
Selectable operation on either 2.4Ghz or 5Ghz;  all modes on both bands
Up to True Industrial and Military Standards Operating Grade
Enterprise features on-board, like CCX  and FIPS compliance

Build with QUALCOMM®

The E98 deploys the QCA98xx wireless SoC processor family, with the QCA9890-BR4B as the flagship model and part of Qualcomm's Wireless Infrastructure Network architectures. 

Wi-Fi workhorse under any conditions.

Modules that offer complete enterprise features, designed for network platforms and access points with indoor or outdoor placement. 

The AIRETOS E98 Class supports demanding wireless link configurations for retail, carrier and enterprise networking customers. The E98 Class includes 2- and 3-stream, dual-band 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5) mPCIe designs, with data rates up to 1.3 Gbps. It offers a complete platform for use with the entire Peregrine family of QCA98xx SoCs,. Even more Qualcomm ASICs are supported, from the Besra reference design for single-band and cost-down applications.

The E98 Class enjoys community support under Linux ATH10K and a range of drivers for Windows and Android OS.

Qualcomm ASIC
CPU-enhanced Performance
All-Security Standards

Form-factor choice
Choose Form-Factor

802.11ac Wireless

Multi-User MIMO

Tx Beam-forming

802.11s MESH

256 QAM density

Pre-certified domains

Flexible Form Factor

The E98B Series routes all signal via its LGA pads, including all RF. Thus it can be adapted on carriers with edge-connectors or on daughter modules for all kind of embedded and appliance design.

Top power output, across channels

Full external FEM design for enhanced range, energy and Tx power accuracy; 24dBm aggregate output for WLAN, with the option to further amplify in outdoor applications.

World Certifications

The E98 comes with approvals to the major domains of USA, Canada and EU with 5 antenna types. Optionally offered is co-sponsoring for further countries. 

Mini-PCI Express, minicard

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E98 Series H, 2826 mm

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  • Small footprint for tight spaces:
  • Standard edge pin mapping
  •  Two antenna, 2x2 design



LGA Chip-on-Board

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E98 Series B, 3838 mm

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  • Faster & easier than chip-down with
  • Contained footprint
  • All RF with external FEMs
  • Funneled thermal dispersion
  • All RF, I/O and PCIe pinouts
  • Soldered, not slotted
Mini-PCI Express 

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E98 Series X, 2852 mm

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  • Full thermal and filtering footprint:
  • Finely-tuned xFEM analog side
  • Standard edge pin mapping
  • Up to three antenna, 3x3 design
  • Full-card, not half mini-card

With advanced QFN, On-chip CPU for Host Wi-Fi offload, 80Mhz channel bandwidth, 4 Gbit/s bus bandwidth, evolved QAM baseband modulation technologies and 867Mbps WLAN peak throughput the AIRETOS® E98 Class is setting high standards. In particular, the E98 Class’ enterprise features provide ideal options for mission-critical applications for Medical & Healthcare devices, Transportation & Logistics Solutions, IoT applications, Smart Cities Infrastructure and demanding IIoT environments.  

  • WLAN CPU supports low-level setup of PHY and RF to offload the host processor for other tasks.
  • Single-ended RF ports with integrated matching to simplify host and system design.
  • Supports 802.11 wireless MAC protocol, 802.11i security, Rx/Tx filtering, error recovery, and 802.11e quality of service (QoS).
  • Systematically supported with open source drivers for Linux (ATH10K) and Android, as well with Closed Source Drivers (CLD) for advanced features.

"Toughness and reliability in a drop-in SMD component."

  1. 1. Block Diagram

  2. 2. Mechanical

  3. 3. Pad Definition

  4. 4. Placement

  5. 5. Part Numbers

  6. 6. Specifications

  7. 7. Documentation

  8. 8. Software

  9. 9. Compliance

  10. 10. Tools & Kits

** showing 3x3 E98 Block Diagram cconfiguration.

* showing 3x3 E98B LGA CoB mechanical configuration.


* showing E98B LGA CoB pad configuration.

* showing 3x3 E98B LGA CoB land pattern placement configuration.

Identify the E98 Class MPNs with the help of the above legend. 

Example reference MPNs, with higher availability for the E98 Class are:

  • AEX-QCA9880-NX - AIRETOS branded, 3x3 mPCIe full-size, extended temperature grade

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SOLUTION DESIGN 

Chipset: Qualcomm QCA9880-BR4A, QCA9882-BR4A, QCA9890-BR4A, QCA9890-BR4B, QCA9892-BR4A or QCA9892-BR4B. Optional use of the respective QCA9886, QCA9887, QCA9888 or QCA9889.
Standard: IEEE 802.11ac Wi-Fi5, full backwards compatibility to previous standards
Industrial Reference: Based on Qualcomm Atheros reference design XB140 Enterprise Version 2

APPEARANCE

Communications Interface: 
Pads: LGA-type solder pads or edge connector:
WLAN: via PCI Express Standard 2.0 host I/O 
Form Factor: 
For E98B: SMD, Chip-on-Board, Soldered, Stamp down, 71 each of peripheral Land Grid Array (LGA) type pins, 37.8 x 37.8 mm
Others: Slotted, Socketed

ANTENNA

Configuration: 
WLAN: Three Streams (3 chains), 3x3, 3 Connectors, MIMO
Type: 
For the E98B: PCB trace pads for routing signals to host or to a carrier board
Others: Up to three on-board MHF1 Connectors.

WIRELESS PARAMETERS

Frequency Band: 
WLAN: 
2.4 GHz ISM Bands 2.412-2.472 GHz, 2.484 GHz
4.9425-4.985 GHz (optional band support for Japan and safety markets) 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
Data Transfer Rates: 
WLAN: 
802.11ac: Up to 1300Mbps (dynamic)
802.11n: Up to 300Mbps (dynamic)
802.11a/g: Up to 54Mbps (dynamic)
802.11b: Up to 11Mbps (dynamic)
Media Access Control: CSMA/CA with ACK
Channel: 
2.4GHz: 1-13 (14 only for Japan)
4.9GHz: 7×20MHz (20-80), 2×10MHz (10, 90), 10×5MHz (5-95)
5GHz: 36-48, 149-165
Channel Spacing: 5MHz, 10MHz and 20 MHz selectable
Spreading / Modulation: 
WLAN: 
802.11ac/g/n: OFDM (BPSK,QPSK,16-QAM,64-QAM), MRC, STBC, LDPC, ML Demodulation
802.11b: CCK (11, 5.5Mbps), DQPSK (2Mbps), BPSK (1Mbps)
RF Output Power:
WLAN:
802.11a: Typical 13 dBm at 54M / 16dBm at 6M +- 2dBm
802.11b: Typical 18dBm +/- 2 dBm
802.11g: Typical 13 dBm at 54M / 18dBm at 6M +- 2dBm
802.11n 5G HT20 : Typical 21 dBm at MCS0 / 16dBm at MCS7 +/- 2dBm 802.11n 5G HT40 : Typical 21 dBm at MCS0 / 16dBm at MCS7 +/- 2dBm 802.11n 2.4G HT20 : Typical 22 dBm at MCS0 / 16dBm at MCS7 +/- 2dBm 802.11n 2.4G HT40 : Typical 22 dBm at MCS0 / 16dBm at MCS7 +/- 2dBm 802.11ac 5G VHT20 : Typical 21 dBm at MCS0 / 15dBm at MCS8 +/- 2dBm 802.11ac 5G VHT40 : Typical 21 dBm at MCS0 / 15dBm at MCS8 +/- 2dBm 802.11ac 5G VHT80 : Typical 21 dBm at MCS0 / 14dBm at MCS8 +/- 2dBm
• DBm values reflect single RF chain output power performance.
• Three chain combined output power can be calculated as the single chain output power above plus 5dB (3Tx = 1Tx + 5dB).
RF Receive Sensitivity (Typical, 1x1 chain):
WLAN:
802.11a: 54M less than -70 dBm 
802.11b: 11M less than -85 dBm 
802.11g: 54M less than -70 dBm
802.11n 2.4G:
HT20 MCS7 less than -72 dBm 
HT40 MCS7 less than -69 dBm 
802.11a 4.9GHz:
54M less than -75 dBm
6M less than -85 dBm
802.11n 5G:
HT20 MCS7 less than -72 dBm 
HT40 MCS7 less than -69 dBm 
802.11ac 5G:
VHT20 MCS8 less than -68 dBm 
VHT40 MCS8 less than -64 dBm 
VHT40 MCS8 less than -61 dBm
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 (Wi-Fi Protected Access)
WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access)

MODALITIES

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

SAFETY & REGULATORY

Compliant with FCC, IC ISED, EU CE and more. 
Compliant with RoHS3.

PROTOCOLS 

IEEE WLAN Network:
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (Wi-Fi5), 
IEEE 802.11d, 802.11e, 802.11h, 802.11j and 802.11i
Other Standards:
Industry Standards:

HOST SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 

Operating System: Android/Linux Closed Source, Android/Linux Open Source, Qualcomm Embedded Platform, Windows, MacOS
** 50+ MB memory (RAM) is recommended for best performance.

ENVIRONMENTAL 

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

ELECTRICAL 

Power Consumption: 
PROTOCOL RATE: 3x3 CTx 3x3 CRx
HT 40*: 1151.27 mA max 563.64 mA max
• 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.

PRODUCT BRIEF

10A-xLC-18 AIRETOS E98 brief.pdf

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DEVICE SPECIFICATION 

AIRETOS_AEH-QCA9882-NX_DataSheet.pdf

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AIRETOS_AEH-QCA9892-NI_DataSheet.pdf

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AIRETOS_AGE-QCA9880-NX_DataSheet.pdf

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AIRETOS_AEX-QCA9880-NX_DataSheet.pdf

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AIRETOS_AEX-QCA9882-NX_DataSheet.pdf

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AIRETOS_AEX-QCA9890-NX_DataSheet.pdf

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AIRETOS_AEX-QCA9890-NI_DataSheet.pdf

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AIRETOS_AEX-QCA9892-NΙ_DataSheet.pdf

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PAD ASSIGNMENT

MECHANICAL MODELS 

08A-PD3D-68_E98X.stp

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WINDOWS 

Windows X and later automatically bring up the E98 in the Device manager. Windows Client drivers are also available to download on demand.

09A-CPD21-B1 – AIRETOS E98 Class Manual.pdf

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LINUX 

Open Source Drivers are mainly maintained under ATH10K at https://wireless.wiki.kernel.org/en/users/drivers/ath10k

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  TRADE  ENVIRONMENTAL 

EMISSIONS 

The E98 Class has been tested and found to be compliant with FCC, CE RED and ISED Canada. 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.

VOXMICRO RoHS and WEEE Compliance Declaration.pdf

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05A-SVWE23-3 REACH-SVHC - VOXMICRO Compliance Statement.pdf

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VOXMICRO TSCA Certificate of Compliance.pdf

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VOXMICRO China RoHS Compliance Declaration.pdf

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EVALUATION KITS 

Contact your account manager to request evaluation kits that include per-approved antennas, cables and any required fixture accessory.

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