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IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi plus Bluetooth USB Combo Module
The Silex SX-USBAC is a dual-band IEEE 802.11 ac WLAN USB module plus Bluetooth 5.0 BR/EDR/LE combo module. It is based on Qualcomm’s QCA9377-7 System-on-Chip. It supports 1x1 MU-MIMO technology and delivers reliable wireless PHY data rates up to 433Mbp. It’s the ideal choice for USB wireless embedded systems that demand robust link quality and maximum throughput at range. SX-USBAC comes in multiple form factors to fit various platforms and size requirements.
It is based on Qualcomm’s QCA9377-7 System-on-Chip. It supports 1x1 MU-MIMO technology and delivers speed at data rates up to 433Mbps to shorten its transmission time significantly with higher speed. It further supports Rx Diversity with Wi-Fi/BT co-existence for a more reliable 1x1 architecture.
It is ideal for applications like medical devices, security systems, 3D printers, video streaming, PoS, digital signs, gaming machines, medical equipment, industrial tablet PC’s, handheld devices, thin client devices, and many more.
The SX-USBAC is a 2.4 GHz / 5GHz dual band IEEE802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wave2 WLAN Bluetooth5.0 USB2.0 radio module. It has a highly integrated MAC, Baseband, RF, RF front end, and peripheral circuitry like a power unit, reference clock, etc. The SX-USBAC has an on-board pattern antenna.
USB 2.0 interface
Compatible with the USB 2.0 interface used in many devices, it is suitable not only for data communication but also for image and video transfer.
POS Terminal MFP Cameras Printers Scanners Displays
Bluetooth® v5.0 Class1 BR / EDR / LE
This product supports both wireless LAN and Bluetooth®, enabling wireless connection with various devices. In addition, by combining the two types of communication, the range of usage can be expanded, such as performing maintenance of wireless LAN devices from a tablet via Bluetooth®.
WPA3 support
WPA3 (Personal Enterprise), the latest security standard. It provides stronger authentication and stronger encrypted communication for applications that handle sensitive data.
SX-USBAC-SMT QCA9377 with 1x1 USB interface Surface Mount |
SX-USBAC-TAC QCA9377 with 1x1 USB interface USB Type-A connector for Easy Evaluation |
Other features
• PHY data rate up to 433Mbps (at 11ac VHT80)
• Single stream, 1x1• RoHS Compliant
• Modular Certifications for North America, Europe and Japan
Product Name |
Surface Mount: SX-USBAC-SMT |
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Chipset | QCA9377-7 |
Host Interface | WLAN : USB 2.0 Bluetooth: USB 1.1 |
WLAN Specification | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (1x1) |
Bluetooth Specification | Bluetooth® v5.0 BR / EDR / LE (Class1) |
Antenna Connector | On-board antenna MHF1 convert connector x 1 |
Operating Voltage | SX-USBAC-SMT: Main power supply: 3.3V IO power supply: 3.3V / 1.8V SX-USBAC-TAC: Main power supply: 5.0V |
Power Consumption (Peak Value) |
SX-USBAC-SMT: |
Operating Environment | Temperature: -40 ~ 85 ℃ Humidity : 15 ~ 95% RH (No Condensation) |
Storage Environment | Temperature: -40 ~ 105 ℃ Humidity : 5 ~ 95% RH (No Condensation) |
Dimensions | SX-USBAC-SMT: 22.0 x 21.0 x 2.95mm SX-USBAC-TAC: 51.8 x 22.0 x 5.6mm |
Weight | SX-USBAC-SMT: 1.7g SX-USBAC-TAC: 6.6g |
Package Type | SX-USBAC-SMT: Surface Mount Type 68pins Direct solder pads (33 Signal + 35 Exposed Ground) SX-USBAC-TAC: USB Type-A connector |
Certifications | North America, Europe, and Japan |
Part Number | Type | MOQ | Antenna Configuration |
SX-USBAC-SMT | Surface Mount | 500 pcs/reel | On-Board Antenna x1 |
SX-USBAC-TAC | USB Connector Type A |
100 pcs/tray | On-Board Antenna x1 |
SX-USBAC-SMT-SP | Surface Mount (Sample Pack) |
10 pcs/tape | On-Board Antenna x1 |
SX-USBAC-TAC-SP | USB Type A (Sample Pack) |
1 pcs/pack | On-Board Antenna x1 |
Silex has a proven wireless LAN driver for our products. Equipped with Silex's wireless communication know-how, it is ideal for high-quality communication.
Driver Support:
• Linux
- Based on Qualcomm's LEA3.0 Driver
- Station, Access Point function
- Supports WPA / WPA2 / WPA3 authentication method * 4
- IEEE 802.1X (TLS, TTLS, PEAP) * 5
- WPS2.0 * 6
- Wi-Fi Direct * 6
* 4 WPA3 only supports station mode. Also, the 192bit encryption option is not supported.
* 5 Only station mode is supported.
* 6 To use it, you need to obtain Wi-Fi Alliance certification.
For early access, please send in your inquiries to sales@silexamerica.com.
SX-USBAC-SMT Hardware Specifications
SX-USBAC-TAC Hardware Specifications
(subject to change without notice)
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