Raytac AN7002Q Wi-Fi 6 module

Raytac’s AN7002Q is a low-power Wi-Fi 6 module series perfect for applications like industrial automation, smart homes, healthcare, and more. It uses Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF7002 chipset and works seamlessly with Raytac’s Bluetooth LE modules for dual-band connectivity. Key features of this module include support for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, data rates up to 86 Mbps, and compatibility with older Wi-Fi standards. It connects easily to other devices via SPI or QSPI and boasts low power consumption. The module is designed to coexist with wireless technologies like Bluetooth LE, Thread, and Zigbee. With its versatile connectivity options, the AN7002Q module series is ideal for various applications, such as IoT sensors, smart home devices, industrial controllers, and even health monitoring systems.

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AN7002Q Wi-Fi 6 module Specification

• Chipset: Nordic Semiconductor nRF7002 Wi-Fi 6 companion chip
• Connectivity:
  • Dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
  • 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax compatible (Wi-Fi 6)
  • 20 MHz channel bandwidth
  • 1×1 SISO operation
• Data Rate: Up to 86 Mbps (MCS7)
• Transmit Power:
  • 2.4 GHz: Max 20 dBm
  • 5 GHz: Max 13 dBm
• Receive Sensitivity:
  • 2.4 GHz: -96.5 dBm
  • 5 GHz: -90.5 dBm
• Antenna Options:
  • AN7002Q: Chip antenna
  • AN7002Q-P: PCB antenna
  • AN7002Q-U: u.FL connector
• Interfaces:
  • SPI or QSPI for host communication
  • 3-wire or 4-wire coexistence interface for Bluetooth LE, Thread, Zigbee
• Operational Modes:
  • Station
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Soft AP (Wi-Fi 4 only)
  • Simultaneous station + soft AP/Wi-Fi Direct/station modes
• Security:
  • Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, Wi-Fi Enhanced Open
  • WPA3, WPA2, WPA (Personal and Enterprise)
  • Protected Management Frames
• Power Supply: 2.9V to 4.5V
• Power Consumption:
  • Tx Current: Max 252 mA @ 2.4 GHz, 260 mA @ 5 GHz
  • Rx Current: 60 mA @ 2.4 GHz, 56 mA @ 5 GHz
  • Shutdown Current: 1.7 μA
  • Sleep Current: 15 μA
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
• Dimensions: 18 x 11 x 2.2 mm (AN7002Q-P)
• Weight: 0.79 g (± 0.02 g) (AN7002Q-P)

The AN7002Q module supports radio coexistence and can be paired with other nRF Series devices, like Raytac’s MDBT53 series, to create a combined Bluetooth LE and Wi-Fi solution. With the nRF5340 as the host, it’s ideal for IoT, smart home devices, industrial IoT sensors, gateways, health monitoring, and wireless payment systems. Its Wi-Fi location capabilities through SSID scanning make it a versatile choice for a range of wireless applications. Other key features of this module include Target Wake Time (TWT), OFDMA, BSS Coloring, WMM, and WMM-Power Save.

At the time of writing the company does not provide any pricing details about the AN7002Q Wi-Fi 6 module but you can visit its product page for more information about the nRF7002-based IoT module.

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