QCA9880

Dual-Band 3x3 MIMO 802.11ac/abgn WLAN SoC

The Qualcomm Atheros QCA9880 s a highly integrated wireless local area network (WLAN) system-on-chip (SoC) for 5 GHz 802.11ac or 2.4/5 GHz 802.11n WLAN applications.

The QCA9880 integrates an on-board CPU for low-level setup of WLAN physical layer (PHY) and RF to offload the host processor for other tasks. It enables high-performance 3x3 MIMO with three spatial streams for wireless applications demanding the highest robust link quality and maximum throughput and range.

The QCA9880 integrates a multi-protocol MAC, PHY, analog-to-digital/digital-to-analog converters (ADC/DAC), 3x3 MIMO radio transceivers, and PCI Express interface in an all-CMOS device for low power consumption and small form-factor applications.

The QCA9880 implements half-duplex OFDM, CCK, and DSSS PHY, supporting 1.3 GBps for 802.11ac 80 MHz channel operation. It supports 802.11n up to 216.7 Mbps for 20 MHz and 450 Mbps for 40 MHz channel operations, and IEEE 802.11a/b/g data rates. Additional features include Maximal Likelihood (ML) decoding, Low-Density Parity Check (LDPC), Maximal Ratio Combining (MRC), Space Time Block Code (STBC), and On-Chip One-Time Programmable (OTP) memory to eliminate the need for an external flash and to further reduce the external component count and BOM cost.

The QCA9880 supports 802.11 wireless MAC protocol, 802.11i security, Rx/Tx filtering, error recovery, and 802.11e quality of service (QoS).

QCA9882

The QCA9882 is a wireless networking chipset designed for high-performance 802.11ac Wi-Fi applications. It is manufactured by Qualcomm and is commonly used in routers, access points, and other networking devices.

The QCA9882 features two spatial streams and supports a maximum data rate of up to 867 Mbps. It also includes advanced features such as beamforming, which helps to improve signal strength and range, and MU-MIMO, which allows multiple devices to communicate with the access point simultaneously.

In addition to its high-speed Wi-Fi capabilities, the QCA9882 also supports advanced security features to help protect against unauthorized access and attacks. These include WPA2 encryption, AES encryption, and 802.1X authentication.

The QCA9882 is also designed for enterprise-grade applications, supporting features such as VLAN tagging, QoS (Quality of Service), and IPv6. It can be used in a wide range of networking equipment, including routers, access points, switches, and gateways.

Overall, the QCA9882 is a powerful and flexible Wi-Fi chipset that is well-suited for demanding networking applications in both consumer and enterprise settings.

QCA9880 AND QCA9882

QCA9880 and QCA9882 are both wireless chipsets developed by Qualcomm Atheros. They are both part of the Qualcomm Atheros 802.11ac Wave 1 product family, which is designed to provide high-performance wireless connectivity for a wide range of devices.

The QCA9880 chipset supports 3x3 MIMO (Multiple-Input, Multiple-Output) with three spatial streams, providing a maximum theoretical data rate of 1.3 Gbps. It is commonly used in enterprise-class access points, routers, and gateways.

The QCA9882 chipset, on the other hand, supports 2x2 MIMO with two spatial streams, providing a maximum theoretical data rate of 867 Mbps. It is typically used in mid-range routers, gateways, and access points.

Both chipsets support a range of wireless technologies, including 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, WPA2-PSK, WPA2-Enterprise, and 802.11i. They also support advanced features such as beamforming, which helps improve wireless performance by focusing the signal in the direction of the client device.

Description

MAXON MX530VX wireless network card, designed for dual-band wireless access points, Chipset is Qualcomm Atheros QCA9880 ,Mini PCI Express connector.3x3 MIMO Technology, up to 1300Mbps,2.4GHz max 21dBm & 5GHz max 20dBmoutput.

Key Features

• Designed for Dual Band Wireless Access Points
• Qualcomm Atheros QCA9880
• 2.4GHz max 21dBm & 5GHz max 20dBmoutput
• power (per chain)
• IEEE 802.11ac compliant & backward compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
• 3x3 MIMO Technology, up to 1300Mbps
• Mini PCI Express edge connector
• Supports Spatial Multiplexing, Cyclic-Delay Diversity
• (CDD), Low-Density Parity Check (LDPC) Codes, Maximal
• Ratio Combining (MRC), Space Time Block Code (STBC)
• Supports IEEE 802.11d, e, h, i, k, r, v time stamp, and w standards
• Supports Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS)
• Cards are individually calibrated for Quality Assurance

Specifications

Radio Frequency Parameters