
Communications, Inc.
Product Features
Standard: 802.11ac/a/n
Interface: PCI Express
Chipset: QualcommAtheros QCA9880
Antenna: 3 x U.FL connectors, 3T3R
Data rate up to 1.3Gbps (VHTMCS9)
Enhanced wireless security: 64/128-bits WEP, WPA, WPA2, 802.1x
Support Linux
802.11ac 5GHz Solution
The card is an 802.11ac/a/n 5GHz Single-Band Mini PCI express module based on Qualcomm
Atheros QCA9880 chipset. It supports 3T3R (3x3) technology, which runs up to 433Mbps (11an
MSC15) and 1.3Gbps (11ac VHTMCS9). It supports 20/40/80MHz and 256-QAM to maximize
bandwidth efficiency.
Higher throughput for Enterprise Networking
Adopting the latest 802.11ac solution, the card is ideal for next-generation high throughput enterprise
networking solution.
Secure Wireless Connection
Incorporated with advanced security encryption, such as 64/128-bits WEP, WPA, WPA2, and 802.1x,
it helps prevent users’ devices from malicious attacks.
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Communications, Inc.
Specification
Item Detailed Description
Standard
Chipset
Host Interface
Form Factor
Data Rate
Antenna
Operating
Frequency
Modulation
Output Power
(1T)
IEEE 802.11ac/ a / n
Qualcomm Atheros QCA9880
PCI express
Mini PCI Express (Mini Card)
802.11a: 6~54Mbps
802.11n: MCS0 ~ MCS15
802.11ac: VHTMCS0-9
3 x U.FLconnectors, 3T3R
11ac ISM Band: 5.150GHz ~ 5.825GHz
*subject to local regulations
802.11a: OFDM (BPSK, QPSK,16-QAM, 64-QAM)
802.11n: OFDM (BPSK, QPSK,16-QAM, 64-QAM)
802.11ac: OFDM (BPSK, QPSK,16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM)
802.11a: 14.5dBm ± 2dBm@54Mbps
802.11an (HT20): 15dBm ± 2dBm@MCS7
802.11an (HT40): 15dBm ± 2dBm@MCS7
Receive Sensitivity
(1R)
Operating Voltage
Environmental
Physical
Specification
802.11ac(HT80): 13dBm ± 2dBm@VHTMCS9
*follow FCC certification regulation
802.11a: ≤ -68dBm@54Mbps
802.11an (HT20): ≤ -66dBm@MCS7
802.11an( HT40): ≤ -63dBm@MCS7
802.11ac (HT80): ≤ -51dBm@VHTMCS9
DC 3.3V ± 10% I/O supply voltage (PCI Express slot support)
Temperature Range: 0 ~ 40°C (Operating) / -20 ~ 60°C (Storing)
Humidity : 5% ~ 90% (Operating) / 5% ~ 95% (Storing)
50.8 x 29.9 x 3.2 mm (H x W x D)
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