
WPEQ-160ACN(BT)
802.11ac/b/g/n Dual-Band
1T1R Wi-Fi+Bluetooth 4.1 Combo
Half Mini PCIe Module
Next-Generation High Throughput Enterprise Networking Solution
WPEQ-160ACN(BT) is an 802.11ac/abgn 2.4GHz+5GHz half-mini PCIe module based on Qualcomm QCA9377-7
chipset. It supports 1T1R with RX diversity technology, which runs up to 433Mbps, provides higher throughput
performance and support Bluetooth 4.1+HS,, reliability and range. The WPEQ-160ACN(BT) supports 20/40/80MHz
and 256-QAM to maximize bandwidth efficiency.
WPEQ-160ACN(BT) is a Wi-Fi+Bluetooth 4.1 Combo Half Mini PCIe Module form factor, but with USB bus interface.
WPEQ-160ACN(BT) is a single-die wireless local area network (WLAN) solution to support 1x1 802.11ac/abgn
WLAN standards, designed to deliver superior integration of WLAN and low-energy technology.
Embedded Application :
Applications include medical devices, security systems,
industrial, PoS, digital signs, Gaming machine, Medical
equipment, industrial tablet PC’s, handheld devices, thin
client devices, and many more.
Key Feature :
● Qualcomm Atheros QCA9377-7
● Antenna: 2xU.FL connectors, 1T1R
● Data Rates: Allows link speeds up to 433Mbps
● Support Win7/8.1/10
● Bluetooth V4.1,V4.0 LE, V3.0+HS, V2.1+EDR
WPEQ-160ACN(BT)
ver1.0

Bluetooth V4.1,V4.0 LE, V3.0+HS, V2.1+EDR
802.11b: 11Mbps / 802.11a/g: 54Mbps / 802.11n: MCS0~7/ 802.11ac:
Bluetooth: 1 Mbps, 2Mbps and Up to 3Mbps
IEEE 802.11 ac/a/b/g/n ISM Band,
Bluetooth: 2.402GHz ~ 2.480GHz
*Subject to local regulations
Main antenna : WLAN TX ; Diversity antenna : BT TX
802.11b: DSSS (DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK)
802.11a/g: OFDM (BPSK, QPSK, 16
802.11n: OFDM (BPSK, QPSK, 16
802.11ac: OFDM (BPSK, QPSK, 16
Bluetooth BR / EDR: GFSK ; Bluetooth LE: GFSK (1Mbps)
Operating Temperature Range:
Storage Temperature Range:
Specification :
PCIe
:
-20°C~70°C
(1T1R)
-7
MCS0~9
2.412GHz~2.462GHz, 5.180MHz~5.240MHz,
(main antenna 0 on, diversity antenna 1 off) for 1T1R
-QAM, 64-QAM)
-QAM, 64-QAM)
-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM)
Humidity
-Condensing)
(g):
30°C~85°C
~90% (Operating)
~95% (Storing)
4.7g
-bits WEP, WPA, WPA2, 802.1x
WPEQ-160ACN(BT)
ver1.0

OUTPUT POWER & SENSITIVITY
802.11b
Data Rate Tx ± 2dBm Rx Sensitivity
11Mbps 21dBm
802.11g
Data Rate Tx ± 2dBm Rx Sensitivity
54Mbps 21dBm
802.11n @ 2.4GHz
Data Rate Tx ± 2dBm Rx Sensitivity
HT20 MCS7 21dBm
HT40 MCS7 20dBm
802.11a
Data Rate Tx ± 2dBm Rx Sensitivity
54Mbps 18dBm
802.11n/ac @ 5GHz
HT20 /
VHT20
Data Rate Tx ± 2dBm Rx Sensitivity
MCS7 / MCS8 17dBm
≦ -76dBm
≦ -74dBm
≦-70dBm
≦-68dBm
≦-73dBm
≦-67dBm
HT40 /
VHT40
VHT80 MCS9 15dBm
Data Rate Tx ± 2dBm Rx Sensitivity
1Mbps, 3Mbps
MCS7 / MCS9 16dBm
802.11ac
Data Rate Tx ± 2dBm Rx Sensitivity
Bluetooth
-4≦Output Power≦ -1dBm
1Mbps
-4≦Output Power≦ +0dBm
≦-63dBm
≦-55dBm
<0.1% BR, EDR at -70dBm
<0.1% BLE at -70dBm
WPEQ-160ACN(BT)
ver1.0

Pin Assignment
Input and active low signal.
This signal is used by the
system to disable radio
operation on add
that implement radio
frequency applications.
When implemented, this
signal requires a pull
Pin# Pin Name Description Pin# Pin Name Description
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-in cards
-up
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WPEQ-160ACN(BT)
ver1.0

Pin Assignment
Output and open drain
active low signal.
This signal is used to allow
the PCI Express Mini Card
add-in card to provide status
indicators via LED devices
that will be provided by the
system.
Pin# Pin Name Description Pin# Pin Name Description
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WPEQ-160ACN(BT)
ver1.0

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement (to be placed on End Products)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, any changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate
this equipment. (Example - use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or
peripheral devices).
End Product Labeling
This transmitter module is authorized only for use in devices where the antenna may be
installed such that 20 cm may be maintained between the antenna and users. The final end
product must be labeled in visible area with the following: “Contains FCC ID: RYKWPEQ160ACNBT”
End Product Manual Information
The user manual for end users must include the following information in a prominent location
“IMPORTANT NOTE: To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the antenna
used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least

20cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.” This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
IMPORTANT NOTE: In the event that these conditions cannot be met (for example certain
laptop configurations or colocation with another transmitter), then the FCC authorization is no
longer considered valid and the FCC ID cannot be used on the final product. In these
circumstances, the OEM integrator will be responsible for reevaluating the end product
(including the transmitter) and obtaining a separate FCC authorization. This device is intended
only for OEM integrators under the following conditions: The antenna must be installed such
that 20 cm is maintained between the antenna and users. As long as a condition above is met,
further transmitter test will not be required. However, the OEM integrator is still responsible
for testing their end product for any additional compliance requirements required with this
module installed (for example, digital device emissions, PC peripheral requirements, etc.).