This technical data sheet describes the JODY-W1 series modules
with 2x2 MIMO 802.11n/ac and dual-mode Bluetooth® v4.2.
JODY-W1 is ideal for in-vehicle-infotainment and telematics
applications with simultaneous use cases requiring high data rates,
such as in-car hotspots, Wi-Fi display applications such as Apple
CarPlay, or video streaming across multiple clients. Connection to a
host processor is through PCIe, SDIO, or High-Speed UART
interfaces.
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UBX-16013635 -
JODY-W1 series
Host-based multiradio modules with Wi-Fi
and Bluetooth
Data Sheet
JODY-W1 series - Data Sheet
Document Information
Title
JODY-W1 series
Subtitle
Host-based multiradio modules with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Document type
Data Sheet
Document number
UBX-16013635
Revision and date
R10_draft
15-Jun-2018
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Confidential
Product Status
Corresponding content status
Functional Sample
Draft
For functional testing. Revised and supplementary data will be published later.
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Prototype
Objective Specification
Target values. Revised and supplementary data will be published later.
Engineering Sample
Advance Information
Data based on early testing. Revised and supplementary data will be published later.
Initial Production
Early Prod. Information
Data from product verification. Revised and supplementary data may be published later.
Mass Production /
End of Life
Production Information
Final product specification.
Product name
Type number
Chipset
PCN reference
Product Status
JODY-W163-A
JODY-W163-04A-00
CYW89359
N/A
Engineering Sample
JODY-W163-A
JODY-W163-05A-00
CYW88359
N/A
Engineering Sample
JODY-W164-A
JODY-W164-03A-01
CYW89359
N/A
Engineering Sample
JODY-W164-A
JODY-W164-04A-00
CYW89359
N/A
Engineering Sample
JODY-W164-A
JODY-W164-05A-00
CYW88359
N/A
Engineering Sample
JODY-W164-A
JODY-W164-07A-01
CYW88359
N/A
Engineering Sample
JODY-W167-A
JODY-W167-00A-00
CYW88359
N/A
Engineering Sample
JODY-W167-A
JODY-W167-03A-00
CYW89359
N/A
Engineering Sample
JODY-W167
JODY-W167-00B-00
CYW88359
N/A
Engineering Sample
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1.3 Product features ................................................................................................................................... 7
1.7 Supported features ............................................................................................................................. 11
4.3 Digital pad ratings .............................................................................................................................. 29
4.4 Wi-Fi power consumption ................................................................................................................... 30
4.5 Bluetooth power consumption ........................................................................................................... 31
4.6 Radio specifications ............................................................................................................................ 31
4.6.2 Bluetooth .................................................................................................................................... 32
5 Host drivers and firmware ......................................................................................... 33
5.1 General principle ................................................................................................................................ 33
5.2 Supported operating systems .............................................................................................................. 33
5.2.1 Linux ........................................................................................................................................... 33
The JODY-W1 series is a compact module based on the Cypress CYW88359 and CYW89359 AEC-Q100
compliant chipsets. It enables Wi-Fi, Bluetooth®, and Bluetooth low energy communication, and is thus ideal for
in-vehicle-infotainment and telematics applications with simultaneous use cases requiring high data rates, such
as in-car hotspots, Wi-Fi display applications such as Apple CarPlay, or video streaming across multiple clients.
The JODY-W1 modules can be operated in the following modes:
Wi-Fi 2x2 MIMO 802.11n/ac in 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz
Wi-Fi 1x1 802.11ac in 2.4 / 5 GHz real simultaneous dual band
Dual-mode Bluetooth v4.2, including audio, can be operated fully simultaneous with both Wi-Fi modes
The JODY-W1 undergoes extended automotive qualification according to ISO 16750-4 and is manufactured in
line with ISO/TS 16949. Connection to a host processor is through PCIe, SDIO, or High-Speed UART interfaces.
The radio type approvals for JODY-W1 is pending for many countries, and more certifications are planned.
1.2 Applications
Automotive applications
In-car Access Point for internet access
Usage of applications such as Apple CarPlay, Miracast etc., in the car
Rear-seat display
Rapid sync-n-go applications and fast content download to the vehicle
Hands-free equipment (Bluetooth)
Industrial applications
Manufacturing floor automation, wireless control terminals and point-to-point backhaul
Machine control
Medical in-hospital applications
Security and surveillance
Outdoor content distribution
Robust wireless connectivity in a broad range of industrial applications
Wi-Fi operation as AP, STA, P2P (GO), and P2P (GC) is supported on any 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz channel.
Configuration of simultaneous operation of AP+STA, P2P (GO)+STA and P2P (GC)+STA is also supported on the
same 2.4 or 5 GHz channel. These configurations are independent of the used host interface (PCIe or SDIO).
o IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/e/i/v/w/h
o IEEE 802.11d/u in station mode only
Simultaneous client and access point operation (up to 10 clients supported in total)
Supports Wi-Fi direct/P2P mode
IEEE 802.11ac 2x2 antenna configuration
IEEE 802.11 PHY data rates up to 866 Mbps
WPA/WPA2 and WAPI STA encryption is supported by hardware
WPA/WPA2 Enterprise 802.1X
Wi-Fi channels:
o 2.4 GHz: 1-13
o 5 GHz: 36-165
RSDB mode
SU-MIMO configurations
SDIO 3.0 host interface for Wi-Fi
PCIe 3.0 at Gen1 speed host interface for Wi-Fi
MWS/LTE coexistence serial transport interface for connecting an external and co-located LTE device
in station and access point modes
1.7.2 Bluetooth features
Bluetooth v4.2 with Bluetooth Low Energy and Classic Bluetooth v2.1+EDR over high-speed UART
interface
PCM / I
2
S interface for voice applications
MWS/LTE coexistence serial transport interface for connecting an external and co-located LTE device
1.7.3 General product features
Driver support for Linux 3.x/4.x
Low-power and sleep modes for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi core
Coexistence arbitration for Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/LE/LTE operation
Small footprint (19.8 mm x 13.8 mm), LGA package
Automotive qualification tests (climatic, mechanical, and operating life tests) according ISO 16750-4
planned
1.7.4 Compliance
RoHS compliant
Radio type approvals for Europe, USA, Canada, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan
The DFS master mode supported in non-RSDB firmware only.
The SDIO interface is supported only in Automotive grade.
Approvals are pending.
JODY-W1 series module uses the Pin 6, Pin 7, and Pin 8 pins as host interface configuration input to set the
desired operation mode following a reset. When you need to configure the pins for a certain module operation
mode, you need to provide a 10 kΩ or less pull down resistor to the ground. No external circuitry is required to
set a configuration pin to high logical level.
External reset is not needed for proper operation due to internal power-up reset logic though it can be used by
the host controller through the WL_EN / BT_EN (active high) in case of an abnormal module behavior.
Depending on the module variant, either SDIO or PCIe Wi-Fi host interface must be used:
Table 5: Module configuration
JODY-W1 series modules are programmed at factory to support either SDIO or PCIe host interface.
The following sections specify the electrical characteristics of the two host interfaces. Refer to
Table 6 for an overview of the supported host interface by product type.
Table 6: Supported host interfaces per product
2.2 SDIO interface
The SDIO device interface conforms to the industry standard SDIO 3.0 specification (UHS-I, up to 104 MByte/s)
and allows a host controller using the SDIO bus protocol to access the Wi-Fi functions of the JODY-W1 series
modules. The interface supports 4-bit SDIO transfer mode at the full clock range of 0 to 208 MHz.