2 x 2 MIMO Wi-Fi
Combination
Radio Chip with
802.11ac, Bluetooth
and Wireless
NXP 88W8897 2 x 2 Wi-Fi
802.11ac + Bluetooth SoC
The NXP 88W8897 802.11ac mobile MIMO combo wireless solution is a dual-band
(2.4/5 GHz) IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2 x 2 System-on-Chip (SoC), specifically designed
to support the reliability and quality requirements of next-generation, very high
throughput (VHT) WLAN products.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW In addition, internal coexistence arbitration and a mobile
wireless systems (MWS) serial transport interface provide the
Built to vastly improve mobile computing and high-definition
functionality for connecting an external long-term evolution
multimedia applications, The 88W8897 2 x 2 combination
(LTE) device. For security, the 802.11i security standard is
low-power radio chip delivers the seamless wireless
supported through several protocols. For video, voice, and
connectivity that gives consumers that Always On, Always
multimedia applications, 802.11e Quality of Service (QoS) is
Connected(AOAC) experience wherever they go. This SoC
supported. Dynamic rapid channel switching (DRCS) is also
creates that experience by pairing todays most cutting-edge
available, enabling concurrent STA, AP and Wi-Fi Direct GO
wireless technology Bluetooth 5.0 with mobile multiple
operating modes in separate channels. The device supports
input multiple output (MIMO), transmit beamforming and
802.11h dynamic frequency selection (DFS) for detecting
support for WI-FI CERTIFIED Miracast specification for
radar pulses when operating in the 5 GHz range. Generic
point-to-point HD video streaming.
interfaces include high-speed inter-chip (HSIC), USB 2.0,
This 88W8897 SoC includes advanced power management
SDIO 3.0, low-power PCI Express , high-speed UART and
features and is designed specifically for ultrabooks, gaming
PCM interfaces for connecting WLAN and Bluetooth to the
consoles and smart TVs. Additionally, this SoC offers one
host processor. The device is available in QFN and CSP flip
of the highest levels of integration available and enables a
chip package options.
footprint reduction of 40-to-50 of 75 percent compared to
previous wireless solutions.
The 88W8897 single-chip WLAN/Bluetooth solution
provides both simultaneous and independent operation
of the following:
IEEE 802.11ac (draft) compliant, 2 x 2 MIMO spatial str eam
multiplexing with data rates up to MCS9 (866.7 Mbit/s)
Bluetooth 5.0 + EDR/BDR/high-speed/low-ener gy
dual-mode controllerAPPLICATIONS By leveraging WI-FI CERTIFIED Miracast and DRCS, consumers
can stream video on an ultrabook while simultaneously surfing
A number of electronic devices will significantly benefit from
the Internet, but without losing the connection. In addition,
the 88W8897 chip, especially ultrabooks, gaming consoles and
when paired with ultrabooks, the 88W8897 chip enables
smart TVs. For example, the chip is capable of performing at
constant connectivity, keeping e-mail, social media and digital
data rates up 867 Mbit/s, which allows consumers to transmit
content up-to-date even when a device is in standby mode a
multiple HD videos in tandem. Wireless chips with capabilities
capability lacking in todays personal computing products. By
transform mobile device into electronic wallets, enabling
coupling the NXP full Wi-Fi offload solution with Windows 8
ecommerce from consumer electronic platforms. Mobile MIMO
features such as Wake On Wireless functionality and connected
extends the range of Wi-Fi connectivity and 11ac increases the
standby, the 88W8897 chip meets the demands of todays
performance of wireless devices by nearly 3x as compared to
consumer and delivers the AOAC computing experience.
11n, therefore enabling reliable video streaming, live gaming
and improving overall connectivity in the home and on the go.
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Document Number: M88W8897WLAN REV 0