RS9116 CC0 Connectivity Module Datasheet v1.0.8, Dec-2020 RS9116 n-Link and WiSeConnect Wi-Fi and Dual-mode Bluetooth 5 Wireless Connectivity CC0 Module Solutions Overview 1.1 Features Wi-Fi Power Consumption (2.4 GHz) Compliant to 1x1 IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n with dual Wi-Fi Standby Associated mode current: 102 uA band (2.4 and 5 GHz) support 1 second beacon interval Transmit power up to +18 dBm in 2 GHz and Wi-Fi 1 Mbps Listen current: 14 mA +13.5 dBm in 5 GHz Wi-Fi LP chain Rx current: 20 mA Receive sensitivity as low as -96 dBm in 2 GHz Deep sleep current <1 uA, Standby current (RAM and -89 dBm in 5 GHz retention) < 10 uA Data Rates: 802.11b: Up to 11 Mbps 802.11g/a: Operating Conditions Up to 54 Mbps 802.11n: MCS0 to MCS7 Wide operating supply range: 1.75 V to 3.63 V Operating Frequency Range: 2412 MHz 2484 MHz, 4.9 GHz 5.975 GHz Operating temperature: -40 C to +85 C (Industrial grade) Bluetooth Size Transmit power up to +17 dBm with integrated PA Small Form Factor: 9.1 x 9.8 x 1.6 mm Receive sensitivity: LE: -92 dBm, LR 125 Kbps: - 103 dBm Software Operating Modes Compliant to dual-mode Bluetooth 5 Hosted mode (n-Link): Wi-Fi stack, Bluetooth stack and profiles and all network stacks reside on <8 mA transmit current in Bluetooth 5 mode, 2 the host processor Mbps data rate Embedded mode (WiSeConnect): Wi-Fi stack, Data rates: 125 Kbps, 500 Kbps, 1 Mbps, 2 Mbps, TCP/IP stack, IP modules, Bluetooth stack and 3 Mbps some profiles reside in RS9116 Some of the Bluetooth profiles reside in the host processor Operating Frequency Range: 2.402 GHz - 2.480 GHz Hosted Mode (n-Link) Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, Bluetooth Low Energy 4.0 / Available host interfaces: SDIO 2.0 and USB HS 4.1 / 4.2 / 5.0 Support for 20 MHz channel bandwidth Bluetooth Low Energy 1 Mbps, 2 Mbps and Long Range modes Application data throughput up to 50 Mbps (Hosted Mode) in 802.11n with 20 MHz bandwidth Bluetooth Low Energy Secure connections Host drivers for Linux Bluetooth Low Energy supports central role and peripheral role concurrently Support for Client mode, Access point mode (Up to 16 clients), Concurrent Client and Access Point Bluetooth auto rate and auto TX power adaptation mode, and Enterprise Security Scatternet* with two slave roles while still being Support for concurrent Wi-Fi, dual-mode visible Bluetooth 5 RF Features Embedded Mode (WiSeConnect) Integrated baseband processor with calibration Available host interface: UART, SPI, and USB memory, RF transceiver, high-power amplifier, CDC balun and T/R switch Support for Embedded Client mode, Access Point Dual external antenna (diversity supported) mode (Up to 8 clients), Concurrent Client and Access Point mode, and Enterprise Security silabs.com Building a more connected world. Rev 1.0.8 1 Page PRELIMINARY Subject to change. RS9116 CC0 Connectivity Module Datasheet v1.0.8, Dec-2020 Security Supports advanced security features: WPA/WPA2- Personal and Enterprise Accelerators: AES128/256 in Embedded Mode Integrated TCP/IP stack, HTTP/HTTPS, SSL/TLS, WPA/WPA2-Personal, WPA/WPA2 Enterprise for MQTT Client Bluetooth inbuilt stack support for L2CAP, Software and Regulatory Certification RFCOMM, SDP, SPP, GAP Wi-Fi Alliance* Bluetooth profile support for GAP, SDP, SPP, GATT, L2CAP, RFCOMM Bluetooth Qualification* Wireless firmware update and provisioning Regulatory certifications (FCC, IC, CE/ETSI, TELEC)* Support for concurrent Wi-Fi, dual-mode Bluetooth 5 Evaluation Kit Dual Band EVK: RS9116X-DB-EVK1 * For a detailed list of software features and available profiles, refer to the Software Reference Manuals or contact Silicon Labs for availability. All power and performance numbers are under ideal conditions. 1.2 Applications Wearables Smart Watches, Wristbands, Fitness Monitors, Smart Glasses, etc. Smart Home Smart Locks, Motion/Entrance Sensors, Water Leak sensors, Smart plugs/switches, LED lights, Door-bell cameras, Washers/Dryers, Refrigerators, Thermostats, Consumer Security cameras, Voice Assistants, etc. Other Consumer Applications Toys, Anti-theft tags, Smart dispensers, Weighing scales, Blood pressure monitors, Blood sugar monitors, Portable cameras, etc. Other Applications (Medical, Industrial, Retail, Agricultural, Smart City, etc.) Healthcare Tags, Medical patches/pills, Infusion pumps, Sensors/actuators in Manufacturing, Electronic Shelf labels, Agricultural sensors, Product tracking tags, Smart Meters, Parking sensors, Street LED lighting, Automotive After- market, Security Cameras, etc. 1.3 Description Silicon Labs RS9116 dual band CC0 module provide a comprehensive multi-protocol wireless connectivity solution including 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4GHz and 5GHz), and dual-mode Bluetooth 5. The modules offer high throughput, extended range with power-optimized performance. The modules are FCC, IC, and ETSI/CE certified. silabs.com Building a more connected world. Rev 1.0.8 2 Page PRELIMINARY Subject to change.