wireless modules
Last Updated: 06/02/17
KEY FEATURES
• Qualcomm Atheros QCA9880
• XB140 Reference Design
• 2.4GHz max 21dBm & 5GHz max 20dBm output power
(per chain)
• IEEE 802.11ac compliant & backward compatible with
802.11a/b/g/n
• 3x3 MIMO Technology, up to 1.3Gbps
• Mini PCI Express 1.1 edge connector
• Supports Spatial Multiplexing, Cyclic-Delay Diversity
(CDD), Low-Density Parity Check (LDPC) Codes,
Maximal Ratio Combining (MRC), Space Time Block
Code (STBC)
• Supports IEEE 802.11d, e, h, i, k, r, v time stamp, and w
standards
• Supports Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS)
• Cards are individually calibrated for Quality Assurance
• Supported by either CompexWRT with Atheros
Reference Wireless Driver OR OpenWRT with ath10k
Wireless Driver on WPJ344
Dual Band 5GHz 3x3 MIMO 802.11ac Mini PCIe WiFi Module
Designed for Dual Band High Speed Wireless Access Points
Specications
Chipset QCA9880
Host Interface Mini PCI Express 1.1 Standard
Operating Voltage 3.3V DC
Antenna Connector 3x U.FL
Frequency Range 2.412 ~ 2.472 GHz
5.180 ~ 5.825 GHz
Certification FCC & CE Certified, RoHS Compliant
Power Consumption 5W (Max)
Modulation Techniques OFDM: BPSK, QPSK, DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM
Temperature Range Operating: -20ºC to 70ºC
Storage: -40ºC to 90ºC
Humidity Operating: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Storage: Max. 90% (non-condensing)
Dimensions (H x W x D) 50.95 x 30 x 3.2 mm
Model: WLE900VX
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Compex Systems Pte Ltd | www.compex.com.sg| (+65) 6286 2086 | sales@compex.com.sg | Last Updated: 06/02/17 WH SY HB
Copyright © Compex Systems. All rights reserved. COMPEX and the COMPEX logo, are registered trademarks of COMPEX Inc.
Atheros and other trademarks are properties of their respective owners. While every effort is made to ensure the information accurate, Compex does not
accept liability for any errors or mistakes that may arise. All specification is subject to change without notice.
RF Performance Table
Data Rate TX Power
(per chain)
TX Power
(3 chains) Tolerance
2.4GHz
802.11b
1Mbps 20dBm 25dBm ±2dB
2Mbps 20dBm 25dBm ±2dB
5.5Mbps 20dBm 25dBm ±2dB
11Mbps 20dBm 25dBm ±2dB
2.4GHz
802.11g
6Mbps 21dBm 26dBm ±2dB
9Mbps 21dBm 26dBm ±2dB
12Mbps 21dBm 26dBm ±2dB
18Mbps 21dBm 26dBm ±2dB
24Mbps 21dBm 26dBm ±2dB
36Mbps 20dBm 25dBm ±2dB
48Mbps 19dBm 24dBm ±2dB
54Mbps 18dBm 23dBm ±2dB
2.4GHz
802.11n
HT20
MCS 0 21dBm 26dBm ±2dB
MCS 1 21dBm 26dBm ±2dB
MCS 2 21dBm 26dBm ±2dB
MCS 3 20dBm 25dBm ±2dB
MCS 4 20dBm 25dBm ±2dB
MCS 5 20dBm 25dBm ±2dB
MCS 6 18dBm 23dBm ±2dB
MCS 7 16dBm 21dBm ±2dB
2.4GHz
802.11n
HT40
MCS 0 20dBm 25dBm ±2dB
MCS 1 20dBm 25dBm ±2dB
MCS 2 20dBm 25dBm ±2dB
MCS 3 19dBm 24dBm ±2dB
MCS 4 19dBm 24dBm ±2dB
MCS 5 19dBm 24dBm ±2dB
MCS 6 18dBm 23dBm ±2dB
MCS 7 16dBm 21dBm ±2dB
Data Rate RX Specifications
Sensitivity Tolerance
2.4GHz
802.11b
1Mbps -95dBm ±2dB
2Mbps -94dBm ±2dB
5.5Mbps -92dBm ±2dB
11Mbps -90dBm ±2dB
2.4GHz
802.11g
6Mbps -94dBm ±2dB
9Mbps -93dBm ±2dB
12Mbps -93dBm ±2dB
18Mbps -90dBm ±2dB
24Mbps -90dBm ±2dB
36Mbps -85dBm ±2dB
48Mbps -82dBm ±2dB
54Mbps -80dBm ±2dB
2.4GHz
802.11n
HT20
MCS 0 -94dBm ±2dB
MCS 1 -92dBm ±2dB
MCS 2 -89dBm ±2dB
MCS 3 -84dBm ±2dB
MCS 4 -83dBm ±2dB
MCS 5 -80dBm ±2dB
MCS 6 -79dBm ±2dB
MCS 7 -77dBm ±2dB
2.4GHz
802.11n
HT40
MCS 0 -93dBm ±2dB
MCS 1 -91dBm ±2dB
MCS 2 -89dBm ±2dB
MCS 3 -84dBm ±2dB
MCS 4 -82dBm ±2dB
MCS 5 -80dBm ±2dB
MCS 6 -79dBm ±2dB
MCS 7 -75dBm ±2dB
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Compex Systems Pte Ltd | www.compex.com.sg| (+65) 6286 2086 | sales@compex.com.sg | Last Updated: 06/02/17 WH SY HB
Copyright © Compex Systems. All rights reserved. COMPEX and the COMPEX logo, are registered trademarks of COMPEX Inc.
Atheros and other trademarks are properties of their respective owners. While every effort is made to ensure the information accurate, Compex does not
accept liability for any errors or mistakes that may arise. All specification is subject to change without notice.
RF Performance Table
Data Rate TX Power
(per chain)
TX Power
(3 chains) Tolerance
5GHz
802.11a
6Mbps 20dBm 25dBm ±2dB
9Mbps 20dBm 25dBm ±2dB
12Mbps 20dBm 25dBm ±2dB
18Mbps 20dBm 25dBm ±2dB
24Mbps 20dBm 25dBm ±2dB
36Mbps 18dBm 23dBm ±2dB
48Mbps 16dBm 21dBm ±2dB
54Mbps 15dBm 20dBm ±2dB
5GHz
802.11n/ac
VHT20
MCS 0 19dBm 24dBm ±2dB
MCS 1 19dBm 24dBm ±2dB
MCS 2 19dBm 24dBm ±2dB
MCS 3 18dBm 23dBm ±2dB
MCS 4 18dBm 23dBm ±2dB
MCS 5 17dBm 22dBm ±2dB
MCS 6 16dBm 21dBm ±2dB
MCS 7 14dBm 19dBm ±2dB
MCS 8 13dBm 18dBm ±2dB
5GHz
802.11n/ac
VHT40
MCS 0 18dBm 23dBm ±2dB
MCS 1 18dBm 23dBm ±2dB
MCS 2 18dBm 23dBm ±2dB
MCS 3 17dBm 22dBm ±2dB
MCS 4 17dBm 22dBm ±2dB
MCS 5 16dBm 21dBm ±2dB
MCS 6 15dBm 20dBm ±2dB
MCS 7 14dBm 19dBm ±2dB
MCS 8 13dBm 18dBm ±2dB
MCS 9 13dBm 18dBm ±2dB
5GHz
802.11ac
VHT80
MCS 0 18dBm 23dBm ±2dB
MCS 1 18dBm 23dBm ±2dB
MCS 2 18dBm 23dBm ±2dB
MCS 3 17dBm 22dBm ±2dB
MCS 4 17dBm 22dBm ±2dB
MCS 5 16dBm 21dBm ±2dB
MCS 6 15dBm 20dBm ±2dB
MCS 7 14dBm 19dBm ±2dB
MCS 8 13dBm 18dBm ±2dB
MCS 9 13dBm 18dBm ±2dB
Data Rate RX Specifications
Sensitivity Tolerance
5GHz
802.11a
6Mbps -94dBm ±2dB
9Mbps -94dBm ±2dB
12Mbps -92dBm ±2dB
18Mbps -91dBm ±2dB
24Mbps -90dBm ±2dB
36Mbps -86dBm ±2dB
48Mbps -83dBm ±2dB
54Mbps -80dBm ±2dB
5GHz
802.11n/ac
VHT20
MCS 0 -93dBm ±2dB
MCS 1 -90dBm ±2dB
MCS 2 -87dBm ±2dB
MCS 3 -83dBm ±2dB
MCS 4 -80dBm ±2dB
MCS 5 -77dBm ±2dB
MCS 6 -74dBm ±2dB
MCS 7 -73dBm ±2dB
MCS 8 -71dBm ±2dB
5GHz
802.11n/ac
VHT40
MCS 0 -90dBm ±2dB
MCS 1 -88dBm ±2dB
MCS 2 -85dBm ±2dB
MCS 3 -82dBm ±2dB
MCS 4 -80dBm ±2dB
MCS 5 -75dBm ±2dB
MCS 6 -73dBm ±2dB
MCS 7 -73dBm ±2dB
MCS 8 -70dBm ±2dB
MCS 9 -68dBm ±2dB
5GHz
802.11ac
VHT80
MCS 0 -89dBm ±2dB
MCS 1 -87dBm ±2dB
MCS 2 -85dBm ±2dB
MCS 3 -83dBm ±2dB
MCS 4 -80dBm ±2dB
MCS 5 -78dBm ±2dB
MCS 6 -75dBm ±2dB
MCS 7 -72dBm ±2dB
MCS 8 -70dBm ±2dB
MCS 9 -68dBm ±2dB
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Compex Systems Pte Ltd | www.compex.com.sg| (+65) 6286 2086 | sales@compex.com.sg | Last Updated: 06/02/17 WH SY HB
Copyright © Compex Systems. All rights reserved. COMPEX and the COMPEX logo, are registered trademarks of COMPEX Inc.
Atheros and other trademarks are properties of their respective owners. While every effort is made to ensure the information accurate, Compex does not
accept liability for any errors or mistakes that may arise. All specification is subject to change without notice.
Mechanical Dimensions
Connector Map
U.FL connectors
CH2
CH1
CH0
Mini PCIe
edge connector
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Compex Systems Pte Ltd | www.compex.com.sg| (+65) 6286 2086 | sales@compex.com.sg | Last Updated: 06/02/17 WH SY HB
Copyright © Compex Systems. All rights reserved. COMPEX and the COMPEX logo, are registered trademarks of COMPEX Inc.
Atheros and other trademarks are properties of their respective owners. While every effort is made to ensure the information accurate, Compex does not
accept liability for any errors or mistakes that may arise. All specification is subject to change without notice.
Ordering Conguration
Item Code Chipset Form Factor Card Information
WLE900VX 7AA000S Atheros 9880 Standard size card 3x3 802.11ac/a/b/g/n
2.4GHz/5GHz
Packaging Content
Item Quantity
WLE900VX Wireless Module 1
Packaging Information
Packaging Type Dimensions Gross Weight Dimensional Weight
Carton Box (250 units) 422 x 410 x 240 mm 4.63 kg 8.5 kg
