2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band 2x2 Wi-Fi® 5 (802.11ac) + Bluetooth® 5.3 Solution

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The 88W8997 is the industry’s first 28nm, 802.11ac wave-2, 2x2 MU-MIMO combo solution with full support for Bluetooth 5.3. The design enhancements and the low power 28nm process technology reduces the power consumption by up to 40% over existing solutions. 88W8997 features the highest level of integration in the market including dual band Power Amplifiers (PAs), Low Noise Amplifiers (LNAs) and switches reducing board level BOM (Bill of Materials) to the bare minimum, enabling easy Chip-on-Board and module design for board markets.

Wireless modules based on the NXP 88W8997 are offered by leading module manufacturers.

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Product Details

Block Diagram

88W8997-BD1

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Features

2x2, MU-MIMO combo, with low-power 28nm design
Bluetooth 5.3 including support for features like 2Mbps LE and direction finding using Angle of Arrival (AOA) and Angle of Departure (AOD)
Dual band PAs, LNAs, and Switches
Concurrent applications support for a device to have two independent radio links, without compromising the 2x2 MIMO link
Precision indoor location capability, including IEEE 802.11mc as well as Bluetooth Low Energy direction finding

Part numbers include: 88W8997-A1-CBQE.

Partner Modules

Wi-Fi 5 (802.11a) 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band 2x2 + Bluetooth^® 5.3

Product	Wi-Fi I/F	Bluetooth I/F	Operating Temp	Antenna Type	Antenna #	Module Type	Module Size	Qualifications	Recommended Host
AW-CM276MA-PUR AzureWave	PCIe	UART	-30 to 85	U.FL Connector(s)	2	M.2 E-Key	30 x 22 x 2.84	CE, FCC, Japan, IC, AU/NZ, India, Mexico, NCC	i.MX
AW-CM276MA-SUR AzureWave	SDIO	UART	-30 to 85	U.FL Connector(s)	2	M.2 E-Key	30 x 22 x 2.84	CE, FCC, Japan, IC, AU/NZ, India, Mexico, NCC	i.MX
AW-CM276NF AzureWave	PCIe, SDIO	UART	-30 to 85	U.FL Connector(s)	2	SMD	12 x 16 x 1.85	CE, FCC, Japan, IC, AU/NZ, India, Mexico, NCC	i.MX
AW-PU530 AzureWave			-30 to 85	U.FL Connector(s)	2	SOM (Voice/Video)	46 x 39 x 2.96	CE, FCC, Japan, IC, AU/NZ, India, Mexico, NCC	i.MX 8M Mini
AW-PU580 AzureWave			-30 to 85	U.FL Connector(s)	2	SOM (Industrial facility, commercial appliance)	82 x 50 x 5.1	CE, FCC, Japan, IC, AU/NZ, India, Mexico, NCC	i.MX 8M Plus
SPB228-D H&D-Wireless	PCIe, USB, SDIO	UART, PCM	-40 to 85	Antenna pin(s)	2	SMD	12 x 16 x 1.7	FCC, IC, CE	i.MX
SPB432-A H&D-Wireless	PCIe	USB	-40 to 85	MHF 4 Connector(s)	2	M.2 E-Key	22 x 30 x 2.5	FCC, IC, CE	i.MX
SPB432-B H&D-Wireless	SDIO	SDIO	-40 to 85	MHF 4 Connector(s)	2	M.2 E-Key	22 x 30 x 2.5	FCC, IC, CE	i.MX
SPB432-C H&D-Wireless	PCIe	UART	-40 to 85	MHF 4 Connector(s)	2	M.2 E-Key	22 x 30 x 2.5	FCC, IC, CE	i.MX
SPB432-D H&D-Wireless	USB	USB	-40 to 85	MHF 4 Connector(s)	2	M.2 E-Key	22 x 30 x 2.5	FCC, IC, CE	i.MX
SPB432-E H&D-Wireless	PCIe	UART	-40 to 85	MHF 4 Connector(s)	2	M.2 E-Key	22 x 30 x 2.5	FCC, IC, CE	i.MX
SPB432-F H&D-Wireless	PCIe	UART	-40 to 85	MHF 4 Connector(s)	2	M.2 E-Key	22 x 30 x 2.5	FCC, IC, CE	i.MX
453-00003 Laird Connectivity	USB, Ethernet, UART	USB, Ethernet, UART	-30 to 85	Connector	2	SMD	30 x 30 x 2.8	FCC, IC, CE, MIC, RCM, RoHS, ISO, UKCA, BT SIG	Hostless
453-00004 Laird Connectivity	USB, Ethernet, UART	USB, Ethernet, UART	-30 to 85	Connector	2	SMD	30 x 30 x 2.8	FCC, IC, CE, MIC, RCM, RoHS, ISO, UKCA, BT SIG	i.MX
453-0007X Laird Connectivity	PCIe, SDIO	UART	-30 to 85	Connector	2	SMD	40x 47x 4.6	FCC, IC, CE, MIC, RCM, RoHS, ISO, UKCA, BT SIG	Hostless
ST60-2230C, SU60-2230C Laird Connectivity	SDIO	UART	-30 to 85	Connector	2	M.2 E-Key	22 x 30 x 3.3	FCC, IC, CE, MIC, RCM, RoHS, ISO, UKCA, BT SIG	i.MX 6/7/8/9
ST60-2230C-P, SU60-2230C-P Laird Connectivity	PCIe	UART	-30 to 85	Connector	2	M.2 E-Key	22 x 30 x 3.3	FCC, IC, CE, MIC, RCM, RoHS, ISO, UKCA, BT SIG	i.MX 6/7/8/9
ST60-2230C-PU, SU60-2230C-PU Laird Connectivity	PCIe	USB	-30 to 85	Connector	2	M.2 E-Key	22 x 30 x 3.3	FCC, IC, CE, MIC, RCM, RoHS, ISO, UKCA, BT SIG	i.MX 6/7/8/9
ST60-2230C-SS, SU60-2230C-SS Laird Connectivity	SDIO	SDIO	-30 to 85	Connector	2	M.2 E-Key	22 x 30 x 3.3	FCC, IC, CE, MIC, RCM, RoHS, ISO, UKCA, BT SIG	i.MX 6/7/8/9
ST60-2230C-U, SU60-2230C-U Laird Connectivity	USB	UART	-30 to 85	Connector	2	M.2 E-Key	22 x 30 x 3.3	FCC, IC, CE, MIC, RCM, RoHS, ISO, UKCA, BT SIG	i.MX 6/7/8/9
ST60-2230C-UU, SU60-2230C-UU Laird Connectivity	USB	USB	-30 to 85	Connector	2	M.2 E-Key	22 x 30 x 3.3	FCC, IC, CE, MIC, RCM, RoHS, ISO, UKCA, BT SIG	i.MX 6/7/8/9
ST60-SIPT, SU60-SIPT Laird Connectivity	SDIO, USB, PCIe	UART, USB, SDIO	-30 to 85	Antenna pin(s)	2	SMD	13 x 14 x 1.87	FCC, IC, CE, MIC, RCM, RoHS, ISO, UKCA, BT SIG	i.MX 6/7/8/9
LBEE5XV1YM-574 Murata	PCIe, SDIO	UART	-30 to 85	Antenna pin(s)	2	SMD	11.8 x 8.4 x 1.3	CE, FCC, IC MIC (Japan)	i.MX

Documentation

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^{Application Note}
Compliance and Certification Considerations - Application note (public)updated

PDFRev 3Feb 20, 2024257.1 KBAN13006English
^{Application Note}
RF Test Mode on Linux OS - Application notenew

PDFRev 1Feb 7, 2024822.8 KBAN14114English
^{Application Note}
Wi-Fi Alliance Derivative Certification Process - Application note (restricted)

PDFRev 6Dec 13, 2023905.2 KBAN12976English
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^{Application Note}
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/802.15.4 M.2 Key E Pinout Definition

PDFRev 4May 30, 2023303.4 KBAN13049English
^{Application Note}
Enabling Bluetooth Deep-sleep with NXP Bluetooth UART - Application note (restricted)

PDFRev 1May 11, 2023569.6 KBAN13920English
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^{User Manual}
Getting Started with NXP-based Wireless Modules on i.MX 8M Quad EVK Running Android 13 OS – User manual (restricted)

PDFRev 9Dec 19, 20232.7 MBUM11558English
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Getting Started with NXP-based Wireless Modules on i.MX 8M Quad EVK Running Linux OS - User manual

PDFRev 13Dec 13, 20234.8 MBUM11483English
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Feature Configuration Guide for NXP-based Wireless Modules on i.MX 8M Quad EVK - User manual

PDFRev 13Dec 13, 20231.9 MBUM11490English
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WFA Certification for NXP-based Wireless Modules on i.MX 8M Quad EVK Running Android 11 OS - User manual (restricted)

PDFRev 5Jul 13, 2023458.4 KBUM11563English
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WFA Certification Guide for NXP-based Wireless Modules on i.MX 8M Quad EVK Running Linux OS - User manual (restricted)

PDFRev 8Jun 26, 2023283.3 KBUM11560English
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^{User Manual}
How to Download and Build NXP Wi-Fi Drivers - User manual (restricted)

PDFRev 3Oct 12, 2022793.9 KBUM11675English
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^{Fact Sheet}
88W8997 - 802.11ac wave 2 2x2 Wi-Fi Dual Band with Bluetooth 5 SoC - Fact sheet (public)

PDFRev 0Oct 2, 2019198.6 KB88W8997-FACT-SHEETEnglish, 中文

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Hardware

2 hardware offerings

^{Evaluation and Development Boards}
AW-CM276MA-PUR Evaluation Board

AW-CM276MA-PUR
^{Evaluation and Development Boards}
Advantech's EWM-W306: NXP 88W8997 M.2 1216

EWM-W306

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^{Evaluation and Development Boards}
STKa93xxCA

Evaluationkit based on TQMa93xxLA and TQMa93xxCA

By TQ-Systems GmbH Gold Partner
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AW-PU580

i.MX 8M Plus SoM.

By AzureWave Technologies, Inc. Gold Partner
^{Complementary Silicon or Component}
AW-CM276NF

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2x2 + BT 5.0 M.2 1216 Module

By AzureWave Technologies, Inc. Gold Partner
^Module
EWM-W306

NXP 88W8997, IEEE802.11ac + BT 5.0, 2TR/2RX MU-MIMO, standard M.2 1216 solder down type module

By Advantech Co., Ltd. Gold Partner
^Module
Type 1YM: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2x2 MIMO + Bluetooth 5.2 Module

Type 1YM is a 2.4GHz & 5GHz module based on NXP 88W8997 combo chipset which supports Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2x2 MIMO + Bluetooth 5.2 BR/EDR/LE up to 866 Mbps PHY data rat...

By Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Gold Partner
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SPB432

SPB432 is a complete WLAN/BT-module with integrated EMC shield, ready for integration in a M.2 Key E slot. Industrial Temperature range -40 to +85°C

By H&D Wireless Connectivity AB Gold Partner
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60-2230C-PU Series PCIE Wi-Fi & USB Bluetooth Module

The 60 Series introduces 802.11ac, 2x2 MU-MIMO, and Bluetooth 5.1 on one low-power module, delivering future-ready cutting edge technology for your product.

By Laird Connectivity Gold Partner
^Module
1YM M.2 Module

Dual Band Wi-Fi 5, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2x2 MU-MIMO + Bluetooth 5.2 Module, based on Murata 1YM module (88W8997 chipset)

By Embedded Artists AB Gold Partner
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60-2230C-P Series PCIE Wi-Fi & UART Bluetooth Module

The 60 Series introduces 802.11ac, 2x2 MU-MIMO, Bluetooth 4.2 and Bluetooth 5 ready hardware on one lowpower module, delivering future-ready cutting edge technology fo...

By Laird Connectivity Gold Partner
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AIW-154

Advantech AIW-154 is NXP88W8997 M.2 2230 module, supporting 802.11ac and Bluetooth 5.3 2x2 dual-band. This wide range temperature module can use in medical devices, handh...

By Advantech Co., Ltd. Gold Partner
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SPB228

Dual band Wi-Fi 802.11 abgn/ac and Bluteooth 5 module with integrated EMC shield. Industry temp The SPB228 module is based on a 88W8997 NXP chipset.

By H&D Wireless Connectivity AB Gold Partner
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Verdin iMX8M Plus

Verdin iMX8M Plus includes a Neural Network Processing Unit ideal for Machine Learning applications. Toradex provides integration with popular machine learning frameworks...

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MBa93xxLA

Single Board Computer (SBC) based on TQMa93xxLA as a platform with TSN Gigabit Ethernet, ML-Accelerator and Graphics support.

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60 Series 453-00003 with USB/Ethernet/UART Wi-Fi & USB/Ethernet/UART Bluetooth Module

The 60 SOM is the ideal system on module for devices that require superior connectivity. Combining the Sterling 60 series module and Summit Software Stack, the SOM provid...

By Laird Connectivity Gold Partner