Ultra-wideband module delivers UWB+BLE combo

Offering low current consumption and a small form factor, the combo module supports a range of small, battery-operated applications, including Internet of Things (IoT) devices, connected tracking devices, industrial sensors and controllers, and condition monitoring solutions.

The Murata Type 2AB UWB+BLE ultra-wideband module delivers an exceptional battery life of more than ten years in an ultra-small, 10.5 mm × 83 mm × 1.44 mm package.

The module features an embedded reference clock and an integrated three-axis sensor, while sophisticated collaborative coexistence hardware mechanisms and algorithms ensure that WLAN and Bluetooth collaboration is optimized for maximum performance.

It is based on the NXP 88W9098 combo chipset, supporting Wi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 2×2 MIMO and Bluetooth 5.3 BR/EDR/LE 2MPHY up to a 1200 Mbps PHY data rate on Wi-Fi and a 3Mbps PHY data rate on Bluetooth.

The module's WLAN section supports the PCIe 2.0 interface with optional support for SDIO 3.0, while the Bluetooth section supports the high-speed four-wire UART interface and PCM for audio data.

The Type 2AB UWB+BLE module's low-power performance and small form factor make it an ideal choice for size- and power-sensitive applications, including handheld wireless systems, gateways, and video streaming solutions.

The Type 2AB UWB+BLE module is supported by the LBUA5QJ2AB-828EVB evaluation kit. This kit offers a complete test and development platform on a 47 mm × 80 mm PCB, with a pre-mounted Type 2AB module, onboard UWB and BLE antennas and all required support circuitry. USB Type-C connectors enable easy connection to power and a PC.

The Murata Type 2AB UWB+BLE module is available from authorised distributor Mouser Electronics in the EMEA, the Americas and Asia/Pacific regions.