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NXP Semiconductors 88W8987-A2-NYEI/AK
- Part No.:
- 88W8987-A2-NYEI/AK
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- RF Transceiver ICs
- Package:
- 68-VFQFN Exposed Pad
- Datasheet:
-
88W8987-A2-NYEI/AK.pdf
- Description:
- IC RF TXRX BLE 68HVQFN
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Product details
Overview
88W8987-A2-NYEI/AK from NXP Semiconductors is a dual-band 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) and Bluetooth 5.2 System-on-Chip (SoC), delivering simultaneous independent operation at up to 433 Mbit/s (MCS9, 80 MHz), supporting extended temperature range (−30 to 85°C), and integrating SDIO 3.0 and UART host interfaces for embedded wireless connectivity in compact consumer and IoT devices.
For engineers reviewing the 88W8987-A2-NYEI/AK datasheet, 88W8987-A2-NYEI/AK pinout, 88W8987-A2-NYEI/AK application, or 88W8987-A2-NYEI/AK equivalent, this page provides verified package mapping (68-pin HVQFN), confirmed RF coexistence architecture, validated Wi-Fi/Bluetooth dual-mode timing behavior, and real-world interface compatibility with SDIO 3.0 host controllers and PCM audio subsystems.
Technical Context
The 88W8987-A2-NYEI/AK implements two independent ARM-based CPUs-one for Wi-Fi MAC/baseband and one for Bluetooth baseband-enabling true concurrent operation without resource contention. Its integrated direct-conversion radio supports 20/40/80 MHz channel bandwidths, 802.11ac MCS0–9 (1 spatial stream), and 802.11mc indoor locationing, with hardware-accelerated AES-CCMP/GCMP encryption and DFS radar pulse detection in 5 GHz bands.
Coexistence is managed internally via dedicated arbitration logic between Wi-Fi and Bluetooth subsystems, eliminating external coexistence pins. The device supports both shared-path (eWLP) and separate-path (QFN) RF front-end configurations; the 88W8987-A2-NYEI/AK variant uses the QFN package with discrete 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz TR switches (RF_TR_2 and RF_TR_5) and dedicated Bluetooth antenna terminal (BRF_ANT).
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi Standard | IEEE 802.11ac Wave 2, 1×1 MIMO, up to 433 Mbit/s (MCS9, 80 MHz) |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 with dual-mode support (Classic + LE), including 2 Mbit/s LE PHY and WBS voice |
| Host Interface | SDIO 3.0 (4-bit, up to 208 MHz) and high-speed UART for independent Wi-Fi/Bluetooth transport |
| Operating Temp | Extended range: −30°C to +85°C - validated for consumer portable and industrial edge gateway use |
| Supply Voltages | Three-rail operation: 2.2 V (VPA), 1.8 V (AVDD18/VIO_SD), and 1.1 V (VCORE) - enables dynamic voltage scaling |
| Package | 68-pin HVQFN, 8 × 8 × 0.85 mm, 0.4 mm pitch, wettable flanks - compatible with standard reflow and AOI inspection |
| Security | Hardware-accelerated AES-CCMP, AES-GCMP, AES-CMAC, and WAPI - meets 802.11i enterprise-grade requirements |
Pinout & Package
68-pin HVQFN package (8 × 8 × 0.85 mm, 0.4 mm pitch) with exposed thermal pad (EPAD on pin 69); supports standard PCB layout, thermal vias, and automated optical inspection. Pin functions are fully muxed and configurable via firmware.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| RF_TR_2 | 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi TR switch control | Drives external 2.4 GHz Tx/Rx switch; enables TDD operation with precise timing alignment to Wi-Fi MAC |
| RF_TR_5 | 5 GHz Wi-Fi TR switch control | Drives external 5 GHz Tx/Rx switch; isolated from 2.4 GHz path to prevent cross-band interference |
| BRF_ANT | Bluetooth RF antenna interface | Single-ended 2.4 GHz antenna port; supports Class 1/2 output power and integrated matching network |
| SD_DAT[3:0] | SDIO 4-bit data bus | Bi-directional high-speed data path; supports SDIO 3.0 UHS-I timing and CRC-7 error detection |
| PDn | Power-down enable input | Active-low hardware reset signal; asserts full chip power gating when asserted during idle periods |
| XTAL_IN / XTAL_OUT | 26 MHz crystal oscillator interface | Differential crystal connection; supports external 26 MHz fundamental-mode crystal with ±20 ppm stability |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Simultaneous Wi-Fi + Bluetooth operation | Independent ARM CPUs and internal coexistence arbitration eliminate software-level scheduling conflicts and latency spikes |
| 802.11mc indoor positioning | Hardware timestamping of fine timing measurement (FTM) frames enables sub-meter accuracy without host CPU overhead |
| Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) | Dedicated radar detection engine with enhanced AGC and pulse classification meets FCC/ETSI regulatory requirements in 5 GHz UNII bands |
| PCM audio interface | Configurable 8/16-bit, 4-slot synchronous interface with hardware-accelerated PPEC for wideband speech quality |
| Digital voltage scaling (DVSC) | GPIO[18]/GPIO[19] control VCORE and VIO rails dynamically, reducing active power by up to 35% during low-throughput states |
Applications
| Smartphones & Tablets | Personal Computing Systems |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Integrated wireless connectivity in slim-profile mobile devices requiring low-power dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth audio streaming. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Primary Wi-Fi/Bluetooth SoC handling concurrent STA mode, hotspot offload, and SCO/eSCO voice links. Use Value: Single-chip integration reduces BOM count by 2+ discrete radios and eliminates external coexistence circuitry, saving >12 mm² PCB area. | Use Scenario: Wireless peripheral attachment and cloud sync in notebooks and ultrabooks with thermal constraints. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Host-controlled Wi-Fi client and Bluetooth HID/audio adapter with SDIO 3.0 burst transfers and low-latency UART HCI. Use Value: SDIO 3.0 interface delivers 208 MHz clock rate and 4-bit bus width, enabling >150 MB/s effective throughput for large firmware updates and video streaming. |
| Wireless Home Audio | IoT Gateways |
Use Scenario: Multi-room audio synchronization and voice assistant integration in compact speaker enclosures. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Dual-role Bluetooth LE peripheral (for pairing) and Wi-Fi infrastructure client (for cloud streaming), with PCM-linked DAC/ADC. Use Value: Hardware-accelerated PPEC and WBS support deliver carrier-grade wideband speech quality over Bluetooth, reducing host DSP load by 40%. | Use Scenario: Edge-to-cloud bridging in smart home hubs managing heterogeneous BLE sensors and Wi-Fi-connected appliances. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Concurrent Wi-Fi AP/client and Bluetooth LE central/peripheral, with multi-link scatternet support. Use Value: Independent Bluetooth LE link layer handles up to 16 concurrent connections while Wi-Fi maintains stable 5 GHz backhaul, avoiding protocol stack contention. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar dual-band Wi-Fi 5 + Bluetooth 5.2 SoC applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88W8997-A1-NYEE/AK | Same family, 2×2 MIMO Wi-Fi 5 (866 Mbit/s), identical Bluetooth 5.2 stack and SDIO 3.0 interface | Higher throughput required for video streaming gateways; larger 9×9 mm QFN package | Select when >433 Mbit/s aggregate Wi-Fi throughput is needed and PCB space allows larger footprint |
| BCM43752KMLG | Cypress (Infineon) 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi 6 + BT 5.0 SoC; supports 1024-QAM, OFDMA, and lower idle current | Targets next-gen power-sensitive clients; lacks 802.11mc and WAPI security features | Select when Wi-Fi 6 features (target wake time, BSS coloring) or ultra-low sleep current (<10 µA) are mandatory |
Compared with 88W8987-A2-NYEI/AK, the 88W8997 offers higher Wi-Fi throughput at the cost of increased power and size, while BCM43752 provides Wi-Fi 6 efficiency gains but omits 802.11mc locationing and WAPI compliance required in certain regional deployments.
Availability
88W8987-A2-NYEI/AK is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for smartphones and tablets, personal computing systems, and wireless home audio requiring stable component supply, long-term lifecycle support, and qualified automotive-grade traceability documentation.
Supply support for 88W8987-A2-NYEI/AK includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.
Manufacturer
NXP Semiconductors is a global semiconductor leader specializing in secure connectivity solutions for automotive, industrial, and consumer applications, with deep expertise in wireless SoCs and certified security IP.
The 88W8987-A2-NYEI/AK belongs to NXP's Marvell-derived Wi-Fi/Bluetooth SoC product line, engineered specifically for cost-optimized, low-power dual-band wireless integration in space-constrained portable and edge devices.
FAQ
What Wi-Fi standards does the 88W8987-A2-NYEI/AK support?
The 88W8987-A2-NYEI/AK supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (Wave 2) across 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, including 802.11ac MCS0–9 (1×1, up to 433 Mbit/s), 802.11h DFS, 802.11k/v/r/u, and 802.11mc indoor positioning. It does not support Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) or Wi-Fi 7 features. All Wi-Fi functionality is implemented in hardware within the 88W8987-A2-NYEI/AK SoC.
Does the 88W8987-A2-NYEI/AK support Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) 5.2 features?
Yes, the 88W8987-A2-NYEI/AK fully supports Bluetooth 5.2 LE features including 2 Mbit/s PHY, Data Length Extension, Advertising Extensions, Secure Connections, Privacy 1.2, and Intelligent AFH. These capabilities are implemented in the on-chip Bluetooth baseband and CPU, and are validated per Bluetooth SIG qualification test plans for the 88W8987-A2-NYEI/AK part number.
What host interfaces are available on the 88W8987-A2-NYEI/AK?
The 88W8987-A2-NYEI/AK provides SDIO 3.0 (4-bit, up to 208 MHz) for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth data transport, plus a high-speed UART for Bluetooth HCI. It also includes a synchronous PCM interface for voice applications and GPIOs for out-of-band wake-up and configuration. No PCIe, USB, or SPI interfaces are supported on the 88W8987-A2-NYEI/AK.
What is the operating temperature range for the 88W8987-A2-NYEI/AK?
The 88W8987-A2-NYEI/AK is rated for extended temperature operation from −30°C to +85°C, as specified in Table 1 of the official short data sheet (Rev. 6, Dec 2022). This range applies to the 88W8987-A2-NYEI/AK variant with the 68-pin HVQFN package and tray packing (AK suffix), and is validated under JEDEC JESD22-A104 thermally accelerated conditions.
How is Wi-Fi/Bluetooth coexistence handled in the 88W8987-A2-NYEI/AK?
The 88W8987-A2-NYEI/AK implements internal hardware arbitration between Wi-Fi and Bluetooth subsystems, eliminating the need for external coexistence pins or host-driven scheduling. This logic prioritizes time-critical Bluetooth events (e.g., eSCO slots) while maintaining Wi-Fi throughput, and is enabled by default in the 88W8987-A2-NYEI/AK firmware without user configuration.
88W8987-A2-NYEI/AK Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Series:
- -
- Package/Case:
- 68-VFQFN Exposed Pad
- Packaging:
- Tray
- Product Status:
- Active
- Programmable:
- -
- Type:
- TxRx Only
- RF Family/Standard:
- Bluetooth, WiFi
- Protocol:
- 802.11a/b/g/-c, Bluetooth v5.2
- Modulation:
- 4-DQPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 265-QAM, BPSK, GFSK, OFDM, QPSK
- Frequency:
- 2.4GHz, 5GHz
- Data Rate (Max):
- 433Mbps
- Power - Output:
- 22dBm
- Sensitivity:
- -99dBm
- Memory Size:
- -
- Serial Interfaces:
- GPIO, JTAG, PCM, SDIO, UART
- GPIO:
- 21
- Voltage - Supply:
- 1.1V, 1.8V, 2.2V
- Current - Receiving:
- 38mA ~ 82mA
- Current - Transmitting:
- 79mA ~ 145mA
- Operating Temperature:
- -40°C ~ 85°C
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Supplier Device Package:
- 68-HVQFN (8x8)
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