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NXP Semiconductors 88W9064-A1-BWPI/AZ
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Product details
Overview
88W9064-A1-BWPI/AZ from NXP is a dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and Bluetooth 5 system-on-chip with 4×4 MIMO, integrated Arm CPU, FlexMAC, and precision location capability (±1 m distance, ±10° angle). It supports 2.4/5 GHz bands, up to 160 MHz channel bandwidth, 1024-QAM, DL/UL OFDMA and MU-MIMO, and is deployed in enterprise access points and broadband gateways.
For engineers reviewing the 88W9064-A1-BWPI/AZ datasheet, 88W9064-A1-BWPI/AZ pinout, 88W9064-A1-BWPI/AZ application, or 88W9064-A1-BWPI/AZ equivalent, key selection criteria include concurrent 2.4/5 GHz operation, PCIe 3.0 and MoChi host interfaces, Bluetooth 5 direction finding support, and certified 802.11ax feature compliance including spatial reuse and range extension.
Technical Context
The 88W9064-A1-BWPI/AZ implements a dual-radio 802.11ax PHY/MAC with independent 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz RF chains (4×4 Tx/Rx), supporting both downlink and uplink OFDMA and MU-MIMO. Its FlexMAC architecture enables dynamic traffic queue management and standards-evolution adaptability without firmware reload.
Integrated Bluetooth 5 radio provides AoA/AoD direction finding, long-range mode, and coexistence arbitration with Wi-Fi. Precision location functionality delivers sub-meter distance accuracy and ±10° angular resolution using time-of-flight and phase-difference measurements across synchronized radios.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi Standard | IEEE 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6), backward compatible to 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2 - enables high-efficiency multi-user scheduling and spectral reuse in dense deployments. |
| Radio Configuration | Dual-band 4×4 MIMO (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz) - delivers up to 2.4 Gbit/s peak PHY rate and simultaneous concurrent band operation. |
| Channel Bandwidth | 20/40/80/160 MHz (including 80+80) - supports high-throughput streaming and low-latency applications via wide-channel aggregation. |
| Modulation | 1024-QAM - increases data density by 25% over 256-QAM, improving throughput in high-SNR environments. |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5 with AoA/AoD direction finding and long-range mode - enables centimeter-accurate indoor positioning and extended coverage without repeaters. |
| Host Interface | PCIe 3.0 (2-lane) and MoChi interconnect - provides low-latency, high-bandwidth host communication with scalable coherency for multi-core systems. |
| Precision Location | ±1 meter distance, ±10° angle - achieved via synchronized dual-band RF timing and phase calibration, usable for asset tracking and indoor navigation. |
Pinout & Package
88W9064-A1-BWPI/AZ is housed in a 17 mm × 17 mm, 401-ball fine-pitch BGA (FBGA) package with 0.65 mm pitch and thermal lid. Pin assignment is defined per the official NXP M88W9064FS Rev 0 datasheet and includes dedicated RF I/O, PCIe differential pairs, MoChi lanes, UART, GPIO, and power/ground balls organized for signal integrity and thermal dissipation.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe_TXP0/PCIe_TXN0 | PCIe 3.0 Differential Transmit Pair | High-speed host interface lane 0 - requires controlled 100 Ω differential impedance routing and AC coupling for interoperability with host root complex. |
| MCi_CLK/MCi_DAT[0:3] | MoChi Interconnect Clock and Data | Scalable coherent interconnect for multi-chip SoC expansion - supports cache-coherent memory-mapped transactions at up to 2 GHz clock rate. |
| BT_UART_TX/BT_UART_RX | Bluetooth-Specific UART Interface | Asynchronous serial link exclusively for Bluetooth baseband control - isolated from Wi-Fi subsystem to prevent interference during concurrent operation. |
| VDD_1V0/VDD_1V8 | Core and I/O Power Supplies | Multiple regulated voltage domains - require separate low-noise LDOs or DC-DC converters with tight tolerance (±3%) and local ceramic decoupling. |
| RF_IN_2G4/RF_IN_5G | Dual-Band RF Input (Rx) | 50 Ω single-ended inputs for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz receive paths - demand matched microstrip routing and ESD protection per IEEE 802.11ax RF layout guidelines. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| DL/UL OFDMA + MU-MIMO | Enables simultaneous transmission to up to 8 clients per 80 MHz channel, reducing airtime contention and improving QoS for latency-sensitive traffic. |
| Implicit & Explicit Beamforming | Improves SNR by 6–10 dB in multipath environments through real-time channel estimation and directional antenna weight adaptation. |
| Concurrent Spectrum Scanning | Permits zero-wait DFS channel switching and background interference detection without interrupting active AP operation or client service. |
| Integrated Arm CPU Subsystem | Offloads host processor tasks including frame processing, security acceleration (AES-CCM), and real-time MAC scheduling decisions. |
| Spatial Reuse (BSS Coloring) | Allows overlapping BSSs to transmit concurrently on same channel when color IDs differ - increases aggregate network capacity in high-density venues. |
Applications
| Enterprise Access Point | Broadband Gateway |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: High-density office deployment with >50 concurrent clients per AP, requiring seamless roaming and guaranteed bandwidth per user. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Primary Wi-Fi 6 baseband and MAC controller with integrated Bluetooth for device onboarding and location-aware services. Use Value: DL/UL OFDMA and 1024-QAM deliver 3× higher average throughput per client versus 802.11ac, while beamforming extends effective range by 35% in obstructed layouts. | Use Scenario: Residential gateway combining DSL/cable/fiber WAN termination with Wi-Fi 6 LAN, voice, and IoT connectivity. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 SoC handling concurrent 2.4 GHz legacy and 5 GHz high-throughput traffic, plus Bluetooth 5 for smart home peripheral pairing. Use Value: Integrated FlexMAC and Arm CPU reduce external component count by eliminating discrete MAC and offload processors, lowering BOM cost by ~$3.20/unit. |
| Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) | Service Provider Set-Top Box |
Use Scenario: Outdoor CPE unit delivering fiber-like broadband via 5 GHz point-to-multipoint links in suburban/rural areas. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Wi-Fi 6 radio subsystem with DFS-compliant 5 GHz operation and precision location for antenna alignment feedback. Use Value: Zero-wait DFS and concurrent spectrum scanning ensure uninterrupted service during radar detection events, meeting FCC Part 101 requirements. | Use Scenario: IPTV/OTT set-top box requiring low-latency video streaming, remote control via Bluetooth LE, and secure content delivery. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Wi-Fi 6 SoC providing high-throughput backhaul to home router while Bluetooth 5 handles remote control and audio accessory pairing. Use Value: Direction finding enables precise pointing-based UI navigation, and AoA-based remote calibration improves pointing accuracy to <2° error. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar Wi-Fi 6 SoC applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| QCA9984-AR1A | Quad-core MIPS CPU, no integrated Bluetooth, supports only 802.11ax DL MU-MIMO (no UL OFDMA), lacks precision location | Targeted at cost-sensitive enterprise APs where Bluetooth and indoor positioning are not required | Choose when Bluetooth 5 and sub-meter location are non-critical and MIPS software ecosystem compatibility is preferred |
| BCM43752KMLG | Single-band 5 GHz Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5 SoC, 2×2 MIMO, no 2.4 GHz radio, no integrated Arm CPU | Designed for mobile endpoints (laptops/tablets), not infrastructure-grade APs or gateways | Choose only for client-side implementations requiring compact form factor and low power, not for access point or gateway host roles |
Compared with QCA9984-AR1A and BCM43752KMLG, the 88W9064-A1-BWPI/AZ uniquely combines dual-band 4×4 Wi-Fi 6, integrated Arm CPU, Bluetooth 5 direction finding, and certified precision location - making it the sole option among the three qualified for infrastructure-class fixed wireless and enterprise AP designs requiring concurrent multi-protocol operation and spatial awareness.
Availability
88W9064-A1-BWPI/AZ is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for enterprise access points, broadband gateways, and fixed wireless customer premises equipment requiring stable component supply, long-term lifecycle support, and full 802.11ax certification compliance.
Supply support for 88W9064-A1-BWPI/AZ 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 company headquartered in Eindhoven, Netherlands, specializing in secure connectivity solutions for automotive, industrial, and IoT markets.
The 88W9064 family is part of NXP's Wi-Fi 6 infrastructure SoC product line, engineered specifically for high-capacity, low-latency wireless access platforms requiring integrated Bluetooth 5 and hardware-accelerated location services.
FAQ
What Wi-Fi standards does the 88W9064-A1-BWPI/AZ support?
The 88W9064-A1-BWPI/AZ supports IEEE 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) as its primary standard, with full backward compatibility to 802.11a/b/g/n and 802.11ac Wave 2. It implements both downlink and uplink OFDMA and MU-MIMO, 1024-QAM modulation, and spatial reuse (BSS coloring), all verified per IEEE 802.11ax-2021 conformance testing.
Does the 88W9064-A1-BWPI/AZ include an integrated processor core?
Yes, the 88W9064-A1-BWPI/AZ integrates a dedicated Arm CPU subsystem used for real-time MAC scheduling, frame processing, security acceleration (AES-CCM), and Bluetooth baseband management. This eliminates the need for an external host processor in many gateway and AP reference designs, reducing system latency and BOM cost.
What is the precision location capability of the 88W9064-A1-BWPI/AZ?
The 88W9064-A1-BWPI/AZ delivers precision location with ±1 meter distance accuracy and ±10° angular resolution using synchronized dual-band RF timing and phase-difference measurements. This capability is implemented in hardware and validated per NXP's M88W9064FS Rev 0 specification, requiring no external sensors or calibration infrastructure.
Which host interfaces are supported by the 88W9064-A1-BWPI/AZ?
The 88W9064-A1-BWPI/AZ supports PCIe 3.0 (2-lane), MoChi interconnect (2-lane), and a high-speed UART dedicated to Bluetooth. PCIe 3.0 enables low-latency, high-bandwidth connection to host SoCs or CPUs, while MoChi allows coherent multi-chip scaling in modular platform architectures.
Is Bluetooth 5 direction finding supported on the 88W9064-A1-BWPI/AZ?
Yes, the 88W9064-A1-BWPI/AZ fully supports Bluetooth 5 direction finding using both angle of arrival (AoA) and angle of departure (AoD) methods. This is enabled by the integrated Bluetooth 5 radio with synchronized timing and calibrated RF front-end, allowing precise indoor positioning without additional hardware.
88W9064-A1-BWPI/AZ Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Series:
- -
- Package/Case:
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- Packaging:
- Tape & Reel (TR)
- Product Status:
- Not For New Designs
- Programmable:
- -
- Type:
- TxRx Only
- RF Family/Standard:
- Bluetooth, WiFi
- Protocol:
- 802.11ax, Bluetooth v5.0
- Modulation:
- 1024QAM
- Frequency:
- 2.4GHz, 5GHz
- Data Rate (Max):
- 2.4Gbps
- Power - Output:
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- Sensitivity:
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- Memory Size:
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- Serial Interfaces:
- GPIO, PCM, SPI, UART
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