Qorvo QM45639 front end module

Mouser Electronics, Inc. now stocks the QM45639 5 to 7 GHz Wi-Fi 7 front end module (FEM) from Qorvo. Wi-Fi 7 offers wide channel and capacity gains, resulting in increased throughput gains. Wi-Fi 7 can also deliver peak rates of over 40 Gbps. The FEM offers fast wireless connectivity for PCs in both gaming and work environments, as well as strong performance for customer premises equipment, smart home devices, portable consumer electronics and wearables.

Optimised for 802.11be systems, the FEM supports the next generation of data-centric IoT applications. The FEM also optimises the power amplifier for a range of supply voltages for mobile applications, from 3 to 5 V. The high-performance module features a 29 dB Tx gain and 2.3 dB noise figure, as well as a 14 dB Rx gain (high gain), 12 dB Rx gain (low current) and 3 dB bypass loss. The device’s integrated power coupler and multiple Wi-Fi transmit states facilitate flexible and efficient operations for all applications.

As a Wi-Fi 7 device, the FEM offers compatibility with Matter, a new connectivity standard for Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Matter is a universal software layer, a foundation for connected things and their applications, built on and compatible with various protocols. By using standard IP as the communication protocol Matter builds on, it acts as the universal IoT standard compatible with various protocols deployed in homes today.

The FEM is supported by the Qorvo QM45639EVB evaluation board, also available at Mouser. The evaluation board features a pre-mounted QM45639 in a 2 x 2 mm laminate package. The evaluation board provides an example application circuit, allowing rapid prototyping when incorporated into existing designs.