Quectel FME163R Wi-Fi 6 & Bluetooth 5.2 Module - SATRON electronics
Quectel FME163R
Wi-Fi 6 & Bluetooth 5.2 Module
  • Max data rate of 1201 Mbps
  • M.2 2230 KEY-E package
  • 22.0 mm × 30.0 mm × 2.85 mm
  • 2.28 g
  • Temperature ranges of -20°C to +70°C or -40°C to + 85°C

The FME163R is a high-performance Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 module launched by Quectel, which can be used for WLAN and Bluetooth connections. With its compact size of 22.0 mm × 30.0 mm × 2.85 mm, the module fits into the M.2 2230 Key-E package and is easy to integrate into the host device. It can also effectively lower production cost, increase production efficiency, and fulfil the demands of complicated environments.

FME163R supports 2 × 2 MIMO with a maximum physical layer data transmission rate of 1201 Mbps.

Based on the reliable PCIe 1.1 interface, the FME163R achieves low-power and high-speed data transmission. Coupled with its higher power consistency and accuracy and ultra-wide temperature range, the module can meet the requirements of industries, consumer goods and laptop applications.

Key features

  • 2.4 GHz/5 GHz Wi-Fi bands and Bluetooth 5.2
  • PCIe 1.1 interface, with higher data transmission rate and lower power consumption
  • Faster time-to-market: simple design minimizes design-in time and development efforts
  • Wide temperature range: -20°C to +70°C or -40°C to + 85°C
Quectel FME163R FME163R
WLAN Protocol IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wi-Fi Frequency Band 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
Wi-Fi Antenna 2 × 2 MIMO
Wi-Fi Modulation Mode DBPSK / DQPSK / CCK / BPSK / QPSK / 16QAM / 64QAM / 256QAM / 1024QAM
2.4 GHz Channel Bandwidth 20 MHz / 40 MHz
5 GHz Channel Bandwidth 20 MHz / 40 MHz / 80 MHz
Encryption Mode WPA3
Wi-Fi Operating Mode AP / STA
Bluetooth Protocol Bluetooth 5.2
Dimensions 22.0 mm × 30.0 mm × 2.85 mm
Weight Approx. 2.28 g
Temperature Range
Operating Temperature -20 °C to +70 °C or -40 °C to +85 °C (Optional)
Storage Temperature -40 °C to +90 °C
Physical Rate (Max.)
802.11a 54 Mbps
802.11b 11 Mbps
802.11g 54 Mbps
802.11n 300 Mbps
802.11ac 866 Mbps
802.11ax 1201 Mbps
Interfaces
PCIe 1.1 × 1 (For Wi-Fi)
PCM × 1 (For Bluetooth)
UART × 1 (For Bluetooth)
Enable Pins WLAN_EN, BT_EN
Wi-Fi Antenna Interfaces × 2 (ANT_WIFI0, ANT_WIFI1/BT) (Optional)
Bluetooth Antenna Interface × 1 (ANT_BT) (Optional)
Electrical Features
Power Supply Voltage VBAT: 3.0–3.6 V, Typ. 3.3 V
Certifications
Regulatory (Planning) China: SRRC
Europe: CE
America: FCC
Canada: IC
Australia/New Zealand: RCM
Japan: JATE / TELEC
South Korea: KC
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