u-blox M2-JODY-W3 Modules
u-blox M2-JODY-W3 Modules are card modules that incorporate the performance of the JODY-W3 Wi-Fi 6 and BLUETOOTH® 5.3 connectivity module with the flexibility and ease of use of an M.2 card. The card supports features of the JODY-W377 module and provides the highest data rates in Wi-Fi using the most advanced Wi-Fi 802.11ax technology. The device operates in concurrent dual Wi-Fi (2.4GHz and 5GHz), dual-MAC, and 2x2 MIMO on 5GHz. Bluetooth LE/Bluetooth LE 5.3 features such as 2Mbit/s (PHY) data rate, extended advertising, and long-range are supported.
The u-blox M2-JODY-W3 module is based on the NXP Q9098 chip that requires a host processor running a Linux or Android operating system. The M.2 Key E form factor allows access to all authorized JODY-W3 interfaces, such as PCIe, SDIO, high-speed UART, PCM, and I2S.
JODY-W3 modules can be operated in the following modes:
• Wi-Fi 1x1 and 2x2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax in 2.4GHz and 5GHz
• Concurrent Dual Wi-Fi operation with independent MACs, supporting simultaneous Wi-Fi network operation at two different frequency bands
• Dual-mode Bluetooth 5.3 can be operated fully simultaneously with Wi-Fi
Features
- M.2 type 2230 Key E form factor
- 2x2 MIMO 802.11ax 5GHz, beamforming
- Wi-Fi concurrent dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz
- Wi-Fi data rates (PHY) up to 1.2Gbit/s (5GHz)
- Wi-Fi 20MHz, 40MHz, and 80MHz channels
- DFS master zero-wait
- AP, STA, P2P Multi-role operation
- WPA3: all common methods of security and encryption
- Bluetooth LE physical layer (PHY) data rates up to 2Mbit/s
- Bluetooth long range
- Advertising extension, high duty cycle directed advertising
- Bluetooth LE isochronous channels
- All standard pairing, authentication, link key, and encryption operation
- Chipset qualified according to AEC-Q100 (card module is standard grade)
Applications
- Automotive applications
- In-car Access Point for internet access
- In the car, applications such as Apple Car-Play, Miracast, and so on
- Rear-seat display
- Rapid sync-n-go applications and fast content download to the vehicle
- Hands-free equipment (Bluetooth)
- Industrial applications
- Manufacturing floor automation, wireless control terminals, and point-to-point backhaul
- Machine control
- Medical in-hospital applications
- Security and surveillance
- Outdoor content distribution
- Robust wireless connectivity in a broad range of industrial applications
Associated Products
u-blox JODY-W3 Host-Based Modules
Automotive and professional-grade modules are offered with Wi-Fi® 6 and BLUETOOTH® 5.1.
u-blox M2-JODY-Wx M.2 Wi-Fi®/BLUETOOTH® Expansion Cards
M.2 Type 2230 Key E, built around NXP SoCs and can plug into NXP i.MX processor evaluation kits.
u-blox JODY-W3 Host-Based Automotive Modules
Compact modules that utilize the NXP AW690/88Q9098/88W9098 chipsets for communication capabilities.
Associated Adapter
u-blox ADP-uSD-M2 MicroSD to M.2 Adapter
Allows M.2 card modules to plug directly into application dev boards that require a M.2 slot.
Block Diagrams
| Part Number | Datasheet | Description |
|---|---|---|
| JODY-W377-00B |  |
Multiprotocol Modules 88W9098, 802.11ax+BT, 3 antenna pins |
| M2-JODY-W377-10C | |
Multiprotocol Modules M.2 card with JODY-W377, single package |
| JODY-W374-00B | |
Multiprotocol Modules 88W9098, 802.11ax+BT, 2 antenna pins |
| M2-JODY-W377-00C | |
Multiprotocol Modules M.2 card with JODY-W377, in tray |