Quectel Launches Wi-Fi 7 & Bluetooth 6 Modules
Quectel has expanded its wireless connectivity portfolio with the FCE870X and FME170X tri-band Wi-Fi 7 modules, powered by the Synaptics SYN4384 chipset and designed for set-top boxes, gaming devices, digital signage, VR/AR headsets, smart gateways, and other high-performance connected products.
The FCE870X and FME170X share the same high-end feature set and differ only in form factor. The FCE870X Wi-Fi 7 module uses a compact LCC package for embedded designs, while the FME170X Wi-Fi 7 module uses a compact M.2 package for modular, slot-based systems. Device makers can choose the option that best fits their platform without compromising wireless performance.
“These high-end tri-band Wi-Fi 7 modules are engineered to run across the majority of Linux and Android platforms our customers already use. By offering the same advanced feature set in two package options, we’re giving product teams more choice in selecting the form factor that best matches their design, without compromising performance,” said Delbert Sun, Vice General Manager, Product Department, Quectel Wireless Solutions.
Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
| Module Series | FCE870X, FME170X |
| Wireless Standard | Wi-Fi 7 (IEEE 802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Frequency Bands | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz |
| Additional Connectivity | IEEE 802.15.4 (Thread/Zigbee) on selected variants |
| Peak Data Rate | Up to 1200 Mbps (FCE870X); higher-performance FME170X family available |
| Wi-Fi Features | 1024-QAM, Low Latency, Dual-Band Simultaneous (DBS) |
| Bluetooth Features | LE Audio, BLE, Bluetooth Long Range, HADM |
| Operating Temperature | -30°C to +85°C (FCE870X) |
| Form Factor | Compact SMT/LCC module for embedded devices |
Key Features
- Tri-band Wi-Fi 7 support (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz)
- Integrated Bluetooth 6.0 with LE Audio
- IEEE 802.15.4 support for Thread and Zigbee (selected models)
- Up to 1200 Mbps wireless throughput
- 1024-QAM modulation for improved network efficiency
- Low-latency wireless communication for real-time applications
- High Accuracy Distance Measurement (HADM)
- Dual-Band Simultaneous (DBS) operation
- Wide operating temperature range for industrial environments
- Compact footprint for space-constrained embedded designs
- Optimized for Matter-enabled smart home ecosystems
- Designed for next-generation IoT and multimedia devices
Applications
- Smart Home Devices
- IoT Gateways
- Industrial Automation
- Consumer Electronics
- Smart Appliances
- AR/VR Devices
- OTT Streaming Devices
- High-Definition Multimedia Systems
- Smart Displays
- Edge AI Devices
- Robotics
- Intelligent Building Automation
