u-blox JODY-W3 Host-Based Automotive Modules

u-blox JODY-W3 Host-Based Automotive Modules are compact modules that utilize the NXP AW690/88Q9098/88W9098 chipsets to provide various communication capabilities. The u-blox JODY-W3 capabilities include Wi-Fi®, BLUETOOTH®, and Bluetooth low energy. These modules are ideal for in-vehicle infotainment and telematics applications that require high data rates, like creating in-car hotspots, implementing Wi-Fi display features like Apple CarPlay, and streaming video across multiple devices. These modules can operate in multiple modes, including Wi-Fi 1x1 and 2x2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax in 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands and Dual-mode Bluetooth 5.3. The devices also have the ability of dual simultaneous Wi-Fi operation, supporting different Wi-Fi network operations at two different frequency bands. The modules also undergo extensive testing and are manufactured in compliance with u-blox qualification policy based on AEC-Q104 and ISO/TS 16949 AEC-Q104 standards. The devices connect to host processors via interfaces like PCIe or SDIO for Wi-Fi and high-speed UART for Bluetooth.

Features

Chipset
- JODY-W354-A, NXP AW690
- JODY-W374-A, NXP 88Q9098
- JODY-W377-A, NXP 88Q9098
Antenna type
- JODY-W354, two antenna pins for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
- JODY-W374, two antenna pins for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
- JODY-W377, three antenna pins for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Supported Wi-Fi radio modes
- Wi-Fi 6 (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Supported Wi-Fi bands
- 2.4GHz/5GHz (concurrent dual band)
Max. Wi-Fi output power conducted 19dBm
Bluetooth version 5.3
Bluetooth profiles HCI
Supported Bluetooth radio modes
- Bluetooth BR/EDR
- Bluetooth Low Energy
Max. Bluetooth output power conducted 10dBm

Supported Bluetooth LE data rates
- 1Mbps
- 2Mbps
- 500kbps
- 125kbps
LTE coexistence filter
- JODY-W354-20A, JODY-W374-20A
OS support Linux/Android
Interfaces
- PCIe 2.0 (Wi-Fi)
- SDIO 3.0 (Wi-Fi, not supported on JODY-W354)
- UART (Bluetooth)
- PCM/I²S (Bluetooth digital audio)
Micro access point with max. 64 connected clients
Simultaneous client and access point mode
WPA3
RF parameters/MAC addresses in OTP
Max. ambient operating temperature 85°C
Module size 19.8mm x 13.8mm

Applications

Industrial
- 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

Automotive
- In-car access point for Internet access
- Usage of in-car applications like Apple CarPlay, Miracast, and so on
- Rear-seat display
- Rapid sync-n-go applications and fast content download to the vehicle
- Hands-free equipment (Bluetooth)