Qualcomm AR6004 Dual-band 2-stream 11n for Mobile

Product Overview
The AR6004 is our fourth-generation Wi-Fi chip optimized for the throughput, size, and energy efficiency requirements of mobile and portable CE devices. In addition to its tiny footprint and energy-saving qualities, the AR6004 is the world's first dual-band, 2-stream 802.11n solution, which enables unprecedented wireless performance in smartphones, tablets, mobile gaming and portable CE devices.

Throughput and Range
The AR6004 brings the full throughput and range benefits of 11n to mobile devices – achieving throughput up to 90 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band (in 20 MHz mode), and up to 170 Mbps in the 5 GHz band (in 40 MHz mode). It also enhances rate-over-range by leveraging Qualcomm's Signal Sustain Technology™ (SST), a set of optional 11n features that include STBC, LDPC, TxBF, MRC and Maximum Likelihood (ML). Such throughput and coverage improvements enable mobile devices to support flawless media streaming, content sharing and fast synch and-go. This provides consumers with the same wireless experience at home, at work and on-the-go.

The AR6004 offers ultra-low current consumption to significantly extend the battery life of mobile devices. It employs the company's on-chip Efficient Power Amplifier™ (EPA) to reduce the power typically consumed by internal PAs, while delivering the output power of an external PA. This results in the industry's lowest average receive current consumption (at 11n rates).

Qualcomm has taken integration to a new level with the AR6004 to enable true 11n performance in a wider variety of mobile handhelds and portable CE products. The AR6004 eliminates many external components compared to competitive mobile WLAN solutions, including a linearized, high-efficiency power amplifier and LNAs. This high level of integration results in the industry's most compact 2-stream 11n solution, measuring a miniscule 6 mm x 6 mm.

Related ICs:
- AR6004G – 802.11b/g/n in BGA or CSP
- AR6004X – 802.11a/b/g/n in BGA or CSP