NXP Wireless SoCs Linux Release Notes

Document Revision: 9, Date: 4 October 2023

About This Document

This document provides comprehensive information regarding NXP Wireless SoCs for Linux. It details supported features, driver and firmware release versions, and addresses any fixed or known issues. The document also covers the performance aspects of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and coexistence functionalities. The release has been tested with wireless SoCs using the Linux BSP version v6.1.36_2.1.0.

Key Features and Supported SoCs

The release notes outline various Wi-Fi radio features and client/AP modes supported by NXP's wireless System on Chip (SoC) offerings. Key supported SoCs include:

  • PCIE-Wi-Fi-UART-BT-FP92-88W9098
  • PCIE-Wi-Fi-UART-BT-FP92-88W8997
  • SD-Wi-Fi-UART-BT-FP92-88W9098
  • SD-Wi-Fi-UART-BT-FP92-88W8997
  • SD-Wi-Fi-UART-BT-FP92-88W8987
  • SD-Wi-Fi-UART-BT-FP92-IW416
  • SD-Wi-Fi-UART-BT-FP99-IW612
  • SD-Wi-Fi-FP92-88W8801

Downloading Drivers and Firmware

For the latest wireless driver, utility, and firmware updates, users are directed to specific sections within the document, including:

  • Pre-compiled Wi-Fi driver and firmware
  • Wi-Fi utilities (mlanutl)
  • Wi-Fi driver source and firmware
  • Wi-Fi patch

The UART driver source code is open source and part of the Linux kernel. For Bluetooth-related UART driver source code, users should refer to kernel.org.

References

This document includes references to relevant application notes and user manuals for further information:

  • AN12976 - Wi-Fi Alliance Derivative Certification (link)
  • UM11675 - How to Download and Build NXP Wi-Fi Drivers (link)

Wi-Fi Patch Information

Intermediate fixes for Wi-Fi are posted on the NXP website. Users can find more details and download patches from the NXP software portal, specifically for the i.MX Applications Processors. Visit NXP's i.MX Linux Software Page for the latest updates.

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