Mini Pini Wi-Fi 6 Radio Module Datasheet

Brand: 8devices

Introduction

The Mini Pini is an 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 radio module designed for ultra-high speed enterprise connectivity. It is available in two main versions: Mini Pini 4x4 and Mini Pini 2x2. Both modules utilize Qualcomm chipsets and support dual-band operation (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) with native 160 MHz channel width.

The Mini Pini 4x4 is based on the Qualcomm QCN9074 chipset, supporting 4x4 MIMO (4 spatial streams) for access point and station functionality. It is available for industrial (-40°C to 85°C) and commercial (0°C to 60°C) temperature ranges.

The Mini Pini 2x2 is based on the Qualcomm QCN9072 chipset, supporting 2x2 MIMO (2 spatial streams) for access point and station functionality. It is also available for industrial (-40°C to 85°C) temperature ranges.

Key Features

2x2/4x4 160MHz 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 PCIe radio module
Dual band: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz full band support
PCI Express 3.0 dual-lane interface
Compact size: 30x50.95x15.05mm PCIe radio card
Dual-synthesizer WLAN radio with up to 160MHz bandwidth support
Supports 5/10 MHz in 4.9 GHz (Public Safety band)
Supports 20/40 MHz in 2.4 GHz
Supports 20/40/80/160 MHz in 5 GHz
High data rates: up to 4804 Mbps (802.11ax 160 MHz, 4x4 channels in 5GHz)
High data rates: up to 1147 Mbps (802.11ax 40 MHz, 4x4 channels in 2.4GHz)
High data rates: up to 2402 Mbps (802.11ax 160 MHz, 2x2 channels in 5GHz)
High data rates: up to 573.5 Mbps (802.11ax 40 MHz, 2x2 channels in 2.4GHz)
DL/UL MU-MIMO, up to 4 users per PPDU
DL/UL MU-OFDMA, up to 37 users per PPDU
Supports TxBF, MU-MIMO, MU-OFDMA/TxBF, ML, STBC
Dynamic frequency selection (DFS) and Agile DFS
PTA (3-wire) and WCI/MCI (2-wire) coexistence
802.11 ac/ax explicit transmit beamforming (TxBF)
802.11e-compatible bursting
Supports monitor mode
Supports IEEE 802.11d, h, i, j, k, r, u, v, w
Advanced encryption: AES-CCMP/GCMP (128/256 bits), WEP, TKIP, WAPI-2 hardware encryption
Security protocols: WPA/WPA2-Personal/WPA2-Enterprise and WPA3 Personal
FIPS ECB support

Specifications

Platform
Chipset code	QCN-9074/QCN-9072
Interface	Mini-PCIe card
Linux Support	QSDK
Mainline Kernel	from 4.4.60 upward

Wi-Fi
Standard	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Band	2.4/5 GHz
MIMO	MU-MIMO 4x4, MIMO 2x2
Monitor Mode	Yes
Power (Per Chain)	20 dBm
Receiver Sensitivity	-91 dB
Antenna Connector	U.Fl

Module Spec
Power Supply	3.3V
Power Consumption	Up to 10W
Temperature Range	0°C to 65°C (Commercial) or -40°C to 85°C (Industrial)
Dimension (mm)	30x50.95x15.05
Reference Design	PN02.7
Certifications	TBD

For quick user guides and more documentation, visit: https://wiki.8devices.com/minipini

Block Diagrams

Mini Pini 4x4 Block Diagram

The Mini Pini 4x4 block diagram illustrates the integration of key components. A PCIe-E LANE 1 and GPIO interface connect to the QCN9074 chipset. Supporting components include a 96MHz XTAL and a 2Mb EEPROM. The QCN9074 interfaces with a PMIC MP5496-0002 for power management (3.3V). The chipset manages four RF frontend modules (SKY85818-11), each handling transmit (TX) and receive (RX) signals for 2.4/5GHz bands and providing PDET (Power Detect) functionality for CHAIN 0 through CHAIN 3.

Mini Pini 2x2 Block Diagram

The Mini Pini 2x2 block diagram shows a similar architecture but with two RF frontend modules. It features a PCIe-E LANE 1 and GPIO interface connected to the QCN9074 chipset, supported by a 96MHz XTAL and 2Mb EEPROM. Power is supplied via the PMIC MP5496-0002 (3.3V). The QCN9074 manages two RF frontend modules (SKY85818-11) for TX/RX signals in the 2.4/5GHz bands with PDET, for CHAIN 0 and CHAIN 2.

Module Pinout and Description

The Mini Pini module features a standard pin header. Below is a summary of the pin functions:

Pin Type Parameters
Symbol	Description
GND	Ground
NC	Not connected
I	Digital input signal
O	Digital output signal
B	Digital bidirectional signal

Power, Ground, and NC Pins
Pin ID	Pin name	Type	Description
2, 24, 39, 41, 52	+3V3	I	3.3V input voltage
4, 9, 15, 18, 21, 26, 27, 29, 34, 35, 37, 40, 43, 50	GND	GND	Ground
3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 28, 30, 32, 36, 38, 42, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 51, 20	NC	NC	NC

PCIe Gen3 Pins
Pin ID	Pin name	Type	Description
7	PCIE0_CLKREQ_N	B	PCIe clock request
22	PCIE0_RST_N	I	PCIe reset
1	PCIE0_WAKE_N	B	PCIe wake
11	PCIE0_REFCLK_N	I	Reference clock
13	PCIE0_REFCLK_P	I	Reference clock
23	PCIE0_TX0_N	O	PCIe transmitter differential signal
25	PCIE0_TX0_P	O	PCIe transmitter differential signal
33	PCIE0_RX0_P	I	PCIe receiver differential signal
31	PCIE0_RX0_N	I	PCIe receiver differential signal

Electrical Characteristics

Power Supply DC Characteristics

Symbol	Parameter	Minimum	Typical	Maximum	Units
+3V3	3.3 V Supply voltage	3	3.3	3.6	V
+3V3	3.3 V Supply current			3	A

Power Consumption (Mini Pini 4x4)

Scenario	Voltage V	Current, A	Total power W
TX (MCS0)	3.3	2.4	7.92
TX (MCS11)	3.3	1.74	5.76
RX (MCS0)	3.3	0.8	2.64
RX (MCS11)	3.3	0.76	2.52
Max throughput client side (MCS0)	3.3	3.01	9.96
Max throughput client side (MCS11)	3.3	2.43	8.04

Power Consumption (Mini Pini 2x2)

Scenario	Voltage V	Current, A	Total power W
TX (MCS0)	3.3	1.66	5.52
TX (MCS11)	3.3	1.27	4.2
RX (MCS0)	3.3	0.61	2.04
RX (MCS11)	3.3	0.58	1.92
Max throughput client side (MCS0)	3.3	2.21	7.32
Max throughput client side (MCS11)	3.3	1.7	5.64

Temperature Limit Ratings

Parameter	Minimum	Maximum	Units
Storage Temperature (Commercial)	0	+110	°C
Storage Temperature (Industrial)	-40	+110	°C
Commercial Operating Temperature	0	+65	°C
Industrial Operating Temperature	-40	+85	°C
Humidity	30	60	%RH
Storage humidity	15	70	%RH

Radio Characteristics per Chain

Mini Pini 4x4

2.4 GHz 802.11AX 20 MHz

	MCS0	MCS1	MCS2	MCS3	MCS4	MCS5	MCS6	MCS7	MCS8	MCS9	MCS10	MCS11
Data rate (Mbps)	34.4	68.8	103.2	137.6	206.5	275.3	309.7	344.1	412.9	458.8	516.2	573.5
TX power (dBm)	21	21	20	19	19	18	17	16	15	15	14	14
RX sensitivity (dB)	-91	-88	-86	-83	-79	-75	-74	-72	-70	-68	-65	-62

2.4 GHz 802.11AX 40 MHz

	MCS0	MCS1	MCS2	MCS3	MCS4	MCS5	MCS6	MCS7	MCS8	MCS9	MCS10	MCS11
Data rate (Mbps)	68.8	137.6	206.5	275.3	412.9	550.6	619.4	688.2	825.9	917.6	1032.4	1147.1
TX power (dBm)	21	21	20	19	19	18	17	16	15	15	14	14
RX sensitivity (dB)	-88	-86	-84	-82	-78	-74	-73	-71	-67	-66	-62	-60

5 GHz 802.11AX 20 MHz

	MCS0	MCS1	MCS2	MCS3	MCS4	MCS5	MCS6	MCS7	MCS8	MCS9	MCS10	MCS11
Data rate (Mbps)	34.4	68.8	103.2	137.6	206.5	275.3	309.7	344.1	412.9	458.8	516.2	573.5
TX power (dBm)	19	19	18	17	17	16	16	15	14	14	13	13
RX sensitivity (dB)	-92	-88	-86	-83	-80	-75	-74	-72	-70	-68	-65	-62

5 GHz 802.11AX 40 MHz

	MCS0	MCS1	MCS2	MCS3	MCS4	MCS5	MCS6	MCS7	MCS8	MCS9	MCS10	MCS11
Data rate (Mbps)	68.8	137.6	206.5	275.3	412.9	550.6	619.4	688.2	825.9	917.6	1032.4	1147.1
TX power (dBm)	19	19	18	17	17	16	16	15	14	14	13	13
RX sensitivity (dB)	-87	-86	-85	-81	-78	-74	-73	-71	-67	-65	-62	-60

5 GHz 802.11AX 80 MHz

	MCS0	MCS1	MCS2	MCS3	MCS4	MCS5	MCS6	MCS7	MCS8	MCS9	MCS10	MCS11
Data rate (Mbps)	144.4	288.2	432.4	576.5	864.7	1152.9	1297.1	1441.2	1729.4	1921.6	2161.8	2402
TX power (dBm)	19	19	18	17	17	16	16	15	14	14	13	13
RX sensitivity (dB)	-83	-82	-81	-78	-75	-70	-69	-67	-64	-61	-58	-56

5 GHz 802.11AX 160 MHz

	MCS0	MCS1	MCS2	MCS3	MCS4	MCS5	MCS6	MCS7	MCS8	MCS9	MCS10	MCS11
Data rate (Mbps)	288.8	576.5	864.7	1152.9	1729.4	2305.9	2594.1	2882.4	3458.8	3843.1	4323.5	4803.9
TX power (dBm)	19	19	18	17	17	16	16	15	14	14	13	13
RX sensitivity (dB)	-82	-81	-79	-75	-73	-68	-67	-65	-62	-60	-56	-54

Mini Pini 2x2

2.4 GHz 802.11AX 20 MHz

	MCS0	MCS1	MCS2	MCS3	MCS4	MCS5	MCS6	MCS7	MCS8	MCS9	MCS10	MCS11
Data rate (Mbps)	17.2	34.4	51.6	68.8	103.2	137.6	154.9	172.1	206.5	229.4	258.1	286.8
TX power (dBm)	21	21	20	19	19	18	17	16	15	15	14	14
RX sensitivity (dB)	-91	-88	-86	-83	-79	-75	-74	-72	-70	-68	-65	-62

2.4 GHz 802.11AX 40 MHz

	MCS0	MCS1	MCS2	MCS3	MCS4	MCS5	MCS6	MCS7	MCS8	MCS9	MCS10	MCS11
Data rate (Mbps)	34.4	68.8	103.2	137.6	206.5	275.3	309.7	344.1	412.9	458.8	516.2	573.5
TX power (dBm)	21	21	20	19	19	18	17	16	15	15	14	14
RX sensitivity (dB)	-88	-86	-84	-82	-78	-74	-73	-71	-67	-66	-62	-60

5 GHz 802.11AX 20 MHz

	MCS0	MCS1	MCS2	MCS3	MCS4	MCS5	MCS6	MCS7	MCS8	MCS9	MCS10	MCS11
Data rate (Mbps)	17.2	34.4	51.6	68.8	103.2	137.6	154.9	172.1	206.5	229.4	258.1	286.8
TX power (dBm)	19	19	18	17	17	16	16	15	14	14	13	13
RX sensitivity (dB)	-92	-88	-86	-83	-80	-75	-74	-72	-70	-68	-65	-62

5 GHz 802.11AX 40 MHz

	MCS0	MCS1	MCS2	MCS3	MCS4	MCS5	MCS6	MCS7	MCS8	MCS9	MCS10	MCS11
Data rate (Mbps)	34.4	68.8	103.2	137.6	206.5	275.3	309.7	344.1	412.9	458.8	516.2	573.5
TX power (dBm)	19	19	18	17	17	16	16	15	14	14	13	13
RX sensitivity (dB)	-87	-86	-85	-81	-78	-74	-73	-71	-67	-65	-62	-60

5 GHz 802.11AX 80 MHz

	MCS0	MCS1	MCS2	MCS3	MCS4	MCS5	MCS6	MCS7	MCS8	MCS9	MCS10	MCS11
Data rate (Mbps)	72.1	144.1	216.2	288.2	432.4	576.5	648.5	720.6	864.7	960.8	1080.9	1201
TX power (dBm)	19	19	18	17	17	16	16	15	14	14	13	13
RX sensitivity (dB)	-83	-82	-81	-78	-75	-70	-69	-67	-64	-61	-58	-56

5 GHz 802.11AX 160 MHz

	MCS0	MCS1	MCS2	MCS3	MCS4	MCS5	MCS6	MCS7	MCS8	MCS9	MCS10	MCS11
Data rate (Mbps)	144.1	288.2	432.4	576.5	864.7	1152.9	1297.1	1441.2	1729.4	1921.6	2161.8	2402
TX power (dBm)	19	19	18	17	17	16	16	15	14	14	13	13
RX sensitivity (dB)	-82	-81	-79	-75	-73	-68	-67	-65	-62	-60	-56	-54

Mechanical Characteristics

The Mini Pini module has the following dimensions:

Overall dimensions: 51.0mm (length) x 30.0mm (width) x 15.05mm (height)
Specific dimensions indicated in diagrams: 51.0-0.1, 47.8, 44.8 (length variations/features), 2.9, 24.2 (width features), 12.8 ± 0.2 (height feature).
Edge connector dimensions: 1.0 ± 0.1, 1.3 ± 0.2.
Mounting holes: 2x Ø 2.6.

Visual representation of the module's physical layout and dimensions is provided in the original document.

Ordering Information

TABLE. 7-1. MINI PINI RADIO CARD ORDER NUMBERS AND DESCRIPTIONS
Order Number	Description
MiniPini25 4x4	Mini-PCIe 4x4 radio card, commercial temperature grade, 0-60°C
MiniPini25-I 4x4	Mini-PCIe 4x4 radio card, industrial temperature grade, -40+85°C
MiniPini25 2x2	Mini-PCIe 2x2 radio card, commercial temperature grade, 0-60°C
MinIPini25-I 2x2	Mini-PCIe 2x2 radio card, industrial temperature grade, -40+85°C

Document Revision History

Revision	Revision Date	Description
v1.0	2023-05-30	Initial release
v1.1	2023-12-18	Updated 4/5. Tables, 6 mechanical characteristics
v1.2	2024-01-12	Updated Table 4-2
v1.3	2024-01-23	Added Mini Pini 2x2 information about radio performance and power consumption

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Mini Pini Wi-Fi 6 Radio Module Datasheet

Introduction

Key Features

Specifications

Block Diagrams

Mini Pini 4x4 Block Diagram

Mini Pini 2x2 Block Diagram

Module Pinout and Description

Electrical Characteristics

Power Supply DC Characteristics

Power Consumption (Mini Pini 4x4)

Power Consumption (Mini Pini 2x2)

Temperature Limit Ratings

Radio Characteristics per Chain

Mini Pini 4x4

2.4 GHz 802.11AX 20 MHz

2.4 GHz 802.11AX 40 MHz

5 GHz 802.11AX 20 MHz

5 GHz 802.11AX 40 MHz

5 GHz 802.11AX 80 MHz

5 GHz 802.11AX 160 MHz

Mini Pini 2x2

2.4 GHz 802.11AX 20 MHz

2.4 GHz 802.11AX 40 MHz

5 GHz 802.11AX 20 MHz

5 GHz 802.11AX 40 MHz

5 GHz 802.11AX 80 MHz

5 GHz 802.11AX 160 MHz

Mechanical Characteristics

Ordering Information

Document Revision History

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