Imagine a car that can stream music, download maps, and talk to your phone without any lag or drop-outs. The Quectel AF67E Wi-Fi 6 & Bluetooth 5.3 Automotive Module makes that possible. It is a compact chip that adds fast Wi-Fi and reliable Bluetooth to any vehicle system. Drivers often struggle with slow connections or lost pairing when they are on the road. This module solves that problem by delivering the latest wireless standards in a tiny, rugged package.
Quectel AF67E Wi-Fi 6 & Bluetooth 5.3 Automotive Module
Modern cars need a stable link to the internet and to nearby devices. Without a strong wireless link, navigation updates stall, OTA firmware fails, and passengers lose the ability to use streaming services. This matters because drivers expect seamless connectivity the same way they expect smooth rides. The AF67E answers the need by supporting Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) up to 1.2 Gbps and Bluetooth 5.3 with LE Audio and long-range modes. It also offers dual-antenna design, low power consumption, and automotive-grade temperature tolerance, so the connection stays fast even in extreme weather.
Key Features
- Supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax standards.
- Maximum Wi-Fi data rate of 1.2 Gbps (802.11ax).
- Bluetooth LE 5.3 with 2 Mbps BLE throughput.
- PCIe Gen2 1, UART, PCM, and coexistence interfaces.
- Three antenna connectors: two for Wi-Fi, one optional for Bluetooth.
- Power supply VDD_PA 1.71-2.1 V, VDD_CORE options down to 0.95 V.
- Operating temperature range -40 C to +85 C.
- WPA3 encryption and support for up to 32 access points.
- Modes: Access Point (AP) and Station (STA).
Specifications
| General |
|
| Region |
Global |
| Function |
Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz/5 GHz; Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Dimension |
23.0 mm × 23.0 mm × 3.0 mm |
| Weight |
Approx. 3.3 g |
| Wi-Fi |
|
| WLAN |
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
| Wi-Fi Modulation Mode |
DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK, BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM, 256QAM, 1024QAM |
| Bluetooth |
|
| Bluetooth |
BLE (Bluetooth 5.3) |
| Bluetooth Modulation Mode |
GFSK, 8-DPSK, π/4-DQPSK |
| Temperature Range |
|
| Operating Temperature Range |
-40 °C to +85 °C |
| Max. Data Rates |
|
| 802.11a |
54 Mbps |
| 802.11b |
11 Mbps |
| 802.11g |
54 Mbps |
| 802.11n |
300 Mbps |
| 802.11ac |
866 Mbps |
| 802.11ax |
1200 Mbps |
| BLE (Bluetooth 5.3) |
2 Mbps |
| Interfaces |
|
| PCIe |
PCIe Gen 2 × 1 |
| UART |
× 1 |
| PCM |
× 1 |
| Coexistence Interface |
× 1 |
| Antenna Interfaces |
|
| ANT_WIFI/BT |
Wi-Fi 0 antenna and Bluetooth antenna |
| ANT_WIFI1 |
Wi-Fi 1 antenna |
| ANT_BT |
dedicated Bluetooth antenna (Optional) |
| Electrical Features |
|
| Power Supply Voltage |
VDD_PA: 1.71 V–2.1 V, Typ. 1.8 V |
| Power Supply Voltage |
VDD_CORE: 1.90 V, 1.35 V, 0.95 V |
| I/O Power Supply Voltage |
VDD_IO: 1.71 V–1.89 V, Typ. 1.8 V |
| Certifications |
|
| Regulatory |
Europe: CE; America: FCC; Canada: IC; China: SRRC; Australia/New Zealand: RCM |
| General Features |
|
| Encryption Mode |
WPA3 |
| Max. Access Points |
32 |
| Operating Mode |
AP, STA |
| BLE Feature |
LE Audio, 2M PHY, BLE Long Range |
