Features
- Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) R2
- Concurrent dual-band, dual transceiver
- 4T4R MIMO architecture
- 3Gbps aggregated PHY/data link speed
- Single PCIe 3.0 (dual-lane) interface
- Small 11mm x 11mm BGA package
- DL/UL MU-OFDMA support
- DL MU-MIMO support
- Beamforming support
- Target-Wait-Time
- Uplink scheduling
- QAM 1024 (MCS 10, 11) modulation
- 20, 40, 80, 160MHz support in 5GHz
- 20 and 40MHz support in 2.4GHz
- WEP CAC support to enable seamless channel change to DFS channels
- WEP 64/128, WPA, WPA2, WPA3, TKIP, AES, WAPI
- QoS-WMM, WMM-PS, WMM-ACM
- IEEE 802.11e, h, i, k, r, v, w, z support
Description
The CL8040 is a high-performing, highly integrated Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) R2 single PCIe chip that delivers the best Wi-Fi network performance for its size by combining two Wi-Fi 6 radios into a single 11mm x 11mm PCIe chip. The chip employs two concurrent dual-band Wi-Fi 6 radios with 4T4R architecture that can drive aggregated PHY/data link speeds up to 3Gbps. The two independent radios can function as an access point, client, or as repeater.
CL8040 integrates dual MAC, dual PHY, analog and RFIC in a single package, including the required CPUs and memories to run more of the wireless LAN functions on-chip, eliminating the need for costly external memories. Interface to the host is over a dual-lane PCIe 3.0 interface.
The CL8040 is designed to support standard-based features addressing security, quality of service, and international regulation, as well as above-standard integrated value-add functionalities based on Renesas’s embedded and edge software technologies
Parameters
| Attributes | Value |
|---|---|
| Wireless Standard | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Band | 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz |
| MIMO | 4T4R system |
Application Block Diagrams
 | Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) AI-enabled AMR system with real-time control, scalable power, and compact design. |
 | Robotic Standard Arm System Robotic arm system with AI-powered vision and real-time motion control. |
 | High-Performance Vision AI System High-end vision AI system features real-time object detection and high-efficiency AI accelerators. |
 | Connected Android-Based Vehicle Instrument Cluster Android-based automotive cockpit with wireless connectivity and real-time displays. |
 | High-Speed 5G to Wi-Fi Converter for CPE Convert 5G to Wi-Fi with dual-band 4T4R Wi-Fi 6, ideal for 5G routers and efficient networking. |
 | Wireless Electronic Gaming Table Flexible Wi-Fi 6 system offers 3000Mbps, 4x4 MIMO, dual-band support, and seamless integration features. |
 | Wi-Fi Connected Retail Scale Wi-Fi 6 retail scale offers fast transactions, stable connections, compact design, and efficient power use. |
 | Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) Powerful MPU with DRP-AI and Wi-Fi 6 support for high-speed, low-latency AOI systems. |
 | High Throughput Wi-Fi 6 Router Achieve seamless, high-speed connectivity with an advanced Wi-Fi 6 router powered by Renesas. |
 | Industrial Gateway with Wi-Fi 6 Industrial gateway to bridge networks and devices with Wi-Fi 6 to facilitate data exchange and control. |
Additional Applications
- Home Gateways
- Multimedia Gateways
- Enterprise Access Points
- SMB Access Points
- Routers
- Extenders
- Mesh Nodes
- Bandwidth-Intense Connected IoT
- Smart TVs
- Industrial PLCs