u-blox has expanded its JODY family of modules with the NXP IW623/AW693-based JODY-W6 series that features tri-band Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.4 (including LE Audio) in a single package.
There are seven product variants across five main series models, primarily based on NXP’s IW623 chipset for professional use and the AW692/AW693 for automotive applications. The modules are optimized for the simultaneous operation of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and are intended for high-throughput, low-latency, and secure connectivity use cases such as industrial automation, healthcare systems, smart buildings, network infrastructure, and in-vehicle infotainment and telematics systems. The module has a 15.6 × 19.8 mm LGA form factor and is designed for easy migration within the JODY family.
u-blox JODY-W6 specifications
Wireless SoC
– NXP IW623 (Professional grade – JODY-W672, JODY-W673)
– NXP AW692 / AW693 (Automotive grade 2 – JODY-W682, JODY-W683, JODY-W663)
Connectivity
– Wi-Fi
– Standards – Wi-Fi 6E IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
– Frequencies – 2.4 GHz (1-13), 5 GHz (36-177), and 6 GHz (1-233) (JODY-W663 supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz only)
– Bandwidth – 20, 40, and 80 MHz channels
– Wi-Fi Output Power (EIRP) – 19 dBm
– MIMO – Concurrent dual-band with 2×2 MIMO at 5/6 GHz + 1×1 at 2.4 GHz
– Data Rate – PHY data rates up to 1.2 Gbit/s at 5/6 GHz or combined throughput of 1.34 Gbit/s
– Modes – Access point (AP), Station (STA), P2P (Wi-Fi Direct), or combinations
– Micro Access Point – Supports up to 64 connections
– Dual MAC supported on automotive variants (JODY-W663, JODY-W682, JODY-W683)
– Bluetooth
– Standard – Bluetooth 5.4 Dual-Mode
– Profiles – HCI, BR/EDR, Low Energy (LE)
– Features – LE Audio uses isochronous channels, LE long range, Advertising extension
– Data Rate – Up to 2 Mbit/s
– Bluetooth Output Power (EIRP) – 12 dBm
Antenna configurations
– 2-pin variants (JODY-W672, JODY-W682)
– Pin 1 – 5/6 GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
– Pin 2 – 2.4 GHz and 5/6 GHz Wi-Fi
– 3-pin variants (JODY-W673, JODY-W683 and JODY-W663)
– Pins 1 and 2 – 2.4 GHz and 5/6 GHz Wi-Fi
– Pin 3 – Dedicated Bluetooth
– Pins 1 and 2 – 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi (JODY-W663 only)
Interfaces
– Wi-Fi
– PCIe (JODY-W672-00B, JODY-W673-00B)
– SDIO (JODY-W672-50B, JODY-W673-50B)
– Bluetooth – High-speed UART (4-wire)
– Bluetooth Audio – PCM and I2S
– Additional GPIOs
Security
– WPA2/3, AES/CCMP, AES/GCMP, and WAPI encryption
– Secure boot (NXP EdgeLock) on chip
Misc
– WCI-2 (2-wire) for external radio coexistence
– PTA (5-wire) for external radio coexistence
Power
– Main supply – 3.3 V and 1.8 V
– I/O power supply – 3.3 V or 1.8 V
Dimensions – 19.8 x 15.6 x 2.7 mm (94-pin LGA module with additional ground pins)
Temperature range
– Professional grade – -40°C to +85°C (JODY-W672, JODY-W673)
– Automotive grade 2 (AEC-Q104) – -40°C to +105°C (JODY-W663, JODY-W682, JODY-W683)
Compliance – RoHS and REACH compliance, Moisture sensitivity level 4
The company clearly mentions that these are host-based modules and require an external host processor running Linux or Android, with drivers provided directly by NXP. No additional software