New Arrivals:E101-C5WN8 Series Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 6.0 Dual-Mode Module

Product Overview

The E101-C5WN8 series is a new generation of high-performance wireless communication modules launched by EBYTE, developed based on the ESP32-C5 chip solution. It includes two models: E101-C5WN8-PS (onboard PCB antenna) and E101-C5WN8-XS (external antenna). This series integrates 2.4 & 5 GHz dual-band Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 6.0, and IEEE 802.15.4 (Zigbee/Thread) protocol stacks, equipped with a RISC-V 32-bit single-core processor, suitable for smart devices requiring high speed, low latency, and multi-protocol concurrency.

Core Features & Technical Highlights

1. Powerful Wireless Connectivity

• Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax): Supports 2.4GHz (2412-2484MHz) and 5GHz (5180-5885MHz) dual bands, providing a data rate of up to 150 Mbps. Features such as OFDMA, MU-MIMO, and TWT (Target Wake Time) significantly improve network efficiency and device battery life.

• Bluetooth 6.0: Certified by Bluetooth 6.0, supporting 2 Mbps high speed, 20 dBm high-power transmission, AoA/AoD (Angle of Arrival/Departure), PAwR (Periodic Advertising with Responses), and other advanced functions, enabling longer coverage and stronger anti-interference capabilities.

• IEEE 802.15.4: Compatible with Zigbee 3.0 and Thread 1.4 protocols, operating in the 2.4GHz band with a data rate of 250 Kbps, ideal for low-power, large-scale IoT networking.

2. Superior Hardware Performance

• Processor & Storage: Built-in RISC-V 32-bit single-core processor with a maximum frequency of 240 MHz; configured with 8 MB SPI Flash and 8 MB PSRAM, providing sufficient storage for programs and data.

• Rich Peripheral Interfaces: Supports GPIO, SPI, UART, I2C, I2S, RMT, ADC, DAC, CAN FD, USB, and other interfaces, enabling easy connection to sensors, displays, motors, and other peripherals.

3. Flexible Antenna Options

• E101-C5WN8-PS: Integrates a high-performance PCB antenna, simplifying design and reducing costs.

• E101-C5WN8-XS: Supports external antennas via an IPEX-1 connector. Users can choose high-gain antennas based on application scenarios, significantly improving communication distance (560 meters in lab tests).

Key Technical Specifications

RF Performance (Typical Values)

• Wi-Fi Transmit Power: 2.4GHz @ 19.5 dBm (11b mode), 5GHz @ 18.5 dBm (6Mbps mode).

• Wi-Fi Receive Sensitivity: 2.4GHz @ -100 dBm (11b mode), 5GHz @ -94.5 dBm (6Mbps mode).

• Bluetooth Transmit Power: Up to 20 dBm; Receive Sensitivity: -98.5 dBm (1Mbps mode).

Application Scenarios

With multi-protocol support, high performance, and low power consumption, the E101-C5WN8 series is widely applicable in:

• Smart Home: Smart speakers, smart locks, lighting control, environmental sensors.

• Industrial IoT: Device monitoring, data acquisition, wireless gateways, industrial automation.

• Healthcare: Remote monitoring devices, smart wearables, medical sensors.

• Consumer Electronics: Wireless headsets, smart toys, portable devices.

• Smart City: Smart meters, water meters, public facility monitoring.

Product Advantages

1. Multi-Protocol Integration: Supports Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 6.0, and Zigbee/Thread simultaneously, meeting device interconnection needs in complex scenarios.

2. High Speed & Low Latency: Wi-Fi 6’s OFDMA and MU-MIMO technologies greatly improve network efficiency; Bluetooth 6.0’s 2Mbps rate reduces data transmission time.

3. Long-Distance Communication: E101-C5WN8-XS with high-gain antennas achieves 560 meters in lab tests, suitable for large-scale coverage.

4. Security & Reliability: Supports WPA3 and Bluetooth AES-128 encryption to ensure data transmission security.

5. Easy Integration: Provides rich development resources, supporting ESP-IDF and Arduino frameworks to shorten product development cycles.