Overview | Qualcomm FastConnect 6900 System | Integrated Mobile Wi-Fi Chipset with DBS technology

Wi-Fi 6, 6E, Bluetooth 5.2 and advanced audio technology in an integrated offering to exceed industry standards and deliver increased speed and immersive experiences for mobile and computing devices.

The Qualcomm FastConnect 6900 is an advanced 14nm 2x2 Mobile Connectivity system that is primed to redefine Wi-Fi connectivity for the next generation of mobile and computing devic....

The Qualcomm FastConnect 6900 is an advanced 14nm 2x2 Mobile Connectivity system that is primed to redefine Wi-Fi connectivity for the next generation of mobile and computing devices by extending the power of Wi-Fi 6 into the 6 GHz band (Wi-Fi 6E). With Wi-Fi speeds up to 3.6 Gbps, VR-class low latency and multi-user feature innovation delivered to new and c....

Additionally, featuring Integrated Bluetooth 5.2 packed with the latest Qualcomm® aptX™ audio features ....

Qualcomm® FastConnect™ 6900 is a product of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.

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Multi-gigabit performance

Multi-gigabit speeds of (up to 3.6 Gbps), supported by Qualcomm 4K QAM, 160MHz channel support and unique 4-stream (2x2 + 2x2) Dual Band Simultaneous (DBS) with 6GHz capabilities.

Expanded efficiency and capacity

Harnessing 6 GHz spectrum availability and extending advanced Wi-Fi 6 multi-user technologies, like MU-MIMO and OFDMA, into the new band to deliver reliable performance, even in the most congested areas, such as airports and sports stadiums.

Ultra-low latency

Low latency and high speeds for emerging mobile applications, providing the foundation for burgeoning mobile gaming and XR applications.

Bluetooth audio innovation

Premium audio experiences delivered by advanced features such as integrated Bluetooth 5.2 and with two antennas paired with the latest high-quality audio and voice features of Qualcomm aptX technology and LE Audio Support takes wireless audio to new levels.

Qualcomm Snapdragon Sound Technology

Bringing together the very best audio, connectivity, and mobile innovations from Qualcomm Technologies designed to deliver high-resolution music, crystal-clear voice calls, and lag-free gaming—with superior connectivity and extended battery life. This is how sound should sound.

Qualcomm FastConnect 6900 System

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Features

Wi-Fi 6 and 6E (6 GHz) feature support
160MHz channel support in both the 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands
Qualcomm 4K QAM technology
Qualcomm® Multi-User Traffic Management providing advanced multi-user technologies with universal uplink data support
4-stream (2x2 + 2x2) Dual Band Simultaneous (DBS)
Dual Bluetooth Antennas for reliable long-range connections
1-to-many Bluetooth broadcast
Long-range crystal-clear audio
Multi-stream audio support for true wireless ear buds
FIPS 140-2 support with Windows Operating System (OS) integration

Specifications

Wi-Fi

Peak Speed: 3.6 Gbps

Standards: Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 6, 802.11ax, 802.11ac Wave 2, 802.11a/b/g, 802.11n, 802.11i

Wi-Fi Spectral Bands: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz

Peak QAM: 4k QAM

Wi-Fi Features: 160MHz channel support, MU-MIMO, MU-MIMO (Uplink and Downlink), Dual-band simultaneous (DBS), OFDMA, Target Wake Time

MIMO Configuration: 8x8 Sounding

Bluetooth

Bluetooth Specification Version: Bluetooth 5.2

Bluetooth Features: Qualcomm TrueWireless™ Technology, Qualcomm TrueWireless™ Stereo Plus technology

Audio

Qualcomm® aptX™ audio playback support: Qualcomm® aptX™ Voice, Qualcomm® aptX™ Adaptive

Security Support

Wi-Fi Security: 256-bit Encryption, FIPS 140-2 support, WPA3 Easy Connect, WPA3-Enhanced Open, WPA3-Enterprise, WPA3-Personal

Process

Process Node and Technology: 14 nm

Part

Part Number(s): WCN685x-1, WCN685x-5

With Windows Operating System (OS) integration

Qualcomm Snapdragon Sound, Qualcomm Snapdragon, Qualcomm aptX, Qualcomm Aqstic, Qualcomm FastConnect and Qualcomm TrueWireless are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. The glitches represented in these audio tracks are based on modelled data gathered as a result of internal testing by Qualcomm.

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Standards	Wi-Fi Spectral Bands	Bluetooth Specification Version	Qualcomm® aptX™ audio playback support
Wi-Fi 6E Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax 802.11ac Wave 2 802.11a/b/g 802.11n 802.11i	2.4 GHz 5 GHz 6 GHz	Bluetooth 5.2	Qualcomm® aptX™ Voice Qualcomm® aptX™ Adaptive
Wi-Fi 6 802.11ac Wave 2 802.11a/b/g 802.11n	2.4 GHz 5 GHz	Bluetooth 5.1	Qualcomm® aptX™ Audio Qualcomm® aptX™ Voice Qualcomm® aptX™ Adaptive
Wi-Fi 6-ready 802.11ac Wave 2 802.11a/b/g 802.11n	2.4 GHz 5 GHz	Bluetooth 5.0	—

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