FastConnect 6900

Wi-Fi 6, 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 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 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 clean 6GHz spectrum, this system takes Wi-Fi performance to a new generation.

Additionally, featuring Integrated Bluetooth 5.3 packed with the latest Qualcomm® aptX™ audio features...

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FastConnect™ 6900 System Infographic

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 5.3 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
Fine Timing Measurement based on 802.11-2016

Specifications

Wi-Fi

Peak Speed

Up to 3.6 Gbps

Generation

Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 4

Standards

802.11ax, 802.11r, 802.11ac, 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11v1, 802.11w, 802.11d, 802.11e, 802.11h, 802.11i, 802.11k

Spectral Bands

6 GHz, 5 GHz, 2.4 GHz

Channels

160 MHz, 80 MHz, 40 MHz, 20 MHz

MIMO Configuration

8x8

Antenna Configuration

2x2

Peak QAM

4K QAM

Encryption

256-bit, AES-CCMP, AES-GCMP

Security

WPA3 Enhanced Open, PAP, MS-CHAP, PEAP, EAP-TLS, TKIP, WPA3 Personal, 128-bit WEP, MS-CHAPv2, FIPS 140-2, WPA2, WPA3 Enterprise, WPA3 Easy Connect, WPA2-PSK, TLS, EAP-TTLS, 64-bit WEP

Features

8x8 Sounding, MU-MIMO, OFDMA, Target Wake Time, MU-MIMO (UL/DL), Dual-Band Simultaneous (DBS)

Bluetooth

Specification Version

Bluetooth® 5.3

Topologies

Qualcomm TrueWireless™ Stereo Plus technology, Qualcomm® TrueWireless™ technology

Low Energy Features

Bluetooth® Low Energy Audio2

Audio

Qualcomm® aptX™ audio technology support

Qualcomm® aptX™ Voice, Qualcomm® aptX™ Adaptive

Process Node and Technology

Process Node

14 nm

Part

Part Number(s)

WCN685x-5, WCN685x-1

Pending OS support
Support is platform and OS dependent

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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Product	Wi-Fi Generation	Spectral Bands	Channels	Peak QAM	Bluetooth Specification Version	UWB Standards
Premium Tier
FastConnect 7800 Active	Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 6E Wi-Fi 6 Wi-Fi 5 Wi-Fi 4	6 GHz 5 GHz 2.4 GHz	320 MHz 240 MHz 160 MHz 80 MHz 40 MHz 20 MHz	4K QAM	Bluetooth® 5.4	—
FastConnect 7900 Active	Wi-Fi 6 Wi-Fi 6E Wi-Fi 7	6 GHz	320 MHz	4K QAM	Bluetooth® 6.0	IEEE 802.15.4z Fine Ranging (FiRa) Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC)
FastConnect 6900 Active	Wi-Fi 6E Wi-Fi 6 Wi-Fi 5 Wi-Fi 4	6 GHz 5 GHz 2.4 GHz	160 MHz 80 MHz 40 MHz 20 MHz	4K QAM	Bluetooth® 5.3	—
FastConnect 6800 Active	Wi-Fi 6 Wi-Fi 5 Wi-Fi 4	5 GHz 2.4 GHz	160 MHz 80 MHz 40 MHz 20 MHz	1024 QAM	Bluetooth® 5.1	—
High Tier
FastConnect 6700 Active	Wi-Fi 6E Wi-Fi 6 Wi-Fi 5 Wi-Fi 4	6 GHz 5 GHz 2.4 GHz	160 MHz 80 MHz 40 MHz 20 MHz	4K QAM	Bluetooth® 5.4	—
Mid Tier
FastConnect 6200 Active	Wi-Fi 5 Wi-Fi 4	5 GHz 2.4 GHz	80 MHz 40 MHz 20 MHz	—	Bluetooth® 5.2	—

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