The BCM43596XKUBGT is a Wi-Fi and Bluetooth combo chip manufactured by Cypress Semiconductor. It supports IEEE 802.11ac Wi-Fi with Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO) and Bluetooth 5.0, providing high-performance wireless connectivity for mobile and embedded devices.

Applications

• High-end smartphones
• Tablets
• Virtual Reality (VR) headsets
• Augmented Reality (AR) devices
• Smart TVs
• Wireless routers
• Internet of Things (IoT) gateways

Features

• IEEE 802.11ac Wi-Fi with MU-MIMO
• Bluetooth 5.0
• Dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz operation
• Integrated power amplifiers for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
• Low power consumption
• Supports Wi-Fi Direct
• Multiple host interfaces (e.g., SDIO, PCIe)
• Compact package size
• Advanced coexistence algorithms for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

Benefits

• High-speed Wi-Fi connectivity with 802.11ac and MU-MIMO
• Enhanced Bluetooth performance with Bluetooth 5.0
• Improved network capacity and efficiency
• Extended battery life in portable devices
• Simplified integration with multiple host interfaces
• Smaller form factor for space-constrained designs
• Reliable and robust wireless communication

Additional Details

The BCM43596XKUBGT supports advanced security features, including WPA3, to ensure secure wireless communication. It features advanced power management techniques to minimize power consumption in various operating modes. The device complies with industry standards, ensuring interoperability with other Wi-Fi and Bluetooth devices. It uses advanced coexistence algorithms to ensure proper operation when Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are operating simultaneously. MU-MIMO technology allows the access point to transmit to multiple devices concurrently, boosting network capacity.