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BW16

Ai-Thinker

-40℃~+85℃ -90dBm 16dBm 2.4GHz 3.3V BLE5.0、802.11a/b/g/n Integrated Bluetooth function、Over-the-air (OTA) update RTL8720DN Chip SMD,24x16mm WiFi Modules ROHS

Extended
DatasheetJLCPCBLCSCai-thinker/BW16
Category
WiFi Modules
Package
SMD,24x16mm
Pins
17

Overview

The BW16 is a wiFi Module made by Ai-Thinker in a SMD,24x16mm package with 17 pins. -40℃~+85℃ -90dBm 16dBm 2.4GHz 3.3V BLE5.0、802.11a/b/g/n Integrated Bluetooth function、Over-the-air (OTA) update RTL8720DN Chip SMD,24x16mm WiFi Modules ROHS.

PCBKit's library has its KiCad symbol (EasyEDA_Cloud:BW16, from EasyEDA) and its footprint (EasyEDA_Cloud:WIFI-SMD_BW16, from EasyEDA), ready for a KiCad board. 525 are in stock at JLCPCB (part C2764067). 1 open-source board in 1 repository on GitHub use it.

Symbol

PA131PB32CHIP_EN3PA154PA85PA276PA267VDD_3V38GND9PA2510PA711PA1412PA3013PA1214PB215PB116EP17
EasyEDA_Cloud:BW16From EasyEDA

Footprint

1234567891011121314151617
EasyEDA_Cloud:WIFI-SMD_BW16From EasyEDA

Parameters

8
Features
Integrated Bluetooth function
Frequency
2.4GHz
Operating Temperature
-40℃~+85℃
Output Power
16dBm
Sensitivity
-90dBm
Utilized IC / Part
RTL8720DN Chip
Voltage - Supply
3.3V
Wireless Standard
802.11a/b/g/n

Order codes

1

Pinout

17
The pins of the BW16
PinNameType
1PA13Unspecified
2PB3Unspecified
3CHIP_ENUnspecified
4PA15Unspecified
5PA8Unspecified
6PA27Unspecified
7PA26Unspecified
8VDD_3V3Unspecified
9GNDUnspecified
10PA25Unspecified
11PA7Unspecified
12PA14Unspecified
13PA30Unspecified
14PA12Unspecified
15PB2Unspecified
16PB1Unspecified
17EPUnspecified

Open-source boards using it

All 1
  • 2 layers55 × 28 mmRTL8720DN multi function board, the printed circuit board in 3D

    RTL8720DN multi function board

    mikey60/BW16-RTL8720DN-Module-Arduino

    BW16 (RTL8720DN) Module - Getting Started with Arduino

    27 parts61

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Questions

Is there a KiCad symbol and footprint for the BW16?

Yes. The symbol is EasyEDA_Cloud:BW16 and the footprint EasyEDA_Cloud:WIFI-SMD_BW16, both drawn on this page. PCBKit places them on a board for you when you design with it.

What package is the BW16?

SMD,24x16mm, with 17 pins. Its footprint is drawn on this page.

Where is the BW16 datasheet?

Ai-Thinker publishes it: the Datasheet link on this page opens it.

Where can I order the BW16?

JLCPCB lists it as part C2764067, with 525 in stock; the sellers' links on this page open their listings.

What can replace the BW16?

Parts like it in the library: the ESP32-WROOM-32E-N4 by Espressif Systems, the ESP-12F(ESP8266MOD) by Ai-Thinker, the ESP32-WROOM-32 by Espressif Systems and the ESP32-WROOM-32E-N16 by Espressif Systems. Check their datasheets: a part that fits the footprint may still differ in its ratings.

Which open-source boards use the BW16?

1 board in 1 repository on GitHub; the most starred are listed on this page, with their KiCad files.

Parts like it

8