What Are the Integrated Intel® Wireless-AC (CNVi) and Companion RF (CRF) Module?


 The integrated Intel® Wireless-AC solution moves key elements of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® Technology into Intel® processors.


The solution is composed of:


  • CNVi, the integrated wireless IP portion of Intel processors

  • A companion RF (CRF) module in M.2 form factor (2230 and 1216 Soldered Down)

    Solution diagram

    These Intel® Wireless Adapters are CRF modules that support the integrated Intel Wireless-AC:

Intel® Wireless-AC 9560

  • Intel® Wireless-AC 9462

  • Intel® Wireless-AC 9461

    They currently only support certain processors:

  • 8th Gen Intel® Core™ processors

  • Intel® Pentium® Silver processors based on Gemini Lake

  • Celeron® processors based on Gemini Lake

    • TX/RX Streams2x2
    • Bands2.4Ghz, 5Ghz (160Mhz)
    • Max Speed1.73Gbps
    • Wi-Fi CERTIFIED*802.11ac
    • ComplianceFIPS, FISMA
    • Bluetooth Version5
    • Integrated BluetoothYes

    Package Specifications

    • Board Form FactorM.2 22x30;
    • Package SizeM.2 2230: 22 mm x 30 mm x 2.4 mm
    • System Interface TypeM.2 CNVio

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