CC-WMX-L96C-TE Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The CC-WMX-L96C-TE is a Bluetooth and WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n transceiver module manufactured by Digi as part of the ConnectCore® 6 series. This card edge mounted module operates across 2.4GHz–2.48GHz and 4.9GHz–5.8GHz frequency bands with Bluetooth v4.0 protocol support and delivers 150Mbps data rate. The product is currently obsolete, necessitating identification of functionally equivalent alternatives for ongoing system support and new designs.

Substiute Parts

CC-WMX-L96C-TE

DigiIn Stock: 1095CC-WMX-L96C-TE Datasheet

Current PartRFQ

CC-WMX-L97D-N

DigiIn Stock: 758CC-WMX-L97D-N Datasheet

MFR RecommendedRFQ

Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution of the CC-WMX-L96C-TE is determined by alignment across the following critical parameters:

Manufacturer continuity within the Digi ConnectCore® product family ensures firmware compatibility and design integration consistency. Both the main part and substitute maintain Digi as the manufacturer and share the ConnectCore® base product number (CC-WMX).

RF standard compatibility requires support for Bluetooth and WiFi protocols. The substitute part CC-WMX-L97D-N extends protocol support to 802.11ac and Bluetooth v5.0, providing backward compatibility with 802.11a/b/g/n and Bluetooth v4.0 applications.

Operating temperature range alignment (−40°C to 85°C) ensures thermal performance equivalence across industrial and commercial deployment scenarios.

RoHS and REACH compliance status confirmation validates regulatory equivalence for supply chain and end-market requirements.

Module package classification and mounting methodology determine physical integration feasibility. The substitute transitions from card edge to surface mount configuration, requiring PCB layout redesign but maintaining module-level integration approach.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The CC-WMX-L97D-N is the manufacturer-designated substitute for the obsolete CC-WMX-L96C-TE. Selection of this substitute is supported by the following engineering criteria:

Active product status of the CC-WMX-L97D-N ensures ongoing manufacturer support, availability, and supply chain continuity compared to the obsolete main part.

Protocol backward compatibility allows existing Bluetooth v4.0 and 802.11a/b/g/n implementations to operate on the substitute without firmware modification, while enabling access to enhanced Bluetooth v5.0 and 802.11ac capabilities for new feature development.

Regulatory compliance alignment (REACH Unaffected status) maintains equivalence for international market deployment.

Thermal operating range equivalence (−40°C to 85°C) preserves system performance across specified environmental conditions.

Design integration requires PCB layout modification due to the transition from card edge to surface mount configuration. This change necessitates mechanical redesign but does not alter functional RF or protocol compatibility.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the CC-WMX-L97D-N directly replace the CC-WMX-L96C-TE without PCB modification?

A: No. The CC-WMX-L97D-N uses surface mount configuration while the CC-WMX-L96C-TE uses card edge mounting. PCB layout redesign is required to accommodate the different mounting methodology.

Q: Are Bluetooth v4.0 applications compatible with the CC-WMX-L97D-N substitute?

A: Yes. The CC-WMX-L97D-N supports Bluetooth v5.0, which maintains backward compatibility with Bluetooth v4.0 protocol implementations.

Q: Does the frequency band change from 2.4GHz–2.48GHz and 4.9GHz–5.8GHz to 800MHz affect WiFi compatibility?

A: The frequency specifications provided indicate different operational bands. System integration must account for the 800MHz frequency specification of the substitute part in RF design and antenna selection.

Q: What is the impact of increased memory in the CC-WMX-L97D-N?

A: The substitute provides 8GB Flash and 1GB DDR3 compared to 4GB Flash and 512MB DRAM in the main part. This increase supports expanded firmware and application storage without functional incompatibility.

Q: Are both parts RoHS compliant?

A: The CC-WMX-L96C-TE is explicitly RoHS Compliant. The CC-WMX-L97D-N RoHS status is not specified in the provided data. Verification with the manufacturer is recommended for regulatory documentation.

Q: What serial interfaces does the substitute provide?

A: The CC-WMX-L97D-N provides Ethernet, GPIO, I2C, I2S, JTAG, PWM, SPI, UART, and USB interfaces. The main part serial interface specifications are not provided in the available data.