8devices Blue Bean
8devices Blue Bean
8devices Blue Bean

Blue Bean

Blue Bean is a high-performance and ultra-low-power surface-mount USB Wi-Fi radio module. Its tiny form factor makes it easy to add single-stream 11ac Wave2 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 to your project.

Target industries
Commercial/ Industrial IoT
Smart Home automation
Medical applications
Connected appliances
  • Qualcomm QCA9377-7
    This SoC delivers Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity with MU-MIMO and capable power management
  • Bluetooth 5.0 and Wi-Fi 5 coexistence
    Advanced coexistence mechanisms allow Blue Bean to deliver exceptional throughput and low-latency performance
  • Ultra-small form factor
    The Bean series comes in ultra-small form factors that make it easy to add connectivity to devices of any size.
  • Advanced power saving techniques
    Blue Bean supports both Class1 and Class2 Bluetooth transmissions, which help you deliver more energy-efficient projects to your users
  • Versatile applications
    Blue Bean software drivers are available for Linux, Windows 10 or 11 and Android operating systems

Yes, it’s really that tiny

Despite its small size, this module manages to fit in dual-band (2.4 and 5 GHz) 1×1 802.11ac Wave2 Wi-Fi (supporting MU-MIMO) and Bluetooth capabilities. Blue Bean delivers extraordinary performance and value to projects of any size.

Development board details

Explore more about the development board components by hovering over a bullet points.
Get Devkit

USB Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

Dual-band ceramic antenna

BLUE bean A module

Turn on/off WLAN and Bluetooth

Dual-band ceramic antenna

Specifications

Platform
Radio Chip QCA9377-7 from Qualcomm
Wi-Fi Interface USB 2.0
Bluetooth Interface USB1.1
Linux / Android qcacld-3.0
Linux Mainline Kernel N/A
Windows support Windows 10 & 11
Wireless
Wireless Standard Wi-Fi 5 (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wave2)
Bluetooth Standards BT 5.0 + HS, BLE, ANT+
Radio Mode Dual band, SISO
Frequency 2412-2472MHz & 5180-5885MHz
Channel Size 20,40,80 MHz
Data Rate 433 Mbps
Antenna Options HSC connector / Integrated Antenna
Max Output Power (per chain) 20 dBm
Software Options
Linux OpenWrt
FirmUx
Module Spec
Power Supply 3.3V
Power Consumption 1.8 W
Dimensions 17 mm x 12 mm
Weight 0.9 g
Temperature Range -40°C to +85°C
Mounting Dual side
Pin Type Half circle castellated via
Certifications CE, FCC, IC, UKCA

Custom Solutions

Does your project require a custom hardware or software solution? Are you looking for an experienced partner to help develop your solution? 8devices can help.

Take advantage of our extensive R&D experience by working with our hardware and software engineers to develop the exact solution you need. From custom modules and components to specialized firmware or cutting-edge software features – anything is possible.

Production facility

8devices can fulfill and scale production runs for any design our engineers have created for you.

Which product is best for you?

Use our Compare tool to compare and contrast Blue Bean with other 8devices products in its category.
We want to make sure you find the best solution possible for your project.
Compare now

Subscribe to our newsletter

Keep up with our latest updates. We usually send 1-2 emails per month.

Email marketing registration is subject to our privacy policy. You can cancel your subscription at any time without cost or effort.

Premium Support Inquiry

8Devices warrants solely to the original end-user purchaser
*Fields are required