Technical reference · 12 September 2026
| Specification | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Radio / platform | Wi-Fi 7 development board | expandable radio platform |
| Theoretical PHY reference | Radio configuration selected for the application |
| Host / processor | IPQ9574; quad-core Cortex-A73 at 2.2 GHz |
| Channel / network configuration | 2 x 10GbE + 4 x 1GbE; 4 x M.2 E-Key |
| RF / power | 12 V; board-only 13 W reference |
| Mechanical / environment | 203 x 139 x 20 mm; -20 to +70 C |
| Parameter | Pulse B7-01 |
|---|---|
| Processor | IPQ9574; four Cortex-A73 cores at 2.2 GHz |
| Memory interface | DDR4, 32-bit interface; delivered memory option as ordered |
| Copper network | Two 10GbE ports and four 1GbE ports |
| Expansion | Four PCIe 3.0 M.2 E-Key slots and USB 3.0 |
| Onboard radio | Four 2.4 GHz RF paths; four U.FL connectors; 20/40 MHz channel profiles |
| Power references | 12 V input; 13 W board-only, 23 W with onboard Wi-Fi; add plug-in module loads |
| Mechanical envelope | 203 x 139 x 20 mm |
| Environmental design | -20 to +70 C operating; -40 to +90 C storage |
Model-specific datasheet reference points for RF design. TX is conducted power per RF chain; RX is input sensitivity. Configure channel, output power and antenna gain for the operating country.
| MCS | TX / chain (dBm) | RX sensitivity (dBm) |
|---|---|---|
| MCS0 | 24.0 | -93.0 |
| MCS1 | 24.0 | -90.0 |
| MCS2 | 24.0 | -87.0 |
| MCS3 | 24.0 | -84.0 |
| MCS4 | 23.0 | -81.0 |
| MCS5 | 23.0 | -79.0 |
| MCS6 | 23.0 | -77.0 |
| MCS7 | 23.0 | -75.0 |
| MCS8 | 21.0 | -72.0 |
| MCS9 | 21.0 | -71.0 |
| MCS10 | 20.0 | -68.0 |
| MCS11 | 20.0 | -67.0 |
Reference tolerance: ±2 dB.
Use the complete board-specific system image for Pulse B7-01, including its bootloader, device tree, Ethernet switch/PHY configuration and radio calibration. Preserve the existing flash partition map and calibration partitions before an upgrade. Match the recovery procedure to the board revision and serial header.
| Integration item | Model-specific preparation |
|---|---|
| Platform | IPQ9574; quad-core Cortex-A73 at 2.2 GHz |
| Network verification | 2 x 10GbE + 4 x 1GbE; 4 x M.2 E-Key |
| Image identity | Record release/build, board revision, image checksum and the partition layout. |
| OpenWrt / QSDK workflow | Select a board-targeted build approved for the delivered assembly; radio-driver support is only one part of the complete image. |
| First boot | Capture the UART boot log; verify memory, flash, Ethernet link negotiation and each installed radio. |
Use the following commissioning procedure for Pulse B7-01. This is a test method, separate from the theoretical PHY specifications and datasheet RF references above.
| Step | Record and verify |
|---|---|
| Baseline | Model/revision, firmware build, host CPU, uplink speed, channel width, country profile, antennas and client spatial streams. |
| Link verification | Capture negotiated PHY, RSSI per chain and noise/retry statistics before sustained traffic. |
| Wired reference | Measure the wired path first; select a server link appropriate to Radio configuration selected for the application. |
| Traffic test | Run TCP in each direction, then concurrent clients; record duration, CPU load, temperatures and retransmissions. |
| Site acceptance | Repeat at the intended mounting positions; save results with the exact configuration for comparison. |
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