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Its the BCM94352Z NGFF M.2 Combo WiFi (802.11ac) / Bluetooth (4.0/LE) module.
This is the default OS X comaptible replacement in laptops which come with the Intel AC-7260 M.2 WiFi which is not supported in OS X.
Take note of my earlier post though that both these cards use PCIe for WiFi and USB for Bluetooth.
If your motherboard only supports SD-IO neither will work (Unlikely scenario for a desktop motherboard though), but double check to be sure. If Intel AC-7260 (Much more common) is listed as compatible the BCM94352Z is also.
I'm using mine in a Dell XPS 9530 laptop. You only need a patch to have it recognized as Airport Extreme, otherwise it functions as 3rd party WiFi out of the box.
See here for the patch:
http://www.tonymacx86.com/network/104850-guide-airport-pcie-half-mini-v2.html
The bluetooth needs the bluetooth firmware uploader and the hand-off enabling patch.
I purchased it from here: http://www.amazon.com/BCM94352Z-NGFF-WiFi-Bluetooth-802-11ac/dp/B00JGFA50U
Footnote: Windows 8.x supports WiFi and Bluetooth out of the box, on Linux (Ubuntu) you will need to update the Broadcomm drivers.
Interesting. I'll do a bit more research. I think this is alright, but since my platform is so new, I'm not sure how many have attempted (if any.) Thanks for the help.
-IC