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New tri-radio module supporting Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth LE 5.2 and IEEE 802.15.4 (Thread and Zigbee)

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u-blox has announced the u-blox MAYA-W2 tri-radio module that supports Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth low energy (LE) 5.2 and IEEE 802.15.4 (Thread and Zigbee) on a very compact form factor.

The module brings Wi-Fi 6 technology to industrial and consumer mass market applications, in industrial automation, smart building and energy management, healthcare, smart home and many other applications.

MAYA-W2 future-proofs applications with an advanced set of connectivity features.

Wi-Fi 6, also known as 802.11ax, offers improved network efficiency, especially in congested areas, lower latency and improved range compared to previous generation Wi-Fi standards.

Thread paves the way for low-power IP-based mesh networks commonly used in home automation.

In addition, the dual-mode Bluetooth module supports both classic Bluetooth and Bluetooth LE, including Bluetooth LE audio.

The new audio capabilities allow devices to simultaneously transmit several distinct audio streams, receive multiple audio streams simultaneously and transmit audio streams to multiple users.

A fast track for the market

MAYA-W2 is designed to offer developers a fast track to market.

All required Linux, Android and FreeRTOS software drivers are available as open source.

FreeRTOS software drivers are pre-integrated in the MCUXpresso software development kit (SDK), while Android and Linux software drivers are pre-integrated in the board support packages (BSP) for NXP's i.MX application processors.

This reduces design efforts and simplifies software integration and testing.

The compatibility of the footprint with the Wi-Fi 4 MAYA-W1 module facilitates the development of multiple product lines that meet the specific performance requirements of the use case.

At the same time, it offers a seamless migration path to upgrade Wi-Fi 4 devices to Wi-Fi 6 technology.

MAYA-W2 is available as a professional-grade module qualified for operation from -40 °C to 85 °C. Available in four variants with three antenna options, including antenna pins, U.FL connectors or PCB antenna, the tri-radio module can be easily designed into any type of IoT device.

Product developers can easily evaluate hardware using dedicated evaluation kits (EVKs) and M.2 boards that connect seamlessly to host platforms, including NXP's latest range of i.MX development boards.

A vast application space

MAYA-W2 is among the first industrial-grade Wi-Fi modules to offer advanced Wi-Fi 6 technology for a wide range of IoT applications.

Common use cases include solar inverters and charging infrastructure for electric vehicles, as well as wireless hubs and gateways used in healthcare, smart buildings, smart home (including Matter) and smart factories.

Other potential use cases include professional appliances, asset and fleet management and retail solutions.

Furthermore, theintroduction of Bluetooth LE audio opens the way for additional use cases such as hearing aids that take advantage of its new audio streaming capabilities.

Comments

"The IW612 recently announced by NXP is the industry's first tri-radio device that enables secure, seamless connectivity for industrial and smart home use cases and is ideal for addressing multiple ecosystems, including the new Matter protocol. As anNXP Gold Partner, u-Blox is one of the first companies to leverage this innovative solution for their new MAYA-W2 module, which will help accelerate the development of high-performance commercial end products that require robustness, security and reliable connectivity," said Tom Eichenberg, Sr. Director of Marketing - Connectivity, NXP Semiconductors.Semiconductors.

"Working with customers, we observed a clear need for secure and reliable Wi-Fi connectivity that goes beyond what Wi-Fi 4 can offer. MAYA-W2 offers a significant improvement to Wi-Fi performance, particularly when it comes to managing crowded networks, while also supporting Bluetooth LE 5.2 and Thread. This tri-radio functionality makes it ideal for gateways and bridges in low-power mesh and IoT networks,' says Sebastian Schreiber, Product Manager at u-blox.

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