Renesas introduced the RA6W1 dual-band Wi-Fi 6 wireless MCU (datasheet) and announced the RA6W2 variant integrating Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth LE for always-connected IoT designs in smart home, industrial, medical, and consumer devices. Based on an Arm Cortex-M33 at 160 MHz with 704 KB SRAM, the devices support 2.4/5 GHz operation and low-power modes down to 200 nA–4 […]
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Chip antennas let you add three Wi-Fi bands to IoT devices
Taoglas announced the expansion of its embedded antenna portfolio with a new range of Low Temperature Co-fired Ceramic (LTCC) chip antennas optimized for Wi-Fi 6/7, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), and ISM connectivity. The new ILA.257, ILA.68, and ILA.89 deliver exceptional performance in ultra-compact packages – with minimal keep out area – designed for next-generation IoT, consumer, industrial, and wearable applications […]
A survey of Wi-Fi connectivity modules for IoT applications: part 4
This last FAQ in this series will cover Broadcom, Telit Cinterion, and Renesas’s latest innovations in Wi-Fi connectivity solutions for IoT applications. These innovations continue to focus on Wi-Fi 6 and 7 technologies, which offer improved speed combined with other features. Broadcom: BCM43740/43720/47722/6765/6726/67263 Broadcom’s BCM43740/43720/47722/6765/6726/67263 are the latest versions of the company’s Wi-Fi modules, featuring […]
A survey of Wi-Fi connectivity modules for IoT applications: part 3
In this third of the multipart FAQ, we continue to survey three more Wi-Fi modules for IoT applications manufactured by Silicon Labs, NXP Semiconductors, and MediaTek. All three modules support advanced Wi-Fi standards, starting with Wi-Fi 6, which aligns with the current developments in the Wi-Fi industry. ©Silicon Labs: SiWG917 The SiWG917 SoC from Silicon […]
USB dongle adds Wi-Fi HaLow connectivity to IoT devices
Vantron announced the launch of the VT-USB-AH-8108 Wi-Fi HaLow Dongle. Powered by Morse Micro’s latest MM8108 chipset, this compact yet powerful device is set to revolutionize IoT connectivity with its superior performance, efficiency, and plug-and-play usability. The Vantron VT-USB-AH-8108 Wi-Fi HaLow Dongle has been designed to provide businesses and developers with an ultra-efficient, high-throughput wireless solution that seamlessly […]
Dual-band module spans sub-GHz and 2.4 GHz frequencies
NeoCortec and Embit have launched a dual-band (sub-GHz/2.4GHz) embedded LoRa-enabled NeoMesh wireless network module with LoRaWAN stack at Embedded World 2025 in Nuremberg, Germany. This development follows the first demonstration of NeoMesh wireless network formation using LoRa modulation on a 2.4GHz wireless network module at electronica 2024. The new module combines NeoMesh’s scalability and low […]
A survey of Wi-Fi connectivity modules for IoT applications: part 2
This second part of the multipart FAQ will focus on Wi-Fi modules from u-blox and Microchip Technology. u-blox, a Swiss company primarily known for GPS and cellular technologies, has recently expanded into Wi-Fi modules. Microchip Technology is based in the US and is known for developing low-power connectivity options for IoT applications. u-blox: MAYA-W4 Series […]
A survey of Wi-Fi connectivity modules for IoT applications part 1
Wi-Fi connectivity has become important for many IoT ecosystems, enabling data exchange with cloud servers and facilitating real-time monitoring. This multipart FAQ on Wi-Fi connectivity for modules for IoT applications will focus on 10 prominent manufacturers and their modules that every electronics engineer should know. This first part focuses on Expressif Systems and Texas Instruments, […]
SoC adds computing and wireless to IoT designs
The Talaria 6 SoC from Innophase IoT combines an Arm MCU, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth Low Energy 6.0, and RF amps into a single package. IoT devices such as cameras, smoke alarms, environmental monitors, drones and audio devices increasingly need wireless connectivity. Innophase IoT has introduced the Talaria 6 family of SoCs improve on the company’s […]
Wi-Fi 7 module targets automotive designs
u-blox has launched its first automotive-grade Wi-Fi 7 module, enabling OEMs to enhance the user experience of in-vehicle infotainment and telematics. According to the TSR Wireless Connectivity Market Report 2024, the attach rate of Wi-Fi for in-vehicle infotainment and telematics control unit applications will increase sharply over the next five years. Wi-Fi 7 will be […]
