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Thalwil, Switzerland – 14 March, 2023 - u-blox (SIX:UBXN), a global provider of leading positioning and wireless communication technologies and services, has announced u‑blox IRIS-W1, the first compact stand-alone Wi-Fi module combining dual-band Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth® LE (Low Energy) 5.3, and Thread including support for Matter. IRIS-W1 comes in four variants, each enabling the user to select among various antennas and software environments.
Segments such as industrial automation, medical equipment, EV charging, smart
building and smart home (including intelligent appliances),
after-market telematics, and industrial power tools will find this
module an excellent ally. Its dual-band Wi-Fi 6 is adequate for those
segments searching for the latest Wi-Fi technology. Undoubtedly, the
industrial market can obtain significant benefits such as less data
congestion and more power efficiency. With its support for
Matter over Thread, Wi-Fi, and Ethernet, this module provides the key
technologies for intelligent buildings and smart homes, both current
market trends.
u-blox first dual-band Wi-Fi 6stand-alone
module, built on the NXP RW612 chipset, is breaking new ground. Wi-Fi 6
reduces power consumption and increases network efficiency as well as
the number of served clients, all of the above clear improvements for
IoT devices. The module also enables users to select Wi-Fi channels from
the 2.4 and 5 GHz spectrum. Some main benefits are higher availability
of network and throughput, less data congestion in dense environments,
and lower network deployment costs. Furthermore, its design makes it
compatible with battery-operated devices.
The
embedded powerful Arm® Cortex®-M33 MCU removes the need for an external
processing unit, reducing costs and saving space in the design. With
the available RAM and flash memory, users can leverage the processing
capabilities for advanced applications. In addition, its wide range of
peripheral interface enables more options for the designer. The new
tri-radio module with NXP EdgeLock and Arm® TrustZone® enables secure
end-product implementations with reliable authentication,
confidentiality, and data integrity. By protecting sensitive data and
preventing unauthorized access to the product, IRIS-W1 perfectly suits
applications requiring high security.
This tri-radio stand-alone module supports Thread (and Matter) in addition to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. With its three available
radios, it adapts well to a wide range of use cases, providing
integrated coexistence between radios and a powerful MCU. With this
tri-radio feature, users can expect less radio interference, a lower
bill of materials (BoM), and an easy integration design.
"u-blox
is a pioneering company in wireless connectivity, always searching to
meet the demands of the Internet of Things engineers. With this new
Wi-Fi 6 module, we will surely enhance current possibilities and reach
unexplored market segments," says Erik Carlberg, Senior Product Manager at u-blox.
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