u-blox Launches Tri-radio Module that Delivers the Latest Wireless Technologies for IoT Implementations
u-blox has launched the MAYA-W4, a tri-radio module featuring dual-band Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4, and 802.15.4 for Thread supporting Matter. This cost-efficient module combines three essential wireless technologies in a compact design, targeting IoT applications across industrial, medical, and consumer sectors. The module operates in temperatures from -40°C to +85°C and integrates NXP's IW610 chipset. The MAYA-W4 aims to address network congestion and power efficiency challenges while providing optimized data throughput. Samples are currently available, with volume production planned for the second half of 2025.
u-blox ha lanzado el MAYA-W4, un módulo tri-radio que cuenta con Wi-Fi 6 de doble banda, Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4 y 802.15.4 para Thread que admite Matter. Este módulo de bajo costo combina tres tecnologías inalámbricas esenciales en un diseño compacto, dirigido a aplicaciones de IoT en sectores industriales, médicos y de consumo. El módulo opera en temperaturas de -40°C a +85°C e integra el chipset IW610 de NXP. El MAYA-W4 tiene como objetivo abordar los desafíos de congestión de red y eficiencia energética, mientras proporciona un rendimiento de datos optimizado. Actualmente, las muestras están disponibles, con producción en volumen planificada para la segunda mitad de 2025.
u-blox는 듀얼밴드 Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4 및 Matter를 지원하는 802.15.4가 포함된 트라이 라디오 모듈인 MAYA-W4를 출시했습니다. 이 저비용 모듈은 산업, 의료 및 소비자 분야 전반의 IoT 애플리케이션을 목표로 하여 세 가지 필수 무선 기술을 통합한 컴팩트한 디자인으로 제작되었습니다. 이 모듈은 -40°C에서 +85°C까지의 온도에서 작동하며 NXP의 IW610 칩셋을 통합합니다. MAYA-W4는 네트워크 혼잡과 에너지 효율성 문제를 해결하는 것을 목표로 하며 최적화된 데이터 처리량을 제공합니다. 샘플은 현재 제공 중이며 대량 생산은 2025년 하반기로 계획되어 있습니다.
u-blox a lancé le MAYA-W4, un module tri-radio offrant le Wi-Fi 6 double bande, le Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4 et le 802.15.4 pour Thread supportant Matter. Ce module économique combine trois technologies sans fil essentielles dans un design compact, ciblant les applications IoT dans les secteurs industriel, médical et de consommation. Le module fonctionne à des températures allant de -40°C à +85°C et intègre le chipset IW610 de NXP. Le MAYA-W4 vise à relever les défis de congestion du réseau et d'efficacité énergétique tout en fournissant un débit de données optimisé. Des échantillons sont actuellement disponibles, avec une production de masse prévue pour la seconde moitié de 2025.
u-blox hat das MAYA-W4 eingeführt, ein Tri-Radio-Modul mit Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4 und 802.15.4 für Thread zur Unterstützung von Matter. Dieses kosteneffiziente Modul kombiniert drei essentielle drahtlose Technologien in einem kompakten Design, das auf IoT-Anwendungen in den Bereichen Industrie, Medizin und Verbraucher abzielt. Das Modul arbeitet bei Temperaturen von -40 °C bis +85 °C und integriert den IW610-Chipsatz von NXP. Das MAYA-W4 zielt darauf ab, Herausforderungen hinsichtlich Netzwerkkapazität und Energieeffizienz anzugehen, während es optimierte Datenübertragungsraten bietet. Proben sind derzeit erhältlich, und die Serienproduktion ist für die zweite Hälfte des Jahres 2025 geplant.
- Launch of new tri-radio module combining three key wireless technologies
- Integration with NXP's latest IW610 chipset
- Wide temperature range (-40°C to +85°C) enabling industrial applications
- Volume production not starting until second half of 2025
THALWIL, SWITZERLAND / ACCESSWIRE / November 12, 2024 / u-blox (SIX:UBXN), a global leader in wireless and positioning technologies, announces the launch of the MAYA-W4 , a cost-efficient tri-radio module that delivers the latest in wireless connectivity technologies for the mass market. With support for dual-band Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4, and 802.15.4 (for Thread supporting Matter), the MAYA-W4 is set to redefine the landscape of IoT applications in diverse industries, enhancing device connectivity and interoperability.
Combining three of the most critical wireless technologies into a compact, power-efficient module, the versatile MAYA-W4 meets the growing demand for reliable and secure connectivity. Whether enabling low-energy mesh networks for smart homes or providing high-speed Wi-Fi 6 connectivity for industrial tools, it offers unparalleled flexibility for developers and manufacturers. Its small size and robust design make it ideal for space-constrained applications.
The MAYA-W4 addresses the market's need for Wi-Fi 6 solutions, driven by the rapid adoption of Wi-Fi 6 in IoT segments, as highlighted by recent market data from TSR* (Techno Systems Research CO. LTD.). It alleviates network congestion, enhances power efficiency, and, with a temperature range of -40°C to +85°C, is suitable for industrial environments. With its entry-level feature set and optimized data throughput, the MAYA-W4 offers cost-efficient connectivity without compromising performance.
"The u-blox tri-radio MAYA-W4 module integrates our newly announced NXP® Semiconductors IW610 chipset to deliver the latest wireless connectivity technologies to additional segments such as industrial, medical, and consumer," says Larry Olivas, Vice President and General Manager, Wireless Connectivity Solutions at NXP.
Samples are available now, with volume production scheduled for the second half of 2025.
* TSR is a global business analyst group headquartered in Japan.
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