Wireless technologies like WiFi and Bluetooth are used to transmit and receive data wirelessly via radio signals. Bluetooth is used for short-range, low data-rate wireless communication while Wi-Fi is used for longer range, higher data rate applications. Both technologies have a number of versions that have been developed over the years. The latest version of Wi-Fi is now Wi-Fi 7 and that of Bluetooth is v5.3. In this article, everything RF has listed some WiFi & Bluetooth that were trending on the website in August 2022.
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2.4/5/6 GHz 4x4 802.11be Wi-Fi 7 SoC
The BCM6726 from Broadcom is a 2.4/5/6 GHz WiFi-7 (802.11be) MAC/PHY/Radio Wireless SoC. This SoC consists of 4 Tx and 4 Rx streams and takes advantage of Multi-Link Operation (LMO) in addition to multi-user techniques such as OFDMA (downlink and uplink) and MU-MIMO (downlink and uplink) to deliver better throughput, lower latency, high reliability, and high-bandwidth concurrent multi-user data transfer to consumer devices in a home network. Read more.
2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi 6 IC for IoT Applications
The nRF7002 from Nordic Semiconductor is a 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi 6 Companion IC for low-power and secure IoT applications. It is designed to provide seamless Wi-Fi connectivity and Wi-Fi-based location (SSID sniffing of local Wi-Fi hubs) alongside Nordic’s existing products. This IC has 1 spatial stream (SS) and a channel bandwidth of 20 MHz. It supports up to 86 Mbps of PHY throughput using the 64 QAM (MCS7) modulation technique. Read more.
Highly-Integrated 2.4 GHz Bluetooth 5.2 Low Energy SoC
The DA14701 from Renesas is a 2.4 GHz Bluetooth 5.2 SoC that supports Bluetooth low energy as well as other 2.4 GHz protocols. It is based on an Arm Cortex-M33 CPU with an eight-segment Memory Protection Unit (MPU), DSP extensions, and a single-precision Floating Point Unit (FPU) offering up to 240 dMIPS. Read more.
2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n) + Bluetooth LE 5.0 Module
The WE310G4 from Telit is a Dual-Band Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n) and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 5.0 Coexistence Module that operates in the 2.4/5 GHz bands. It provides a low-cost, high-speed serial-to-Wi-Fi/BLE connection to an embedded design built on an 8/16/32-bit microcontroller through UART, SPI, or SDIO interfaces. Read more.
802.11b/g/n Compliant Wi-Fi Transceiver Module
The WFM200S from Silicon Labs is an ultra-low power transceiver module for IoT and Wi-Fi applications. It has a 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n radio (MAC and PHY layer), optimized for low power and optimal RF performance in crowded RF environments, supporting Linux-based and RTOS-based hosts to deliver a complete Wi-Fi solution. The module provides an output power of 15 dBm with a receiver sensitivity of -96.3 dBm. Read more.
2.4 GHz WLAN Front-End IC for Wi-Fi 6 Applications
The WLAN7207H from NXP Semiconductors is a 2.4 GHz WLAN Front-End IC that is designed for Wi-Fi 6 applications. It includes a Tx power amplifier with a directional coupler, a low-noise receive amplifier, and a transmit/receive switch with a Bluetooth channel. The power amplifier supports 3 different TX gain modes to improve power efficiency. Read more.
6.5 & 8.0 GHz UWB Module with BLE SoC and Motion Sensor
The DWM3001C from Qorvo is a fully integrated UWB module that supports the 6.5 GHz (channel 5) and 8 GHz (channel 9) UWB channels. The module integrates the Qorvo DW3110 IC, nRF52833 BLE SoC, planar UWB antenna, accelerometer, power management, and crystal. It has been optimized for low power consumption and can be powered from batteries for long periods, providing cost-effective implementation of UWB solutions. Read more.
Wi-Fi 6/6E Spectrum Analyzer Supports 2.4/5/6 GHz Bands
The WiPry Clarity from Oscium is a spectrum analyzer for Wi-Fi 6/6E Applications. It has a tri-band Omni-directional antenna and supports frequencies from 2.4-2.5 GHz, 5.145-5.860 GHz & 5.925-7.125 GHz. This spectrum analyzer includes features such as grade channeling and play/record which helps capture intermittent issues. Read more.
2.4 GHz Surface-Mount Antenna for Bluetooth/Wi-Fi Applications
The A6111H from Antenova is a 2.4 GHz Surface-Mount Antenna that is designed for Bluetooth, BLE, Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n), and Zigbee applications. This linearly polarized antenna provides an average gain of -3.5 dBi with 45% efficiency. It has a VSWR of less than 2.3:1 and requires a ground plane extended beneath the antenna to radiate efficiently. Read more.
2.4/5/6 GHz Wi-Fi 6/6E Flexible Printed Circuit Antennas
The ANT-W63-FPC-SAH Series from Linx Technologies are Wi-Fi 6/6E Flexible Printed Circuit (FPC) Antennas that operate from 2400 to 7125 MHz covering 2.4, 5 & 6 GHz Wi-Fi bands. They deliver a peak gain of 7.2 dBi with an efficiency of up to 64% and a VSWR of less than 3.4:1. These linearly polarized antennas are ground plane independent dipole internal/embedded and have an omnidirectional radiation pattern. Read more.
2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi 5 + Bluetooth 5.3 System on Module for IoT Applications
The Summit SOM 8M Plus from Laird Connectivity is a Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.3 System on Module that operates in the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands. It is powered by NXP’s i.MX 8M Plus processor and 88W8997 wireless silicon coupled with onboard NXP PMICs (PCA9450CHN and PM823UK), performance LPDDR4 RAM, and eMMC 5.1 storage. This module has storage options of 8 GB & 16 GB and can handle camera, video & encoding/decoding of up to 1200p at 60 fps and 4K at 30 fps. Read more.
2.4/5/6 GHz Surface-Mount Bluetooth/Wi-Fi 6E Antenna
The 2450AD18A6050E-AEC from Johanson Technology is a Tri-band Antenna that operates from 2400 – 2500 MHz, 4900 – 5850 MHz, and 5850 – 7200 MHz. It provides a peak gain of up to 3 dBi with a radiation efficiency of more than 67%. This antenna can handle an input power of up to 1 W. It is available in a surface-mount package that measures 3.20 x 1.60 x 0.50 mm and is ideal for Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth applications. Read more.
2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi Band Switched Beam Antenna
The SBA2456DB from Cojot is a Dual-Band Switched Beam Antenna that operates in the 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi bands from 2400-2500 MHz and 5000-6000 MHz. This vertically polarized antenna provides 14 dBi of gain and has a VSWR of less than 2.5:1. It has a 3 dB beamwidth of up to 45° in the H-plane and 30° in the E-plane. This switched beam antenna provides up to 24 sharp beams with a minimum beamwidth of 20 degrees to cover the full 360 degrees. Read more.
Wi-Fi 4 and Bluetooth 5.1 Module for IoT Applications
The CMP9010 from CEL is a Wi-Fi 4 and Bluetooth 5.1 Module. It delivers a data rate of 150 Mbps (Wi-Fi) and up to 2 Mbps (Bluetooth 5.1). This module offers Bluetooth v5.1 features like AoA, AoD, Extended Range through Coded PHY support, and increased advertising capabilities through Advertising Extensions. The module supports LTE coexistence and includes WPA3 security. It delivers a Tx power of up to 20 dBm (Wi-Fi) and 10 dBm (Bluetooth 5.1). Read more.
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