WiFi 6/6E

The Next Step in The Evolution of WiFi

WiFi 6 (previously 802.11ax) focuses on network efficiency rather than peak speed. WiFi 6, and its soon-to-arrive counterpart 6E, is all about working smarter and more efficiently to enhance WiFi performance. This latest specification provides higher capacity and better coverage, and it reduces congestion for a better user experience. 

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    WiFi 6 is a dramatic leap forward for WiFi, especially in embedded applications. New improvements directly impact the kinds of challenges faced by embedded developers in previous versions of WiFi. We work with our customers to illuminate how these advancements apply to embedded wireless connectivity and create significant value in medical, industrial and logistics markets.

    It's not just greater data rates: WiFi 6 and 6E make a significantly more efficient network that makes better use of available spectrum, with greater focus on operational power usage and better infrastructure deployment. The efficiency improvements have come from a broad set of new features, including:

    • Increased data throughput
    • Higher station densities
    • Improved latency support
    • Enhanced low power
    • Additional spectrum

    Coming Soon: Wi-Fi 6 with Bluetooth 5.3 Powered by NXP - for Next Generation Industrial IoT

    Introducing the latest of the Sona™ Wi-Fi 6 product line from Laird Connectivity, the NX611, based upon NXP’s leading IW611 Wi-Fi 6 chipset. A truly robust industrial IoT module: one that’s rugged, small, globally certified, has reliable connectivity, and is easy to integrate.

    Our new Sona™ NX611 answers the call for next-gen wireless IoT. The Sona™ NX611 is purpose-built for industrial IoT connectivity with access to SDIO and HS-UART host interfaces, industrial operating temp range, latest generation Wi-Fi and BT combined with a small form factor SIP, pluggable M.2 2230 type E card and SMT M.2 packaging. 

    When matched with our industry leading services and support, the Sona NX611 is a unique solution for your medical or industrial application. 

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    Now Available: Wi-Fi 6E with Bluetooth 5.4 Powered by Infineon - for Next Generation Industrial IoT

    Introducing the first of the Sona™ Wi-Fi 6/6E product line from Laird Connectivity, the IF573, based upon Infineon’s leading AIROC™ CYW55573 chipset. A truly robust industrial IoT module: one that’s rugged, small, globally certified, has reliable connectivity, and is easy to integrate.

    Our upcoming Sona™ IF573 answers the call for next-gen wireless IoT. The Sona™ IF573 is purpose-built for industrial IoT connectivity with access to both PCIE and SDIO interfaces, industrial operating temp range, latest generation Wi-Fi and BT combined with both pluggable card and SMT M.2 packaging.

    Click below for preliminary documentation, product specifications, and more.

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    Coming Soon: Wi-Fi 6E with Bluetooth 5.3 Powered by Mediatek - for Next Generation Industrial IoT

    Introducing the latest of the Sona™ Wi-Fi 6 product line from Laird Connectivity, the MT320, the first industrial grade Wi-Fi/BT module based upon the technology leading MediaTek Filogic 320 (MT7821) Wi-Fi 6 chipset. A truly robust industrial IoT module: one that’s rugged, small, globally certified, has reliable connectivity, and is easy to integrate.

    Our new Sona™ MT320 answers the call for next-gen wireless IoT. The Sona™ MT320 is purpose-built for easy integration with the MediaTek Genio™ family of processors and industrial IoT connectivity, supporting a SDIO host interface, industrial operating temp range, latest generation Wi-Fi and BT combined with both pluggable card and SMT M.2 packaging.

    Click below for preliminary documentation, product specifications, and more.

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    Explore WiFi 6 Antennas

    FlexMIMO 6E

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    FlexPIFA 6E

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    Mini NanoBlade Flex 6E

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    Follow Our WiFi 6 / 6E Series

    The future of WiFi is on the way. WiFi 6 and 6E represent huge leaps forward in throughput, sharing of spectrum, and more, and represent groundbreaking new opportunities in applications great and small. Follow our series of videos and blog posts to learn how these new features change what's possible, specifically in embedded device markets.

    We'll cover topics like higher throughput, increased device density, low latency, lower power, 6 GHz spectrum, and characteristics of WiFi 6E devices.

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