The u-blox MAYA-W3 brings the benefits of Wi-Fi 6 and the 6 GHz band to industrial applications, avoiding network congestion and ensuring energy efficiency.
u-blox has announced the MAYA–W3 family, a series of compact dual-mode Bluetooth LE 5.4 devices. modules with LE Audio. The modules also support Wi-Fi 6/E and are designed for demanding industrial applications, including healthcare, industrial automation and monitoring, asset tracking and management, and smart home applications.
MAYA-W3 is available in several variants and offers Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6/E, tri-band, dual-band and single-band configurations. It can be combined with various antennas, such as antenna pins or U.FL connectors, and comes equipped with an LTE filter to coexist with other technologies. The choice of variant depends on the desired performance.
According to TSR* (Techno Systems Research CO. LTD.), Wi-Fi 6 adoption is expected to increase steadily, reaching almost 50% of the market by 2028, with IoT devices beginning to be adopted as early as 2024. The u-blox MAYA -The W3 series aligns with this trend, bringing the latest benefits of Wi-Fi 6 and the 6 GHz band to a host of industrial applications. It relieves grid congestion, improves energy efficiency and can operate in temperatures ranging from -40ºC to +85ºC.
The new modules also support designers' efforts to scale solutions for current and future market trends. Maintaining the same compact dimensions as its predecessors (10 x 14 x 1,9 mm) simplifies migration between generations.
MAYA-W3 includes Bluetooth LE Audio for point-to-point voice communication and voice broadcast. All module variants have global certifications for both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
«MAYA-W3 incorporates the latest wireless technologies, Wi-Fi 6/E and LE Audio. It is a rapid time-to-market solution within a compact, cost-effective and globally certified module. Its versatility makes it an asset for several applications, including assisted living, power tools, container tracking, and solar inverters, to name a few. Additionally, the u-blox technical support team can help with a quick implementation,” says Sebastian Schreiber, Senior Product Manager for Short Range Radio, u-blox.
MAYA-W3 is based on Infineon chipsets with tri-band, dual-band and single-band variant.
“We are delighted to extend our long-term partnership with u-blox with the integration of our AIROCTM CYW55513 Wi-Fi 6/6E and Bluetooth® 5.4 Ultra Low Power chipset into the MAYA W3 module. CYW55513 goes beyond Wi-Fi 6/6E to offer robust connectivity in all types of environments, allowing MAYA-W3 to be used in a variety of industrial applications such as remote monitoring and control, industrial automation, asset tracking, solar infrastructure and electric vehicle charging, etc.,” said Sivaram Trikutam, vice president, Wi-Fi products, Infineon Technologies.
Samples are now available, and volume production is scheduled for the third quarter of 2024.
