Advantech enhances wireless solutions with Wi-Fi 7 launch in 2024
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Advantech is enhancing their support services to offer a comprehensive suite of wireless solutions that surpass industry standards. They recognise the role of technical expertise in wireless integration. Advantech Industrial Wireless Solutions (AIW) provides the developers with support throughout the entire product lifecycle.
Jerry Chiang, the director at Advantech, said, “Advantech’s AIW product portfolio offers a diverse range of wireless solutions designed for industrial applications.” He said, “We meticulously developed products to include Wi-Fi, GPS/GNSS, cellular, Bluetooth, and antennas, all tailored to meet the unique demands of industrial environments.”
In 2024, Advantech broke new ground in industrial Wi-Fi 7 solutions by collaborating with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. to develop products specifically for industrial applications, such as the AIW-173. The first Wi-Fi 7 product is set to be released in Q4.
“We are excited to collaborate with Advantech in delivering cutting-edge Wi-Fi 7 solutions that empower the next generation of industrial applications.” said Shishir Gupta, the senior sirector, product management at Qualcomm Technologies. “Our joint commitment to technological advancement fuels our anticipation for continued collaboration, driving innovative and competitive solutions to market.”
As the first pioneering Wi-Fi 7 product for embedded market, AIW-173 is a flagship Wi-Fi 7 model featuring the Qualcomm FastConnect 7800 Mobile Connectivity System . AIW teams up with Qualcomm Technologies to develop and enhance sector-driven features like fast-roaming, softAP, Wake on WLAN from S5. By doing so, AIW could propose a comprehensive and reliable total solution for demands from industrial market.
At the core of Advantech’s commitment is a specialised team offering consultancy for every project’s specific requirements. From inception to product launch, their experts provide guidance to ensure wireless system integration and good performance. Advantech’s technical support spans important stages of product development, encompassing RF and antenna design, firmware and wireless system integration. Addressing common hurdles in Linux or Windows OS, their comprehensive guidelines and support accelerate development and mitigate challenges effectively.
Advantech’s AIW Design-In Service provides specialised tools such as the AIWTool for cellular solutions, enhancing system integration, stability and monitoring. These tools streamline the development process, empowering developers to achieve better efficiency and reliability in their wireless solutions.
For AIW-173 Wi-Fi 7 solution, please visit Advantech page.
For more information on Advantech’s Wireless Solutions, information is available at https://bit.ly/AIWlanding.
For additional details about Design-in Services, watch the video at https://youtu.be/G8KQlePgDSU?si=bje1XRAj5XJtJSJs.
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