u-blox announces its first tri-radio stand-alone module featuring dual-band Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth LE and Thread

The u-blox IRIS-W1 offers a powerful wireless MCU and delivers high-standard security, both features for a wide range of market segments. u-blox , a global provider of leading positioning and wireless communication technologies and services, has announced u-blox IRIS-W1, the first compact stand-alone Wi-Fi module combining dual-band Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth LE (Low Energy) 5.3, and Thread including support for Matter. IRIS-W1 comes in four variants, each enabling the user to select among various antennas and software environments. Segments such as industrial automation, medical equipment, EV charging, smart building and smart home (including intelligent appliances), after-market telematics, and industrial power tools will find this module an excellent ally. Its dual-band Wi-Fi 6 is adequate for those segments searching for the latest Wi-Fi technology. Undoubtedly, the industrial market can obtain significant benefits such as less data congestion and more power efficiency. With its support for Matter over Thread, Wi-Fi, and Ethernet, this module provides the key technologies for intelligent buildings and smart homes, both current market trends. U-blox first dual-band Wi-Fi 6 stand-alone module, built on the NXP RW612 chipset, is breaking new ground. Wi-Fi 6 reduces power consumption and increases network efficiency as well as the number of served clients, all of the above cle...