Info Image

Qualcomm Unveils Two New WiFi Chipsets to Provide Intelligent Connectivity for IoT

Qualcomm Unveils Two New WiFi Chipsets to Provide Intelligent Connectivity for IoT Image Credit: Qualcomm

Qualcomm Atheros, a subsidiary of Qualcomm has recently introduced two new Wi-Fi chipsets for connected devices - QCA401x and QCA4531 - designed to bring feature-rich intelligent connectivity for the Internet-of-Things (IoT).

According to Qualcomm, the QCA401x features a fully integrated micro controller unit with up to 800KB of on-chip memory available to programmers; and an expanded set of interfaces to directly interconnect with sensors, display and actuators, further reducing system cost, size and complexity inr powering appliances such as light bulbs, smart TVs, cameras and other devices. In addition, the QCA401x includes a suite of communication protocols including Wi-Fi, IPv6, HTTP and other cloud enablers, and an advanced security feature designed to maximize security in the smallest IoT devices.

Meanwhile, the QCA4531 which functions as an Access Point supporting up to 16 simultaneous devices, comes with user-programmable Linux/OpenWRT environment to serve as a feature-rich IoT node leveraging the Linux framework and as a hub to enable an IoT Ecosystem. 

Both the QCA401x and QCA4531 come pre-integrated with Allseen Alliance’s AllJoyn software framework, ensuring interoperability with the rapidly expanding AllJoyn ecosystem that is designed to enable smart devices to communicate locally. The QCA401x enables AllJoyn IoT clients, and the QCA4531 is capable of becoming an AllJoyn IoT hub, said Qualcomm.

Joseph Bousaba, Senior Director, Product Management, Qualcomm Atheros
A big part of Qualcomm Atheros’ strategy for the IoE is pairing the right mix of connectivity and computing capabilities from our deep technology portfolios to address the varying needs of the IoE. Both the QCA401x and QCA4531 align to this strategy and pair well with the range of offerings from our intelligent connectivity portfolio, including the QCA4002 and QCA4004 solutions, which have shipped in over 35 million products since their launch.

Author

Ray is a news editor at The Fast Mode, bringing with him more than 10 years of experience in the wireless industry.

For tips and feedback, email Ray at ray.sharma(at)thefastmode.com, or reach him on LinkedIn @raysharma10, Facebook @1RaySharma

PREVIOUS POST

Samsung Debuts IoT Platform ARTIK for Connected Devices

NEXT POST

China Telecom Deploys Anite SAS Solution for LTE Data Throughput Testing