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How to Empower Industrial IoT Applications with Compact and Secure Tri-Radio Modules

Jari Haiston in Blogs on October 08, 2024

About Jari Haiston

Jari Haiston is part of the growing digital marketing team at Symmetry Electronics. Jari comes from a background in technical writing and event coordination. In her current role, she specializes in content creation and social media management. Jari's focus as a writer is to create interesting content that is accessible to any audience.
How To Empower IIoT with Compact and Secure Tri-Radio Modules

The importance of comprehensive industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions is not lost on today’s dynamic industry. In 2022, the global market for the IIoT was valued at over $544 billion. Driven by a pursuit of innovation, businesses and organizations are continuously seeking cutting-edge technologies to further enhance operations, streamline production, and more. Enter the MAYA-W2 series from u-blox. The MAYA-W2 portfolio is a series of host-based Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth® 5.3, and 802.15.4 tri-radio modules designed specifically for the advanced demands of IoT development.

Diving into Tri-Radio Excellence

Tri-radio technology is a highly integrated wireless solution that supports multiple wireless communication standards. As is the case with the MAYA-W2 series, tri-radio modules will typically include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and 802.15.4 to enable communication over different network types, providing versatility and flexibility in various applications.

Benefits of Tri-Radio Modules

When it comes to IoT and IIoT development, tri-radio modules offer several benefits:
  • Versatility: They can support a wide range of wireless communication standards, making them suitable for various applications.

  • Efficiency: By integrating multiple radios into a single module, they can reduce the size, cost, and complexity of the device.

  • Performance: Tri-radio modules can improve the performance of devices in dense wireless environments by allowing them to switch between different radios based on the network conditions.

  • Interoperability: They can enable devices to communicate with other devices that use different network standards.

Understanding the MAYA-W2 from u-blox

The MAYA-W2 series exemplifies tri-radio excellence through a comprehensive platform that meets the reliability and quality standards across various industrial applications. These modules offer SISO Wi-Fi 6 operation with speeds of up to 480 Mbit/s, ensuring enhanced performance in dense Wi-Fi environments with MU-MIMO capabilities.

With a small footprint of 10.4 x 14.3 mm, MAYA-W2 solutions stand as one of the most compact Wi-Fi 6 dual-band SMD modules on the market. The MAYA-W2 also offers secure boot and secure OTP features, ensuring the security of the device and the data it handles. This is particularly important in applications where data integrity and security are paramount.

Moreover, the MAYA-W2 is designed for low power consumption, making it an excellent choice for battery-powered devices. Its power management features allow it to operate efficiently, extending the battery life of the devices it’s integrated into.

Key Applications

  • Smart Manufacturing

  • Asset Tracking

  • Telematics

  • Building Automation

  • EV Charging Infrastructure

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Key Features

  • Based on the NXP IW611 (MAYA-W260/W261/W266) and IW612 (MAYA-W271/W276) chip

  • Variants with antenna pins, U.FL connectors and embedded PCB antenna

  • Wi-Fi 6, dual-band, single stream, supporting MU-MIMO

  • 20, 40, and 80 MHz Wi-Fi channels

  • Wi-Fi 802.11d/e/h/i/k/r/u/v/w/mc/az

  • Bluetooth 5.3 supporting LE Audio

  • Wi-Fi security: WPA3, WPA2, WAPI, AES

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  • 802.15.4 radio

  • High-Power Bluetooth: up to +20 dBm

  • Secure boot

  • Industrial temperature range -40 °C to +85 °C

Discover the Entire Portfolio of MAYA-W2 Solutions at Symmetry Electronics

The MAYA-W2 series of tri-radio solutions delivers ultra-compact modules that encompass a wide range of communication standards. With versatile operating modes, including station, access-point, and P2P communications, these modules are well suited to facilitate reliability and high performance in industrial devices.

Additionally, the MAYA-W2 series meets stringent industry demands and is poised for global certifications, ensuring compliance across major markets. Plus, the entire series is readily available in stock at Symmetry Electronics, empowering customers with immediate access to cutting-edge connectivity solutions.

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Jari Haiston in Blogs on October 08, 2024

About Jari Haiston

Jari Haiston is part of the growing digital marketing team at Symmetry Electronics. Jari comes from a background in technical writing and event coordination. In her current role, she specializes in content creation and social media management. Jari's focus as a writer is to create interesting content that is accessible to any audience.

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