Advantech collaborates with Qualcomm for Industrial Wi-Fi 7 solutions

Committed to technical excellence, the company is recognising the crucial role of technical expertise in wireless integration. Advantech Industrial Wireless Solutions (AIW) provide developers with exceptional support throughout the entire product lifecycle.

Jerry Chiang, Director at Advantech, indicates that, “Advantech's AIW product portfolio offers a diverse range of wireless solutions designed for industrial applications.” He continues: “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 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, Senior Director, Product Management, 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 the 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 tailored consultancy for every project's specific requirements. From inception to product launch, the company’s experts provide detailed guidance to ensure smooth wireless system integration and superior performance. Advantech's technical support spans crucial 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.

Moreover, 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 greater efficiency and reliability in their wireless solutions.