- In October 2024 Silicon Labs introduced the SiWx917 Wi-Fi 6 chipset platform, specifically designed for IoT applications. This ultra-low power chipset provides up to two years of battery life, making it suitable for various IoT use cases in both residential and industrial sectors. Home applications include HVAC systems, smart locks, cameras, sensors, and appliances, while industrial applications support predictive maintenance, smart meters, asset tracking, and other sensor-driven solutions
- In September 2023 Intel Corporation launched two new networking chipsets, the Wi-Fi 7 BE200 and BE202, based on the IEEE 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7) standard. Wi-Fi 7 enables data rates of up to 40 Gbit/s, with the BE200 chipset utilizing 2x2 TX/RX streams across the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz frequency bands to enhance connectivity and performance
- In June 2023 Broadcom Inc. introduced Wi-Fi chipset solutions for the Wi-Fi 7 ecosystem, including client devices, enterprise access points, residential gateways, and Wi-Fi routers. These next-generation solutions build on Broadcom’s first-generation chips and expand market reach to meet the growing demand for fast and reliable Wi-Fi 7 connectivity
- In May 2022 MediaTek unveiled two new Wi-Fi 7 chipsets. The Filogic 880 chipset is designed for access points, routers, and gateways, while the Filogic 380 supports client devices such as smartphones and laptops, enhancing Wi-Fi 7 connectivity
- In December 2021 Apple’s chips, used in iPhones, iPads, and Mac laptops, were part of a new initiative as the company aimed to develop its own 5G modem chips for iPhones. Apple began hiring engineers for a new office in Southern California, where they would design wireless processors to eventually replace components from Broadcom and Skyworks Solutions
