TI Brings 2.4, 5 GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Combo Modules to Industrial and IoT Applications

To help manufacturers easily add Wi-Fi and dual-mode Bluetooth to embedded applications, Texas Instruments (TI) announced the WiLink 8 combo connectivity modules, which support Wi-Fi in the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands.

WiLink 8 modules are perfect for power-optimized designs for home and building automation, smart energy, gateways, wireless audio, enterprise, wearables and many more industrial and Internet of Things (IoT) applications.

“As a fully integrated solution, using the WiLink 8 modules allowed for reduced development time and quicker time to market. Additionally, the cycle time to get necessary industry certifications and regulatory certifications were greatly improved,” said Ken Sooknanan, senior architect of the Connected Life Gateway program, Cisco. “For IoT products, where multiple hardware variants are needed to address specific markets, the WiLink 8 module fit our needs very well.”

“The new WiLink 8 certified modules bring cutting edge connectivity technology to any customer and offers easy access to development tools, software and support for many different industrial and consumer applications,” said Amichai Ron, general manager, Wireless Connectivity Solutions, TI. “As an embedded connectivity market leader, TI is excited to work with customers like Cisco, providing an entire IoT solution including wireless connectivity, processors and analog components.”