Advantech is enhancing its support services to offer a comprehensive suite of wireless solutions that surpass industry standards. Committed to technical excellence, it recognizes the crucial role of technical expertise in wireless integration.

Along this line, Advantech Industrial Wireless Solutions (AIW) provides developers with exceptional support throughout the entire product lifecycle.

Jerry Chiang, Advantech Director, indicates that “Advantech’s AIW product portfolio offers a diverse range of wireless solutions designed for industrial applications.” Further, he said, “We meticulously develop products to include Wi-Fi, GPS/GNSS, cellular, Bluetooth, and antennas, all tailored to meet the unique demands of industrial environments.”

To Power Next Generation of Industrial Solutions

In 2024, Advantech broke new ground in industrial Wi-Fi 7 solutions by collaborating with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Specifically, they will develop products for industrial applications, such as the AIW-173. Accordingly, the company is set to release the first Wi-Fi 7 product 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.”

Flagship Wi-Fi 7 Product

Meanwhile, as the first pioneering Wi-Fi 7 product for the embedded market, AIW-173 is the flagship Wi-Fi 7 model featuring the Qualcomm® FastConnect™ 7800 Mobile Connectivity System. Primarily, 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 the industrial market.

Basically, at the core of Advantech’s commitment is a specialized team offering tailored consultancy for every project’s specific requirements. From inception to product launch, their experts provide detailed guidance to ensure smooth wireless system integration and superior performance. Mainly, its technical support spans crucial stages of product development. This encompasses 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 specialized tools such as the AIWTool for cellular solutions, enhancing system integration, stability, and monitoring. Primarily, these tools streamline the development process. Thus, they empower developers to achieve greater efficiency and reliability in their wireless solutions.

-27 August 2024-