Summary of IWAVE SYSTEMS INTRODUCES WI-FI 6 (802.11 AX) ENABLED I.MX 8 SYSTEM ON MODULES AND SINGLE BOARD COMPUTERS
iWave Systems launched i.MX 8 System on Modules and a Single Board Computer with integrated Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1 (via u-Blox JODY-W3), targeting industrial, medical, and automotive applications. Available in SMARC 2.0/2.1 and Qseven form factors, the modules support Linux, Android, Ubuntu, and QNX BSPs. Wi-Fi 6 improves throughput and performance in dense environments, and SOM integration simplifies carrier design, shortens development time, and reduces lifecycle risk.
Parts used in the i.MX 8 Wi-Fi 6 SOM and SBC Project:
- i.MX 8 System on Module (SMARC form factor)
- i.MX 8 System on Module (SMARC 2.0)
- i.MX 8 System on Module (SMARC 2.1)
- i.MX 8 System on Module (Qseven form factor)
- i.MX 8 Single Board Computer (SBC)
- u-Blox JODY-W3 (Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1 module)
- Carrier card (for SOM integration; designers implement as needed)
- Supported operating systems BSPs: Linux
- Supported operating systems BSPs: Android
- Supported operating systems BSPs: Ubuntu
- Supported operating systems BSPs: QNX
Targeting connected industrial, medical, and automotive applications, iWave adds to its strong portfolio: i.MX 8 System on Modules with Wi-Fi 6. With the continuous advancement of wireless technologies, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 ax) brings performance improvement with increased spatial and spectral performance in high-density environments. Wi-Fi 6 is designed to improve speed, increase efficiency with increased throughput by 4 times in a crowded environment, when compared to Wi-Fi 5.
- i.MX 8 SMARC System on Module with Wi-Fi 6
- i.MX 8 Qseven System on Module with Wi-Fi 6
- i.MX 8 Single Board Computer with Wi-Fi 6
The System on Module (SOM) approach is now the preferred model of product design with the SOM market exptected to reach USD 2.3 billion by 2025 with a CAGR of 11% in the period 2020 – 2026. With W-Fi 6 integrated on the SOM, it becomes easier for designers to design carrier cards and end products, shortening development time with reduced risk and complexity. iWave Systems takes the responsibility of product longevity while maintaining end of life for the hundreds of components on the module.
Integrated with the u-Blox JODY-W3, the System on Module provisions for Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity options. iWave provides for a feature rich BSP support on the series of system on modules with the options of LINUX, ANDROID, UBUNTU and QNX. Available in SMARC 2.0, SMARC 2.1 and Qseven form factors, end customers have the options to choose based on the end requirement and the interfaces required. SMARC system on modules fin a fit in multi-media applications, Qseven in industrial applications and SBC for customers who want to focus on software development.
- What wireless module provides Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1 on the i.MX 8 SOMs?
The u-Blox JODY-W3 provides Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity on the modules. - Which form factors are available for the i.MX 8 System on Modules?
The modules are available in SMARC 2.0, SMARC 2.1, and Qseven form factors. - Which operating systems does iWave provide BSP support for?
iWave provides BSP support for Linux, Android, Ubuntu, and QNX. - What advantage does integrating Wi-Fi 6 on the SOM offer designers?
Integrating Wi-Fi 6 on the SOM makes it easier to design carrier cards and end products, shortening development time and reducing risk and complexity. - Which applications are the i.MX 8 SOMs and SBC targeted at?
They target connected industrial, medical, and automotive applications. - What is the expected market trend for System on Modules?
The SOM market is expected to reach USD 2.3 billion by 2025 with a CAGR of 11% from 2020 to 2026. - Which form factor is suggested for multimedia applications?
SMARC system on modules are a fit for multimedia applications. - Which form factor is suggested for industrial applications?
Qseven is suggested for industrial applications. - Why might customers choose the SBC instead of a SOM?
Customers who want to focus on software development may choose the single board computer.
