Wi-Fi 6 is best known for delivering new extremes in wireless connectivity performance to devices such as laptops, smartphones, smart TVs, VR headsets, and more. However, the standard also offers numerous benefits for IoT devices, which is where the MediaTek Filogic 130 and Filogic 130A come into play. By leapfrogging the outdated Wi-Fi 4 commonly used in many IoT devices, these all-in-one Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 solutions are designed to significantly improve energy efficiency, connection reliability, and speeds, all within a compact form factor.
Why is Wi-Fi 6 better for IoT?
The MediaTek Filogic 130 series provides 1T1R Wi-Fi 6 connectivity and dual-band (2.4GHz and 5GHz) support, along with advanced Wi-Fi 6 features such as MU-MIMO, MU-OFDMA, and QoS, enabling it to reliably coexist on networks with many other devices. The latest WPA3 security protocol offers state-of-the-art protection, while power efficiency is enhanced by the Target Wake Time (TWT) function, which instructs devices to access the network only at specific intervals. This allows devices to remain in low-power states for longer durations.
Minimizing power consumption
The Filogic 130 series includes a dedicated power management unit, a Cortex-M33 microcontroller, and embedded SRAM. The Filogic 130A further integrates an audio digital signal processor (DSP), enabling brands to easily incorporate voice assistants into products while maintaining ultra-low-power, always-on functionality. At the platform level, the Filogic 130 series incorporates a Front-End Module (iFEM) for LNA and PA functionality, ensuring maximum power efficiency in a compact and energy-efficient form factor.
Integrated Bluetooth capabilities
The Filogic 130 series also offers Bluetooth connectivity, enabling devices to connect directly to smartphones or other peripherals. This allows device makers to create innovative personal devices with enhanced interactivity. Featuring Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity, the Filogic 130 series also integrates advanced Wi-Fi and Bluetooth coexistence technology, ensuring stable Wi-Fi performance even when Bluetooth devices are in use.
Comprehensive I/O for easy development
The Filogic 130 series supports a wide range of interfaces, including SPI, I2C, I2S, IR input, UART, AUXADC, PWM, and GPIO. Additionally, secure boot functionality and hardware cryptographic engines are built-in to provide robust security.
