In today’s smart home and industrial automation environments, it is critical that different end devices interact seamlessly over multiple wireless protocols. NXP announces the IW610 family, a breakthrough, cost- and power-optimized Wi-Fi 6, BLE, 802.15.4 tri-band wireless solution designed to deliver high network efficiency and ultra-low latency.

Whether building a new generation of smart homes or expanding industrial IoT solutions, the IW610 family elevates connectivity and provides the reliable foundation needed for faster, smarter interactions.

The family includes a 1x1 dual-band (2.4GHz/5GHz) and a single-band (2.4GHz) 20MHz Wi-Fi 6 subsystem, providing strong, reliable connectivity and excellent coverage. Bluetooth Low Energy simplifies device commissioning, supports high-speed data transmission up to 2Mbit/s, and provides long-range and extended broadcast capabilities. In addition, the IW610 series supports 802.15.4 Thread mesh networking, expanding the Matter ecosystem by supporting Matter on Wi-Fi and Thread. The series offers multiple host interface options, SDIO or USB for Wi-Fi, UART or USB for BLE, and SPI for 802.15.4.

In the complex IoT and industrial ecosystem, information security is more important than ever. Therefore, information security is at the core of the IW610 series. The series uses NXP's EdgeLock™ Security technology to provide end-to-end protection, with features such as secure boot, secure debugging, firmware updates, anti-rollback, and comprehensive lifecycle management.

Built-in hardware protection mechanisms can strengthen the system, minimize the risk of modification, and improve risk resistance in the field. Hardware trust root and cryptographic accelerators ensure data security while maintaining peak performance. Relying on EdgeLock Security technology, the IW610 series meets strict network security standards and can escort connected devices in harsh and demanding environments.

The IW610 series provides superior connectivity for the next generation of IoT and smart devices, making them even more outstanding. Ideal for smart home and industrial IoT applications.

Target applications include:

Industrial applications, building automation and security, environmental monitoring and asset management.

Electric vehicle charging, POS terminals and HVAC systems.

Smart home appliances, HVAC systems and robot vacuum cleaners.

Printers and docking stations.

Thread border routers and Matter Commissioner applications.