Advantech, a global leader in industrial IoT and embedded computing technologies, has entered into a strategic collaboration with Rohde & Schwarz (R&S) to advance a “compliant & deployment-ready” validation framework for next-generation industrial Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) modules. R&S excels in signaling, RF measurement, pre-compliance testing, and OTA validation. This pairs nicely with Advantech’s industrial wireless platforms. Together, they support customers effectively. It aims to simplify certifications in various regions. This reduces deployment risks and speeds up product launches.
Wi-Fi 7 introduces significant improvements in throughput, latency, and reliability. This technology uses Multi-Link Operation (MLO) and wide 320 MHz channels. It boosts real-time communication. It also resists interference between devices, sensors, and edge systems. Advantech’s AIW-173 industrial Wi-Fi 7 module series is purpose-built for applications that require exceptional bandwidth and stability-particularly medical imaging, robotics and AMRs, rugged industrial endpoints, and professional audiovisual deployments.
Jerry Chiang, Director, Embedded IoT Group, Advantech, said “By moving design validation, pre-compliance, and OTA/interoperability earlier into R&D and pre-pilot stages, we ensure a verifiable and scalable wireless experience and enable customers to adopt Wi-Fi 7 faster, across more countries and regions.”
Sean Ting, Senior Regional Sales Manager, Rohde & Schwarz, said: “R&S has been specializing in wireless testing and regulatory verification for a long time. We are excited to assist Advantech’s Wi-Fi 7 module development process and to provide support on important Wi-Fi 7 features like MLO and 320 MHz. The industrial markets also need support for high data throughput to fulfill unmanned applications. Our next-generation wireless communication tester CMX500 provides Advantech with substantial Wi-Fi 7 verification features and supports their demanding time to market goals.”
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Collaboration Highlights
Compliance Acceleration: This partnership allows automatic pre-compliance test mapping. It uses Wi-Fi 7 performance metrics and global regulatory standards. This helps customers speed up certification cycles and cut down on expensive redesigns.
Typical Application Scenarios
Medical Imaging & Operating Rooms: Delivers clear images and fast control, even in noisy settings. This has been confirmed through thorough OTA, interoperability, and coexistence testing.
Robotics/AMR & Smart Manufacturing: MLO, 320 MHz operation, and optimized handover deliver stable, on-the-move connectivity required for factory NPN and hybrid-band industrial networks.
Rugged Endpoints & ProAV: Ensures reliable long-distance, high-quality transmission with validated concurrency and enhanced interference resilience for use in expansive venues or outdoor deployments.