u-blox, a leading developer of positioning and short-range communication technologies for automotive, industrial, and consumer markets, has intorduced MAYA-W5 and NORA-W5, two new Wi-Fi 6 module families designed to bring secure, reliable wireless connectivity to the next-generation IoT devices. Addressing applications across smart home and building, industrial automation, healthcare, asset tracking, and beyond, the new compact modules offer two distinctive architectures: MAYA-W5 as a host-based module and NORA-W5 as a stand-alone module, enabling flexibility and optimized design depending on customer preferences.
Based on Texas Instruments chipsets, the MAYA-W5 and NORA-W5 series are designed and manufactured in Europe, reducing global supply chain risks. Both modules address a growing market demand for cost-efficient Wi-Fi 6 modules with high standards for reliability, security, and time-to-market. Globally certified and suitable for industrial-grade solutions, MAYA-W5 and NORA-W5 avoid the complexity of chip-level wireless design, enable faster product development and streamline integration paths.
Both module families deliver Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) combined with Bluetooth® Low Energy in a market-leading compact size and with industrial-grade quality suitable for global deployment. Internal and external antenna variants across both families provide design flexibility, while form-factor compatibility within the MAYA and NORA portfolios supports smooth migration and long-term planning.
The MAYA-W5 series is a host-based dual-band module built around Texas Instruments’ CC3351 chipset, offering Wi-Fi connectivity via SDIO and Bluetooth via UART. The NORA-W5 series built around Texas Instruments’ CC35x1E series is a stand-alone solution featuring an onboard Arm® Cortex®-M33 MCU, flexible memory options, and support for u-connectXpress software to accelerate integration.
“From smart buildings to industrial automation, engineers need Wi-Fi 6 that delivers reliable, seamless connectivity right from the start. By integrating TI’s CC3351 and CC3551 Wi-Fi devices into their NORA-W5 and MAYA-W5 modules, u-blox is giving engineers the tools to accelerate their designs and bring production-ready products to market faster. Seeing our chipsets at the heart of these modules is a testament to what’s possible when the right technology partnerships come together to push IoT forward,” said Shmulik Elgavi, Wi-Fi connectivity product line manager, Texas Instruments.
MAYA-W5 and NORA-W5 are designed for IoT developers seeking a balance between cost efficiency, performance, and reduced deployment risk.
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