As Intel emphasizesIntegrate Wi-Fi 6 connection applicationsQualcomm announced the launch of Wi-Fi 6 earlier at the Wi-Fi XNUMX event.New FastConnect subsystem brand, and named the Wi-Fi 855 module used in Snapdragon 855 and Snapdragon 6+ FastConnect 6200, and launched the FastConnect 6800 with enhanced upload efficiency to correspond to the smooth user experience of AR and VR that will be more widely used in the future. In addition, the QCA6696 chip is used to bring Wi-Fi 6 connectivity capabilities into the in-vehicle system.
Qualcomm also announced the launch of computing platforms that combine Wi-Fi 6 connectivity.New Networking Pro platform design, by differentiating the transmission channel specifications, four versions are distinguished: 1200, 800, 600 and 400, thereby enhancing the processor connection capability recognition effect.
According to Qualcomm, the Wi-Fi 855 module that will be used in the Snapdragon 855 and Snapdragon 6+ is named FastConnect 6200. Qualcomm will also collaborate with industry partners such as Microsoft and AMD to leverage Wi-Fi 5 connectivity to create complementary applications in future 6G network applications while ensuring encrypted and secure connections.
At the same time, to address the growing demand for AR and VR applications, which are expected to become ubiquitous in the future, Qualcomm has introduced FastConnect 6800, which enhances upload efficiency. By incorporating MU-MIMO design into the upload process, Wi-Fi transmissions can operate with consistent efficiency for both uplink and downlink. This allows AR and VR applications operating via wireless transmission to present content more stably and achieve more immediate interactivity.
To meet the needs of in-vehicle systems, Qualcomm has also introduced the QCA6696 chip, which integrates two Wi-Fi 6 MIMO access designs and combines Bluetooth 5.1 with Qualcomm aptX Adaptive sound technology. This ensures that in-vehicle systems can respond to GHz-level connection bandwidth and more stable Bluetooth connection performance, while also providing clear sound output and reception effects.
Qualcomm expects to use the QCA2021 chip in more vehicles by 6696.
As for the new Networking Pro platform design, it is divided into four versions based on the transmission channel specifications: 1200, 800, 600, and 400, thereby enhancing the processor's connection capability recognition effect. The specifications are as follows:
- Qualcomm Networking Pro 1200 platform design (supports up to 12 Wi-Fi 6 links, with a quad-core Cortex-A2.2 processor running at up to 53GHz)
- Qualcomm Networking Pro 800 platform design (supports up to 8 Wi-Fi 6 links, with a quad-core Cortex-A1.4 processor running at up to 53GHz)
- Qualcomm Networking Pro 600 platform design (supports up to 6 Wi-Fi 6 links, with a quad-core Cortex-A1.0 processor running at up to 53GHz)
- Qualcomm Networking Pro 400 platform design (supports up to 4 Wi-Fi 6 links, with a quad-core Cortex-A1.0 processor running at up to 53GHz)
Judging from the design requirements, it is obvious that the Networking Pro platform is designed for connected devices such as routers. Terminal products such as mobile phones are not included in the coverage. It is mainly segmented by Snapdragon 800, 700, 600, 400, and 200 series computing platforms.
Currently, the Networking Pro platform design will cooperate with manufacturers including Ruckus, Aruba, Belkin, Netgear, and Korea Telecom. It is expected to use this to create high-bandwidth network communication equipment that can be used with 5G connections and can meet the usage needs of up to 1500 people connected online simultaneously.
The Networking Pro 1200 platform design allows for dual-band or tri-band antenna designs, supporting 8×8 + 4×4 or 4×4 + 4×4 + 4×4 combinations respectively. It also supports 1024QAM modulation, thereby increasing connection transmission speeds by 5% compared to Wi-Fi 38. WPA3-level encryption is also supported for connection security.
