From smart homes to factories and hospitals, the demand for smaller, smarter, and more reliable wireless connectivity is growing rapidly. Modern IoT devices must run on minimal power, resist interference, and seamlessly communicate across multiple protocols. The u-blox MAYA-W4 tri-radio module was designed for this challenge, delivering robust, versatile, and future-ready connectivity in a compact form factor.
The New Complexity of Wireless
Today’s IoT environment is crowded and unforgiving. Engineers must balance:
- Multiple radios in limited space
- Robust security for sensitive applications
- Energy efficiency without sacrificing responsiveness
Different industries highlight these needs:
- Building automation demands fast, cross-protocol responsiveness.
- Healthcare requires ultra-secure, low-power wireless for critical monitoring.
- Industrial systems rely on high-speed Wi-Fi 6 for data transfers, while Bluetooth® Low Energy powers low-power sensors and controls.
- Energy and grid systems benefit from 802.15.4 mesh networks for reliability and scale.
The reality is clear: one-size-fits-all wireless no longer works.
The u-blox Answer: MAYA-W4
Enter the MAYA-W4 tri-radio family, designed to consolidate three poweThe MAYA-W4 tri-radio family consolidates three powerful standards into a single, streamlined module:
- Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 → High speed, bandwidth, and low latency
- Bluetooth® LE 5.4 → Secure, energy-efficient peripheral connections
- 802.15.4 → Reliable mesh and low-latency communication
Built on the NXP IW610 platform, these modules integrate with host processors via SDIO, UART, SPI, or USB, offering unmatched design flexibility.
By merging multiple radios into one compact footprint, the MAYA-W4 helps engineers:
- Reduce PCB size
- Simplify development
- Future-proof devices for mixed-network environments
For rapid prototyping, the EVK-MAYA-W476 evaluation kit and NXP FRDM i.MX 91 board provide access to all interfaces with detailed documentation.
Built to Endure
Connectivity is only valuable if it endures real-world conditions. The MAYA-W4 modules are:
- Industrial-grade, operating from -40°C to +85°C
- Pre-certified across major global regions, reducing time and certification costs
- Available with flexible antenna options, including PCB-integrated solutions
This combination ensures devices are resilient, compliant, and deployment-ready.
The Bigger Picture
The MAYA-W4 tri-radio architecture reduces network congestion, boosts efficiency, and ensures consistent performance across diverse IoT ecosystems.
As IoT networks become denser, more connected, and more mission-critical, companies that invest in compact, secure, and versatile wireless modules will stay ahead.
With the u-blox MAYA-W4 tri-radio series, IoT devices don’t just connect—they adapt, scale, and endure.