Imagine hundreds trying to board a train through one door—that’s today’s
wireless congestion. 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E changes the game with faster, more
reliable and less crowded connectivity for high-density environments like
offices, apartments and stadiums.
From enabling your next-gen applications that require low-latency and
high-bandwidth connections to improving spectrum efficiency with more
channels and less overlap, networks can be more efficient and scalable with
NXP’s latest generation of 2x2 solutions with support for Wi-Fi 6E and
Bluetooth LE audio.
NXP’s extensive Wi-Fi 6 System on Chip (SoC) portfolio includes the
automotive grade AW693 2x2 dual-band CDW Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth combo solution. This 2x2 offering
is being extended to IIoT use cases with the IW693. The IW693 is a 2x2
dual-band, highly integrated device that provides concurrent dual Wi-Fi 6E
+ Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth connectivity, supporting four different modes as shown below.
| Mode |
Radio Configuration |
| Mode 1 |
CDW 2x2 Wi-Fi 6/6E 5-7 GHz (802.11ax) + 1x1 Wi-Fi 6 2.4 GHz (802.11ax) |
| Mode 2 |
CDW 1x1 Wi-Fi 6/6E 5-7 GHz (802.11ax) + 1x1 Wi-Fi 6 2.4 GHz (802.11ax) |
| Mode 3 |
2x2 Wi-Fi 6 2.4 GHz (802.11ax) |
| Mode 4 |
2x2 Wi-Fi 6/6E 5-7 GHz (802.11ax) |
CDW- Concurrent Dual Wi-Fi
The IW693 implements advanced features including MU-MIMO, OFDMA, target
wake-up time (TWT), Bluetooth LE Audio, wireless multi-streaming, adaptive scheduler and agile channel switching. With integrated 2.4 GHz and 5-7
GHz TX power amplifiers (PA), RX low noise amplifiers (LNA) and TX/RX
switches (T/R SPDT) as well as an independent Bluetooth radio, the IW693
enables simplified system design. The IW693 also supports external Wi-Fi
front-end modules (PA/LNA FEM) and provides a flexible front-end design
supporting either two or three antennas.
IW693 Internal Block Diagram. For a better experience, download the
block diagram.
The IW693 implements an advanced real-time Wi-Fi and Bluetooth radio
arbitration engine with software algorithms to optimize coexistence
performance. The IW693 incorporates NXP’s advanced Edgelock security
technology to maximize radio system security and to help support overall
end-device and application-level security. The embedded security subsystem EdgeLock® Secure Enclave (Core Profile) supports hardware accelerated secure boot, firmware authentication, secure lifecycle management and anti-rollback protection.
The IW693 incorporates dedicated processing, memory and RF resources for
the integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth subsystems to support real time
independent wireless connectivity. The IW693 also provides flexible external
host processor interface options, including PCIe and SDIO for Wi-Fi and UART
for Bluetooth.
Start planning your next connectivity design. Learn more about our IW693 SoC.
Built for IIoT and Industry
IW693 is an excellent fit for industrial applications including
multiple clients.
The IW693 is a performance-oriented 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth wireless
connectivity solution to meet the needs of smart home applications
supporting high-performance or visually connected applications and advanced
Bluetooth/Bluetooth LE audio services.
For industrial and commercial applications, the IW693 brings
high-bandwidth, long-reaching Wi-Fi connectivity to support high-concurrency
networks serving many clients and enables access to 6 GHz Wi-Fi networks
that can relieve congestion from legacy or otherwise crowded 5 GHz Wi-Fi
network deployments. Wi-Fi 6E / 6 GHz Wi-Fi support enables offload from
crowded or channel-limited 5 GHz network spectrum and provides maximum
forward compatibility and scalability for consumers and companies deploying
next-generation Wi-Fi networks. Bluetooth LE Audio enables support for a
leap in Bluetooth-audio capabilities, enabling multiple streams of
user-specific content and one-to-many broadcast content for shared audio
services.
The IW693 delivers high-performance multi-radio connectivity that enables
devices to benefit from the latest global Wi-Fi and Bluetooth network
deployments and services. It provides high-integration multi-radio
connectivity with extended temperature support (-40 to +85C) and flexible
design options. NXP solutions provide built-in coexistence management for
both integrated and external radios on the same PCB.
Target applications for IW693 include:
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Wireless power over Ethernet (POE) hub
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Smart home hub
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Mobile router
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Internet of things (IoT) gateways
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Video-enabled smart appliances
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Wireless edge connectivity
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Visual smart home
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Wireless medical connectivity
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Industrial connectivity
Faster Time to Market with NXP’s Module Partners
To help accelerate the design process and reduce time to market, module
manufacturers develop Wi-Fi modules using NXP’s broad portfolio of wireless
connectivity SoCs. Certified IW693-based modules will be available through module partners starting in Q1 2026. Take your next leap into the future with NXP’s IW693 and turn your ideas into a fully market-ready product.
Please visit IW693 to get more information and the latest updates to start
planning your next connectivity design. Learn more about IW693 on NXP’s Community .
