New MediaTek SoCs Support Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 in IoT Devices

MediaTek debuted two single-chip solutions for bringing Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity to a wide range of IoT devices in small form-factor designs. Its Filogic 130 and 130A SoCs both integrate a microprocessor, AI engine, Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 subsystems and a power management unit into a single chip, said the company Thursday. The 130A also incorporates an audio DSP, enabling device makers to easily build voice assistants into their products, it said: “Advanced connectivity technologies like Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 will become a must-have for smart home devices with the increasing need for more AI processing power, energy efficiency and robust security.” MediaTek also said Thursday it's partnering with Advanced Micro Devices to "co-engineer" Wi-Fi 6E modules for laptop and desktop PC connectivity. The collaboration will yield modules with fast Wi-Fi speeds, low latency and less interference from other signals, it said.