Microchip announces 20 Advanced Wi-Fi products for Industrial and commercial applications

     With the advent of Industry 4.0, artificial intelligence (AI), digital manufacturing and the Internet of Things, the demand for wireless connectivity in commercial and industrial applications is growing at an alarming rate. These applications often require reliable connections that can withstand extreme environments such as high temperatures, background noise, and obstacles. To meet this demand, Microchip Technology has introduced 20 Wi-Fi products. Microchip further expands the industry's broadest line of wireless connectivity by offering high-performance Wi-Fi microcontrollers (MCUS), network and link controllers, and plug and play modules designed to simplify the development process and speed the product to market.

     Microchip's Wi-Fi solutions are designed to support a wide range of application needs and development levels. Products to choose from include modules that are regulatory certified in multiple countries, require no radio frequency (RF) expertise and minimal programming, and powerful system-on-chip (SoC) with industrial-grade functionality.

     Rishi Vasuki, Microchip's vice president of Wireless Solutions, said: "Microchip has been a respected MCU supplier in the industry for decades, and we have built on our heritage and comprehensive support ecosystem to build an unparalleled portfolio of Wi-Fi products and services in the industry today. Our extensive experience enables us to provide developers with wireless solutions that support advanced applications such as precision sensing and motor control operating in harsh conditions."

     The latest PIC32MZ-W1 Wi-Fi MCUS build on Microchip's trusted 32-bit MCU product line and feature advanced analog peripherals, including CAN, Ethernet, capacitive Touch, and ADC, to deliver exceptional versatility. In addition, the new device has the highest universal input/output (GPIO) functionality on the market.

     The new products also include the next generation WINCS02 network controller and WILCS02 Link controller. Popular updates to WINC and WILC solutions include improved radio performance and enhanced security features. The new wireless module is pin-compatible with previous generations of products to facilitate migration from legacy devices.

     To simplify Wi-Fi to cloud connectivity, Microchip also expanded its plug-and-play product line with the introduction of the new RNWF02 module. These modules send simple ASCII commands through the UART interface to connect the MCU to the cloud platform.

     A secure connection is critical for Wi-Fi applications that send or receive data from the cloud, but it can be challenging to achieve due to developer skill levels. To simplify the process, Microchip integrated its trusted platform into many Wi-Fi products. Various Trust&GO modules are pre-configured with security authentication for common cloud services, including AWS® and Azure®, to simplify the network authentication process.