u-blox brings secure tri-band Wi-Fi 6E for industrial IoT
u-blox has announced the launch of the JODY-W6, the latest addition to its JODY family of modules. Based on the NXP Semiconductors IW623 chipset, the JODY-W6 combines tri-band Wi-Fi 6E (2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz) with 2×2 MIMO and Bluetooth Dual-Mode including LE Audio and qualified against Bluetooth Core 5.4. This powerful integration delivers higher throughput, better network availability, and an improved audio experience while addressing the industry’s growing need for secure, professional-grade wireless connectivity in industrial and IoT applications. The introduction of Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth LE Audio comes at a critical time, as industries face increasing spectrum congestion, demand for richer user experiences, and the need to comply with emerging cybersecurity regulations.
JODY-W6 is built on the NXP IW623 chipset and supports tri-band Wi-Fi 6E with 2×2 MIMO: Featuring Bluetooth Dual-Mode including LE Audio, JODY-W6 is qualified against Bluetooth Core 5.4. With a compact footprint and pin compatibility with the JODY module family, the new host-based multiradio module facilitates seamless migration across technology generations, offering simplicity, flexibility and cost savings in design. JODY-W6 provides a professional-grade solution designed to withstand harsh operating environments (-40 °C to +85 °C) while bringing enhanced security features, including NXP EdgeLock and secure boot on chip, to address growing cybersecurity requirements across industrial IoT deployments.
The JODY-W6 is well suited for industrial automation, healthcare, network infrastructure, and smart building applications, as well as security and surveillance systems that demand secure, high-throughput, and low-latency wireless performance.
Supporting SDIO or PCIe interfaces, the JODY-W6 offers flexibility for a wide range of host-based designs. The module is available in variants with two or three antenna pins, making it adaptable to diverse product requirements. Evaluation kits, including EVK-JODY-W683 and an M.2 form factor option, simplify design, testing, and integration.
By integrating the latest NXP IW623 chipset and supporting Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth LE Audio, the JODY-W6 addresses critical industry challenges such as spectrum congestion, cybersecurity compliance, and demand for high-performance wireless solutions.
