On Semiconductor announced that Sierra Wireless has chosen the QCS-AX Wi-Fi 6 chipset to support wi-fi capabilities in its XR family of multi-network 5G routers. The Supercharged XR90 and XR80 routers are designed to provide high performance and seamless connectivity for mission - and business-critical applications over 5G cellular, Wi-Fi, and Ethernet networks.
Chipsets can be configured for dual-band concurrent operation to provide optimal performance while providing access point and workstation capabilities. The family is built with A chip set from Secure Semiconductor that delivers first-class flexibility and reliability in 5G and Wi-Fi radios, while intelligently connecting to the best-performing network at the right time.
Tom Mueller, Vice President of Enterprise Networking for Sierra Wireless Products said:"Leveraging on On Semiconductor's Wi-Fi expertise, we are proud to introduce a new generation of 5G routers," "The XR series provides secure connectivity that enables customers to maximize 5G performance in any network, even in the most challenging environments."
Irvind Ghai, vice president of marketing, wireless connectivity and signal processing at ON Semiconductor said:"The XR series is a great example of the convergence of 5G and Wi-Fi 6 to provide high-performance and reliable connectivity for mobile enterprise applications," "We are excited to partner with Sierra Wireless, a pioneer in the use of 5G cellular technology, and to be part of this transformative connectivity adoption to help improve real-time communications for mission- and business-critical applications."
