Next-Gen Connectivity: WiFi6E and Bluetooth 5.3 Combined in a Single Chip

Synaptics, a leading provider of human interface solutions, has announced that it is now sampling an integrated single-chip Wi-Fi6E and Bluetooth 5.3 device. The SYN43711 is specifically designed to meet the demands of use cases that require superior Wi-Fi throughput and range, while ensuring seamless network interoperability.

The SYN43711 is a single-stream (1x1, 600 Mbps) device that complements Synaptics' existing dual-stream (2x2, 1200 Mbps) SYN43756E and Triple Combo (SYN438x series) offerings. This new device brings several innovations to the table, including support for Wi-Fi Sensing. Using a proprietary algorithm to analyze Channel State Information (CSI), the SYN43711 enables any Wi-Fi-connected embedded device to detect the presence of humans, estimate their motion, approximate their location, and even sense subtle gestures and movements like breathing.

Operating in the 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz bands, the SYN43711 features Synaptics' Smart Co-Ex technology, which ensures unmatched Wi-Fi/Bluetooth coexistence. It is fully compliant with the IEEE 802.11ax standard and supports Bluetooth 5.3 with LE Audio, allowing for multiple concurrent Bluetooth connections and audio streams, including AuracastTM.

One notable feature of the SYN43711 is its shared Wi-Fi and Bluetooth receive signal path, which eliminates the need for an external RF switch while maintaining high sensitivity. Additionally, the device is available in two widely used WLBGA packages: standard and plated-through-hole (PTH) compatible. The PTH option helps lower PCB implementation costs, making it an attractive choice for manufacturers.

Key customers can now request samples of the SYN43711, with production quantities expected to be available in the first quarter of 2024. For more information about this exciting new product, visit Synaptics' website.