The next era of reliable wireless has arrived, and it is landing where performance matters most: inside medical devices, industrial equipment, and always-connected systems that simply cannot drop connection. 

The 6 GHz spectrum unlocked by Wi-Fi 6E is transforming what embedded developers can build. Less interference. More speed. Real-time responsiveness. This jump isn’t incremental. It delivers the clean airspace and deterministic performance these sectors have been waiting for. 

Silex Technology is excited to showcase that leap at NXP Tech Day in Chicago, featuring the SX-SDMAX6E, an advanced Wi-Fi 6E module designed in close collaboration with NXP and based on their newest wireless chipset, the IW623. 

You get the power of tri-band Wi-Fi (2.4/5/6 GHz), now optimized for secure, battery-efficient, production-ready embedded design. 

Why Wi-Fi 6E Matters for Healthcare and Industrial Systems 

Medical and factory systems often operate where interference is heavy, and reliability is non-negotiable. Moving critical data into the spacious 6 GHz band means: 

• Protected performance for life-critical and mission-critical devices
• Substantially lower latency and congestion
•  More consistent connectivity in dense and noisy RF environments 

From surgical tools and patient monitoring to robotics and lab automation, connectivity should never be a point of failure. Wi-Fi 6E gives engineers headroom to scale. 

Meet the SX-SDMAX6E 

Bringing next-generation connectivity to embedded designs, Silex is proud to unveil the SX-SDMAX6E, a powerful new solution that combines cutting-edge Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth Low energy performance with exceptional energy efficiency. 

The SX-SDMAX6E builds on NXP’s IW623 chipset with solid hardware and software integration, ensuring performance that stays stable under real embedded workloads. This solution is engineered to make it easy for developers to bring Wi-Fi 6E into devices where space and power are constrained. 

What makes this collaboration even more exciting is the IW623’s foundation as an SDIO chipset, a feature that sets it apart in the Wi-Fi 6E landscape. Traditionally, SDIO interfaces have been favored for compact, battery-powered devices thanks to their low power consumption and simple host integration. By enabling 6 GHz operation on an SDIO platform, NXP has opened the door for high-performance, tri-band wireless connectivity in energy-sensitive mobile and portable applications. This makes the SX-SDMAX6E a standout choice for engineers designing devices that demand both top-tier wireless performance and maximum power efficiency. 

A few key strengths: 

• Deterministic throughput and roaming behavior 

• Robust coexistence between Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 

• Designed for long product lifecycles and supply stability 

 Certification Confidence, Delivered 

The 6 GHz band introduces new and more intensive regulatory requirements. Certification is tough and costly for chip-on-board designs, particularly when volume projections are still growing. 

That is where modules become essential. The SX-SDMAX6E removes major certification barriers by delivering a pre-tested, compliant solution that reduces costs and accelerates time to market. Developers get to focus on innovation, not RF complexity. 

Built Through Collaboration 

NXP Gold Partner. Joint engineering. Fast-track availability. 

Silex’s long-standing partnership with NXP ensured that the SX-SDMAX6E wasn’t built quickly. It was built right. Hardware tuning, driver optimization, security testing, and real-world validation were all done hand-in-hand, so customers benefit from a unified wireless platform. 

Silex is proud to work alongside NXP’s wireless experts, including the IW623 chipset team, to deliver an early Wi-Fi 6E solution ready for broad deployment. 

Join Us at NXP Tech Day Chicago 

Our upcoming session will give engineers, architects, and product owners the blueprint for integrating next-generation Wi-Fi into embedded devices. Here’s what you’ll learn: 

• Why tri-band Wi-Fi 6E is ideal for medical and industrial systems
• Performance benefits of the IW623 + Silex design architecture
• New possibilities unlocked by SDIO on low-power platforms
• How Silex ensures rock-solid “Absolutely Must Connect” reliability
• How to secure early access to the SX-SDMAX6E 

We will also welcome Jay White as guest speaker from NXP for a focused look at the IW623 chipset inside this breakthrough module. 

Wi-Fi 6E is opening the door to the next generation of high-trust wireless systems. With the SX-SDMAX6E, Silex is giving developers a head start.  

To apply for early access, click here. 

If you plan on being in the Chicago area, join us at NXP Tech Day and register here.