Qualcomm Networking Pro A7 Elite Platform with Wi-Fi 7 and 40 TOPS AI Processing for Routers and Gateways

The Qualcomm Networking Pro A7 Elite Platform integrates high-performance Wi-Fi 7 with AI processing, designed for devices like routers, gateways, and access points. It features the Qualcomm Hexagon NPU, delivering up to 40 TOPS of AI processing power, and enabling edge-based AI and generative AI applications. This allows for improved privacy through edge processing, near real-time responses, and better contextual understanding.

With support for up to 33 Gbps peak aggregate capacity, the platform enhances user experiences across applications like streaming and gaming, utilizing AI-driven features. It also simplifies system development by integrating 10G Fiber (XGS-PON), Ethernet, front-end modules, and filters into a single platform. Its compatibility with leading open-source software and middleware helps operators and enterprises develop solutions for security, energy management, health monitoring, and more.

We previously discussed the Qualcomm 10G Fiber Gateway Platform, which shares many features with the Networking Pro A7 Elite. However, the Networking Pro A7 Elite distinguishes itself with a dedicated AI coprocessor and enhanced Wi-Fi capabilities. Its 40 TOPS NPU power supports advanced features like the Smart Traffic Classifier, Range Boost, and Networking AIOps, delivering improved performance for networking applications. Feel free to check this out.

Networking Pro A7 Elite Platform specifications:

• Qualcomm’s Platform 
  • CPU: Unnamed quad-core processor, built on a 14 nm node, and clocked at 1.8 GHz
  • NPU: Up to 40 TOPS (AI coprocessor featuring Qualcomm Hexagon NPU)
• Memory: DDR3L, DDR4 support with 16-bit and 32-bit options
• Storage: Supports NOR, NAND, and eMMC flash types
• Passive Optical Network (PON):
  • XGS-PON standard with 10 Gbps peak downstream and upstream rates
  • Supports XGS-PON Residential Gateway, SFU/ONU, and SFP+ ONU
• Wi-Fi Specifications:
  • Supports Wi-Fi 7, 6E, 6, 5, and 4 standards
  • Peak PHY rate of up to 33 Gbps
  • Quad-band support with channels up to 320MHz
  • Up to 16 spatial streams with 4K QAM support
  • Advanced security features including WPA3, AES-CCMP, and AES-GCMP
  • Supports up to quad-band and 16 streams
  • Delivers up to 33 Gbps peak aggregate wireless system capacity
  • Features 320MHz channel support, 4K QAM, multi-link operation, and adaptive interference puncturing
  • Includes Qualcomm® Automated Frequency Coordination (AFC) Suite
  • Security: WPA3 Enhanced Open, PRNG, TKIP, WPS, WPA3 Personal, WPA2, WEP, WAPI2, WAPI1, WPA3 Enterprise, WPA3 Easy Connect
• Ethernet: 3 ports supporting 10/2.5 GE speeds
• Wireless expansion: Supports 4G/5G FWA, 802.15.4 (Zigbee/Thread), and Bluetooth
• USB: USB 2.0, USB 3.0
• Interfaces: 3x USXGMII/SGMII+, 4x PCIe 3.0, I²C, I²S, PTA Coex, SPI, UART

The Qualcomm Networking AI Suite is designed to optimize network performance through AI-driven features. It includes the Smart Traffic Classifier, which improves traffic flow by classifying applications and reducing latency by up to 50% in congested environments. The Range Boost feature enhances signal transmission by up to 2.5dB using AI-based transmitter optimization, while Networking AIOps offers AI-based fault identification and logging to enhance operational efficiency.

The platform incorporates the Qualcomm Networking AI Engine, an AI accelerator designed specifically for Wi-Fi and networking applications. It supports a software-defined data path for flow optimization and hardware acceleration, while also providing compatibility with open-source software and middleware like OpenWRT, RDK, and OpenSync.

The platform is powered by a quad-core CPU clocked at up to 1.8 GHz and supports IoT applications with platform extensions and coexistence interfaces. For development, it includes support for the Qualcomm AI Stack, which is manufactured on a 14nm process node, ensuring efficient performance for AI and networking tasks.

The Qualcomm Networking Pro A7 Series is now available for sampling, Qualcomm Technologies will highlight its latest innovations in networking and connectivity, including Edge AI applications. For more details about Qualcomm Technologies’ presence at Network X, visit the website or stop by Stand A13 in the Expo Hall for hands-on experiences. To learn more about the Qualcomm Networking Pro A7 Series, visit the product page and the press release.

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