Ceva's Wi-Fi 7 1x1 client IP enables smarter, more responsive AIoT devices and emerging physical AI systems
Now available and adopted by multiple customers, Ceva-Waves Wi-Fi® 7 1x1 client IP delivers ultra-high performance and low-latency connectivity to enable edge intelligence in wearables, smart home devices, and industrial IoT.

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As IoT devices demand faster, more reliable, and smarter connectivity, Wi-Fi® 7 emerges as the key enabler for real-time edge performance and next-generation user experiences. Ceva, a global leader in licensing semiconductor products and software IP for the intelligent edge, announces the full availability of its Ceva-Waves Wi-Fi 7 1x1 client IP. Its advanced Wi-Fi 7 capabilities empower AI-enabled IoT devices and emerging physical AI systems to perceive, understand, and act in the real world.
Adopted by multiple leading semiconductor companies, Ceva-Waves Wi-Fi 7 1x1 client IP delivers high performance, reliability, and energy efficiency through the IEEE 802.11be standard. This addresses the needs of compact, battery-powered designs in wearables, smart homes, and industrial IoT, laying the connectivity foundation for next-generation edge intelligence.

Market Drivers Accelerating Wi-Fi 7 Adoption
Driven by IoT as a key growth engine, Wi-Fi 7 adoption is accelerating across diverse devices. Market research firm ABI Research forecasts global annual Wi-Fi chipset shipments to exceed 5.5 billion units by 2030, with Wi-Fi 7 chipsets accounting for over 1.9 billion units*. As IoT devices integrate edge AI, reliable connectivity becomes critical for real-time decision-making and immersive experiences.

Why Wi-Fi® 7 is Critical for Physical AI and Smarter IoT
Wi-Fi 7 technology is expanding from high-end access points and laptops into mainstream IoT applications. New 1x1 and 2x2 solutions achieve a balance of performance, size, and cost in compact designs through Multi-Link Operation (MLO) and enhanced Single-Radio Multi-Link (eMLSR) technologies. This evolution aligns with the expansion of device-side AI, where reliable low-latency connectivity complements local inference capabilities to deliver responsive, secure, and private user experiences.
Wireless connectivity forms the foundation of physical AI, enabling devices to perceive, understand, and act within the physical world—often without cloud dependency. Wi-Fi 7's deterministic low latency and high reliability constitute the core support for device-side perception, control, and collaboration among wearables, smart home systems, cameras, and industrial IoT devices.

Key Wi-Fi 7 features supported by Ceva-Waves IP include:
Multi-Link Operation (MLO), supporting Multi-Link Multi-Radio (MLMR) and enhanced Multi-Link Single Radio (eMLSR) for deterministic low latency and highly resilient links
Optional 4K QAM and wider channels (up to 160 MHz) for higher peak throughput when spectrum permits
Multi-Resource Unit (MRU) scheduling and pre-punching technology for efficient spectrum utilization in congested environments
Beamforming and dual-carrier modulation for extended-range communications
Advanced coexistence mechanisms based on Packet Traffic Arbitrator (PTA) for stable operation with Bluetooth® and other radios
Complete MAC software stack supporting WPA3 and China's WAPI security standards, compatible with Wi-Fi 4/5/6/6E
Flexible RF interface for integrating partner radios or transceivers developed by licensees
Delivered via Ceva-Waves Links, providing a turnkey multi-protocol wireless development platform integrating Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 802.15.4, and UWB technologies
Ceva enhances its connectivity solutions portfolio with the NeuPro™ NPU IP family, designed to address the full spectrum of edge AI workloads—from ultra-low-power inference for voice, sensor fusion, and vision processing to high-performance processing for complex large language models and other generative AI tasks. Combined with Ceva-Waves Wi-Fi 7, these NPUs enable devices to connect, sense, and reason more efficiently—reducing latency and cloud dependency while enhancing privacy and extending battery life—ultimately driving real-time perception, reasoning, and action in physical AI systems.
Tal Shalev, Vice President and General Manager of Ceva's Wireless IoT Business Unit, stated: “We are proud to introduce Ceva-Waves Wi-Fi 7 1x1 client IP. Wi-Fi 7's breakthrough advancements in speed, resilience, and latency are driving its rapid adoption. Our turnkey solution helps customers reduce complexity and accelerate time-to-market, delivering smarter, more responsive IoT experiences through edge intelligence.”

Industry Commentary
Andrew Zignani, Senior Research Director at ABI Research, commented: “Wi-Fi 7 will transform the IoT landscape by enabling the low-latency, high-throughput connectivity required for real-time edge intelligence and physical artificial intelligence. Solutions like Ceva's Wi-Fi 7 1x1 client IP are critical for bringing these capabilities to cost-sensitive, battery-powered devices, accelerating adoption across wearables, smart homes, and industrial IoT.”
Over the past decade, Ceva has established a solid leadership position in Wi-Fi IP licensing, with technology spanning Wi-Fi 4, 5, and 6 standards. The Ceva-Waves Wi-Fi IP portfolio supports diverse applications ranging from client devices (endpoints) to access points, serving multiple markets with over 60 licensed customers. With this new offering, Ceva is spearheading the adoption of Wi-Fi 7 technology in mass-market consumer and industrial IoT devices, delivering uniquely optimized Wi-Fi 7 MAC and PHY IP solutions tailored for these cost-sensitive segments.