Abietec Released AX61 Wireless Connectivity Modules
The new series integrates multi-protocol wireless support and high-performance processing for IoT applications.
Updated on Oct. 11, 2026 in Semiconductors
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Abietec has announced the AX61 series of wireless modules, which feature integrated Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4 capabilities. This development is currently in the announcement phase.
Why it matters
The modules combine multi-protocol support with high-density processing, aiming to consolidate hardware requirements for complex IoT deployments. This release provides a path for developers to integrate unified wireless connectivity into diverse industrial environments.
Each 15.9 by 24.9 by 2.3 millimeter module packs a 260MHz Arm Cortex-M33 processor. The devices offer 57 GPIO interfaces and maintain functionality across an operating temperature range of -40 degrees Celsius to +85 degrees Celsius.
The players
Abietec
A developer of wireless communication hardware and modular connectivity solutions.
NXP
A global semiconductor firm providing the RW612 and RW610 microcontrollers used in the AX61 module architecture.
The details
The AX61 series utilizes NXP RW612 and RW610 microcontrollers to manage radio frequency tasks. The RW612-based models extend functionality by adding support for Zigbee and Thread protocols. Users can select from three antenna configurations: integrated ceramic chip, PCB, or u.FL connectors for flexible signal routing.
Timeline
Samples of the AX61 modules are expected to be available in Q4 2026.
The Tech Race
The market for integrated wireless modules is currently shifting toward multi-protocol stacks that consolidate Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, and Thread. The AX61 follows this trend by leveraging the NXP RW612 as a foundation for universal IoT edge hardware.
System designers and industrial engineers can expect the modules to reach the prototyping stage in Q4 2026. Developers will be able to utilize the provided evaluation boards to test the 57 available GPIO interfaces and multi-protocol radio performance in target environments.
The takeaway
The AX61 series represents a move toward high-density, multi-protocol standardization in the IoT connectivity space. Keep an eye on the company's progress toward FCC and CE certification as these approvals will dictate the modules' availability in international markets.
What happens next
Abietec plans to seek regulatory approvals from the FCC, IC, and CE ahead of the expected sample availability in Q4 2026.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by LinuxGizmos.
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