Amid accelerating convergence between AI and wireless technologies, LitePoint hosted its annual technical seminar in Hsinchu and Taipei in September 2025 under the theme “Intelligent Connectivity Without Boundaries: Test-Driven Innovation.” As a global leader in wireless test solutions, LitePoint highlighted key challenges of the multi-technology era and showcased advances in Wi-Fi 8, 5G RedCap, Bluetooth 6.0, UWB, and optical communication testing.

Multi-Technology Convergence as a Core Industry Trend

The event began with remarks from Glenn Farris, LitePoint’s Vice President of Global Sales, who emphasized that expanding wireless applications and increasingly complex deployment environments are placing higher demands on testing systems. Adam Smith, Vice President of Marketing, noted that AI-driven wireless innovation is moving toward multi-technology collaboration, where 5G RedCap, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and UWB will coexist and complement one another. Security, stability, and interference resistance will be essential competitive factors for future devices.

Figure 1. Glenn Farris, Global Vice President of Sales, LitePoint

Smith added that while 6G development remains cautious, 5G FWA is rapidly expanding globally. Meanwhile, mid- and high-end devices are upgrading to Wi-Fi 7, laying the foundation for Wi-Fi 8. Wireless experience metrics will shift from being speed-centric to prioritizing low latency, high reliability, and coordinated multi-device operation.

Wi-Fi 8: From High Speed to High Reliability

A MediaTek representative detailed four major enhancements coming with Wi-Fi 8: Enhanced Long Range (ELR), Coordinated Spatial Reuse (Co-SR), Dynamic Subchannel Operation (DSO), and Non-Primary Channel Access (NPCA). These features aim to strengthen Wi-Fi performance in crowded, high-interference environments. ELR improves connectivity at greater distances; Co-SR enhances efficiency in multi-router Mesh deployments; and NPCA improves link stability under heavy interference. MediaTek expects Wi-Fi 8 to become foundational for home, enterprise, and industrial scenarios, supported by LitePoint’s comprehensive testing ecosystem.

Optical Communication and CPO

Rising AI compute demands are accelerating bandwidth growth in data centers, making optical communication a key topic at the seminar. Quantifi Photonics presented parallel testing solutions for silicon photonics and co-packaged optics (CPO). With 800 Gbps and 1.6 Tbps modules entering mass production, full-chain testing from wafer to finished system is becoming increasingly critical. Quantifi demonstrated multi-channel automated testing on a PXI platform, emphasizing its importance for large-scale optical module manufacturing.

Bluetooth 6.0, UWB, and RedCap: Joint Evolution of Multi-Radio Technologies

The seminar also highlighted advancements in Bluetooth 6.0, UWB 802.15.4ab, and 5G RedCap. Bluetooth 6.0 enables sub-meter precision for tracking and indoor navigation; UWB’s new narrowband auxiliary link enhances long-distance stability; and 5G RedCap/eRedCap supports wider IoT adoption with lower power consumption and costs. LitePoint’s IQxel, IQgig, and IQcell platforms support comprehensive testing for these technologies.

Figure 2. Zhiwei Huang, Deputy Director of Applications Engineering, LitePoint

IIoT and Edge AI: New Opportunities Through Industry Collaboration

A roundtable discussion explored the integration of IIoT and edge AI. Experts noted that high-reliability wireless connectivity is becoming essential for AMR robots, smart warehousing, medical systems, and urban infrastructure. Wi-Fi 7, 5G RedCap, GNSS, and UWB together form the communication backbone for next-generation intelligent devices. Mature testing platforms will be key to enabling large-scale deployment.

As multi-technology collaboration deepens, wireless capability is becoming a core device attribute. Whether it is Wi-Fi 8’s high reliability or Wi-Fi 7’s rapid adoption, the ability of devices to evolve with network upgrades will be crucial. Device manufacturers are now asking: in complex, high-concurrency environments, what wireless foundation is needed for devices to fully leverage next-generation networks?

QOGRISYS is advancing its Wi-Fi 7 module development using LitePoint’s MX Wi-Fi 7 test platform. The new O2072PM and O2072PB tri-band Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 6.0 modules provide optimized 320 MHz bandwidth, eMLSR multi-link performance, 4K QAM, and CSI sensing. These features enhance performance in high-density and low-latency environments. With a compact design and PCIe interface, O2072PM integrates easily into smart devices, industrial equipment, and IoT nodes, providing a strong foundation for the transition into the Wi-Fi 7 era.