As Wi-Fi evolved from Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E to Wi-Fi 7, the industry's focus shifted to high-speed connectivity capabilities such as 320MHz, 4096-QAM, and MLO. However, entering 2026, a more noteworthy change is taking place: the value of Wi-Fi 7 is shifting from "faster wireless networks" to "a smarter, more reliable, and more convergent terminal connectivity platform." At the same time, as technologies such as Bluetooth 6.0, Matter, Thread, Wi-Fi Sensing, and edge AI continue to mature, AI PCs, robots, smart homes, industrial IoT, smart healthcare, and new energy equipment are placing more complex demands on wireless connectivity. This means that the competitive logic for next-generation wireless communication modules is changing: From a single Wi-Fi connection to Wi-Fi + Bluetooth + multi-protocol collaboration; from simply transmitting data t...

I. Industrial Transformation: A Decade of Leap from "Visible" to "Comprehensible" Over the past decade, the security monitoring industry has undergone a profound transformation, evolving from analog to digital, from wired to wireless, and from passive recording to proactive sensing. IPCs (IP Cameras) have evolved from simple video acquisition devices into distributed intelligent sensing nodes that integrate optical imaging, edge computing, intelligent analysis, and wireless connectivity. The global market size for smart IP cameras (IPCs) reached approximately US$17.389 billion in 2025, and is projected to grow to US$18.418 billion in 2026, and potentially reach US$26.092 billion by 2032, with a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.0% from 2026 to 2032. From a broader perspective, the global video surveillance market size was US$87.24 billion...

I. Industry Trends: PLC Technology Ushers in a "Return to Value" In August 2026, Huawei released Lingxiao PLC 3.0 networking technology, once again bringing PLC (Power Line Carrier Communication) into the industry spotlight. Meanwhile, the revision of domestic PLC power line carrier standards began at the beginning of the year, with in-depth discussions focusing on four major scenarios: industrial lighting, outdoor streetlights, smart home systems, and hotels. In the international market, the launch of the Matter-PLC bridge enabled interconnectivity between the domestic PLC ecosystem and global Matter ecosystems such as Apple HomeKit and Samsung SmartThings. A series of signals indicate that PLC technology is undergoing a profound "value return" —from its early single application mainly in smart meters, it is rapidly penetrating into d...

Introduction: A Technological Acceleration Triggered by AI In August 2026, the wireless communications industry made a surprising prediction— the launch of enterprise-grade Wi-Fi 8 might be brought forward to 2027 . According to the normal pace of technological iteration, Wi-Fi 7 will only begin large-scale commercial use in 2024, and Wi-Fi 6E is still in the process of becoming widespread. How could a completely new generation of Wi-Fi standards arrive so quickly? The answer lies in a seemingly unrelated industry chain— the shortage of DDR4 memory chips . And this shortage, in turn, has opened an unprecedented golden opportunity for Wi-Fi 7. I. DDR4 Shortage: A "Supply Chain Tsunami" Triggered by AI 1.1 Price Surge: From $2.90 to $24 To understand this forcing effect, we first need to see the severity of the DDR4 shortage. Accor...

I. Industry Transformation: The Dual Waves of Xinchuang and Industrial Control Are Reshaping the Wireless Module Landscape In 2026, China's wireless module industry stands at an unprecedented historical juncture. The Xinchuang (Information Technology Application Innovation) industry is undergoing a critical transition from “pilot demonstration” to “large-scale implementation.” According to forecasts from institutions including DYXinsheng, China's Xinchuang market size is expected to reach RMB 2.66 trillion in 2026, with a year-on-year growth rate of 26.82% —making it one of the fastest-growing sectors in the digital economy. At the policy level, the target for SOEs to complete comprehensive Xinchuang replacement by 2027 remains unchanged. Starting in 2026, core business procurement for Xinchuang ...

I'm a product marketing staff member at Ofeixin. Our company develops wireless module solutions, working upstream with chip manufacturers like Qualcomm, Realtek, WUQI, and HiSilicon, and downstream serving end customers in fields such as smart homes, industrial IoT, and automotive electronics. Simply put, our role is to transform chips into mass-producible module products and then deliver them to customers for use in complete systems . we enter the second half of 2026, my own work experience, as well as that of my colleagues, can be summed up in two words: unpleasant . Customers are pushing – projects can't stop, delivery dates can't be delayed, and costs can't rise. But the reality is, component prices are constantly increasing: crystal oscillators are up 10%-30%, PCBs 20%-30%, inductors 30%-70%, and upstream chip manufacturers are also adjusting prices, with A...