8devices Kiwi
8devices Kiwi
8devices Kiwi

Kiwi

The Kiwi Wi-Fi 7 SoM uses the Qualcomm IPQ9570 SoC and the QCN9274 radio chip to deliver high-performance Wi-Fi 7 connectivity and high-throughput multi-user support. Tri-band connectivity, powerful RF output, and the latest high-speed interfaces make Kiwi perfect perfect for your next cutting-edge networking project.

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Target industries
Enterprise connectivity
Smart city network infrastructure
Industrial IoT
Wireless Broadband
  • Qualcomm IPQ9570 / QCN9274
    This powerful combo provides a high-end SoM with a 64-bit 2.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A73 processor, 1 GB DDR4, and 4GB eMMC
  • Tri-band connectivity
    Kiwi’s integrated tri-band radio delivers versatile, flexible and robust operation. 2.4GHz delivers high ranges at low speeds, 5GHz offers an optimal balance, and 6GHz maximizes speed at shorter ranges.
  • Mass-user support
    Kiwi supports 4k QAM modulation, MU-MIMO and Multi-Link load management to support hundreds of high-throughput connections
  • Cutting-edge performance
    The Kiwi SoM delivers powerful Wi-Fi 7 throughput, offering your customers superior performance of over 5 Gbps over channels of up to 320MHz
  • High-performance interfaces
    USXGMII ethernet, USB 3.0, PCIe 3.0 and other high-powered interfaces ensure that Kiwi will work with cutting-edge network equipment
  • Network hub powerhouse
    Kiwi’s WDS-STA support, high-performance interfaces, and support for multiple connected Noni radio module units make it optimal as a hub for high-performance high-user-count networks

Public safety spectrum support

This product is suitable for developing critical networked devices for public safety applications. With the right firmware build, Kiwi will support the 4940-4990 MHz band, which the US Federal Communications Commission has allocated to public safety communications.



Kiwi supports FirmUx

Kiwi FirmUx Networking and OpenWrt upstream support will be launched in Q4 2025. FirmUx Networking is a proprietary embedded Linux framework that provides developers with powerful tools and integration procedures. Use it to unlock powerful network features and build your own full-featured firmware and device software.

Development board details

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M.2 A+E PCIe slot 0 (share lanes with M.2 B+M slot 0)

M.2 B+M PCIe slot 0 (share lanes with M.2 A+E slot 0)

M.2 A+E PCIe slot 1

DC-Jack input 12/24V

USB-C PD power supply

USB-C Port for UART

USB 3.0 interface

10 Gbps Ethernet interface

2.5 Gbps Ethernet interface + POE passive 48V

SFP port

mPCIe slot (share lanes with M.2 B+M slot 1)

M.2 B+M PCIe slot 1 (share lanes with mPCIe slot)

Bootstrap switch / PCIe selector

3.3/5V switch for PCIe slots

Reset button

GPIOs

x2 U.Fl 2.4 GHz connectors

x2 U.Fl 5-6 GHz connectors

SIM card slots for M.2 B+M PCIe slot 0

SIM card slots for M.2 B+M PCIe slot 1

Specifications

Platform
SoC IPQ9570 from Qualcomm
CPU ARM Cortex-A73 @ 2.2GHz; 64-bit
GPU N/A
Flash 4GB eMMC
RAM 1GB DDR4
Interfaces
Ethernet Two USXGMII, 10GBase-R, SGMII+ or SGMII, One USXGMII-M, PSGMII, QSGMII, SGMII+ or SGMII
USB USB 3.0
PCIe PCIe 3.0 (x2 single lane and x1 dual lane)
Serial Interfaces UART, SPI, I2C
GPIOs 34
Miscellaneous PWM, I2S
Wireless
Wireless Standard Wi-Fi 7 (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)
Bluetooth Standards N/A
Radio Mode Tri-band MU-MIMO (2x2)
Frequency 2412-2442 MHz & 4900-7125MHz;
Channel Size 20, 40, 80, 160, 320 MHz
Data Rate up to 11,000 Mbps
Antenna Options 4 x LGA pads on module
Max Output Power (per chain) 23 dBm
Software Options
Linux OpenWrt
Yocto/ OpenEmbedded
FirmUx
Module Specs
Power Supply 3.3V
Power Consumption 12W
Dimensions 38.3 x 61.7 mm;
Weight 20g
Temperature Range Commercial version 0°C - 65°C Industrial version -40°C - 85°C
Mounting Solderable module
Pin Type LGA pins
Certifications CE/ FCC/ IC - TBD

Custom Solutions

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Take advantage of our extensive R&D experience by working with our hardware and software engineers to develop the exact solution you need. From custom modules and components to specialized firmware or cutting-edge software features, anything is possible.

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