In the field of wireless communications, chip selection is critical to device performance. This article will make an in-depth comparison of two high-profile wireless communication chips - IPQ8072 and IPQ9574, and introduce their representative products in detail, namely DR8072 V01 and DR9574. Through in-depth comparison, we will understand their features, advantages and applicable scenarios to help readers better choose the product that suits their needs.

IPQ8072 — DR8072 V01

Main features Qualcomm Atheros IPQ8072A AR Quad-core CPU, 2.2GHz

2.4GHz and 5GHz radios supporting physical data rates up to 1147Mbps and 2475Mbps respectively

8MB NOR Flash, 256MB NAND Flash (optional upgrade to 1GB)

Supports 11ax TX Beamforming, 11ac/ax MU-MIMO DL and UL, OFDMA DL and UL

Supports dynamic frequency selection (DFS)

1GB DDR3L optional upgrade to 2GB

M.2 slot supports QCN9074 production

Hardware specifications Parameter:DR8072 V01 CPU:Qualcomm Atheros Quad Core ARM Cortex 64-bit A53 Processor IPQ8072A 2.2GHz CPU Memory:1GB DDR4 (optional upgrade to 2GB) Frequency range:2.4122.472GHz, 5.1505.825GHz Storage:NOR Flash-8MB, NAND Flash-256MB (1GB optional) Wireless:4x4 2.4GHz and 5GHz MU-MIMO OFDMA 802.11 series Interface:4x 1Gbps Ethernet port, 1x 10Gbps Ethernet port, 1x 10Gbps SFP,2x USB 3.0, etc. Power consumption:TBD

IPQ9574 — DR9574

Main features Qualcomm IPQ9574 Quad-core ARM-A73 @ 2.2GHz processor

4x4 2.4GHz radio, maximum physical data rate 1182Mbps

Supports flexible Wi-Fi 6E/Wi-Fi 7 configurations via 4x M.2 (NGFF) E Key slots 4x 1Gbps Ethernet ports, 2x 10Gbps Ethernet ports, 1x USB 3.0

Suitable for 802.11be, 802.11ax MU-MIMO OFDMA access points, Internet of Things (IoT), HD video streaming, gaming and other scenarios

Hardware specifications Parameter:DR9574 Chip:Qualcomm IPQ9574 Quad Core ARM-A73 @ 2.2GHz 'Alder'series WLAN host interface:PCI Express 3.0 Memory:2GB (2x1GB), DDR4 32-bit interface Working voltage:12V Operating system:QSDK Host interface:4x M.2 E Key interface, PCIe 3.0 Frequency range:2.4GHz: 2.412~2.472GHz Wireless speed:2.4GHz 802.11b/g/n/ax, up to 24dBm per chain Certification:REACH and RoHS Compliant Power consumption:Board 13W, IPQ9574 with built-in WiFi 23W Dimensions:203mm x 139mm x 20mm

Comparison of similarities and differences

Common ground Both are powered by powerful quad-core processors, namely the A53 and ARM-A73. Supports advanced communication technologies such as MU-MIMO and OFDMA. It has high-speed wireless communication capabilities and is suitable for a variety of application scenarios.

Difference Performance levels: IPQ8072 is targeted at high-performance applications, while IPQ9574 is focused on enterprise-class wireless communication modules for high-bandwidth video streaming, voice and data transmission needs.

Storage and Memory: DR8072 V01 offers 8MB NOR Flash and 256MB NAND Flash (up to optional upgrade to 1GB), while DR9574 is equipped with larger memory of 2GB (2x1GB).

Interfaces and ports: DR8072 V01 provides more interface and port choices, including USB 3.0 and more Ethernet ports, while DR9574 focuses on streamlined design and is suitable for enterprise scenarios.

In conclusion Through the comparison of IPQ8072 and IPQ9574, as well as the analysis of their representative products DR8072 V01 and DR9574, we can clearly understand their characteristics and applicable scenarios. Selecting the appropriate product should be based on specific needs, including performance, storage, interfaces and other considerations.