In the field of wireless communications, IPQ4019 and IPQ6018 are two high-profile network processors, each with unique features and advantages. This article will provide an in-depth analysis of the differences in technology, requirements and performance between these two chips to help readers more fully understand the differences between them.
1.Technology comparison
The IPQ4019 is designed for high-performance, low-power and low-cost 2×2, 802.11ac dual-band concurrent access point applications. Adopting WiFi4 standard, it has faster network speed and low power consumption.
In comparison, IPQ6018 uses the more advanced WiFi5 standard (IEEE802.11ax), providing higher data transmission rates and lower power consumption. IPQ6018 has been significantly upgraded technically and adopts advanced manufacturing technology to further improve energy efficiency and processing capabilities.
2.Demand comparison
Application scenarios: IPQ4019 is suitable for cost-sensitive or less performance-demanding scenarios, such as small businesses or home wireless networks. IPQ6018 is more suitable for areas that require higher data transmission rates and low latency, such as smart homes, Internet of Things devices, and industrial automation.
Performance requirements: Because IPQ6018 supports WiFi5 and adopts advanced manufacturing technology, it has obvious advantages in performance. Provides higher data transmission rates, lower latency and more stable signals to meet the high-performance needs of modern wireless communications.
Interface requirements: IPQ6018 has a rich set of peripheral interfaces, including PCIe, USB 3.0, USB 2.0, SPI/I2C/UART, etc., to meet a variety of business needs and support a variety of product forms. In comparison, the interface configuration of IPQ4019 may be relatively basic.
Storage requirements: IPQ6018 supports DDR3L/4 and parallel NAND Flash, with larger storage capacity and faster read and write speeds. For applications that require processing large amounts of data or performing real-time analysis, IPQ6018 may be more appropriate.
3.Performance comparison
IPQ6018 is significantly better than IPQ4019 in performance, thanks to more advanced WiFi5 technology and process technology. It performs better in terms of data transfer rate, latency and signal stability. This makes IPQ6018 more suitable for application scenarios that require high-speed data transmission, low latency and stable connections.
In addition, the IPQ6018's higher power efficiency and processing capabilities make it more efficient when handling complex tasks and multi-threaded workloads. In the face of high-load scenarios, such as large-scale Internet of Things device connections or real-time data analysis, IPQ6018 performs even better.
Conclusion
There are significant differences between IPQ4019 and IPQ6018 in terms of technology, requirements and performance. IPQ6018 has an advantage in performance with its advanced WiFi5 technology and process technology, and is suitable for application scenarios with high performance, low latency and stable connection. In contrast, IPQ4019 is suitable for cost-sensitive or lower performance requirements scenarios. When choosing the right chip, trade-offs and considerations should be made based on actual application needs.
Product
DR6018(CP01)-IPQ6018 CHIP
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Qualcomm-Atheros IPQ6018
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Quad-core ARM 64bit A53 @1.8GHz Processor
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1GB DDRL3L System Memory
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32MB NOR Flash, 256MB NAND Flash
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Supports Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS)
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2x2 On-board 2.4GHz radio, up to 573Mbps physical Data Rate
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2x2 On-board 5GHz radio, up to 1201Mbps physical Data Rate
DR40X9-IPQ4019 CHIP
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Featuring with industrial-grade IPQ4019/IPQ4029 chipset
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Integrated with 2x 2 5G high power Radio module and 2x2 2.4G high power Radio module
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Support 4.940GHz to 5.825GHz Frequency Range
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Support 2.400GHz to 2.482GHz
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Support 2 x 5G MMCX Connectors and 2x2.4G MMCX
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Support 5MHz/10MHz/20MHz/40MHz/80MHz Bandwidth
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Support 11ABGN/AC
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Support fixed data rate
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RoHS compliance ensure a high level protection of human health and the environment from risks that can be posed by chemicals
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Our Firmware supports all the modules of Quectel
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Support Openwifi
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Support QSDK
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Support Openwrt
By:Wallystech