Product Description
The MediaTek MT7905DAN/DN is designed to meet the growing demands of modern wireless networks, which require high-speed, reliable, and efficient data transmission for a large number of connected devices. Supporting Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), the MT7905DAN/DN is well-suited for environments where multiple devices need simultaneous connectivity without compromising performance. This makes the SoC ideal for smart home networks, office environments, and mesh Wi-Fi systems where devices like smartphones, laptops, smart TVs, gaming consoles, and IoT sensors are constantly connected to the network.
One of the key strengths of the MT7905DAN/DN is its dual-band operation, which allows the device to handle traffic on both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. While the 5 GHz band is ideal for high-speed activities like HD video streaming, online gaming, and large file transfers, the 2.4 GHz band offers better coverage and is ideal for longer-range devices or less demanding applications like web browsing and email. By distributing network traffic across these two bands, the MT7905DAN/DN helps minimize congestion and ensure that the network operates efficiently, even with numerous devices connected at once.
The integration of Wi-Fi 6 technologies such as MU-MIMO and OFDMA is crucial for managing the increasingly congested networks of today. MU-MIMO enables the SoC to communicate with multiple devices at the same time, which reduces delays and improves the overall efficiency of the network. Similarly, OFDMA allows the chip to divide available channels into smaller sub-channels, enabling multiple devices to transmit data simultaneously without causing congestion. This is particularly useful in high-density environments where numerous devices, such as smartphones, laptops, and IoT devices, are connected to the same network. These features combined ensure that the MT7905DAN/DN can deliver consistent performance even in environments with heavy data demands.
The chip’s beamforming technology also helps to optimize Wi-Fi coverage and signal strength, especially in large homes or offices. By focusing the signal directly towards devices, beamforming can improve both signal quality and range, ensuring that devices located at the edge of the network still receive strong and stable Wi-Fi connections.
Another important feature is Target Wake Time (TWT), a power-saving mechanism that is part of the Wi-Fi 6 standard. TWT allows devices to schedule their communication times, reducing the need for constant radio activity and therefore lowering power consumption. This feature is particularly beneficial for battery-powered devices such as smartphones, wearables, and IoT sensors, helping to extend battery life while maintaining a stable connection to the network.
In terms of security, the MT7905DAN/DN supports the WPA3 security protocol, which is the latest standard for Wi-Fi security. WPA3 offers improved encryption and enhanced protection against brute-force attacks, ensuring that devices on the network are secure from external threats. The chip also provides WPA2 support, which allows for backward compatibility with older devices that do not yet support WPA3.
Finally, the MT7905DAN/DN integrates an ARM-based processor, which is optimized for handling network traffic, data encoding, and packet forwarding. This processor helps ensure that the SoC can handle the heavy lifting required for efficient data transmission and minimal latency, which is essential for applications like real-time video conferencing, online gaming, and VoIP calls.
Overall, the MediaTek MT7905DAN/DN is a powerful and efficient SoC that delivers high-speed Wi-Fi 6 connectivity with advanced features like MU-MIMO, OFDMA, beamforming, and Target Wake Time. It is designed to provide reliable, low-latency performance for modern, high-demand wireless environments, making it ideal for home routers, mesh Wi-Fi systems, and broadband gateways. With its robust power management, strong security, and flexible dual-band support, the MT7905DAN/DN is well-suited to meet the demands of next-generation connected devices and applications.
Specification
Wi-Fi Standard:
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax): Supports the latest Wi-Fi 6 standard for increased network efficiency, faster speeds, and better performance in environments with multiple connected devices.
The chip supports OFDMA (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access), which divides channels into smaller sub-channels, allowing multiple devices to transmit data simultaneously, improving overall network capacity and reducing latency.
Maximum Data Rates:
2.4 GHz Band: Up to 574 Mbps (with 40 MHz channel width).
5 GHz Band: Up to 1.2 Gbps (with 160 MHz channel width).
The 5 GHz band supports 160 MHz channels, providing maximum data throughput for activities like high-definition video streaming, file transfers, and gaming. The 2.4 GHz band, while lower in speed, offers better range and is more effective for applications that don’t require high bandwidth.
Multi-User Support:
MU-MIMO (Multi-User, Multiple Input, Multiple Output): Allows the device to serve multiple clients simultaneously by using multiple data streams, improving network efficiency and throughput in high-demand environments.
OFDMA (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access): Increases network efficiency by enabling simultaneous data transmission across multiple devices, making it especially beneficial in scenarios with high device density, such as smart homes or offices.
Security:
WPA3: The MT7905DAN/DN supports the WPA3 security protocol, offering improved encryption and protection against brute-force attacks and other network security threats.
WPA2 support for backward compatibility, ensuring secure connections for older devices.
Power Management:
The SoC supports power-saving mechanisms like Target Wake Time (TWT), a Wi-Fi 6 feature that optimizes the scheduling of device transmissions to reduce power consumption for battery-powered devices (e.g., smartphones, IoT devices).
The efficient power architecture is designed to ensure that devices using the MT7905DAN/DN maintain optimal performance while minimizing energy consumption, contributing to a longer device lifespan.
Connectivity:
Ethernet: Integrated support for Gigabit Ethernet ports for wired connectivity.
USB Ports: Offers USB support for peripheral devices and additional functionalities, such as connecting external storage or enabling additional network services.
Beamforming: The MT7905DAN/DN supports beamforming, which directs Wi-Fi signals toward specific devices, optimizing signal strength, coverage, and overall performance.
Integrated Processor:
The MT7905DAN/DN integrates an ARM-based CPU optimized for network traffic management, ensuring smooth data forwarding, minimal packet loss, and reduced network latency for real-time applications.
