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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 in 2025, and is projected to reach US$242.17 billion by 2034, with a CAGR of 12.01% . The core drivers of this round of growth come from three levels: the explosive growth in demand for AI video analytics from enterprises to governments, the implementation of mandatory video surveillance regulations in various regions, and the replacement of traditional on-premises deployment models by cloud-managed video platforms . II、Core technology trends: AI, wireless technology, and low power consumption are redefining product features. 2.1 AI is moving from the cloud to the edge, and its penetration rate continues to rise. Artificial intelligence is permeating every aspect of security monitoring at an unprecedented pace. The value of IPC's products has expanded from basic indicators such as image clarity, night vision capabilities, and structural protection to intelligent functions such as human detection, human and vehicle classification, facial recognition, license plate recognition, perimeter intrusion detection, voice recognition, passenger flow statistics, and event retrieval . As security systems shift from passive recording to proactive early warning, the computational burden on cameras continues to increase. Demand for edge AI inference chips is surging, with penetration expected to reach 65% by 2025, a 28 percentage point increase from 2023 . The focus of future competition will not only be on hardware parameters, but also on algorithm accuracy, false alarm control, platform openness, remote operation and maintenance efficiency, data security, and multi-scenario adaptability . 2.2 Wirelessization: From "Optional" to "Required" Wireless connectivity technology is profoundly changing the way IP devices are deployed and their application boundaries. Industry demand is expanding across multiple paths, including home consumption, commercial stores, industrial parks, urban governance, traffic management, and industrial sites. Wireless solutions can save 30% to 50% on cabling and maintenance costs , with particularly significant advantages in distributed monitoring scenarios. In terms of product structure, global shipments of consumer IPCs are projected to exceed 192 million units in 2025 , representing a year-on-year increase of approximately 11.6%. Among these, low-power IPCs account for 48 million units, and 4G IPCs account for 40.32 million units . These two product categories are driving the upgrade of IPCs from "passive monitoring" to "proactive sensing." In terms of connectivity technology, the mainstream solutions in the industry have evolved from a single Wi-Fi solution to a pattern where multiple wireless technologies coexist. 2.3 Low power consumption: Opening up new scenarios of "no power and no network". Breaking free from dependence on fixed power supplies and stable broadband networks has become an irreversible industry trend. The low-power IPC market grew by approximately 30% in 2024. It is projected to reach 25 billion yuan by 2026 . The maturity of AOV (Always on Video) technology represents a significant breakthrough in the field of low power consumption—based on ultra-low power memory and fast startup/standby technology, it enables 24/7 uninterrupted recording capability . This technology allows IPCs to record in a low frame rate power-saving mode when there are no events, significantly extending the battery life of battery-powered devices. III、Application Scenarios Panorama: From Home Security to Full-Scenario Intelligence 3.1 Home and Micro-enterprise Scenarios: The Explosion of the Consumer Market The product form in the consumer market is rapidly evolving. In the domestic market, multi-lens cameras account for 75% , becoming the absolute mainstream. Low-power products account for 25%, and 4G IPCs account for 21% . 3-megapixel to 5-megapixel cameras have become the mainstream configuration. The core needs of the home environment have evolved from "visible" to "understandable" —features such as low cost, easy installation, mobile experience, cloud storage, voice interaction, privacy protection, and pet or baby recognition have become the focus of competition . In home settings, Wi-Fi modules play a crucial role. They enable monitoring devices to connect wirelessly to the internet or a local area network, facilitating data transmission and remote monitoring . 3.2 Commercial and Industrial Park Scenarios: Core Tools for Intelligent Management In commercial buildings and industrial parks, the value of IPCs has expanded from simple security monitoring to an operational management tool. This scenario focuses on continuous monitoring, access control linkage, passenger flow analysis, personnel management, and cross-location retrieval, driving deep integration of cameras with NVRs, VMSs, cloud platforms, and security management systems . In 2025, the digital transformation of commercial buildings and industrial parks will drive steady growth in the procurement of security equipment . The deployment of computer vision for customer flow analysis and behavior prediction in the retail sector will continue to increase. 3.3 Urban Governance and Transportation Scenarios: The Main Battlefield for Large-Scale Deployment Government public safety and smart city projects remain the largest downstream scenario, continuing to contribute about 35% of the demand . In the field of intelligent transportation, integrated security systems based on roadside sensing units cover key road sections in more than 1,200 cities worldwide. The demand for security upgrades in transportation scenarios (airports, railways, ports) continues to grow . Urban governance, transportation, and industrial scenarios require stronger environmental adaptability, longer recognition distances, higher structured recognition accuracy, and greater reliability, driving the growth of high-pixel, PTZ, multi-lens, thermal imaging, 4G or 5G access, explosion-proof and corrosion-resistant, and industry-specific models . IV. Ofeixin Dedicated Wireless Module Product System for IPCs Wireless connectivity technology plays an increasingly crucial role in the entire IPC industry value chain. As a professional IoT wireless module solution provider, Ofeixin currently focuses on promoting three dedicated Wi-Fi modules for the consumer market in the IPC network camera field: O9101UD, 6188E-UF, and F89FTSM13-W7 , each positioned for different technology generations, interface solutions, and application scenarios. 4.1 O9201SB and O9101SA: Wi-Fi 6 Dual-Band High-Speed Modules Both the O9201SB and O9101SA are based on the Wuqi Wi-Fi 6 chip solution, supporting the 802.11ax + BLE 5.3 protocol. They adopt a 2.4GHz/5GHz dual-band synchronous (DBS) architecture, achieving speeds up to 886Mbps, and support core Wi-Fi 6 technologies such as MU-OFDMA and MU-MIMO. Both modules use a USB 2.0 interface and support the full range of WPA/WPA2/WPA3 protocols for security.   In IPC scenarios, dual-band concurrency effectively avoids stuttering and disconnections caused by single-band congestion. The high bandwidth is sufficient to support real-time transmission of 4K ultra-high-definition video streams, making them suitable for mid-to-high-end home IPCs and commercial surveillance cameras. 4.2 6188E-UF: High-performance USB Wi-Fi module The 6188E-UF is based on the Realtek RTL8188FTV solution, supporting IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, 2.4GHz band, 150Mbps speed, USB 2.0 interface, and measuring only 12.2×13mm . The module highly integrates all functions such as MAC, BB, and PA, requiring only a few external components on the PCB, significantly reducing the overall design complexity. For security, it supports WPA/WPA2/WPA3 enterprise-level certification and has obtained CMIIT ID approval. In IPC scenarios, the core advantage of the 6188E-UF is its mature and reliable solution that brings a highly competitive cost structure. The plug-and-play USB interface greatly reduces the difficulty of adaptation and has been widely verified in fields such as IPC/NVR, set-top boxes, and dashcams . 4.3 F89FTSM13-W7: Compact Wi-Fi Module with SDIO Interface The F89FTSM13-W7 is based on the Realtek RTL8189FTV solution, supports IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, 2.4GHz band, 150Mbps speed, SDIO 2.0 interface, and is the smallest of the three products, measuring only 12×12mm. This module is a single-chip 1×1 SISO WLAN SDIO controller, fully compliant with the 802.11n specification, and supports WPA/WPA2 enterprise-level security authentication and AES encryption. In IPC scenarios, the core advantage of the F89FTSM13-W7 lies in the superior data transfer efficiency and CPU usage of the SDIO interface compared to USB, while its ultra-small size provides greater flexibility for compact PCB design . This module has been widely used in tablets, smart TVs, IPTV/OTT, IPCs, AI speakers, and other fields, and is especially suitable for products with strict space constraints, such as mini cameras and embedded monitoring modules. V. Industry Challenges and Future Outlook 5.1 Safety compliance has become a hard threshold. The global regulatory framework is expanding from traditional product security standards to mandatory cybersecurity protocols and data localization requirements. Smart cameras involve public safety, personal privacy, cybersecurity, and cross-border data flows, leading governments and critical infrastructure procurement to increasingly prioritize equipment origin, vulnerability response, data compliance, and supply chain trustworthiness . In 2025, Europe will officially implement a new version of its cybersecurity directive, requiring all networked security devices to pass baseline security certification before they can be sold. China will also release detailed implementation rules for the "Regulations on the Administration of Public Security Video Image Information Systems" in 2025, strengthening data privacy and restrictions on cross-border transmission. 5.2 The competitive landscape is shifting from hardware to comprehensive capabilities. The supply landscape exhibits a coexistence of globalized manufacturing and regionalized market access . Mainland Chinese manufacturers possess advantages in product portfolio completeness, large-scale manufacturing, cost control, and industry project coverage. The industry is expected to continue growing, but competition will shift from simple hardware price to a comprehensive competition encompassing hardware, algorithms, cloud platforms, compliance certifications, and service capabilities . The top five companies in the global IP camera market (Hikvision, Dahua, Axis Communications, Hanwha Vision, and Motorola Solutions) collectively held 84.2% of the market share in 2025 , indicating a continued increase in industry concentration. 5.3 The value of software and services continues to rise. The industry's profit structure is undergoing profound changes. The proportion of cloud platform deployments is expected to surpass 30% for the first time in 2025. Software is capturing a larger share of market value , and customers are shifting from purchasing equipment to purchasing outcome-driven solutions. The widespread adoption of Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS) is driving a continued rise in software penetration. 5.4 Future Directions: From "Video Acquisition" to "Intelligent Sensing and Decision-Making" The industry is transforming from "video capture" to "intelligent perception and decision-making," and cameras are becoming one of the most important AI sensors in the physical world . Key dimensions of future competition will include: algorithm accuracy and false alarm control, platform openness and remote operation and maintenance efficiency, data security and multi-scenario adaptability, compliance certification and supply chain credibility.  

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 diversified scenarios such as smart homes, smart cities, and the Industrial Internet of Things. With its unique advantage of "where there is electricity, there is internet," it has become one of the core solutions for the new generation of smart connectivity. II. Technical Analysis: Why PLCs Have Become "Invisible Infrastructure" The fundamental difference between PLC-IoT and traditional wireless solutions lies in the underlying communication logic. Wireless modules (Wi-Fi, Zigbee, Bluetooth Mesh) rely on spatial electromagnetic waves to propagate signals, operating in the 2.4GHz/5GHz frequency band. When the signal passes through walls, it experiences significant attenuation due to load-bearing concrete walls and metal cabinets, and also faces co-channel interference . In contrast, PLC-IoT uses existing 220V/380V power lines in the home as the data transmission medium. The signal travels along the power lines and is unaffected by physical obstructions from walls, floors, or metal structures —as long as the circuit is powered, the communication link remains stable . The actual test data is even more convincing: the end-to-end response latency of PLC-IoT is stable within 50 milliseconds , and the communication success rate is nominally as high as 99.99% ; a single host can support 128–384 device nodes ; academic research has also confirmed that PLC-IoT has comprehensive advantages over ZigBee and KNX technologies in terms of stability, cost-effectiveness and anti-interference ability . More importantly, there is a transformation at the engineering level – PLC-IoT achieves true “no wiring required” : simply add a smart host to the distribution box, and you can achieve whole-house communication coverage through existing wiring . III. Ofeixin PLC Module Product Matrix: A "Connection Base" Covering All Scenarios As a professional enterprise deeply involved in the field of PLC technology, Shenzhen Ofeixin Technology Co., Ltd. has formed a complete technology matrix in this field, from chip-level modules to full-stack system solutions. The 3121N-H is a fully integrated power line carrier communication module developed by Ofeixin based on the Hisilicon Hi3121S chip. It operates in the 0.5-3.7MHz and 2.5-5.7MHz frequency bands, and its protocol is based on a subset of the IEEE 1901.1 standard , allowing it to interconnect with chips using the same standard subset. In terms of core performance, the physical layer peak rate is 0.507 Mbit/s and the application layer rate is 80 Kbps ; it is equipped with a 200MHz ARM Cortex-M3 processor with 256KB SRAM; a single CCO can support up to 200 STA nodes , supports dynamic routing and multi-path automatic addressing, and a typical 200-node Layer 2 network can be completed within 10 seconds . In terms of communication reliability, it adopts OFDM modulation, supports BPSK/QPSK, and has FEC forward error correction and CRC check; it also supports TDMA and CSMA/CA mechanisms, providing 4 levels of QoS guarantee ; the receiving sensitivity is better than 0.2mVpp. In terms of engineering, it measures only 23.5×30mm , integrates built-in wire drive and onboard coupling circuitry, and provides a rich set of interfaces such as UART, PWM, GPIO, I2C, and ADC; static power consumption is ≤0.15W, and dynamic operating power is ≤0.7W . The S130N-ISI is a fully integrated power line carrier communication module developed by Ofeixin based on the Lianxintong VC6330 chip. It uses an LCC package and measures only 20.6×12.6mm , making its ultra-miniaturized design suitable for space-constrained devices. In terms of core architecture, it integrates a 32-bit ARM Cortex-M3 MCU and a 32-bit DSP dual-core processor , equipped with embedded Flash and 1MB of on-chip SRAM . The two cores work together, with the MCU responsible for the protocol stack and system control, and the DSP dedicated to physical layer signal modulation and demodulation, resulting in better communication performance in complex power line environments. In terms of communication protocols and modulation, it supports both China SGCC Q/GDW 11612 and IEEE 1901.1 protocols , supports multiple modulation methods such as BPSK, QPSK, and 16QAM, supports SGCC 0-12MHz bandwidth and provides multiple selectable frequency bands, which can be flexibly configured according to the scenario. In terms of interfaces and development support, it provides a rich set of interfaces including UART, PWM, GPIO, ADC, SPI, and I2C. Ofeixin also provides a full-stack solution and a development toolchain for deep collaboration with the cloud platform, integrating modules, coupling circuits, and power modules, supporting 220V direct connection testing . This one-stop support effectively reduces the development threshold and cycle time for terminal manufacturers. IV. Scenario Value: The "Connecting Foundation" from Smart Homes to Smart Cities The value of PLC technology lies in its unique advantage of "having a network wherever there is electricity" —it eliminates the need for additional communication cables, allowing the construction of a communication system directly using the existing power network, thus achieving "one power line, two uses". In smart home scenarios , the value of PLCs is being fully validated by leading companies. Huawei's HarmonyOS smart home solution uses wired PLC connections to replace many wireless solutions that rely on WiFi/Zigbee, achieving a claimed communication success rate of 99.99% . At the 2026 AWE exhibition, Haier launched a new generation of PLC smart home solutions based on Lihe Micro PLCs, adopting a PLC-Mesh architecture and possessing core advantages such as "direct device connection, ultra-fast response, local decision-making, and availability even when the network is down ." Ofeixin's 3121N-H and S130N-ISI modules are indispensable communication nodes in these whole-house smart solutions—from lighting control and smart curtains to central air conditioning, PLC modules make "no blind spots in the whole house, and controllable even when the network is down" a reality . In smart city scenarios , PLC technology demonstrates its "infrastructure-level" connectivity value. According to actual test data, under a standard urban power grid environment, PLC-IoT technology can achieve reliable communication over a distance of 500 meters , with the latest chip solutions even reaching 2400 meters . Eastsoft Carrier has launched an "AI + Road Lighting Integrated Solution," centered on an AI intelligent agent and integrating PLC and Cat.1 dual communication technologies, which has been implemented in multiple locations across the country. In scenarios such as smart streetlights, smart parking, charging piles, and photovoltaic communication , Ofeixin's 3121N-H and S130N-ISI modules achieve reliable communication between devices through existing power lines, eliminating the need to lay separate communication lines for each terminal— a single power line provides both power and communication , representing a true "new infrastructure" connectivity paradigm. In industrial and energy scenarios , the application boundaries of PLCs are expanding from the electricity meter end to the energy Internet of Things (IoT) end . With the large-scale access of new loads such as distributed energy and electric vehicle charging networks, the growth drivers of PLC chips and modules are shifting from the increase in the price of a single chip to multiple drivers such as the expansion of application nodes, the upgrade of dual-mode communication, and the spillover of energy management scenarios . V. Looking to the Future: Ofeixin and the New Paradigm of PLCs complete PLC module product matrix, full-stack system solutions, and deep cooperation with chip manufacturers , Ofeixin is occupying a key position in this PLC technology wave. Whether it's smart home lighting control and smart curtains, or smart city street lighting and charging pile communication— wherever there is electricity, there are Ofeixin's connectivity solutions . The return to value of PLC technology is essentially a rethinking of the essence of "connectivity": the most reliable connections are often hidden in the most basic power lines . Ofeixin is moving forward with this new paradigm.    

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. According to data from market research firm DRAMeXchange, in July 2026, the average fixed contract price for general-purpose PC DRAM chips (DDR4 8Gb 1Gx8) was $24 , a 14.3% increase from $21 in June . This price is the highest since price monitoring began in June 2016 , representing an increase of more than eight times compared to the initial benchmark of $2.9 . At the beginning of 2026, the average price of DDR4 8Gb was only $11.50. In just over six months, the cumulative increase reached a staggering 109% . TrendForce predicts that traditional DRAM contract prices will rise by another 13% to 18% quarter-on-quarter in the third quarter of 2026. 1.2 Root cause of the shortage: AI has "drained" traditional DRAM production capacity The root cause of this shortage is not a sudden surge in demand for DDR4 itself, but rather the siphon effect of AI infrastructure construction on storage capacity . The world's three major DRAM manufacturers—Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron—have almost entirely devoted their new production capacity to AI-related products such as HBM (High Bandwidth Memory), server DDR5, and LPDDR5X , while the amount of chips allocated to the general DDR5, DDR4, and industrial control markets continues to decrease. Memory module manufacturer Apacer Technology has warned that, based on the original equipment manufacturer 's (OEM) supply plans, the amount of DRAM available for allocation to module manufacturers will continue to decline, and the supply-demand imbalance may persist until at least the first half of 2027. Industry insiders predict that the shortage may continue into 2028. This is not a short-term supply and demand fluctuation, but a structural redistribution of production capacity . The more prosperous the AI industry becomes, the more scarce traditional DRAM will be—and wireless access point equipment is precisely highly dependent on DDR4. II. From DDR4 to Wi-Fi 8: An Unexpected Transmission Chain 2.1 Why can't enterprise-level APs do without DDR4? Modern enterprise-grade wireless access points (APs) are heavily reliant on DDR4 memory. In Wi-Fi 6E and early Wi-Fi 7 devices, in order to handle the massive throughput data generated by multiple frequency bands such as 5GHz and 6GHz, a single high-end enterprise-grade AP is generally equipped with 2GB to 4GB of DDR4 memory chips to support complex concurrent queues and low-latency forwarding. With DDR4 chip prices soaring, the bill of materials (BOM) cost per access point (AP) faces significant growth. Several WLAN vendors have already raised their product list prices to offset the increased memory component costs driven by the AI infrastructure boom . 2.2 How does Wi-Fi 8 bypass DDR4? Wi-Fi 8 (IEEE 802.11bn) has undergone a fundamental restructuring of its underlying architecture . Unlike Wi-Fi 6E and the earlier Wi-Fi 7, which relied on a large DDR4 memory buffer pool, Wi-Fi 8 directly embeds data stream processing into a high-speed cache and a customized ASIC channel by moving chip computing power forward and reconstructing the underlying hardware acceleration engine . The effects of this architectural innovation are astonishing: DDR4 consumption per AP has plummeted by approximately 75% . Meanwhile, Wi-Fi 8 can be directly paired with DDR5—currently, DDR5's supply and availability are far superior to DDR4. The greater the cost pressure, the stronger the incentive to switch to Wi-Fi 8. Siân Morgan, senior director of Dell'Oro Group, pointed out: "The faster manufacturers adjust their access point (AP) designs to reduce their reliance on high-cost storage components, the more competitive they become on price. This constitutes a strong driving force for the transition to Wi-Fi 8." III. The "Golden Window" for Wi-Fi 7 and the "Early Entry" of Wi-Fi 8 3.1 Wi-Fi 7: Currently experiencing its peak performance It is important to emphasize that the early release of Wi-Fi 8 does not signify the decline of Wi-Fi 7. On the contrary, Wi-Fi 7 is currently at the peak of its commercial life cycle . Dell'Oro Group predicts that the Wi-Fi 7 market revenue will achieve triple-digit percentage growth in 2026. In the first quarter of 2026, Wi-Fi 7 already accounted for 44.5% of enterprise access point revenue , compared to less than 1% a year ago. Enterprise AP revenue from Wi-Fi 7 grew by 348% year-over-year in Q1 2026. In the year that enterprise-grade Wi-Fi 7 revenue peaks, its cumulative total revenue will surpass the total revenue of Wi-Fi 6E over its entire lifecycle . Dell'Oro predicts that Wi-Fi 7 revenue growth will continue for another three years . In terms of shipments, global shipments of Wi-Fi 7 devices are projected to reach 1.1 billion units in 2026. In less than eight quarters, Wi-Fi 7 jumped from a market share of less than 1% to 44.5% of enterprise AP revenue— one of the fastest standard transitions in the history of enterprise WLAN . 3.2 But the window of opportunity is being compressed. However, the DDR4 shortage is changing everything. Although Wi-Fi 8 is not yet a mainstream technology, and the market is still mainly dominated by Wi-Fi 7 devices, Dell'Oro Group believes that the adoption of Wi-Fi 8 may accelerate significantly as we move into 2027 . RF chip manufacturer Richwave has clearly stated that it has partnered with Qualcomm, MediaTek and other main chip platforms to develop Wi-Fi 8. Telecom operators have started research and evaluation for its implementation, and small-scale shipments are expected to begin in 2027 . IV. The Technological Shift in Wi-Fi 8: From "Speed Competition" to "Stability Competition" 4.1 No longer pursuing the ultimate speed Unlike previous generations of Wi-Fi that were designed primarily for peak throughput, the Wi-Fi 8 standard (IEEE 802.11bn) places greater emphasis on "ultra-high reliability" . The core goal of Wi-Fi 8 is no longer "how fast it can run", but " whether it can still operate stably in dense, interference-prone, and highly mobile environments ". According to the technical direction of the IEEE 802.11bn standard, Wi-Fi 8 can bring about a 25% increase in throughput, a 25% reduction in 95th percentile latency, and a 25% reduction in packet loss probability under the same distance and signal conditions . These figures may not seem as spectacular as the leap from Wi-Fi 6 to Wi-Fi 7, but each one directly addresses the most noticeable pain points for users in daily use. 4.2 Key Technologies: Integration of MAPC and AI One of the core technological breakthroughs of Wi-Fi 8 is the "Multi-AP Coordination" (MAPC) mechanism . Through coordinated scheduling among multiple access points (APs), Wi-Fi 8 can significantly improve overall network performance in high-density environments. Meanwhile, Wi-Fi 8 extensively utilizes AI technology to ensure smooth and stable operation of network systems and devices, comprehensively enhancing the overall user experience of wireless networks. In its Wi-Fi 8 preview released in January 2026, Qualcomm clearly stated that a major design goal is to achieve ultra-high reliability, surpassing traditional Wi-Fi performance . V. Profound Impact on the Module Industry 5.1 Accelerated technological iteration forces module manufacturers to fight on two fronts. For wireless communication module manufacturers, the shortage of DDR4 is forcing the early rollout of Wi-Fi 8, which means they must simultaneously address two technology routes . On the one hand, Wi-Fi 7 is in its peak shipping season , and module manufacturers need to ensure a stable supply and controllable costs for Wi-Fi 7 modules. However, the continued shortage and price increase of DDR4 has directly driven up the BOM cost of Wi-Fi 7 modules. On the other hand, the early arrival of Wi-Fi 8 means that the development window for the next generation of modules has been compressed . From the maturity of the chip platform and the verification of the reference design to the development, testing and certification of module products—the originally ample timeline has suddenly become tight. Whoever can find a balance between the peak shipment of Wi-Fi 7 and the research and development preparations for Wi-Fi 8 will gain the upper hand in the upcoming market competition . 5.2 Supply chain management capability becomes a core competitive advantage The DDR4 shortage exposed a deep-seated problem in the entire module industry: over-reliance on a single component and a single supplier . Storage module manufacturers such as Apacer, ADATA, and Team Group are actively building up inventory to cope with the risk of shortages. However, while this "stockpiling" strategy is feasible for large manufacturers, it poses equally significant financial pressure and inventory risks for small and medium-sized module manufacturers. Supply chain diversification and chip selection are shifting from "strategic options" to "survival necessities ." Module manufacturers that can flexibly switch between multiple chip platforms and respond quickly to different component solutions will have stronger resilience in this supply chain crisis. VI. Ofeixin Wi-Fi 7 Deployment: Positioning It in the Industry Window In the industry transformation brought about by the simultaneous arrival of the golden window of Wi-Fi 7 and the early arrival of Wi-Fi 8, the technological reserves and product development pace of module manufacturers have become particularly crucial. Ofeixin has launched a new generation of Wi-Fi 7 modules, O2072PM (M.2 interface) and O2072PB (13×15mm surface mount package), based on the Qualcomm FastConnect C7700 system (chip code QCC2072), which have now become its main flagship products . This module fully supports Wi-Fi 7 core technologies: tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz channel bandwidth, 4K QAM modulation, and a peak data rate of 5.8Gbps . It also supports enhanced multi-link single radio (eMLSR) , which automatically switches links when interference occurs in a certain frequency band, significantly improving connection reliability . Bluetooth has been upgraded to version 6.0 and integrates high-precision distance measurement (HADM) and channel sounding. . With the Wi-Fi 7 window potentially compressed and Wi-Fi 8 arriving ahead of schedule, O2072PM/O2072PB, through its early deployment, provides a crucial connectivity foundation for high-end scenarios such as industrial equipment, robots, and AI cameras, from chip capabilities to end products . VII. Conclusion: An "Atypical" Technological Revolution The DDR4 shortage has forced the early rollout of Wi-Fi 8, a top-down supply chain event triggered by AI. AI infrastructure development drained DDR4 production capacity → DDR4 price increases impacted enterprise-level AP costs → Equipment manufacturers accelerated their shift to the low memory-dependent Wi-Fi 8 architecture → Wi-Fi 8 arrived ahead of schedule. This chain of events reveals a profound industry principle: in a highly globalized semiconductor supply chain, structural changes in any link can trigger a chain reaction in downstream markets . The early rollout of Wi-Fi 8 was not a natural evolution driven by technology, but rather a forced acceleration driven by cost . For Wi-Fi 7, this crisis has created a unique window of opportunity for the industry— the technology is most mature, the market acceptance is highest, and the competitive landscape is still evolving . References: Dell'Oro Group's "WLAN Five-Year Forecast Report (July 2026)", DRAMeXchange, TrendForce, ABI Research