WiFi 7 chases gigabits. HaLow chases kilometres. Which does your product need?

needCode builds embedded WiFi across the whole spectrum – WiFi 6E and 7 where a product needs high throughput and low latency, and WiFi HaLow (802.11ah) where it needs long range and low power for IoT – plus the WiFi+BLE coexistence almost every connected device depends on. Silicon bring-up, drivers, stack, and power tuning, from a multi-protocol embedded team, with the honest answer on which WiFi your product actually needs.

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WiFi used to mean one thing. Now it means high throughput or long range - rarely both.

For years "add WiFi" was one decision. It isn't anymore. WiFi 6E and WiFi 7 push throughput and low latency to new highs in clean 6 GHz spectrum - the right tool for cameras, AR/VR, edge-AI offload, and dense high-bandwidth environments. WiFi HaLow (802.11ah) goes the opposite way: sub-GHz, long range, low power, built for IoT devices that would otherwise need cellular or a proprietary LPWAN - with the advantage of being native IP. Choosing "WiFi" without choosing which WiFi is how a product ends up over- or under-built.

needCode builds across the range, and rarely in isolation: most connected devices pair WiFi with BLE, so coexistence between the two radios is part of the job. We bring up the silicon, build the drivers and stack, tune the power, and tell you honestly which WiFi - or which combination of radios - actually fits the product.

High throughput: 6E / 7

WiFi 6E and 7 for high-bandwidth, low-latency links in clean 6 GHz spectrum.

Long range, low power: HaLow

Sub-GHz 802.11ah for IoT that needs range and battery life, natively over IP.

Almost always with BLE

Most devices run WiFi and BLE together - needCode builds the coexistence.

What we build with WiFi

Four areas, from the silicon up to the right standard for the job. needCode builds all four.

WiFi Silicon Bring-Up & Drivers

Bringing up WiFi silicon and building the drivers, stack integration, and firmware beneath the connection - the embedded foundation a WiFi product runs on. needCode has brought up nine platforms, so new WiFi silicon starts from experience rather than a datasheet.

Platform Bring-Up & SDK

WiFi 6E & WiFi 7 (High Throughput)

High-throughput, low-latency WiFi in 6 GHz - WiFi 6E and WiFi 7 with Multi-Link Operation - for cameras, AR/VR, industrial vision, and edge-AI offload. The right WiFi when bandwidth and latency are the binding constraint.

WiFi HaLow (802.11ah)

Sub-GHz WiFi for long-range, low-power IoT - the alternative to cellular or LPWAN when you want range and battery life but native IP. needCode builds HaLow for devices that have to reach far on little power.

Industrial IoT & RTLS

WiFi + BLE Coexistence

WiFi and BLE on one device, sharing the 2.4 GHz band without interfering - the coexistence engineering almost every connected product needs. needCode's multi-protocol bring-up depth is exactly this problem, already solved.

Multi-Protocol / Coexistence

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Where it's used

The right WiFi depends entirely on the job. These are the four most common.

High-Bandwidth Edge Devices

Cameras, AR/VR, and industrial vision that need WiFi 6E/7 throughput, often to move data to edge AI. needCode builds the high-throughput WiFi these devices live on.

Long-Range IoT

Sensors and trackers spread across a site or outdoors, where WiFi HaLow's range and low power beat short-range radios. needCode builds the HaLow connectivity for reach without the cellular bill.

Industrial IoT & RTLS

Connected Home & Matter

WiFi is a primary Matter transport, carrying higher-bandwidth home devices on a standard network. needCode builds WiFi for Matter products, alongside the BLE used to commission them.

Industrial & Multi-Radio Devices

Equipment combining WiFi for data with BLE for control or UWB for location, as one coexisting design. needCode builds the multi-radio architecture end to end.

Industrial IoT & RTLS

Multi-Protocol / Coexistence

Why teams build WiFi with needCode

Embedded WiFi, from the silicon up

needCode brings up WiFi silicon and builds the drivers, stack, and firmware beneath the connection - embedded WiFi depth, not just app-level integration. Nine platform bring-ups stand behind it.

Coexistence is our home ground

WiFi rarely ships alone, and needCode has brought up silicon running multiple radios together with runtime switching - so WiFi+BLE (or +UWB) coexistence is a demonstrated capability. The multi-radio problem is one needCode has already solved in production.

Low power, measured

needCode tunes and measures device power in a dedicated lab - the discipline that decides whether a HaLow IoT node lasts years or months. Power here is engineered and measured, not estimated.

Honest on which WiFi

Because needCode builds across 6E/7 and HaLow, its guidance on which WiFi fits - or whether BLE, UWB, or cellular fits better - is shaped by your product, not its skill set. You get the right radio, not the one a shop happens to favour.

Four ways to bring needCode in

From a connectivity strategy call to a long-term team. We match the engagement to where the product is.

01

WiFi & Connectivity Strategy

Duration:
1–3 weeks
Best for:
Deciding which WiFi - and which radios - fit the product
Deliverable:
Recommendation, architecture, leadership readout

02

WiFi Bring-Up & Build

Duration:
Phased
Best for:
Bringing up WiFi silicon and building the drivers, stack, and firmware
Deliverable:
A working WiFi product on target silicon

03

Coexistence & Power

Duration:
Scoped
Best for:
WiFi+BLE coexistence and low-power tuning
Deliverable:
Clean multi-radio operation and a measured power budget

04

Long-Term Team

Duration:
Multi-year, retainer-based
Best for:
Owning the connectivity stack across a product line
Deliverable:
An embedded wireless team

What we ship on

The standards, capabilities, and silicon across the WiFi spectrum.

Standards

WiFi 6 / 6E

WiFi 7 (802.11be)

WiFi HaLow (802.11ah)

Matter (WiFi transport)

Capabilities

Silicon bring-up

drivers

stack integration

WiFi + BLE coexistence

low-power tuning

Silicon

Espressif

NXP

Qorvo

Silicon Labs

Infineon (WiFi / combo parts)

RTOS

Zephyr

FreeRTOS

bare metal

Case studies

WiFi here is part of a multi-protocol embedded practice - the proof is bring-up and coexistence depth.

Qorvo: RF Leadership

Context: Rapid scaling for new chipset bring-up.

Scale: Grew from <10 to 30 FTEs.
Output: Supported bring-up of 9 new hardware platforms (SDKs, Drivers, Stacks).
Retention: Zero-churn core team retained for 5+ years.

Dedicated Development Center for RF Solutions

Bluetooth Mesh Smart Lighting Control System

Smart Lighting: Core R&D Extension

Context: Client needed deep, specialized expertise to pivot from proprietary tech to a new global standard.

Service: Deployed a dedicated squad of embedded engineers to function as the client's core R&D team.
Output: Co-authored official Bluetooth SIG protocols and delivered the world’s first certified BLE Mesh stack.
Value: Enabled the client to secure Series A funding and defined the industry standard for smart buildings.

Creative Werks: Innovation rescue

Context: Hardware obsolescence threatened production shutdown.

Action: Full-stack takeover (PCB redesign + Firmware + Mobile App).
ROI: 1230% ($1.6M value generated).
Speed: Payback period of 2–3 months.

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PowerPollen: AgTech automation

Context: Lack of internal expertise stalled a critical automation project.

Action: Re-architected system using unified MCU and ISOBUS standards.
ROI: 13.8x ($2.9M value generated).
Impact: Enabled $1.9M increase in harvester value.

Strategic Partnership

needCode is an official business partner of Qorvo, bringing over 8 years of proven expertise and trusted service to the technology sector.

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Members of the UWB Alliance

In 2025 we became a member of the UWB Alliance. This strategic step reinforces our commitment to pioneering Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology.

Proudly Certified for Excellence and Security

needCode is officially certified for:
ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Management
ISO/IEC 27001:2022 – Information Security

ISO certifications reflect our focus on delivering reliable IoT solutions, smart product development, and secure technology services.

ISO 9001_2015

ISO - IEC 27001_2022

Testimonials

“I think the key takeaway from needCode is their ability to adapt and understand the customer's requirements. That took away probably a large portion of what could have been a lot of development time and expense for both companies.”

Bob Folkestad

Bob Folkestad

President at Creative Werks

“One aspect that truly sets needCode apart is its profound expertise in firmware development. Their proficiency in various programming languages, embedded systems and hardware architecture is truly impressive. When faced with difficult problems, their strong problem-solving skills and analytical mindset shine through, allowing them to overcome obstacles with remarkable ease.”

Semeh Sarhan

CEO at Xtrava

“I worked with needCode while leading the NWTN-Berlin team in 2018. A big chunk for our FW development has been outsourced to them and they had proven to iterate very quickly, following specs and deliver on time. It was great working with them. I recommend working with needCode’s team on any Embedded SW development.”

Marco Salvioli Mariani

CTO at NWTN Berlin GmbH

“needCode Team proved to be one of the best engineers I have ever met. The part I like the most about the team is the more difficult an obstacle seems to be, the more motivated they were to find a solution and a way forward.”

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Szymon Słupik

CTO at Silvair

“needCode is an outstanding partner. Their quick follow-up, scalability, and extensive professional network set them apart. Their expertise in wireless technologies has been valuable, supporting us from low-level drivers to architecture discussions.”

Tim Allemeersch

Director at Qorvo, Inc.

“needCode did a great job improving the firmware of the Vai Kai connected toys and developing new features, surpassing our expectations multiple times. I would definitely recommend hiring Bartek and needCode for the embedded software projects!”

Matas Petrikas

CEO & Co-founder at Vai Kai UG

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FAQ

needCode works across WiFi 6 and 6E, WiFi 7 (802.11be), and WiFi HaLow (802.11ah), and builds WiFi as a Matter transport. The range spans the high-throughput end and the long-range, low-power IoT end. The right standard depends on whether a product needs bandwidth or reach and battery life.

WiFi 7 is the latest standard, adding Multi-Link Operation, higher throughput, and lower latency, while WiFi 6E opened the clean 6 GHz band and is more mature in the market. For new high-bandwidth designs WiFi 7 is usually the target, but 6E can be the pragmatic choice depending on available silicon and cost. needCode advises based on the product's bandwidth, latency, and timeline.

WiFi HaLow (802.11ah) is sub-GHz WiFi built for long range and low power, suited to IoT devices spread across a site or outdoors that would otherwise need cellular or a proprietary LPWAN. Its advantage over those is native IP, so devices speak the same language as the rest of the network. Use it when reach and battery life matter more than throughput, and needCode builds it for exactly those products.

Yes - needCode builds devices that run WiFi and BLE together, sharing the 2.4 GHz band without interfering, which almost every connected product needs. needCode has brought up silicon running several radios at once with runtime switching, so multi-radio coexistence is a demonstrated capability. It's one of the most common reasons teams bring needCode in.

needCode does embedded WiFi from the silicon up - bringing up the chip, building drivers, integrating the stack, and tuning power - not just app-level integration on top of a finished module. Nine platform bring-ups stand behind that depth. It's the difference between using WiFi and engineering it into a product.

It depends on the trade-off: BLE for short-range low-power control, WiFi HaLow for long-range low-power IoT over IP, WiFi 6E/7 for high bandwidth, and cellular when you need wide-area coverage with no local network. Many products combine radios - WiFi for data, BLE for control - in one design. Because needCode builds across all of these, its recommendation is shaped by your product rather than a single radio it sells.

Yes - WiFi is one of Matter's primary transports, carrying higher-bandwidth home devices on a standard network, while BLE is typically used to commission them. needCode builds WiFi for Matter products alongside the BLE commissioning path. The choice between WiFi and Thread as the Matter transport depends on the device's bandwidth and power needs.

needCode works with WiFi and combo silicon from Espressif, NXP, Qorvo, Silicon Labs, and Infineon, among others, choosing the part that fits the product's standard, coexistence, and power needs. Several of needCode's engineers shipped at these vendors. Bring-up of the chosen silicon is part of the service.

Yes - needCode can add WiFi to an existing product or build a multi-radio device combining WiFi with BLE for control or UWB for location, designed so the radios coexist cleanly. Multi-radio coexistence is core to what needCode does. It's a common way to extend a product without starting from scratch.

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