Dubbed the Networking Pro A7 Elite, Qualcomm said the solution combines Wi-Fi 7 tech and AI for better and faster connectivity at homes and offices.

Under the bonnet is an unidentified AI co-processor that’s capable of 40 TOPS (trillion operations per second) of processing power. For context, Qualcomm’s most high-end chip for a Copilot+ PC, the 12-core Snapdragon X Elite, is capable of 45 TOPS.

The A7 Platform combines components like 10G Fiber and 5G into one platform for an easier, more responsive, and privacy-focused networking experience with support through the Qualcomm AI Hub.

In the company press release, Qualcomm said that the platform, designed with developers and ecosystem partners in mind, accelerates market entry and fosters AI-enhanced application development.

Qualcomm will show the platform at the Network X event in Paris which will be held between October 8 & 10, 2024.

Currently, in sampling, the A7 Elite platform also integrates edge AI capabilities for better connectivity and device intelligence in smart homes. With all these techs in mind, your connected devices can perform AI-driven tasks without needing additional AI-enabled hardware, which can be costly.

Wi-Fi 7 is the current industry standard as more smart home devices, IoT applications, and high-def media consumption become commonplace. It offers faster speed (up to 33 GB/s) by up to four times its predecessor, the Wi-Fi 6, and supports multi-link operation, with 320 MHz channel bandwidth and 4K QAM modulation.