LitePoint, a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Teradyne, and MediaTek have announced a partnership to develop end‑to‑end test solutions for the upcoming IEEE 802.11bn Wi‑Fi 8 standard, positioning both companies to capture the high‑growth ultra‑high‑reliability wireless market.
The collaboration centers on LitePoint’s IQxel‑MX platform, which already supports Wi‑Fi 7 and is being upgraded to test the new Ultra‑High Reliability (UHR) features of Wi‑Fi 8. The platform will validate advanced modulation, coding, and distributed resource unit (dRU) capabilities that are essential for AI workloads, low‑latency data‑center traffic, and mission‑critical consumer devices. Wi‑Fi 8 is expected to be finalized in 2028, but early product development and testing are already underway, giving MediaTek a head start on certification and market entry.
For Teradyne, the deal expands its wireless‑testing portfolio into a new revenue stream that aligns with the company’s AI‑driven strategy. By offering Wi‑Fi 8 test solutions, Teradyne can deepen relationships with key semiconductor customers, strengthen its position as a leading test‑equipment provider, and tap into the projected multi‑billion‑dollar Wi‑Fi 8 market. The partnership also differentiates LitePoint from competitors such as Keysight and Anritsu, who are still developing Wi‑Fi 8 capabilities.
MediaTek’s Deputy General Manager of Connectivity Technology Development, CY Lin, said the collaboration will accelerate the company’s path to the Wi‑Fi 8 CERTIFIED logo. Lin noted that system‑level tests conducted by LitePoint demonstrated the MediaTek Wi‑Fi 8 implementation achieving theoretical peak PHY throughput, establishing a new technical foundation for the industry.
LitePoint’s Vice President of Marketing, Adam Smith, emphasized the partnership’s role in driving innovation. Smith said, “LitePoint continues to push the boundaries of wireless testing, and this collaboration with MediaTek solidifies our leadership in Wi‑Fi testing. Our solutions help customers bring Wi‑Fi 8 products to market faster, delivering reliable connectivity for AI and data‑center applications.”
The partnership comes at a time when Wi‑Fi 8 adoption is accelerating. Early prototypes are expected in 2026, with commercial products likely following in 2027. The move positions both companies to benefit from the growing demand for ultra‑reliable, low‑latency wireless connectivity in AI, IoT, and enterprise environments.
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