HSINCHU, Taiwan – March 09, 2026 – Realtek Semiconductor will participate in the globally acclaimed top technology event—the Embedded World 2026 in Nuremberg, Germany, from March 10 to 12. Highlighted exhibits will include 2.5G Ethernet switch solutions, Wi-Fi/IoT smart home, industrial-grade Ethernet and optical PHY, and AI SoC solutions for AI systems and AI accelerators. Realtek presents fast and reliable network connectivity, enhances capabilities for smart home and industrial applications, and provides the computational performance and flexibility required for edge computing and AI acceleration.
2.5G Ethernet Switch Solutions
As edge AI applications become increasingly prevalent, upgrading traditional 1GbE networks to 2.5GbE has become a mainstream market trend. Leveraging its strong foundation in Ethernet technologies, Realtek’s new generation of 2.5GbE switch solutions supports 2.5GbE downlink and 10GbE uplink bandwidth. Featuring high integration, low power consumption, and broad compatibility, these solutions fully meet the high-bandwidth requirements of Wi-Fi 6 and Wi‑Fi 7 applications, providing stable and efficient network connectivity for edge AI deployments. In addition, the low-power design complies with the IEEE 802.3az standard, enhancing overall performance while supporting energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives.
Seamless Matter over Thread Smart Home Platform
Realtek’s ThreadNet solution delivers a standards-compatible Matter over Thread smart home platform based on an SoC+Ethernet/Wi-Fi architecture. With its integrated OpenThread Border Router (OTBR) capability, it can quickly turn existing Wi-Fi access points or Ethernet gateways into Matter border routers, enabling the last-mile Thread connection without any hardware changes while supporting full IP and mDNS routing. When paired with Realtek’s Thread end devices, users can connect via Matter-enabled smart home platforms such as Apple Home and Google Home and communicate across the Internet, Wi‑Fi, and Thread using standardized Matter protocols. This unified Matter platform empowers OEMs and ecosystem partners to accelerate the launch and deployment of interoperable Matter devices, delivering a reliable and scalable smart home experience.
SoC Solution for Edge AI and Remote Management
Realtek delivers highly integrated, high-performance, and cost-competitive solutions to global customers through the convergence of multimedia SoCs, managed NICs, and Edge AI technologies. Realtek’s multimedia SoCs integrate NPU, CPU, GPU, advanced 4K video decoding, audio DSP, and key I/O interfaces, enabling broad adoption across NAS systems, OTT devices, and home entertainment products. With built-in Edge AI capabilities, these solutions support real-time video and audio analysis at the device level, enhancing intelligent interaction and overall user experience. In parallel, Realtek’s Managed Network Interface Controllers (Managed NICs) provide stable, high-efficiency Ethernet connectivity to support remote management and control requirements, strengthening the ARM platform's system reliability. Backed by mature software platforms, comprehensive SDKs, and extensive mass-production experience, Realtek helps customers accelerate product development, reduce system costs, and further solidify its key position in the global multimedia, networking, and intelligent computing markets.
IoT Full-Color Low-Light Ultra-Low-Power Multimodal AI SoC
The SoC provides an all-in-one AIoT solution, which combines a multi-core CPU, dual AI NPUs, Wi‑Fi 6, BLE 5.3, AI ISP, image processing, and bidirectional audio within an ultra-low-power architecture. Featuring a cutting-edge AI ISP, it delivers high-resolution, full-color video even in extremely low-light environments. Its high-speed, low-latency, and highly reliable wireless connectivity ensures stable performance in multi-stream and long-distance transmission scenarios. With PSA Level 2 certification and industrial-grade reliability, the SoC enhances data protection and overall system stability.
Smart Home without Dead Zones: Exclusive R-Mesh Technology (Wi-Fi 6 Dual-Band Matter Solution)
Realtek’s new high-performance Wi-Fi 6 Dual-Band (2.4GHz/5GHz) and Bluetooth MCU support Wi-Fi Card Mode, allowing connectivity with various host platforms via SDIO or USB interfaces. This innovation not only leverages the new architecture to push the limits of Wi-Fi transmission speeds but also significantly broadens the scope of diverse applications. The chip integrates the latest Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) OFDMA technology with dual-band support, effectively resolving the increasingly severe congestion issues in the traditional 2.4GHz band to ensure that smart appliances, lighting, and security devices maintain stable connections in complex home network environments. Beyond support for standard protocols, it features Realtek’s proprietary R-Mesh technology. This function significantly extends signal coverage, effectively eliminating signal dead zones in the home environment and allowing devices in corners to operate stably. R-Mesh not only strengthens the connectivity resilience of Realtek IoT products but also substantially elevates the overall stability and commercial value of the smart home system.
High-Speed, Low-Latency Connectivity: Industrial-Grade Ethernet and Optical PHY Solutions
Realtek presents comprehensive communication solutions for diverse markets. For the commercial market, we offer the world's smallest 10G PCIe NIC and the market's only 10G USB NIC to accelerate device upgrades. For industrial automation, we showcase a full range of industrial-grade PHYs, including the new Industrial 10G PHY, alongside 1G and 10/100M PHYs featuring ultra-low latency and TSN technology, ensuring both high bandwidth and precise real-time control. Furthermore, targeting edge servers, our 100G optical chips and multi-port SATA bridge controllers are combined to build a highly efficient and energy-saving infrastructure.
20 TOPS Edge AI SoC and AI Accelerator
The MatriX SoC offers high-performance edge AI computing for both conventional and Transformer AI models with robust connectivity and excellent scalability. It features a high-performance dual-core CPU, GPU, and AI engine, delivering up to 20 TOPS of computing performance. This enables devices to execute complex computational tasks efficiently at the edge. It also supports LPDDR4X, LPDDR5, and LPDDR5X memory, with maximum speeds of up to 4266 Mbps and 6400 Mbps. Memory capacity can be flexibly configured from 2 GB to 32 GB. In addition, the SoC supports Transformer models for AI workloads, providing a superior edge-computing solution for smart factories, smart vision, and other applications, and enabling ubiquitous AI deployment.
“With the rapid advancement of AI applications, Realtek is prioritizing edge AI and connectivity technologies. This focus extends to AI TVs, network upgrades, smart home, and multimedia applications,” said Yee-Wei Huang, Realtek's Vice President and Spokesman. “These innovative solutions from Realtek are poised to play a vital role in driving AI adoption.”
About Realtek
Realtek Semiconductor Corporation is a world-leading IC provider that designs and develops a wide range of IC products for connected media, communications network, computer peripheral, multimedia, and Smart Interconnect applications. Products include 10/100/1000M/2.5G/5G/10G Ethernet Controllers/PHYs, 10/100/1000M/2.5G/10G/25G/100G Ethernet Switch Controllers/Media Converter Controllers/Gateway Controllers, Wireless LAN Controllers & AP/Router SoCs, xDSL, VoIP Solutions, Bluetooth, xPON, IoT Solutions, Automotive Ethernet Solutions, High Fidelity Audio Solutions for Consumer and PC Applications, Card Reader Controllers, USB 3.2/USB4 Hub Controllers, Type-C PD/Redriver Controllers, PC Embedded Controllers, Fingerprint Recognition with Hardware Encryption Controllers, Web/IP Camera Controllers, LCD Monitor Controllers, Display Hub/Retimers/Translators, Smart TV SoCs, and Digital Home Center Controllers. With advanced design expertise in RF, analog, and mixed signal circuits, and with superb system knowledge, Realtek offers full-featured, high-performance, low-power, and competitive total solutions. More information on Realtek can be found on the website: www.realtek.com.
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