Sudhirkumar Prajapati, director of WiFi Systems Design at Infineon Technologies, is spearheading the IEEE802.11be MLSR MLO architecture design for IoT WiFi chips. Prajapati's innovative methods have revolutionized how WiFi, Bluetooth, and LTE chipsets communicate, showcasing his expertise in wireless chip design. His recent patent applications address critical aspects of power management in IoT devices and multi-link operations for WiFi7, reinforcing his role as a leading figure in the field.
Prajapati's advancements focus on the coexistence of multiple wireless technologies within devices, a challenge that has long plagued the industry. Among his notable contributions is the Opportunistic Power Save technique, which reduces WiFi chip power consumption by an impressive 68% during legacy rate operations. This method is complemented by the Early Beacon Trim technique, decreasing power usage by 33% in power-save mode. These techniques significantly enhance battery efficiency in smartphones, tablets, and IoT devices.
The patented solutions developed by Prajapati extend beyond power management. His patent, US9131519B2, offers a robust solution to protect against interference in crowded signal environments. By defining new interfaces and hardware configurations, he has laid the groundwork for next-generation wireless communications. His systems monitor real-time WiFi, Bluetooth, and LTE signals, adjusting their transmission patterns to minimize interference, thus ensuring seamless operation in various devices.
One of his key innovations includes time-based coordination between wireless signals, as detailed in patent US9100108B2. Additionally, Prajapati has introduced an adaptive system that modulates WiFi transmission patterns based on Bluetooth and cellular activity, patented as US9420600B2. By combining space, frequency, and time-domain approaches, his work, patented as US9826524B2, has markedly improved wireless performance.
The wireless chip design market is projected to reach $36.8 billion by 2034, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4%. Prajapati's contributions are pivotal in managing the increasing complexity of signals while enhancing power efficiency. His work enables devices to handle complex wireless operations without compromising battery life.
