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MXCHIP FAQ Knowledge Base

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Overview

What does MXCHIP do?

Shanghai MXCHIP Information Technology Co., Ltd. (MXCHIP) is a Physical AI agent solutions provider. We offer connected hardware (chips/modules/gateways), MXOS, MXMesh, FogCloud/MXCloud, and MXAPP as an end-to-end stack to help enterprises smartify products quickly.

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Overview

What is a Physical AI agent, and how does it differ from AIoT?

A Physical AI agent is an intelligent endpoint system with sensing, connectivity, decision-making, and actuation. Unlike traditional AIoT that focuses on “getting devices online,” it emphasizes autonomous sensing, deciding, and executing tasks. MXCHIP supports this with an integrated edge–device–cloud–interaction architecture.

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Selection

How do I choose among Wi-Fi modules, Wi-Fi+BLE Combo, and pure BLE?

Pure Wi-Fi suits router-direct, remote-control-first use cases. Wi-Fi+BLE Combo fits products that need BLE provisioning or local Bluetooth. Pure BLE/MXMesh fits local mesh networking, low power, and no-gateway or light-gateway scenarios (e.g. whole-home lighting Mesh).

Modules

Selection

For smart lighting, should I choose MXMesh or Wi-Fi modules?

Multi-lamp networking, group control, low-latency local control, and cost sensitivity → prefer MXMesh. Single-lamp Wi-Fi direct connect with remote apps and public cloud → choose Wi-Fi or Combo. Hybrid setups can use MXMesh + a gateway to bridge Wi-Fi devices.

MXMesh · Smart Lighting Solutions

Integration

What is the difference between FogCloud and MXCloud?

FogCloud focuses on device connectivity, OTA, and device management. MXCloud is the business cloud for lighting, home, hospitality, office, and more (develop / operate / maintain), built on FogCloud as the connectivity foundation, with user management, scene services, dashboards, and related capabilities.

MXCloud

Development

How do I choose between AT modules and MXOS secondary development?

Standard AT modules need no firmware development—use AT commands for quick connectivity, ideal for limited R&D resources and fast mass production. MXOS secondary development customizes firmware via SDK, suited to differentiated features and deep optimization.

MXOS · Docs Center

Integration

How do I integrate with Tmall Genie / Huawei HarmonyOS / Matter?

Use the matching YAT cloud module or MXOS + platform SDK, and follow the Docs Center platform integration guides for product registration and capability definition. For Matter, filter Matter-capable modules and refer to the ecosystem access page.

Matter · Ecosystem Access

Production Testing

What is the BAT system?

MXCHIP’s BAT system supports bulk flashing, production testing, and QA for modules and finished goods—suited to customers with volume flash and inspection needs at mass production. See the Docs Center production-testing section.

Docs Center

Support

How can I contact MXCHIP sales or technical support?

Service hotline: 400-6055-820; sales email: sales@mxchip.com. Business hours: weekdays 9:00–12:00 and 13:00–18:00.

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Policy

Do I need to register to download technical materials?

From Phase 1 onward, public specs and materials can be read and downloaded online without registration. Sign-in is only for optional member features and is not a gate for documentation.

Modules

Selection

What is the difference between YAT cloud modules and standard AT modules?

YAT cloud modules ship with protocols for specific public clouds for “zero-code” cloud onboarding. Standard AT modules expose generic AT commands so customers implement or port cloud logic themselves—more flexible.

Modules

Products

What is MXOS’s fast boot time?

MXOS is optimized for IoT; the published figure is about 1.5s fast boot (see the product page and release notes for the definitive value).

MXOS

Products

How fast is MXMesh local control?

MXMesh supports phone Bluetooth local direct control with a published response time of < 0.2s; device capacity > 256, with decentralized networking and self-maintenance.

MXMesh

Scenarios

What does MXCHIP offer for smart hospitality?

Based on MXMesh + gateway + MXCloud, we provide guest-room control, energy saving, and cost-efficiency capabilities, with Bluetooth local direct control and cloud operations.

Smart Hospitality

Scenarios

What are the core technologies in a whole-home smart solution?

Typically a combination of MXMesh local networking, connected hardware modules/gateways, MXCloud, and MXAPP for multi-category coordination, online/offline control, and scene automation.

Smart Home

Development

How do I get mdev and the MXOS SDK?

mdev is MXCHIP’s cross-platform integration development tool. Obtaining the MXOS SDK and related components requires MXCHIP authorization—please contact sales@mxchip.com.

Docs Center

Selection

How do I filter wide-temperature modules?

In the module catalog, filter by tags such as “Wide temp (−40–105°C)” for industrial, outdoor, or harsh environments.

Modules

Certification

What global certifications do MXCHIP modules carry?

It varies by SKU; common ones include FCC, CE, SRRC, and more. Check the certification and compliance list on each product detail page.

Hardware

Integration

What is an enterprise IoT private cloud?

An enterprise-dedicated IoT platform built on public-cloud PaaS such as AWS, Azure, or Alibaba Cloud, or on the customer’s own data center, with core data remaining under enterprise control.

Private Cloud Solutions

Products

What form factors does MXAPP support?

Custom brand apps for Android/iOS/mini programs, plus H5 development for ecosystems such as Tmall Genie, HarmonyOS, JD Xiaojingyu, China Mobile Hangyan, Alexa, Google Home, and HomeKit.

MXAPP

Selection

How do I choose an SGW-series gateway?

The SGW series is organized by size and scenario for hospitality, home, office, and similar use cases. See the smart gateway product page for specs.

Smart Gateways

Support

How do I get a development board or samples?

Contact sales at sales@mxchip.com or call 400-6055-820; some development tools are listed on the website selection pages.

Development Tools

Overview

How should I choose between MXCHIP and Espressif (ESP)?

Espressif centers on chips and an open-source ecosystem, suited to self-serve development. MXCHIP delivers module + firmware integration, multi-platform cloud connectivity, MXMesh, and a mass-production BAT system—more oriented to brand customers seeking turnkey delivery.

Hardware

Scenarios

What capabilities are needed to smartify an air conditioner?

Typical capabilities include remote control, scheduled on/off, energy management, and energy-saving scenes—achievable via Wi-Fi/Combo modules connected to a public cloud or FogCloud/MXCloud.

Smart AC Solutions

Development

What is included in the MXKit development kit?

MXKit consists of MXKit-Base and MXKit-Core. Base provides MXPort; Core carries the MXCHIP wireless module—used for prototyping and development.

Docs Center

Selection

How do I choose between external and onboard antennas?

Onboard antennas ease product integration and cost less; external antennas help optimize RF performance and constrained layouts. Filter by antenna type in the module catalog.

Modules

Selection

How do I choose between 2.4 GHz and dual-band?

Most appliances and lighting work well on 2.4 GHz alone; for noisy RF environments or when 5 GHz bandwidth is needed, choose 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz dual-band products.

Modules

Products

How do I find Matter-capable modules?

Filter the module catalog by the “Matter supported” tag, or visit the Matter integration solution page for process and guidance.

Matter

Overview

Which industries does MXCHIP serve?

Smart appliances, smart lighting, smart electrical, smart security, smart hospitality, smart office, industrial IoT, and more.

Partners

Assistant

What can the MXCHIP AI assistant on the website do?

It can answer FAQ/selection questions, recommend modules with product-page source links, and when it cannot answer, guide you to 400-6055-820 or sales@mxchip.com. Answers are for reference only; formal specs follow the product pages.

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