To help developers simplify the design of mesh-networked devices for the Internet of Things (IoT), Silicon Labs introduced a comprehensive suite of software and hardware that supports the new Bluetooth mesh specification. The new Bluetooth mesh solution includes development tools, a software stack, and mobile apps supporting Silicon Labs’ wireless system-on-chip (SoC) devices and certified […]
Image gallery: Cool autonomous vehicle tech at TU-Automotive Detroit
The recently wrapped-up TU-Automotive Detroit conference on autonomous and connected vehicles played host to 150 conference speakers and 3,000 people kicking tires in the 200,000-ft2 exhibition area. In the pages that follow are some of the more interesting technologies we found on display as we roamed the exhibit aisles. Taking a ride in a robotic […]
CompactDAQ platform provides time-sensitive networking
Two new multislot Ethernet chassis called the cDAQ-9185 and cDAQ-9189 introduce new time-based synchronization built on the latest Ethernet standards for the CompactDAQ platform. TSN, the next evolution of the IEEE 802.1 Ethernet standard, delivers distributed time synchronization, low latency and convergence of time critical and general networking traffic. Developed by National Instruments Corp., the […]
Teardown: The electronics of Hello Barbie
Parents leery of privacy invasion have little to fear from Barbie, whose language skills mainly reside in the cloud. There’s been a lot of discussion in the media about privacy and home appliances that listen to conversations. The Hello Barbie doll is a voice-enabled toy that has been part of the controversy. It uses Wi-Fi […]
Economical 32-bit MCU handles motor control apps
The Z32F0642 is a new Cortex-M0 32-bit MCU billed as ideal for motor control applications. Developed by Zilog, a wholly-owned subsidiary of IXYS Corp., the MCU features 64KB of Flash memory, 4KB of SRAM, and operating frequencies up to 40 MHz. It offers a three-phase pulse width modulation (PWM) generator unit suitable for inverter motor […]
Modulating 5G
The IoT will make heavy use of fifth-generation mobile networks that use a yet-to-be-determined modulation scheme. Here are the major contenders. LEE TESCHLER | EXECUTIVE EDITOR Fifth-generation mobile networks, abbreviated 5G, will form the telecommunications standards for the internet of things. Planners say 5G will have a higher capacity than the current 4G equipment partly […]
The case for multiprotocol, multiband connectivity in the IoT
Wireless protocols that are widely used in the IoT have a lot of common attributes. Multiprotocol SoCs able to run them all can simplify many kinds of wireless designs. TOM PANNELL, Senior Marketing Director, IoT Products| SILICON LABS We have many innate expectations for controlling the myriad devices and systems in our lives. When I enter […]
Thwarting hackers on the IoT
A few best practices can drastically improve the security of IoT devices and help maximize the benefits they provide. CHRISTOPHE TREMLET, SCOTT JONES MAXIM INTEGRATED The news back in March was certainly alarming – WikiLeaks announced it had internal CIA documents revealing that the spy agency had found a way to access Android and Apple […]
Building security into IoT and IIoT end devices
Tools, operating systems, platforms, and services help open new doors for developers building security into their connected, modern-day IoT infrastructure. WARREN KURISU | MENTOR GRAPHICS Industries increasingly rely on their connected devices and networks, and they are also becoming aware that they must deter or prevent cyber attacks. It is nearly impossible to field an […]
Better development systems for IoT apps
It can be tough for engineers to plan IoT systems around services based in the cloud. New generations of development systems simplify the task. WIREN PERERA ON SEMICONDUCTOR All indications are that after a long-protracted period of discourse and speculation, 2017 is going to be the year when the Internet of Things (IoT) finally begins […]