Sequans Communications S.A. introduced an LTE IoT module that offers device makers a quick and easy solution for connecting their IoT devices to the Orange LTE-M Network. The Monarch GMS01Q module, a third-generation module from the Orange Live Booster program, is based on Sequans’ industry-leading Monarch LTE-M/NB-IoT chip platform and includes an LTE-optimized transceiver and […]
Open standard module release defines postage-stamp-sized computer PCBs
SGET e.V. announces release 1.0 of the new OSM Computer-on-Module standard. OSM, which is short for Open Standard Module, defines one of the first standards for directly solderable and scalable embedded computer modules. It also marks a new milestone in the miniaturization of modular COM/carrier designs, replacing credit card-sized modules with postage-stamp-sized ones. The new […]
STM32 MCUs now run Azure RTOS, get source code access
STMicroelectronics has signed an agreement with Microsoft to simplify and accelerate the development of smart-appliance controllers and other Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices. Developers working with STM32 microcontrollers (MCU) can now leverage Microsoft Azure RTOS (Real-Time Operating System) to provide ready-to-use services for managing their application. Seamlessly connected to the STM32Cube development ecosystem, which consolidates tools and software to support customers’ projects from […]
MCUs target IoT apps, consume uA/MHz in active mode, 1.6 mA in standby mode
Renesas Electronics Corporation expanded its RA4 Series microcontrollers (MCUs) with the new 32-bit RA4M3 Group of MCUs. The RA4M3 MCUs boost operating performance up to 100 MHz using the Arm Cortex-M33 core based on Armv8-M architecture. Featuring industry-leading performance, Arm TrustZone technology, Renesas’ Secure Crypto Engine, and a suite of new memory enhancements, the RA4M3 Group […]
LoRa-compatible SoC includes Arm Cortex-M4, M0 cores
STMicroelectronics has expanded the availability of its market-unique STM32WL long-range sub-GHz wireless system-on-chip (SoC) family, adding flexible configurations and package options for diverse mass-market applications. As the only SoC ICs featured to connect devices to LoRa-based Low-Power Wide-Area Networks (LPWANs), the STM32WL series lets users create Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices that are extremely compact, energy-efficient, and reliable. LPWANs […]
QR codes speed addition of devices to LoRaWAN networks
The LoRa Alliance introduced its LoRaWAN Device Identification QR Codes for Automated Onboarding that simplifies and accelerates LoRaWAN network management. These new QR codes carry all the required identification information to add devices to a network. The new QR codes enable zero-touch onboarding by facilitating network acceptance of LoRaWAN devices via automated information exchange. Now, QR codes […]
NB-IoT/LTE-M SiP, SoC module supports low-power, complex IoT connectivity
Leading global technology solutions provider Avnet expanded its product line for rapid Internet of Things (IoT) development with the launch of the AVT9152 module, designed for a range of embedded applications requiring cellular connectivity yet demanding low power consumption and minimal component size. This addition to the Avnet ecosystem uses leading technology from Nordic Semiconductor to […]
SSDs with 3D NAND flash memory support serial ATA
TDK Corporation announces a new generation of flash storage products with five series, available December 2020, optimized for industrial, medical, art grid, transportation, and security applications. All five series use GBDriver GS2, TDK’s proprietary NAND flash memory control IC, which supports serial ATA. As 3D flash memory technology advances, flash storage solutions with capacities over […]
MCUs feature cap-touch sensing, low power consumption for HMI-based IoT apps
Renesas Electronics Corporation announced the expansion of its 32-bit RA2 Series microcontrollers (MCUs) with 20 new RA2L1 Group MCUs, increasing the RA Family to 66 MCUs. The general-purpose RA2L1 MCUs use the Arm Cortex-M23 core operating up to 48 MHz. The RA2L1 MCUs are supported by the easy-to-use Flexible Software Package (FSP) and Renesas’ partner ecosystem, […]
Automotive 6-Axis motion tracker handles telematics, vision system apps
TDK Corporation announces worldwide availability of the InvenSense IAM-20680HP high-performance automotive monolithic 6-axis MotionTracking sensor platform for non-safety relevant automotive applications, which includes the IAM-20680HP IMU MEMS sensor and the DK-20680HP developer kit. InvenSense’s IAM-20680HP combines a 3-axis gyroscope and a 3-axis accelerometer in a thin 3 x 3 x 0.75mm (16-pin LGA) package and […]
