In this third of the multipart FAQ, we continue to survey three more Wi-Fi modules for IoT applications manufactured by Silicon Labs, NXP Semiconductors, and MediaTek. All three modules support advanced Wi-Fi standards, starting with Wi-Fi 6, which aligns with the current developments in the Wi-Fi industry. ©Silicon Labs: SiWG917 The SiWG917 SoC from Silicon […]
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SPI NOR Flash operates with 0.2 µA deep power-down current
GigaDevice has unveiled the GD25NE series of dual-power supply SPI NOR Flash, designed specifically for 1.2 V system-on-chip (SoC) applications. The GD25NE series strengthens GigaDevice’s strategic dual-power supply Flash roadmap, providing seamless compatibility with next-generation 1.2 V SoCs and eliminating the need for an external booster circuit. With its higher performance and lower power consumption, the […]
RISC-V implementation strategies for certification of safety-critical systems
For developers using RISC-V-based platforms, the architecture offers unique features that can help achieve functional safety and security objectives. From its open architecture to a rich tools ecosystem, safety-critical software teams see benefits in meeting the guidelines of DO-178C and ISO 26262, for example, and opportunities to reduce compliance effort. Understanding how to map RISC-V’s […]
COM Express Compact Type 6 module supports 128 GB memory capacity
Tria Technologies introduced the Tria C6C-RYZ8 COM Express Compact Type 6 module, based on the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8000 Series processor, to its portfolio during Embedded World 2025. This new member of Tria’s COM Express board family is based on AMD’s Zen 4 CPU architecture and provides a substantial performance improvement over previous board generations […]
USB dongle adds Wi-Fi HaLow connectivity to IoT devices
Vantron announced the launch of the VT-USB-AH-8108 Wi-Fi HaLow Dongle. Powered by Morse Micro’s latest MM8108 chipset, this compact yet powerful device is set to revolutionize IoT connectivity with its superior performance, efficiency, and plug-and-play usability. The Vantron VT-USB-AH-8108 Wi-Fi HaLow Dongle has been designed to provide businesses and developers with an ultra-efficient, high-throughput wireless solution that seamlessly […]
SoM operates in -40 °C to 85 °C range with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity
Variscite announced the release of the VAR-SOM-AM62P. This cost-optimized SoM delivers robust performance for advanced multimedia applications and offers a rich set of connectivity options to meet the demands of industrial markets. Powered by the Texas Instruments Sitara AM62Px SoC, the VAR-SOM-AM62P integrates a 1.4GHz quad-core Cortex-A53 processor with an 800MHz Cortex-R5F real-time co-processor. An […]
Edge computing modules deliver 15 TOPs processing for vision applications
IMDT has announced the release of two new computing products based on the Renesas RZ/V2N processor: the V2N System-on-Module (SOM) and the V2N Single-Board Computer (SBC). These platforms are designed to support AI-driven vision applications at the edge while maintaining cost-effectiveness and energy efficiency. The new modules follow IMDT’s previous V2H-based solutions and aim to […]
1.38 mm² MCU features 16 KB memory and 12-bit ADC
Texas Instruments introduced the world’s smallest MCU, expanding its comprehensive Arm Cortex-M0+ MSPM0 MCU portfolio. Measuring only 1.38mm2, about the size of a black pepper flake, the wafer chip-scale package (WCSP) for the MSPM0C1104 MCU enables designers to optimize board space in applications such as medical wearables and personal electronics, without compromising performance. With over […]
800 MHz Arm Cortex MCU supports ASIL-D safety applications
NXP Semiconductors has unveiled the S32K5 family of automotive microcontrollers (MCUs), featuring 16nm FinFET technology with embedded magnetic RAM (MRAM). The S32K5 MCU family extends the NXP CoreRide platform for zonal and electrification system solutions in software-defined vehicle architectures. The S32K5 family utilizes Arm Cortex CPU cores operating at speeds up to 800 MHz, providing […]
Dual-band module spans sub-GHz and 2.4 GHz frequencies
NeoCortec and Embit have launched a dual-band (sub-GHz/2.4GHz) embedded LoRa-enabled NeoMesh wireless network module with LoRaWAN stack at Embedded World 2025 in Nuremberg, Germany. This development follows the first demonstration of NeoMesh wireless network formation using LoRa modulation on a 2.4GHz wireless network module at electronica 2024. The new module combines NeoMesh’s scalability and low […]
