MediaTek Inc. today introduced the newest members of the Helio chipset family, the Helio P23 and Helio P30 system-on-chips (SoCs). The new chipsets, designed to deliver performance and power efficiency, dual camera photography, dual SIM and dual 4G VoLTE capabilities, support the explosion of innovation in the mid market. “Reaching the mid market means bringing […]
Connectivity
LTE-Advanced Mini Card supports download speeds of up to 600 Mbps
Telit announced the LM940, the world’s first global Full PCI Express Mini Card (mPCIe) module for the router and gateway industry supporting LTE Advanced Category 11 (Cat 11) with speeds of up to 600 Mbps, available with various mobile network operator approvals in the fourth quarter of 2017. The only enabling technology in an mPCIe […]
Depth-sensing cameras target Android systems
Qualcomm Incorporated, through its subsidiary, Qualcomm Technologies Inc., announced an expansion to the Qualcomm Spectra Module Program, capable of improved biometric authentication and high-resolution depth sensing, designed to meet growing demands of photo and video for a broad range of mobile devices and head mounted displays (HMD). This module program is built on the cutting-edge […]
Wireless connectivity platform adds HomeKit support
Cypress Semiconductor Corp. announced an updated version of its turnkey development platform for the IoT that simplifies the integration of wireless connectivity into smart home applications. The Wireless Internet Connectivity for Embedded Devices (WICED) Studio platform now adds iCloud remote access support for Wi-Fi-based accessories that support Apple HomeKit. Developers can leverage iCloud support in the […]
Pre-qualified, Bluetooth 5 protocol stack now available for download
Ultra low power (ULP) RF specialist Nordic Semiconductor ASA today announces the immediate availability of their production-ready Bluetooth 5 software platform for the nRF52832 SoC, The S132 v5.0 and nRF5 SDK v14.0. This solution enables developers making high-performance Bluetooth 5-ready products using the nRF52832 SoC. The platform consists of the S132 v5.0 SoftDevice, a 20-link […]
SFP-based Ethernet extender enables legacy copper cabling use
Transition Networks, Inc. announced a new small form-factor pluggable (SFP)-based Ethernet extender (TN-EOT-xx) designed to connect distant workstations, devices, or workgroups to a corporate network using legacy copper cabling at up to 300Mbps. The Ethernet Extender provides the ability to leverage existing 2-wire or coax cable infrastructure to extend Ethernet service. The TN-EOT-xx device can […]
Full Core X-series processor family specs released
Today, Intel is releasing the specifications for the 12- to 18-core processors: Intel Core i9-7920X, Intel Core i9-7940X, Intel Core i9-7960X and the Extreme Edition Intel Core i9-7980XE processors. Announced at Computex 2017, the Intel Core X-series processor family is the most powerful, scalable and accessible high-end desktop platform offered by Intel, designed to deliver the performance […]
Range extender for zigbee networks
Cortet by CEL today announced the availability of the Cortet Z10 Range Extender (CGW-Z-010) for use in various wireless sensor network (WSN), machine-to-machine (M2M), and Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The Z10 Range Extender has been optimized for RF performance, providing industry-leading range within a compact and attractive design that is ideal for any project. […]
Software module notes errors, violations during Bluetooth development efforts
Teledyne LeCroy, Inc. the worldwide leader in Bluetooth protocol analysis and testing services is pleased to introduce the Bluetooth Protocol Expert System software module, enabling accelerated development of Bluetooth devices and speeding development and troubleshooting of device interoperability in the Internet of Things (IoT). The Bluetooth Protocol Expert System software module presents errors, warnings, and violations impacting […]
Wireless and MCUs: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or Zigbee?
Most of the things in the Internet of Things (IoT) will include processors, sensors, and a wireless communication path to the Internet, and all likely will be limited to a small power budget. Which one should you use? Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and ZigBee are different wireless communication protocols that are often accessible as modules for easy […]