Since its initial launch in 2022, Matter has led the charge on making smart homes smarter – allowing devices from different manufacturers and ecosystems, like Apple Home and Amazon Alexa, to communicate seamlessly. The open-source, IP-based protocol has become a key player in the push for device interoperability, aiming to create a reliable user experience […]
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Industrial motherboards support DDR5, PCIe Gen 5, and USB4
ASRock Industrial unveils its newest range of industrial motherboards, powered by Intel Core Ultra 200S Processors (Arrow Lake-S) with Intel 800 series chipsets. Featuring an advanced hybrid architecture with up to 24 cores and an upgraded NPU, these motherboards empower exceptional edge performance, energy efficiency, and enhanced AI acceleration for complex AI-driven workloads. The new range […]
How to test IoT device wireless capabilities
Testing the wireless capabilities of IoT devices before production helps ensure reliable connectivity, optimal performance, and seamless integration across a wide range of applications. This article reviews key IoT wireless parameters and highlights Wi-Fi, 5G, and Bluetooth LE testing priorities. It also discusses how wireless testing supports optimal LPWAN and ZigBee IoT device functionality. Analyzing […]
How to integrate theft-prevention tracking capabilities in IoT devices
Microcontrollers and wireless modules combine to add connectivity and theft-prevention features to IoT devices for automotive, industrial, medical, and smart-home use. Many original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) integrate theft-prevention tracking capabilities into their IoT devices. This article reviews key trade-offs and considerations for selecting wireless tracking technologies and highlights the crucial role microcontroller units (MCUs) play […]
IoT dev board adds GNSS and DECT NR + connectivity
Nordic Semiconductor launches its latest IoT prototyping platform, the Nordic Thingy:91 X, for LTE-M, NB-IoT, Wi-Fi SSID locationing, DECT NR+, and GNSS applications. The Thingy:91 X simplifies the IoT prototyping process for developers through its comprehensive suite of onboard features that streamline the development of cellular IoT applications and shorten time-to-market. Thingy:91 X is a […]
Long-range wireless MCU features -132 dBm sensitivity at 300 bps
STMicroelectronics has announced the general availability of STM32WL33 wireless microcontrollers (MCUs), integrating its latest-generation sub-GHz long-range radio, Arm Cortex-M0+ core, tailored peripherals for smart-metering applications, and power-saving enhancements. The new MCUs greatly simplify the design of wireless solutions, reduce time-to-market, and prolong battery life. These new IoT-focused devices are used in smart utility meters, alarm […]
Range sensor, wireless module combine for sensor-to-cloud connectivity
InnoPhase IoT, Inc. announces an end-to-end sensor-to-cloud platform that combines the Talaria TWO (T2) Wi-Fi SoC and TDK InvenSense’s ICU-30201 ultra-long-range ultrasonic time-of-flight range sensor. The integration provides direct connectivity to the cloud without needing external MCUs, lowers power consumption and total cost of ownership, and dramatically increases battery life. The solution targets applications such as smart […]
Module adds three wireless bands to IoT devices
u-blox announces the launch of the MAYA-W4, a cost-efficient tri-radio module that delivers the latest in wireless connectivity technologies for the mass market. With support for dual-band Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4, and 802.15.4 (for Thread supporting Matter), the MAYA-W4 is set to redefine the landscape of IoT applications in diverse industries, enhancing device […]
Wi-Fi camera reference design features 4K video
InnoPhase IoT, Inc. announces an AI-enabled Wi-Fi battery camera reference design and development platform with 4K video and H.265 support. The collaboration pairs InnoPhase IoT’s power-optimized Talaria TWO (T2) Wi-Fi platform and Ingenic’s T41 AI-enabled video ISP with deep learning algorithms for a complete power-optimized device with 2-4X battery life improvement. The platform’s ultra-low power (ULP) […]
SGP.32-compliant module targets IoT applications
G+D and Murata announce a connectivity module implementing the GSMA SGP.32 Remote SIM Provisioning specification for integrated SIM technology. The module combines Murata’s Type 2GD Cat.M1/NB-IoT connectivity module, which supports ETSI/3GPP Release 17 standard, with G+D’s SGP.32-compliant SIM operating system. The module serves applications across multiple sectors, including point-of-sale systems, asset tracking devices, healthcare equipment, […]
