Qoitech AB today announces the release of version 2.0.0 of the Otii multi-platform desktop software environment that supports the Otii Arc, the innovative energy consumption analysis hardware for developers. Together, Otii’s hardware and software helps engineers maximize battery life and minimize power consumption in fixed, portable and connected devices targeting the IoT. Otii is an […]
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Newark element14 launches IoT device/data monitoring bundle focused on sensing
Newark element14 today announced an exclusive sales and marketing deal for Symbisa, an Excel-integrated IoT device built by UK firm Hanhaa. Symbisa combines the possibilities of IoT with the power of Microsoft Excel, offering developers and IT professionals an entirely new way to build Internet of Things (IoT) applications. A Symbisa module is an all-in-one, always-connected […]
Anti-sulfuration measures in DDR4 modules target mining, oil & gas apps
Innodisk is taking steps to strengthen its DRAM portfolio to keep up with the unrelenting growth of IoT and the challenges of harsh environments. The new DDR4 2666 SODIMM series is tailor-made for edge devices and can handle large temperature variations through its industrial design. Another worrying trend is the sulfur pollution seen in many […]
Ultra-low-power Sigfox IoT modules provide dual RF connectivity
STMicroelectronics announced the certification of the dual-radio modules that combine Sigfox wireless-network technology with Bluetooth low energy (BLE). Jorjin’s WS211x Sigfox/BLE modules benefit from the market-leading performance and energy efficiency of ST’s BlueNRG-1 BLE System-on-Chip (SoC) and the S2-LP sub-1GHz RF transceiver. These advantages have enabled Jorjin’s modules to deliver cutting-edge connectivity and great battery […]
Bluetooth Low Energy processors foster innovations in healthcare
Applications for fitness tracking and remote health monitoring have grown to such an extent that chip makers have developed SoCs optimized for counting heartbeats and calculating glucose levels. Steven Dean, ON Semiconductor Smart wearables for mobile health (mHealth) applications are an exciting area. They can monitor vital signs and drug delivery and then send data […]
Software-defined radio powers the IoT
ADCs with SDR help reduce design efforts and let designers focus on implementing more fashionable features. Ryan Liu | Microchip Technology Inc. Software-defined radio (SDR) technology finds its way into everything from multi-carrier multi-standby smartphones to innovative multi-mode mobile internet electronics. When enabled by SDR, a configurable transceiver works flexibly with software-defined carrier frequencies, easing […]
Platform design service accelerates IoT device connectivity
Stadium Group, a provider of IoT connectivity solutions, power products, human machine interface (HMI) and electronic assemblies, has announced the launch of an exciting new design offering which enables OEMs to develop smarter IoT solutions and achieve accelerated speed to market. The S-series of platform devices offer customers an alternative to a fully customized IoT […]
Dev board and audio development framework aid Wi-Fi+BLE audio designs
Espressif Systems open-source ADF is based on FreeRTOS, which is a lightweight, scalable and flexible operating system, supporting multiple codec ICs, codec formats, audio formats and cloud platforms. Espressif’s ADF also supports a variety of functions, including peripheral control with keys, touch buttons, BLE/SmartConfig network configuration, live audio streaming, audio playback, FileSystem, audio protocols such […]
SoCs handle camera processing, machine learning for IoT apps
Qualcomm Incorporated through its subsidiary, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., today announced the Qualcomm Vision Intelligence Platform, featuring the Company’s first family of system-on-chips (SoCs) purpose-built for the Internet of Things (IoT) using advanced 10nm FinFET process technology. The QCS605 and QCS603 SoCs are engineered to deliver powerful computing for on-device camera processing and machine learning, with exceptional power and thermal efficiency, […]
New study benchmarks Zigbee, Thread, and Bluetooth network protocols
Silicon Labs has released the industry’s first comprehensive network performance results based on large-scale, multicast testing of Zigbee, Thread , nd Bluetooth mesh software. Each mesh networking protocol presents unique characteristics and advantages, depending on the use case and end application. All testing was conducted at Silicon Labs’ Boston design center using the company’s Wireless Gecko […]