This final part of the FAQ covers the Bluetooth connectivity modules from Nordic Semiconductor and STMicroelectronics. The modules covered are based on higher processing power and advanced versions of ARM Cortex processors. Nordic Semiconductor: nRF54L Series The nRF54L series (Figure 1) from Nordic Semiconductor features a 128 MHz Arm Cortex-M33, providing sufficient processing power for […]
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Microcontroller achieves 168 µa/MHz power consumption
Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced the RA4L1 microcontroller (MCU) group, including 14 new devices with ultra-low power consumption, advanced security features, and segment LCD support. Based on an 80-MHz Arm Cortex M33 processor with TrustZone support, the new MCUs deliver an unmatched combination of performance, features, and power savings that enable designers to address a myriad […]
SoC adds computing and wireless to IoT designs
The Talaria 6 SoC from Innophase IoT combines an Arm MCU, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth Low Energy 6.0, and RF amps into a single package. IoT devices such as cameras, smoke alarms, environmental monitors, drones and audio devices increasingly need wireless connectivity. Innophase IoT has introduced the Talaria 6 family of SoCs improve on the company’s […]
A survey of Bluetooth connectivity modules for IoT applications: part 3
Microchip Technology and Qualcomm have their own proprietary SoC in their Bluetooth modules. In this third part of the FAQ series, we discuss the RNBD350 and QCC711 Bluetooth low-energy (BLE) modules and explore their development kits. Microchip Technology: RNBD350 The RNBD350 is a compact BLE 5.2 module based on Microchip Technology’s PIC32CX-BZ3 SoC, designed to […]
Display combines Pi compute with Clea OS
SECO S.p.A. and Raspberry Pi Ltd announce the presentation of the cutting-edge Human-Machine Interface (HMI) solution, the SECO Pi Vision 10.1 CM5 powered by Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5, at Embedded World 2025, the premier trade show for embedded technologies taking place from March 11-13 in Nuremberg, Germany. This new integrated solution underscores the companies’ shared […]
A survey of Bluetooth connectivity modules for IoT applications: part 2
This second part of the FAQ series will cover Bluetooth modules from Texas Instruments and Quectel, focusing on ARM processors. Despite having a common processor with different processing speeds, these modules have unique features that make them suitable for different IoT applications. Texas Instruments: CC2745R-Q1 The CC2745R-Q1 Bluetooth module from Texas Instruments features a powerful […]
Bluetooth module increases processing while reducing power
u-blox has expanded its portfolio by introducing six new variants of the NORA-B2 Bluetooth Low Energy modules. Now integrating the entire range of Nordic Semiconductor’s next-level nRF54L Series of ultra-low power wireless Systems-on-Chip (SoCs), NORA-B2 offers a versatile solution for mass market segments thanks to its choices of antennas, architectures, and chipsets. The new additions […]
Visual programming interface added to computer-on-module management tools
Congatec has released aReady.IOT, a software package that extends its Computer-on-Module (COM) platform with IoT connectivity tools. The package implements OPCUA, MQTT, and REST protocols for machine-to-cloud communication, enabling data transfer between embedded systems and cloud services including AWS, Azure, and Telekom Cloud. The COM Manager component provides remote management capabilities for Computer-on-Modules, while the […]
A survey of Bluetooth connectivity modules for IoT applications: part 1
Bluetooth connectivity continues to gain traction for IoT applications because of its unique features, such as Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), effectiveness in short-range communications, and lower cost deployment. This multipart FAQ series will cover several manufacturers, including Silicon Labs and Infineon Technologies, characterized by ARM Cortex processors. Silicon Labs: EFR32BG26 Series 2 Bluetooth SoC The […]
Embedded computing series integrates four 2.5 GbE network ports
Advantech has introduced two AI-integrated desktop platforms: the Mini-ITX AIMB-2710 and Micro-ATX AIMB-589. These platforms use Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) S-Series, integrating an NPU capable of 36 TOPS for AI acceleration. The platforms include PCIe Gen5 support for GPU cards and come equipped with 6400MHz DDR5 memory, USB4 Type-C, multiple USB 3.2 Gen2, […]
