Newark element14 has published new research on the Internet of Things which confirms that hardware platforms have become an essential part of the early stage design process, enabling engineers to test their designs quickly and cost-effectively and rapidly deliver proof of concept. Survey results show design engineers use a range of hardware platforms to accelerate development […]
Applications
Arduino-based IoT platform expedites IoT development
Arduino announced the introduction of an IoT Cloud as part of its professional IoT strategy. Targeted at developers, system integrators and maker hobbyists, the Arduino IoT Cloud is an easy-to-use Internet of Things application platform that enables users to develop and manage IoT applications that solve real-life problems in a business environment or in everyday […]
Ultra-wideband chipset supports IEEE 802.15.4z standard
Decawave, the global leader in Ultra-Wideband (UWB) semiconductors, today announced the roadmap for its next generation UWB chipsets aimed at solving the global need for increased mobile transaction security. The new chipsets will be the world’s first to support the new IEEE 802.15.4z (4z) standard currently in the final stages of development. “Today’s mobile devices […]
3D medical image signal processors for endoscopes & catheters
OmniVision Technologies, Inc. announced at the MD&M West trade show a major expansion of its OVMed medical image signal processor (ISP) family, designed to pair with its high-performance medical image sensors for quick integration into single-use and reusable endoscopes as well as catheters. Building on the success of OmniVision’s versatile OVMed ISPs introduced in 2018, these five new […]
Open-source software for LoRa-based gateways allows secure communication, remote management
Semtech Corporation announced a new open-source packet forwarder for Linux-based gateways that allows secure, resource-efficient data communication and remote management, critical features for Internet of Things (IoT) networks. The same features have also been integrated on a miniature indoor gateway, 700 of which The Things Industries will distribute at the Things Conference from Jan. 31 to […]
Secure provisioning service builds-in security from inception to life of LoRaWAN device
Just as agile software principles are being adapted for hardware development, so secure provisioning IT practices are finding their way into the semiconductor industry — a move accelerated by the necessity of keeping the increasing number and vulnerability of connected IoT devices. While LoRa technology is sweet spot for low-power connectivity, security remains an area for […]
Can AR software aid those with hearing loss?
Imagine those times when you’re having a conversation, and no matter what the other person says, you have to ask them to repeat it at least three times before you can finally hear them. Hearing loss affects 15% of American adults, while three out of every 1,000 children are born with hearing loss in one […]
Xeon E3-based 6U OpenVPX SBC offers extensive I/O Support
Acromag, Inc. introduces the AcroExpress VPX6860 6U OpenVPXTM single board computer. The VPX6860 series features the 6th Generation Skylake Intel Xeon E3-1505M processor and CM236 PCH chipset for wide-ranging I/O support. Expanded memory performance comes with up to 32GB of DDR4 ECC SODIMMs that are firmly attached to the board but removable for security or upgrades. […]
Security supervisor chips safeguard sensitive IoT data
Designers of IoT devices now have a smarter and more secure way to protect stored, sensitive information with the highly integrated MAX36010 and MAX36011 single-chip security supervisors from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. These security solutions make it easier for designers to implement robust tamper detection, cryptography and secure storage while safeguarding sensitive information via logical and physical protections, without […]
Amazon joins Zigbee Alliance board of directors
The Zigbee Alliance, an organization of hundreds of companies creating, maintaining, and delivering open, global standards for the Internet of Things (IoT), today announced that Amazon will join its Board of Directors. As IoT growth continues to accelerate, prominent companies in the tech industry are collaborating within the Zigbee Alliance to shape the direction of […]