Renesas Electronics Corporation announced a new voice-over-power line communication (PLC) solution that enables both data communication and voice communication capabilities over existing power networks. The PLC solution reduces the amount of internal wiring required in buildings, enabling reduced implementation and maintenance costs for public address (PA) systems and security systems. The new solution consists of Renesas’ PLC software modem […]
Telecommunications
LTE-connected tracker platform simplifies developed of IoT tracker devices
Sequans Communications S.A. LTE chipmaker and STMicroelectronics introduce CLOE, a new LTE-connected tracker platform based on the integration of Sequans and ST technologies. An acronym of Connecting and Locating Objects Everywhere, CLOE combines two Internet-of-Things (IoT) technologies into one comprehensive platform that simplifies the development of LTE-based IoT tracker devices for the full range of vertical markets, […]
Next-gen cellular modems include BLE, USB facilities
Digi International a leading global provider of machine-to-machine (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity products and services, today unveiled the innovative features and capabilities powering the newest Digi XBee Cellular modems. Digi will be introducing three new variants to its lineup: Digi XBee Cellular gen 2 modem designed for the AT&T Cat 1 cellular network, […]
SoCs deliver LTE connections, power efficiency, support for next-gen dual-camera features
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 […]
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 […]
Modulating 5G
The IoT will make heavy use of fifth-generation mobile networks that use a yet-to-be-determined modulation scheme. Here are the major contenders. LEE TESCHLER | EXECUTIVE EDITOR Fifth-generation mobile networks, abbreviated 5G, will form the telecommunications standards for the internet of things. Planners say 5G will have a higher capacity than the current 4G equipment partly […]
High-precision oscillators boost base station, high-end router performance
NDK NH20M20LB and NH37M28LK High-Precision oscillators are designed to raise the bar for frequency accuracy in base stations for mobile communications systems, high-end routers, test and measurement equipment and other synthesizer applications. The NH25M22TA is available for SMT applications. The NH37M28LK and NH20M20LB each have through-hole PC mounting pins. The use of proprietary DSP technology […]
Ethernet PHY Transceiver Chip Allows Use of Unshielded Twisted-pair Cables
Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MCHP) has announced the KSZ8061 single-chip 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX automotive- and industrial-grade Ethernet physical-layer transceiver, which is designed for data communication over low-cost Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cables. It is the first of a new family based on the patented and programmable Quiet-WIRE® enhanced EMC technology, providing reduced line emissions and superior receiver […]