The addition of simple RFID tags to hospitals’ widely used pneumatic tube system has dramatically improved performance without needing a system rebuild. Although email and the web have greatly diminished the need for physical mail in many situations, it’s important to remember that there are many real-world scenarios where a tangible, physical object must be […]
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Palm-size computer board features modular I/O options
Premio Inc. is set to launch its RCO-1000-EHL Fanless Mini Industrial computer supported by Intel 11th Generation Celeron J Series (Elkhart Lake) Processors at ATX West. Held February 7 – 9 at the Anaheim Convention Center, ATX West is the premiere advanced manufacturing event showcasing the latest in industrial automation and robotics for Industry 4.0. The RCO-1000-EHL […]
Add-on board enhances precision position data
MikroElektronika has launched GNSS RTK 2 Click board, a compact add-on board used to enhance the precision of position data derived from satellite-based positioning systems. Click boards follow a modular prototyping add-on board standard invented by MIKROE, which revolutionizes the way users add new functionalities to development boards. Click boards enable design engineers to change peripherals […]
NB-IoT wireless module eliminates need for internet gateway
Renesas Electronics Corporation is expanding its low-power WAN product line as part of its strategy to deliver connectivity devices used for smart cities, smart homes, medical devices, and industrial applications. The new RYZ024A supports Cat-M1 and NB-IoT (Narrowband Internet of Things) internet connectivity without the need for a gateway and consumes just 1µA (microamp) while […]
Cellular module with eSIM designed for size-constrained applications
u-blox has announced the SARA-R500E, its first cellular module with an embedded SIM chip (eSIM). Offering LTE-M connectivity, SARA-R500E is designed for size-constrained applications with high requirements in terms of robustness and security, such as connected healthcare and asset trackers. The first variant of the module will offer out-of-the-box connectivity on a North American LTE-M cellular […]
On-device platform works with IoT modules, plug-and-play IoT devices
MicroEJ announces the availability of its standard Virtual Execution Environment, MICROEJ VEE, for Thales Cinterion IoT Module and Plug and Play IoT Device portfolio. The partnership strategically aligns both companies’ business models to offer flexible application management, increase security by design at the software level, simplify and streamline development, and accelerate time-to-production in markets such as energy, […]
GNSS receiver module optimized for small battery powered tracking devices
Antenova Ltd is launching GNSSNOVA M20071, a brand new GNSS receiver module, with power consumption, reduced five-fold to enable smaller tracker designs, and trackers that run for five times longer. The M20071 module is for small tracking devices that operate from Li-ion batteries, where a lower power requirement is a clear advantage. These are typically […]
BLE Services boost accuracy of AoA and AoD location tasks
Silicon Labs, a provider of secure, intelligent wireless technology for a more connected world, announced its new, Bluetooth Location Services solution. It uses accurate, low-power Bluetooth devices to simplify the Angle of Arrival (AoA) and Angle of Departure (AoD) location services. With combined hardware and software, this new platform delivers energy efficiency by using Silicon Labs’ BG22 SiP modules and SoCs. […]
Tiny GPS module available in 4.5 x 4.5 mm form factor
u-blox, a global provider of positioning and wireless communication technologies and services, has announced its smallest Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) module series to date, the u-blox MIA-M10. Built on the ultra-low-power u-blox M10 GNSS platform, MIA-M10 offers the most power-efficient solution for size-constrained battery-powered asset tracking devices. The module targets an expanding market for […]
Radio-wave ranging sensor meets global broadband 60-GHz standard
Socionext America introduced the SC1240 Series radio-wave ranging sensors that use the 60GHz band with a built-in signal processing circuit for detecting the position and movement of a person with maximum accuracy. Sample shipments are scheduled for Q2 2022, and mass production in Q1 2023. The SC1240 series is a radio-wave ranging sensor that complies with […]
