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 […]
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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 […]
Data analytics portfolio now includes design optimization features
Synopsys, Inc. announced a critical expansion of its EDA data analytics portfolio by introducing the SynopsysDesignDash design optimization solution. As a complementary product to Synopsys’ market-leading Digital Design Family and Synopsys DSO.ai, the award-winning AI-driven design-space-optimization solution, Synopsys DesignDash is a comprehensive data-visibility and machine intelligence-guided design optimization solution that enables unmatched productivity in advanced SoC design. The Synopsys […]
Multi-band LTE-M/NB-IoT module integrates GNSS, ARM Cortex M4, 1 MB Flash
Würth Elektronik announces the Adrastea-I, its high performance, ultra-low power consumption, multi-band LTE-M and NB-IoT module. This cellular module, measuring only 13.4 × 14.6 × 1.85 mm, comes with integrated GNSS, integrated ARM Cortex M4 and 1MB Flash reserved for user application development. The module is based on the high-performance Sony Altair ALT1250 chipset. Certified […]
Small dual-band antenna for IoT optimized for 868 MHz and 915 MHz
Antenova Ltd launches a new low-profile antenna displaying strong performance on both Europe’s 868 MHz bands and the US 915 MHz bands. The new antenna is named ‘Lama’, part number SRFI065. It was developed for small connected devices operating on the LP-WAN networks including LoRa, Sigfox, Wi-SUN, and MIoTy. This antenna uses the ISM frequencies […]
Low-power SoCs target IoT graphics, voice apps
Ambiq introduces an expanded Apollo4 SoC portfolio, including the latest Apollo4 Plus and Apollo4 Blue Plus with Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity with enhanced graphics display capabilities and more robust security features to better protect power-constrained IoT endpoint devices without compromising power efficiency. The wearables market, including smartwatches, smart bands, and smart glasses, together will generate […]
