STRIDE from TDK is an embedded pedestrian dead reckoning software solution designed to provide continuous positioning for wearables and small IoT form factors. By combining inertial sensor data with GNSS and opportunistic wireless inputs, STRIDE delivers real-time indoor and outdoor location tracking while reducing power draw and avoiding the need for additional antennas or dedicated […]
Wearables
Low-voltage BLE SoC targets glucose monitors and biosensor wearables
Nordic Semiconductor has introduced the nRF54LV10A, a Bluetooth LE system-on-chip designed for low-voltage, space-constrained healthcare wearables such as biosensors and continuous glucose monitors. The device operates from a 1.2 V to 1.7 V supply range and can be powered directly from a single silver-oxide coin cell, supporting compact power architectures for body-worn designs. The nRF54LV10A […]
Chip antennas let you add three Wi-Fi bands to IoT devices
Taoglas announced the expansion of its embedded antenna portfolio with a new range of Low Temperature Co-fired Ceramic (LTCC) chip antennas optimized for Wi-Fi 6/7, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), and ISM connectivity. The new ILA.257, ILA.68, and ILA.89 deliver exceptional performance in ultra-compact packages – with minimal keep out area – designed for next-generation IoT, consumer, industrial, and wearable applications […]
Architecture supports on-device inference without cloud connectivity
Ceva has partnered with embedUR systems to launch a dedicated instance of the ModelNova platform for Ceva’s NeuPro NPU family. The platform provides AI models, datasets, and use-case blueprints optimized for NeuPro-Nano NPUs and NeuPro-M NPUs for edge AI inference applications. ModelNova hosts models from both companies for the development of wearables, hearables, smart home […]
SPI NOR Flash operates with 0.2 µA deep power-down current
GigaDevice has unveiled the GD25NE series of dual-power supply SPI NOR Flash, designed specifically for 1.2 V system-on-chip (SoC) applications. The GD25NE series strengthens GigaDevice’s strategic dual-power supply Flash roadmap, providing seamless compatibility with next-generation 1.2 V SoCs and eliminating the need for an external booster circuit. With its higher performance and lower power consumption, the […]
1.38 mm² MCU features 16 KB memory and 12-bit ADC
Texas Instruments introduced the world’s smallest MCU, expanding its comprehensive Arm Cortex-M0+ MSPM0 MCU portfolio. Measuring only 1.38mm2, about the size of a black pepper flake, the wafer chip-scale package (WCSP) for the MSPM0C1104 MCU enables designers to optimize board space in applications such as medical wearables and personal electronics, without compromising performance. With over […]
Factory-keyed MCUs support security compliance
STMicroelectronics has introduced new STM32U3 microcontrollers designed with power-saving innovations for smart connected technology deployment in remote locations. These MCUs are developed for IoT devices that must operate for extended periods without maintenance while using limited energy from sources such as coin cells or ambient solar or thermoelectric power. The STM32U3 series incorporates near-threshold chip […]
Compact 3.78 × 3.46 mm package houses 512 KB RAM MCU for space-constrained designs
STMicroelectronics has announced the next generation of its STM32 power-efficient short-range wireless microcontrollers (MCUs) that simplify connecting consumer and industrial devices to the IoT. The new STM32WBA6 series is used in connected, smart devices like wearable healthcare and wellness monitors, animal collars, electronic locks, remote weather sensors, and more. The new MCUs can handle richer functionality […]
SGP.32-compliant module targets IoT applications
G+D and Murata announce a connectivity module implementing the GSMA SGP.32 Remote SIM Provisioning specification for integrated SIM technology. The module combines Murata’s Type 2GD Cat.M1/NB-IoT connectivity module, which supports ETSI/3GPP Release 17 standard, with G+D’s SGP.32-compliant SIM operating system. The module serves applications across multiple sectors, including point-of-sale systems, asset tracking devices, healthcare equipment, […]
Expansion shield adds triple socket support to MCU development board
MIKROE has launched Click Shield for FRDM-MCXN947, a versatile expansion device for the NXP development board. The shield provides three mikroBUS sockets, enabling designers to prototype and develop using multiple Click boards. MIKROE releases one new Click board nearly every day: currently, there are over 1700 compact add-on boards to choose from across categories such […]
