Silicon Labs has introduced a new portfolio of highly integrated, secure Wireless Gecko modules aimed at simplifying RF interactivity and connectivity when adding robust mesh networking connectivity to a wide range of Internet of Things (IoT) products. The new MGM210x and BGM210x Series 2 modules support leading mesh protocols (Zigbee, Thread and Bluetooth mesh), Bluetooth […]
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Chipset combines Secure Element, NFC, and UWB for mobile apps
NXP Semiconductors N.V. officially announced its secure fine ranging chipset, SR100T – designed to bring remarkably precise positioning performance tailored for next-generation UWB-enabled mobile devices. With the SR100T, mobile devices will be able to communicate with connected doors, points of entry, and cars to open them once approaching. Lights, audio speakers, and any other connected […]
Surface-mount monopole antenna targets embedded LTE and cellular IoT apps
Linx Technologies has introduced the Splatch SP610 surface-mount embedded antenna for LTE cellular applications, including LTE-M (Cat-M1) and NB-IoT cellular Internet of Things (IoT) uses. Measuring a compact 10 mm by 40 mm and just 2.8 mm high, the surface-mount SP610 antenna achieves exceptional performance in the more challenging 700 MHz bands as well as […]
RFSoC dev kit for antenna to digital wireless design
Avnet announced the availability of the Avnet RFSoC Development Kit using the Zynq UltraScale+ from Xilinx, Inc., enabling system architects to explore the entire signal chain from antenna to digital. Using MATLAB and Simulink from MathWorks, and RF components from Qorvo, the kit enables users to quickly deploy systems for 5G wireless communication, including for […]
WPC Ki cordless kitchen standard addresses interoperable, safe kitchen appliances
The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) revealed the name and logo of its wireless power standard for kitchen appliances. The Ki (pronounced “key”) Cordless Kitchen standard is represented by a logo that will distinguish standard-compliant products such as rice cookers, toasters, blenders, coffee makers, air fryers, and more. The Ki Cordless Kitchen logo and mark represent safety […]
Hybrid software-defined radio tuners support DRM standard
Silicon Labs has introduced new hybrid software-defined radio (SDR) tuners, expanding its portfolio to meet the growing need of automotive radio manufacturers to support all global digital radio standards with a common platform. The new Si479x7 devices are Silicon Labs’ first automotive radio tuners supporting the Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM) standard. The Si479x7 tuners are an extension […]
Bluethooth 5 module offers Cortex-M4F processing capability and extended PA/LNA support
Laird Connectivity has announced the new BL654 PA (Power Amplified) series which delivers more power and range performance in a single Bluetooth solution than ever before. Building on the success of the BL654 Series, the BL654 PA provides OEMs with maximum design flexibility and performance. The BL654 PA is a complete multi-protocol embedded wireless offering […]
Surface-mount, WiFi/WLAN antenna targets compact or portable devices
Linx Technologies has introduced the nanoSplatch nSP250 dual-band WiFi/WLAN antenna for embedded applications. nanoSplatch antennas are a reduced-size evolution of Linx Technologies’ successful surface-mount embedded Splatch and microSplatch antennas. The nanoSplatch nSP250 is an ideal embedded antenna for use in compact or portable devices targeting WiFi/WLAN and other 2.4 GHz or 5.8 GHz ISM frequency […]
Oven-controlled crystal oscillator has high stability, low noise
IQD has launched a new high stability and low phase noise Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillator (OCXO) which also offers excellent short term stability. The IQOV-220 delivers an exceptional frequency stability performance down to ±0.5ppb (parts per billion) over the full industrial temperature range of -40 to 85 degrees C with a short term stability (Allan […]
Antennas boost LTE bandwidth, add 5G bands
Taoglas announced an addition to their hugely successful Warrior series, the PA740 antenna, at the 2019 MWC Shanghai. With additional LTE bandwidth and new bands added for 5G functionality, the new antenna is an evolved design from Taoglas’s successful Warrior PA710 High-Efficiency Ceramic Wideband LTE Antenna. With the optimal antenna efficiency and performance for IoT devices including smart […]