Insight SiP is launching the ISP1807-LR module, which it believes to be the first fully Bluetooth 5.0 Long Range compliant RF module in a miniature SIP package. It measures only 8x8x1 mm, making it the smallest of its type available. This miniature BLE module is based on the nRF52840 chip from Nordic Semiconductor and represents the […]
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Radio architecture boosts battery life of Wi-Fi, LTE, IoT wireless device protocols by 2 to 8x
InnoPhase, a new fabless semiconductor company specializing in extremely low power wireless platforms, announces the PolaRFusion radio architecture. The PolaRFusion architecture moves wireless processing from power-hungry and large analog circuits into the efficient, low-power digital domain. This full polar RF architecture improves the battery life of Wi-Fi, LTE, and other popular IoT wireless device protocols by 2 […]
Sifox-verified RF SiP now CE-certified, expanding long-range wireless applications
ON Semiconductor has achieved CE certification for its AX-SIP-SFEU System in Package (SiP) solution. This means that the device conforms to health, safety and environmental protection standards for products sold within the European Economic Area. The AX-SIP-SFEU provides ready-to-use Sigfox connectivity (uplink and downlink) for industrial IoT applications including building and home automation as well as sensor and asset […]
Low-power, Bluetooth 5-based wireless platforms clear path to battery-free IoT
Atmosic Technologies today launched the industry’s lowest power wireless Bluetooth 5 platforms, comprising its inaugural M2 and M3 series, to enable IoT devices to be “Forever Connected, Anywhere.” With its team of wireless industry experts who previously pioneered CMOS RF design and successfully delivered billions of high-performance, connected devices, Atmosic is focused on bringing its vision […]
BLE module includes Flash and RAM
Laird announced today the release of its new Bluetooth 5 module series, which simplifies the process of bringing wireless designs to market. The BL651 Series is the latest addition to Laird’s Nordic Semiconductor family of Bluetooth 5 offerings. Building on the success of the BL652 and BL654 series, the BL651 is a cost-effective solution for […]
A simplified way of devising 5G phased arrays
We recently got a tour of Qorvo‘s new RF front-end module from Qorvo’as Bror Peterson and Keysight’s Osamu Kusanois. The module is said to be the world’s first 39-GHz front-end that integrates a power amp, low-noise amp, and switch in one small package. The module uses gallium nitride technology to get a high power density. […]
When tire pressure monitoring gets smart
Bluetooth-enabled tire monitors will check inflation pressures and temperatures with much more precision than available through yellow lights on a dash panel. Addy Mulders, Dialog Semiconductor THE words “connected cars” often bring to mind self-driving autonomous vehicles. But connected cars will offer a variety of capabilities, not the least of which is tire pressure monitoring […]
Bluetooth audio SoC carries LDAC audio codec technology
With mainstream consumer demand for high-quality audio experiences growing, consumers expect Bluetooth audio devices to create an immersive and uninterrupted listening experience. However, Bluetooth audio designs are often limited by the bit depth and frequency rate of existing codecs, which are the communication and compression technology used to send audio over the air. Now designers of audio […]
Ultra-fast Gbps video streams through central Bristol as part of EU’s final 5G-XHaul demonstration
Blu Wireless Technology has announced its 5G-ready technology has been used to stream video through Bristol’s historic center. The 5G-XHaul project demonstration, which started July 1, 2015, marks the end of a 3-year collaborative research study to identify 5G technologies funded by the European Commission under the framework of the 5G Public Private Partnership (5G-PPP). […]
“Alexa, get me an SDK”
Symmetry Electronics, a global distributor of wireless, IoT and video technologies, today announced the available distribution of DSP Group’s HDClear 3-Mic Development Kit for Amazon Alexa Voice Service (AVS). The HDClear 3-Mic Development Kit for Amazon AVS enables OEMs to integrate Amazon Alexa into a number of IoT products, including smart speakers, smart home devices, wearable […]
