Renesas Electronics Corporation announced ten new Winning Combinations that combine Wi-Fi 6 and 6E chipsets from recently acquired Celeno Communications with a broad range of solutions from Renesas, including embedded processing, analog, power, timing, and connectivity. The new Winning Combos include solutions for IoT, industrial, infrastructure and other applications. These engineering-vetted designs allow customers to […]
Wireless
Secure storage subsystem handles Qi 1.3 wireless charging
In order to ensure high-quality wireless charging power transmitters, the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) has released the Qi 1.3 specification with the extended power profile. This new specification created a demand for high-security silicon authentication devices for full-service support. In response, Microchip Technology Inc. is announcing the new industrial-grade TrustFLEX ECC608 and the automotive-grade Trust Anchor TA100 combined […]
Wireless transmission component enables fast Ethernet access machine or system
Heilind Electronics is now stocking the WAGO Wireless Access Point to enable wireless controlled devices. With configuration for WLAN, Bluetooth or Bluetooth 4.0 low energy up to 650 feet, this device offers the flexibility of being set to one of three communication profiles: Access Point, Gateway or Client. Additionally, the Wireless Access Point has the […]
Wide-screen high-efficiency sunlight-readable display modules optimized for industrial automation applications
Cincoze has recently added to its Display Computing – CRYSTAL product line with 15” (CS-W115FHC), 21” (CS-W121C), and 24” (CS-W124C) 16:9 wide-screen high-efficiency sunlight-readable display modules with a robust design for industrial automation and other industrial applications. The CRYSTAL display modules can be combined with the P2000 or P1000 embedded system modules to make a […]
Development board includes cellular wireless com module with eSIM for global data connectivity
MikroElektronika has launched NB IoT 4 Click, a compact add-on board for IoT applications such as smart metering, intelligent wearables, security and asset tracking, home appliances, environmental monitoring, and more. The new Click board includes a cellular wireless communications module with integrated digital SIM (eSIM) delivering global data connectivity even in regions without the latest communications […]
Gigabit Ethernet switch module hosts 26 ports
Curtiss-Wright’s Defense Solutions has introduced a new 26 port version of its popular PacStar 446 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) switch module, the industry’s most compact solution for deploying high-density network access at the tactical edge powered by Cisco IOS-XE. The 26-Port PacStar 446, the newest addition to the PacStar Networking Systems family of tactical, battlefield, early entry, […]
How to extend, boost and repeat Wi-Fi signals
Since the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) limits Wi-Fi transmitter power, it’s often necessary to increase the range of Wi-Fi signals using some signal boosting/extending technology. But transmit power is only half of the equation. Wi-Fi connections are always bidirectional and symmetrical. When working to extend Wi-Fi signals, the bidirectional nature of the connection is […]
The basics of Wi-Fi security and encryption
Wi-Fi security has significantly improved over the years from initially being more aspirational than real until today, where Wi-Fi 6 security is considered to be on a par with the security of 5G telephony. This FAQ will answer several questions related to Wi-Fi security and encryption: What’s the difference between WEP, WPA, WPA2, and WPA3? […]
2.4 GHz wireless SoCs and software platform bring AI/ML applications to battery-powered edge devices
Silicon Labs announced the BG24 and MG24 families of 2.4 GHz wireless SoCs for Bluetooth and Multiple-protocol operations, respectively, and a new software toolkit. This new co-optimized hardware and software platform will help bring AI/ML applications and wireless high performance to battery-powered edge devices. Matter-ready, the ultra-low-power BG24, and MG24 families support multiple wireless protocols and incorporate PSA Level […]
Dual-band module simplifies integration of Wi-Fi and BLE into IoT designs
Telit announced the WE310G4 module, which enables device vendors to add dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 5.0 connectivity quickly and cost-effectively to their products. Based on Realtek Ameba system on chip (SoC), the WE310G4 is ideal for a wide variety of embedded devices, including smart lighting, home appliances, medical wearables, smart city sensors, […]
