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 […]
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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, […]
What to consider when selecting a Wi-Fi antenna
Antennas are a critical part of the link budget in all wireless communications applications, including Wi-Fi. In addition to the numerous antenna performance and link budget issues in wireless communications, there are general architectural challenges. The architectural options are the focus of this FAQ, including; long-distance versus local Wi-Fi and the use of directional vs. […]
Wi-Fi by the numbers
This FAQ briefly reviews the generations of Wi-Fi and backward compatibilities, looks at the different frequency bands used by the latest Wi-Fi specifications, and reviews the bandwidths offered by various Wi-Fi implementations. The first five generations of Wi-Fi focused on evolutionary and incremental advancements and backward compatibility. Wi-Fi 6 changed that trajectory and is a […]
Long-range wireless sensors use LoRaWAN standard
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. announced the availability of MultiTech RevealÔ Sensors, long-range wireless sensors for the Internet of Things (IoT). Originally designed and manufactured by recently acquired RadioBridge, the sensors utilize the LoRaWAN wireless standard and are all engineered for long-range, low cost, and extended battery life applications. The MultiTech Reveal sensors are designed with an […]
Android smart module includes SoC for AI IoT apps
Quectel Wireless Solutions has announced the launch of the SG865W-WF, a new generation of flagship Android smart modules. The module is equipped with Qualcomm’s QCS8250 system-on-chip (SoC), which offers powerful performance and rich multimedia functions to meet industrial and consumer Artificial Intelligence IoT (AIoT) scenarios. AIoT deployments have greater requirements for high computing power, AI […]
BLE SoC includes power amp, high-sensitivity receiver
Infineon Technologies AG is launching the AIROC CYW20829 Bluetooth LE system on chip (SoC). The AIROC CYW20829 Bluetooth LE SoC is a Bluetooth 5.3 core spec-compliant device for IoT, smart home, and industrial applications. With the right combination of low power and high performance, AIROC CYW20829 is designed to support the entire spectrum of Bluetooth Low […]
How to improve ADAS with hardware designed to support real-time decision making
By Dustin Seetoo, Director of Product Marketing, Premio Inc. Deep learning for autonomous vehicle systems requires a blended software and hardware strategy In-step deep learning training and inference Deep learning training and deep learning inference are very different processes, each with a specific role in developing more advanced autonomous driving systems. Deep learning training taps […]
Single-chip network synchronizer/jitter attenuator features ultra-low jitter clock outputs, IEEE1588 support
Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced the ClockMatrix 2 high-performance, precision, multi-channel timing devices for 400/800Gbps optical transport and wireline network applications. Building on the ClockMatrix devices introduced in 2019 for 5G wireless and 100/200Gbps wireline network applications, the second-generation family delivers improved performance with phase jitter as low as 88fs-rms. The highly integrated devices provide all the functionality needed to […]
Z-Wave SoCs offer 1.5+ mile range, 50% power consumption reduction, PSA level 3 security
Silicon Labs announced that Z-Wave 800 system-on-chips (SoCs) and modules are now available for the Z-Wave smart home and automation ecosystem. Expanding the company’s award-winning Series 2 platform, the EFR32ZG23 (ZG23) SoCs and ZGM230S modules provide developers with sub-GHz connectivity for Z-Wave Mesh and Z-Wave Long Range and are ideal for smart home, multi-dwelling units (MDU), hospitality, and […]