The LoRa Alliance, the global association of companies backing the open LoRaWAN standard for internet of things (IoT) low-power wide-area networks (LPWANs), released its latest technical specifications. New features in the latest specification releases include roaming and separation of backend nodes, which will enable IoT devices to connect to and move between LPWANs around the […]
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Process design kit works on Samsung FD-SOI technology ICs
Synopsys, Inc. announced that the Synopsys Design Platform has been fully certified for use on Samsung Foundry’s 28FDS (FD-SOI) process technology. A Process Design Kit (PDK) and a comprehensive reference flow, compatible with Synopsys’ Lynx Design System, containing scripts, design methodologies and best practices is now available. For Samsung Foundry’s latest differentiated process offering, support […]
EEMBC benchmark verifies energy cost of integrated microcontroller peripherals
The industry-consortium setting the standard for valuable and practical embedded system benchmarks, EEMBC, announced the availability of EEMBC ULPMark™-PeripheralProfile (ULPMark™-PP), a tool to measure the energy efficiency of microcontrollers (MCUs) and their commonly-used, programmable peripherals. The ULPMark-PP reveals how efficiently each MCU vendor has designed and implemented its integrated peripherals. Simultaneously, EEMBC is publishing the first […]
Debug and trace technology added to open-source RISC-V CPU platform
SiFive, the first fabless provider of customized, open-source-enabled semiconductors, today announced that UltraSoC will provide debug and trace technology for the SiFive Freedom platform, based on the RISC-V open source processor specification as part of the DesignShare initiative. UltraSoC’s embedded analytics IP will be available through the recently announced SiFive DesignShare ecosystem that gives any […]
LTE-connected tracker platform simplifies developed of IoT tracker devices
Sequans Communications S.A. LTE chipmaker and STMicroelectronics introduce CLOE, a new LTE-connected tracker platform based on the integration of Sequans and ST technologies. An acronym of Connecting and Locating Objects Everywhere, CLOE combines two Internet-of-Things (IoT) technologies into one comprehensive platform that simplifies the development of LTE-based IoT tracker devices for the full range of vertical markets, […]
Tiny Quad-Band LTE-M module certified for AT&T’s US and Mexico networks
u-blox announced certification of its SARA-R410M module on AT&T’s LTE-M network to support a broad spectrum of IoT applications, such as utility meters, telematics, asset & vehicle tracking, security systems, building automation, as well as smart lighting solutions and parking sensors. SARA-R410M is among the first cellular modules certified to support AT&T’s LTE-M network. With a quad-band configuration […]
Try your hand at the “IoT on Wheels” design challenge
element14.com, the world’s largest electronic design community, has launched a new Design Challenge for designers and engineers called ‘IoT on Wheels’. Sponsored by STMicroelectronics, element14 is looking for 10 community members to demonstrate the power of IoT-connected transport solutions by creating a prototype that shows how current technologies can make today’s vehicles safer, smarter and […]
Free trip to Germany in the future of a few lucky engineers
A few fortunate individuals will soon be touching down in Hannover, Germany, to kick the tires and take selfies with some of the manufacturing industry’s most exciting innovations at the upcoming Hannover Fair — for free. A trip to the Fair is what’s at stake in a contest sponsored by enclosure manufacturer Rittal. Rittal bills […]
MICROMO Launches Powerful New E-Commerce Offering
Micromo launches Motion System Selector. It’s an extremely powerful, interactive parametric search tool that helps OEMs and design engineers quickly and easily specify and analyze hundreds of thousands of different micro motor systems and purchase with the click of a mouse. With 24/7 access, users can instantly find their ideal solution from our on-site inventory […]
Lenze Americas Appoints National Distribution Manager
Lenze Americas, a manufacturer of electrical and mechanical drives, motion control and automation technology, announces the appointment of Jane Watson as national distribution manager for Lenze Americas. Watson is responsible for leading the company’s overall distribution strategy – her key responsibilities include driving growth through corporate relationships at preferred partners, branch engagement programs, regional business […]
