The Talaria 6 SoC from Innophase IoT combines an Arm MCU, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth Low Energy 6.0, and RF amps into a single package. IoT devices such as cameras, smoke alarms, environmental monitors, drones and audio devices increasingly need wireless connectivity. Innophase IoT has introduced the Talaria 6 family of SoCs improve on the company’s […]
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How to integrate theft-prevention tracking capabilities in IoT devices
Microcontrollers and wireless modules combine to add connectivity and theft-prevention features to IoT devices for automotive, industrial, medical, and smart-home use. Many original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) integrate theft-prevention tracking capabilities into their IoT devices. This article reviews key trade-offs and considerations for selecting wireless tracking technologies and highlights the crucial role microcontroller units (MCUs) play […]
915 MHz radio board features 15 km range
MIKROE has launched LR 11 Click, a new member of the company’s 1750-strong mikroBUS -enabled Click board family of compact add-on boards that enables designers to achieve energy-efficient, secure, and reliable, long-distance, bi-directional 915MHz LoraWAN data communications. The board features Ezurio’s 453-00139R LoraWAN module which integrates the Silicon Labs EFR32 SoC and the Semtech SX1262 […]
IoT LTE module achieves approval for AT&T network use
The Telit Cinterion ME310M1-W1 LTE module received approval for use on the AT&T network, adding cellular connectivity to IoT devices. Telit Cinterion’s ME310M1-W1, is the first cellular Low Power Wide Area (LPWA) module based on Sony’s Altair ALT1350 chipset to receive AT&T network approval. The ALT1350 chipset supports both unlicensed spectrum and satellite connectivity in […]
Ruggedized, rack-mountable 1U enclosure holds two SDRs
Pixus Technologies has announced a new rackmountable 1U tall enclosure that holds two of NI’s Ettus Research brand X310 Software Defined Radios (SDRs). The new 1U unit boasts superior cooling with front-to-rear airflow. The air-cooled RX310 meets Transport Grade ruggedization for military rackmount applications. The semi-rugged enclosure features a thicker and reinforced metal structure. With […]
Module brings Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Thread, and Matter to embedded designs
The IRIS-W1 module from u-blox lets IoT devices connect over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth while supporting Thread and Matter protocols. IoT module company u-blox has announced the IRIS-W1, which the company claims is the first stand-alone Wi-Fi module to combine dual-band Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth LE (Low Energy) 5.3, and Thread including support for Matter protocols. Based […]
RFID upgrade pushes “ancient” pneumatic-tube system into the 21st century: Part 1
The addition of simple RFID tags to hospitals’ widely used pneumatic tube system has dramatically improved performance without needing a system rebuild. Although email and the web have greatly diminished the need for physical mail in many situations, it’s important to remember that there are many real-world scenarios where a tangible, physical object must be […]
5G LPWA ALT1350 Chipset boasts ultra-low power consumption
The ALT1350 is the world’s first cellular LTE-M/NB-IoT solution to enable additional LPWA communication protocols, as well as satellite connectivity (NTN), in a single chipset, opening the door to further innovation in the connected world. The ALT1350 by Sony is the most advanced cellular IoT solution on the market, with an architecture that resolves IoT […]
Embedded 2.4-GHz wireless modules optimized for flexible mesh networks
The FWM7BLZ22x series of Wirepas Mesh 2.4 GHz embedded wireless modules meet the increasing need for flexible mesh network designs. The series includes three models: FWM7BLZ22W (Sink): The Sink, which interfaces between the router nodes (Anchors) and gateway software, is controlled by a host CPU using Wirepas Dual-MCU API via USB or UART. FWM7BLZ22P (Anchor): […]
Radio-wave ranging sensor meets global broadband 60-GHz standard
Socionext America introduced the SC1240 Series radio-wave ranging sensors that use the 60GHz band with a built-in signal processing circuit for detecting the position and movement of a person with maximum accuracy. Sample shipments are scheduled for Q2 2022, and mass production in Q1 2023. The SC1240 series is a radio-wave ranging sensor that complies with […]