Telit announced the availability of two new modules designed and built to support CBRS (Citizens Broadband Radio Service) networks in the USA. The modules are based on Sequans’ Cassiopeia LTE Cat 4/6 chipset technology and are optimized for the design of devices for private LTE IoT and broadband applications. The collaboration will benefit both companies […]
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BLE 5. 2 module brings advanced security functionality to short range radio apps
u-blox, a global provider of leading positioning and wireless communication technologies and services, today announced the NORA-B1 Bluetooth module, the newest member of its short range radio portfolio. Based on Nordic Semiconductor’s latest nRF5340 Bluetooth low energy chipset – the first to host a powerful Arm Cortex M33 dual core MCU – NORA-B1 is designed […]
Precision GPS/GNSS receivers now come in module, boxed receiver formats
Septentrio announced an expansion of their SECORX-S product line. The multi-constellation multi-frequency GNSS receivers of the SECORX-S family offer a novel approach to GNSS positioning. They conveniently deliver sub-decimeter positioning right out of the box, without the need for any additional correction service subscription or maintenance. Users benefit from always-on high accuracy provided by a PPP-RTK correction service integrated directly into Septentrio’s latest core GNSS technology. The SECORX-S […]
Basics of GPS receivers
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is the most widely used satellite navigation system around the world. It is one of the Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) that provides geolocation, time, and velocity information. GPS is operational since 1978 and globally available since 1994. The latest GPS receivers provide geolocation with an accuracy of 30 centimeters. […]
Bluetooth modules now run IoT security middleware
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. has completed compatibility verification of the MCU embedded Bluetooth Module with VitaNet Suite, the secure IoT platform that VitaNet, Inc. will begin offering in July 2020. The industrial IoT, also known as Industry 4.0, has been grappling with the challenge of dramatically improving productivity. In the COVID-19 world more than ever, […]
Modules sense environmental inputs for IIoT systems
TT Electronics announced the launch of ‘Speed to Connect’, an innovative framework that enables customers to deploy smart IoT solutions faster and more cost-effective than going it alone. Speed to Connect is an end-to-end IoT framework that seamlessly delivers hardware, connectivity, infrastructure, and user experience solutions. By streamlining the secure connection of products and systems, users achieve tangible results such as improving efficiencies, eliminating unnecessary maintenance, […]
Take a class in SDR and antenna design
The Wireless Research Center and The Ascendancy Group are hosting training classes for engineers, developers, and technical teams for RF design and antenna development. The Wireless Research Center (WRC) is an independent, private nonprofit dedicated to applied research driving communications innovation. The WRC has the expertise and equipment to provide research, development, engineering, and testing […]
LTE IoT modules boast super-efficient power-saving modes
Telit announced the addition of the ML865G1-WW to its portfolio of low power NB-IoT and LTE-M modules. Compliant with 3GPP Release 14, the ML865G1-WW LTE UE Cat M1/ NB2 module enables increased power saving for IoT applications using Power Saving Mode (PSM) and extended Discontinuous Reception (eDRX), allowing devices to wake up periodically, delivering only […]
NB2 IoT chipset delivers low cost, ultra-low power in tiny 5.7mm x 5.7mm footprint
Given the radio technology’s power efficiency, cost savings, reliability, and global reach, Narrowband IoT (NB-IoT) promises to a standout for IoT applications. With an estimated 3.2 billion cellular IoT connections in 2024, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is placing bets on that promise with the introduction of their 212 LTE IoT modem. The one-chip device includes a […]
BLE module reduces cost of adding Bluetooth low energy functionality to an IoT system
Dialog Semiconductor plc announced the availability of the DA14531 SmartBond TINY module, empowering customers to build the next generation of connected devices. The SmartBond TINY module was specifically optimized to significantly reduce the cost of adding Bluetooth low energy functionality to an IoT system. Its easy-to-use design and software allow developers to quickly and intuitively […]
