Silex Technology America, Inc., a global leader in wired and wireless networking solutions, today introduced its newest embedded Wi-Fi solution, the SX-SDPAC SDIO System-in-Package (SiP). This dual-band 1×1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac plus Bluetooth 4.1+HS “Smart Ready” SiP is based on the latest Qualcomm Atheros QCA9377 System-on-Chip (SoC). It offers cost effective, small form factor, and low power Wi-Fi+BT connectivity […]
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IoT power calculator helps predict battery life
Premier Farnell has created an IoT Power Calculator that helps developers of IoT (Internet of Things) projects understand the expected battery life of IoT devices and experiment with different strategies to determine their impact on battery life. Users enter basic parameters about their hardware – including different types of microcontroller and batteries – and their […]
Better Testing for Better M2M, D2D and IoT Devices
New instrumentation simplifies the task of examining how wireless applications behave during periods of both high and low power consumption. Tom Bifiato, Rohde & Schwarz America Countless devices use cellular platforms to connect and exchange data. Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and device-to-device (D2D) communication systems all use cellular networks via GSM and GPRS. M2M and D2D communication […]
IoT Power Calculator Helps IoT Developers by Predicting Battery Life
Premier Farnell, The Development Distributor, has created an IoT Power Calculator that helps developers of IoT (Internet of Things) projects to understand the expected battery life of their IoT devices, and allows them to experiment with different components and software algorithms to determine their impact on battery life. Battery power is in increasing demand in IoT […]
Low-jitter, low-power clock chips target coin-cell battery operated IoT sensors
SiTime Corporation introduced the SiT1569 oscillator and SiT1576 Super-TCXO with expanded frequency range. These unique timing solutions, available in a tiny CSP (chip-scale package), enable coin-cell battery operated IoT sensors to run up to 10 years. By using SiTime’s revolutionary TempFlat™ MEMS and mixed-signal technology, these devices deliver increased timekeeping accuracy and system power savings. The ultra-reliable, low-jitter SiT1576 and […]
Narrowband cellular IoT chipset handles GNSS functions
Altair Semiconductor demonstrated GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) functionality integrated in its new ALT1250 narrowband CAT-M1 and NB1 (NB-IoT) chipset. The ALT1250 is the only narrowband cellular IoT chipset in the market today that incorporates GNSS/GPS functionality. “Location determination is essential in many IoT applications – including asset tracking, vehicle monitoring and wearable devices. Satellite positioning […]
Low-profile gate drive transformers feature 1.5 kV isolation
The new MID-GDT transformer series is now available from Wurth Electronics Midcom. These low profile gate drive transformers are surface mount with a maximum height of 5.38mm, and operate with a voltage-time product of at least 70 Vµs on secondary windings. These pick-and-placeable transformers feature 1500V isolation, and have an operating temperature of -40° to […]
Modules handle LPWAN keys for secure IoT networks
New long-range and low-power IoT (Internet of Things) technologies like Low-Power Wide Area Networks (LPWAN) are enabling new use cases in application areas such as smart cities, smart agriculture, smart manufacturing, and work safety. Alongside robustness and availability, Security is a key to successful adoption of these new applications. G+D Mobile Security, Murata, and STMicroelectronics […]
First 4×4 802.11n/ Bluetooth 5.0 SoC to sport dedicated Wi-Fi network accelerator
MediaTek Inc. today introduced the world’s first 4×4 802.11n and Bluetooth 5.0 system-on-chip featuring a dedicated Wi-Fi network accelerator. The MediaTek MT7622 was created for premium networking devices including routers and repeaters, whole home Wi-Fi, and home automation gateways that pre-integrates audio and storage features. With versatility at the core of its design, the MT7622 […]
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Dev kit delivers enhanced audio processing to improve voice recognition rates in adverse audio environment
Microsemi Corporation announced its AcuEdge Development Kit for Amazon Alexa Voice Service (AVS). The Microsemi AcuEdge Development Kit for Amazon AVS delivers enhanced audio processing to improve voice recognition rates in adverse audio environments for emerging human to machine (H2M) applications in the internet of things (IoT), industrial internet of things (IIoT) and automated assistance markets. The kit is designed to […]
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