A new NXP analog front-end (N-AFE) family for high-precision data acquisition and condition monitoring are designed as software-configurable universal analog input devices. The new N-AFE family helps enable the software-defined factory, making it easier for operators to configure a smart factory and adjust settings based on shifting market needs. Even as factories have become smarter […]
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What can designers make with Matter?
Matter enables designers to develop smart home accessories that work across all major wireless platforms. Mesh functions are possible because Matter operates as an application layer on top of technologies like Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Thread. Matter aims to simplify the setup and use of compatible smart home devices and bring some level of interoperability […]
1U network appliance supports 24 cores, 128 Gbyte DDR4 DRAM
SCB-1739 is AEWIN latest network appliance powered by the new Intel Atom P series processor which is also called Snow Ridge. SCB-1739 is a 1U rackmount network appliance supporting up to 24 cores and 128 Gigabytes of DDR4 DRAM. Benefiting from the increased efficiency of CPU cores with Intel Dynamic Load Balancer, SCB-1739 presents […]
What are the constituents of Matter?
Not elementary particles. The Matter being discussed here is an interoperable application layer software suite for wireless IoT devices. The constituents of that Matter include a modular software stack plus bridges, controllers, border routers, security including authentication, and cloud connectivity. Matter uses Thread, Wi-Fi, Ethernet transport, and Bluetooth LE for commissioning. Matter was initially called […]
MCU family for advanced industrial applications operate from 2.7 V – 5.5 V, -40°C to 125°C
Infineon Technologies AG announced the XMC7000 microcontroller (MCU) family for advanced industrial applications including industrial drives, electrical vehicle (EV) charging, two-wheel electrical vehicles, and robotics. The XMC7000 series offers single and dual-core options of 350-MHz 32-bit Arm Cortex-M7 and a 100-MHz 32-bit Arm Cortex-M0+, up to 8 MB of embedded flash, and 1 MB of […]
Mesh unit features wirepas mesh 2.4GHz network connectivity for IoT apps
Fujitsu Components America, Inc. introduced a mesh unit (tag) with built-in Wirepas Mesh 2.4GHz network connectivity for IoT applications, including asset tracking in hospitals, offices, warehouses, factories, and other environments. When used with Fujitsu’s IoT connectivity anchors, sensor nodes, or USB dongle products, the FWM8BLZ14T mesh tag enables the creation of large-scale, high-density networks under […]
Matter-enabled dev kits work with SimpleLink wireless MCUs
Texas Instruments (TI) has introduced new Matter-enabled software development kits for Wi-Fi and Thread SimpleLink wireless microcontrollers (MCUs) that will streamline adoption of the Matter protocol in Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The software builds on TI’s close involvement with the Connectivity Standards Alliance and innovation in the 2.4-GHz connectivity space. Engineers can use the new software […]
RISC-V processors offer upgrade for wearables and consumer products
SiFive announced two new products that address the need for high performance and efficiency in a small size in high-volume applications like wearables, smarthome, industrial automation, AR/VR, and other consumer devices. The SiFive Performance P670 and P470 RISC-V processors bring unparalleled compute performance and efficiency that is significantly raising the bar for innovative designs in […]
How does Matter work as middleware for IoT devices?
Matter has been called an interoperable application layer solution, and the same source, the Connectivity Standards Alliance that oversees the development of Matter, refers to it as a protocol. This FAQ explores the definitions of communications interfaces and protocols. Compares those definitions with Matter and presents the possibility that Matter is not a protocol but […]
Multi-core MCUs feature neural processing, security subsystem units
NXP Semiconductors has announced the MCX N94x and MCX N54x, the first families in the N series of the new MCX microcontroller portfolio. Designed to simplify design for secure intelligent edge applications, including IoT and industrial applications, the MCX N features the first instantiation of NXP’s proprietary Neural Processing Unit (NPU) and an integrated EdgeLock […]
