To help product innovators streamline prototyping and development of connected smart objects, STMicroelectronics has created the SPBTLE-1S ready-to-use Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) module that integrates all the components needed to complete the radio subsystem. The new BLE module integrates ST’s proven BlueNRG-1 application-processor System-on-Chip (SoC) and balun, high-frequency oscillators, and a chip antenna, among others. Developers can use […]
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Expanding I/O with MUX, DEMUX, and decoders
The relentless march of technological progress has given engineers increasingly smaller and more energy efficient microcontrollers to use in their designs. These benefits do come with a cost, however. Physically smaller packages have less room for I/O pins meaning fewer peripheral components can interface with the microcontroller itself. Fewer peripherals means less functionality which tends […]
Now available free: Embedded C Coding Standard book
To help the embedded systems industry create safer products, Barr Group has made the downloadable version of its Embedded C Coding Standard available to the public free of charge. This offering comes in response to potentially disturbing results published in the 2017 Embedded Systems Safety & Security Survey. That survey revealed that approximately one in five designers of […]
Next-gen cellular modems include BLE, USB facilities
Digi International a leading global provider of machine-to-machine (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity products and services, today unveiled the innovative features and capabilities powering the newest Digi XBee Cellular modems. Digi will be introducing three new variants to its lineup: Digi XBee Cellular gen 2 modem designed for the AT&T Cat 1 cellular network, […]
Future-proof security for the low-resource processors and embedded IoT devices
SecureRF Corporation announced today that they will be demonstrating their security solutions at the ST Developers Conference 2017 in Santa Clara, CA on September 6. SecureRF, a conference Silver Sponsor, will showcase their authentication and data protection solutions for low-resource processors and embedded devices. Walnut Digital Signature Algorithm (WalnutDSA) is a lightweight, quantum-resistant signature scheme for […]
Distributor Premier Farnell now stocking Xilinx programmable devices
Premier Farnell, the Development Distributor, announces the addition of Xilinx All Programmable Devices to their extensive product offering. By adding Xilinx to their growing list of global franchised suppliers, Premier Farnell are giving their customers access to their market leading devices that provide both design flexibility and freedom. Mike Barone, VP Channel Sales for Xilinx says “We […]
Low-voltage 64-Mbit serial flash memory lets battery-powered devices consume less power
A new 1.8V Serial Quad I/O SuperFlash memory device is now available from Microchip Technology Inc. The SST26WF064C, a low-voltage 64 megabit device, combines Dual Transfer Rate (DTR) with proprietary SuperFlash NOR Flash technology, making it ideal for wireless and battery-powered applications. DTR gives customers the ability to output data on both edges of the clock, which […]
Top microcontroller threads on EDAboard.com – August
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Vehicle-to-Everything chipset encompasses direct- and network-based communications
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. introduced its first-announced Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) commercial solution based on 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) Release 14 specifications for PC5-based direct communications, the Qualcomm 9150 C-V2X chipset. To meet automaker production demands for road safety using C-V2X solutions, the chipset is anticipated to be available for commercial sampling in the second half of 2018. […]
Street smart: LTE Cat NB1 modules enable first Narrowband IoT connected lighting
u‑blox today announced that its SARA‑N2 series of NB‑IoT (LTE Cat NB1) modules is enabling the world’s first Narrowband IoT (NB‑IoT) connected smart street lighting control system from Flashnet in Romania, inteliLIGH. A pilot project is already deployed on the OTE (Telekom) network in Patras, Greece. With hundreds of existing projects deployed worldwide, InteliLIGHT’s smart street lighting […]