In this article, we will assess and characterize the hardware of two power management IC development boards from Cypress Semiconductor, designed for…
In this article, we will assess and characterize the hardware of two power management IC development boards from Cypress Semiconductor, designed for energy-harvesting applications.
A new generation of DC-DC converters is lowering current consumption to unprecedented levels while aiming to offer…
A new generation of DC-DC converters is lowering current consumption to unprecedented levels while aiming to offer greater design flexibility and space on the board.
In this project, we will create the Sun Informer, a device that will alert us when the sun comes out and then alert us…
In this project, we will create the Sun Informer, a device that will alert us when the sun comes out and then alert us when we have been out for too long.
Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF52840 Multi-Protocol SoC is an ultra-low power, highly flexible SoC for short-range wireless…
Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF52840 Multi-Protocol SoC is an ultra-low power, highly flexible SoC for short-range wireless applications, including advanced wearables, IoT devices, advanced remote controls, and gaming controllers.
In this article, we will take a look at the XDK110 rapid prototyping kit, characterize its hardware, explore its software…
In this article, we will take a look at the XDK110 rapid prototyping kit, characterize its hardware, explore its software environment, and demonstrate connecting the device to the MQTT messaging service.
This article demonstrates a solderless-breadboard compatible carrier-board for a pre-certified BLE4 or BLE5 module made…
This article demonstrates a solderless-breadboard compatible carrier-board for a pre-certified BLE4 or BLE5 module made by GT-Tronics. Use it to experiment with your own BLE5 compatible designs.
A team from the Microsoft Research New Experiences and Technologies (NExT) Operating Systems Group has been working on…
A team from the Microsoft Research New Experiences and Technologies (NExT) Operating Systems Group has been working on methods to introduce high level security in IoT microcontrollers, coming up with a list of seven properties they believe are essential for protecting devices and could be easily implemented by any manufacturer.
Encryption takes energy. MIT's public-key encryption chip reportedly reduces encryption energy consumption by 99.75%.
Encryption takes energy. MIT's public-key encryption chip reportedly reduces encryption energy consumption by 99.75%.
Skyworks’ SKY66114 is a fully integrated 2.4 GHz front-end module for Bluetooth Low Energy, 802.15.4, and ZigBee,…
Skyworks’ SKY66114 is a fully integrated 2.4 GHz front-end module for Bluetooth Low Energy, 802.15.4, and ZigBee, making it easy to implement wireless communications in IoT applications.
NXP Semiconductors, a Dutch manufacturer of semiconductor chips and SoCs, has recently announced a few new collaborations…
NXP Semiconductors, a Dutch manufacturer of semiconductor chips and SoCs, has recently announced a few new collaborations with Microsoft that will enhance Industrial IoT applications with it’s hardware suite.
This News Brief covers Silicon Labs' WF200 transceiver and WFM200 module, recently added to their Wi-Fi portfolio.
This News Brief covers Silicon Labs' WF200 transceiver and WFM200 module, recently added to their Wi-Fi portfolio.
A critical factor in both Meltdown and Spectre lies in how the desire for speed can result in security issues.
A critical factor in both Meltdown and Spectre lies in how the desire for speed can result in security issues.
A new tiny sensor tag and data logger IC offers efficient and accurate monitoring of sensitive assets.
A new tiny sensor tag and data logger IC offers efficient and accurate monitoring of sensitive assets.
A new highly accurate cold chain digital temperature sensor from ams makes the design of refrigerators and data loggers,…
A new highly accurate cold chain digital temperature sensor from ams makes the design of refrigerators and data loggers, in cold-chain storage equipment, a little easier.
No longer will you have to get off the couch or out of your warm bed to get the pot brewed!
No longer will you have to get off the couch or out of your warm bed to get the pot brewed!
Maxim Integrated recently announced the DS28E36 IC, which is a secure authenticator that uses Maxim's DeepCover embedded…
Maxim Integrated recently announced the DS28E36 IC, which is a secure authenticator that uses Maxim's DeepCover embedded security solutions.
Here's a breakdown of Infineon's new high-performance digital MEMS microphone that offers power-optimized modes for…
Here's a breakdown of Infineon's new high-performance digital MEMS microphone that offers power-optimized modes for low-current consumption devices.
Looking to get a new FPGA development board? Maybe you aren’t, but this article might persuade you to get one like our…
Looking to get a new FPGA development board? Maybe you aren’t, but this article might persuade you to get one like our previous article did to me.
Digi International’s XBee3 ZigBee 3.0 RF modules are small, efficient, and secure modules that offer programmability to…
Digi International’s XBee3 ZigBee 3.0 RF modules are small, efficient, and secure modules that offer programmability to create smart IoT nodes.
TAIYO YUDEN showcased three Bluetooth low energy modules at CES 2018, one of which is less than a millimeter thick.
TAIYO YUDEN showcased three Bluetooth low energy modules at CES 2018, one of which is less than a millimeter thick.