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“World’s Smallest” BLE Module Emerges from Toshiba and Nordic Semi Team-up

“World’s Smallest” BLE Module Emerges from Toshiba and Nordic Semi Team-up

Capitalizing on a 14.1% market growth in the 2020 wearable IoT market, Toshiba and Nordic Semiconductor partner to bring the world’s smallest BLE module.


News May 13, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons
Dialog’s New SPI NOR Flash: The Holy Grail of Low-power Memory?

Dialog’s New SPI NOR Flash: The Holy Grail of Low-power Memory?

Chasing low power consumption is the holy grail of IoT design considerations. With that in mind, Dialog introduces their new AT25EU NOR Flash to answer the call.


News Apr 30, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons
In Celebration of Earth Day: IoT May be the “Greenest” Type of Embedded Design

In Celebration of Earth Day: IoT May be the “Greenest” Type of Embedded Design

With the rise of edge computing, companies and researchers alike are doubling down on sustainability—from tracking endangered harbor seals to monitoring crop growth.


News Apr 23, 2021 by Jake Hertz
TDK Sensor Shows How Capacitive MEMS and Low-power IoT Go Hand in Hand

TDK Sensor Shows How Capacitive MEMS and Low-power IoT Go Hand in Hand

TDK recently announced the so-called "lowest power waterproof MEMS barometric pressure sensor." Why did TDK choose capacitive MEMS as the go-to architecture for low power?


News Apr 15, 2021 by Jake Hertz
Increasing the Accessibility of Machine Learning at the Edge

Increasing the Accessibility of Machine Learning at the Edge

"Edge intelligence" is becoming more accessible—even to those designers without formal data science training—as new hardware becomes available.


Four Lessons an Adult Engineer Can Learn From Children’s Toys

Four Lessons an Adult Engineer Can Learn From Children’s Toys

Children’s toys aren’t just for children. Inside every toy, there are hundreds of hours of engineering experience just waiting to be discovered.


The Rise of Wireless Highlights the Importance of Dual-band Radio Design

The Rise of Wireless Highlights the Importance of Dual-band Radio Design

Wireless integration is a now-common reality of most IoT designs. How can designers monolithically integrate 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz more seamlessly?


News Mar 19, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons
A Designer’s Take on Raspberry Pi’s First Microcontroller

A Designer’s Take on Raspberry Pi’s First Microcontroller

This year, Raspberry Pi unveiled its first-ever microcontroller. How does this device perform in professional embedded design?


News Mar 16, 2021 by Dr. Steve Arar
Ep. 19 | Open-Source Machine Learning with BeagleBoard Co-Founder Jason Kridner

Ep. 19 | Open-Source Machine Learning with BeagleBoard Co-Founder Jason Kridner

The age of quick embedded system prototyping is here. But what happens when the development of AI is also becoming more commonplace? Are we ready for a world where machine learning algorithms—and all the biases that come with them—flood the market?


Podcasts Mar 04, 2021 by Dave Finch
Why There’s Room for a Variety of Solutions in IoT Technology

Why There’s Room for a Variety of Solutions in IoT Technology

This article looks at the different connectivity options for deploying IoT networks, exploring the pros and cons of each.


ROHM Module Casts Confidence on Wi-SUN FAN, the New Long-range Protocol on the Block

ROHM Module Casts Confidence on Wi-SUN FAN, the New Long-range Protocol on the Block

Wi-SUN FAN may be a worthwhile alternative to LoRaWAN and NB-IoT. Now, ROHM has developed a Wi-SUN FAN module with the promise of increased reliability and security in LPWA mesh networks.


News Mar 02, 2021 by Jake Hertz
embedded world 2021 DIGITAL Begins, Focuses on Embedded Intelligent Systems

embedded world 2021 DIGITAL Begins, Focuses on Embedded Intelligent Systems

embedded world 2021, now in its 19th year, kicked off today and will operate as a digital-only event for the first time ever.


News Mar 01, 2021 by Luke James
Event-Triggered Smart Cameras Equals Major Power Savings, Says ON Semi

Event-Triggered Smart Cameras Equals Major Power Savings, Says ON Semi

ON Semiconductor’s new smart camera is a blend of many of the company's embedded devices, including sensors, cameras, and BLE connectivity.


News Feb 10, 2021 by Jake Hertz
In a Reach for Industry 4.0, ADI Unveils Condition-Based Monitoring Dev Kit

In a Reach for Industry 4.0, ADI Unveils Condition-Based Monitoring Dev Kit

Condition-based monitoring is important to consider when designing with vibration in mind, especially in IoT and industrial applications. A new development platform knits together resources for hardware designers, software engineers, and algorithm developers alike.


News Feb 08, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons
Renesas Hails Fast Wake-Up Times as Key Factor in Low-Power MCUs

Renesas Hails Fast Wake-Up Times as Key Factor in Low-Power MCUs

Renesas recently released 12 new MCUs for IoT and industrial use cases—the key focal point being its wakeup time, along with high performance, low power, and enhanced security.


News Feb 04, 2021 by Jake Hertz
5G Plus GNSS? u-blox Aims for the Best of Both Worlds in a Small SiP

5G Plus GNSS? u-blox Aims for the Best of Both Worlds in a Small SiP

u-blox’s newest technology integrates both GNSS and 5G onto the same package. We had the chance to sit down with Senior Product Manager Samuele Falcomer to get the details.


News Jan 26, 2021 by Jake Hertz
New Reference Design Bridges the Gap Between Primary and Secondary Windings for Low-Voltage Applications

New Reference Design Bridges the Gap Between Primary and Secondary Windings for Low-Voltage Applications

Combining a new AC-DC controller and patented "Inde-Flux" transformer technology, Microchip and Würth Elektronik eiSos aim to help designers create reliable bi-directional communication between the primary and secondary elements in isolated applications.


More IoT, More EMI: Designers Must Navigate an Increasingly-Crowded EM Spectrum

More IoT, More EMI: Designers Must Navigate an Increasingly-Crowded EM Spectrum

With billions of IoT devices worldwide, designers are increasingly brushing up against electromagnetic interference. What's the scope of this issue today?


News Dec 21, 2020 by Adrian Gibbons
Could RFID Be the Solution to Battery-less IoT? Arm Thinks So

Could RFID Be the Solution to Battery-less IoT? Arm Thinks So

Coming up on its 30th anniversary, Arm is now working on ways to create a battery-less future for the IoT.


News Nov 09, 2020 by Jake Hertz
Semtech Builds Out LoRa Edge Platform for More Precise Tracking and Transport Analytics

Semtech Builds Out LoRa Edge Platform for More Precise Tracking and Transport Analytics

Semtech is turning to embedded software and a new hardware reference design to sharpen asset tracking IoT solutions.


News Oct 20, 2020 by Adrian Gibbons