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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.

one day ago by Adrian Gibbons

Crystal Plus Gold: a Powerful Semiconductor Duo?

Researchers have found that just a touch of gold can change the structure of a crystal and effectively turn it into a semiconductor.

September 16, 2020 by Luke James

Z-Wave Announces New Long Range Specification

A new long-range specification is here, and it's got a few contending features compared to Amazon Sidewalk and Zigbee.

September 14, 2020 by Luke James

Environmental Sensor Applications for IoT Edge Device Sensing

Learn more about the "environment sensor" solution developed my OMRON, based on MEMS device and power-saving technology.

In partnership with Omron Electronic Components

2JCIE Series Environmental Sensors

Learn about Omron's line-up of 2JCIE environmental sensors which track eight different environmental factors: temperature, humidity, light, UV index, barometric pressure, noise, acceleration, and VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds).

In partnership with Omron Electronic Components

STWIN SensorTile Wireless Industrial Node Development Kit for Industrial IoT Applications

The STWIN SensorTile wireless industrial node (STEVAL-STWINKT1) is a development kit and reference design that simplifies prototyping and testing of advanced industrial IoT applications such as condition monitoring and predictive maintenance.

In partnership with STMicroelectronics

SensorTile.box Wireless Multi Sensor Development Kit with User-Friendly App

The STEVAL-MKSBOX1V1 (SensorTile.box) is a ready-to-use box kit with wireless IoT and wearable sensor platform to help you use and develop apps based on remote motion and environmental sensor data, regardless of your level of expertise.

In partnership with STMicroelectronics

Ep. 7 | The Wi-SUN-Powered Future of IoT Smart Cities with Renesas and Landis+Gyr

The "Wi-Fi of Sub-GHz" is here. Wi-SUN is a wireless IoT specification built for smart cities.

August 06, 2020 by Dave Finch

OMRON Sensor Evaluation Boards | New Product Brief

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.

July 29, 2020 by Mouser Electronics

Wurth Elektronik Single-Pair Ethernet Products | New Product Brief

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.

June 30, 2020 by Mouser Electronics

Cypress Semiconductor BR/EDR/BLE Bluetooth 5.0 SoC | New Product Brief

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.

June 26, 2020 by Mouser Electronics

Smart Speakers Digitize All Input, Zap Battery. A New ML Analog Chip Has “Selective Hearing”

Always-on devices zap battery when digital processors analyze 100% of input. A machine-learning analog chip can save power by only activating for selective input.

May 15, 2020 by Gary Elinoff

What Is the Internet of Musical Things (IoMusT)?

A smart guitar. A vibrating wearable metronome. An LED wristband that reacts to your concert experience. It's all part of a growing movement known as the Internet of Musical Things.

April 24, 2020 by Teja Sai Marellapudi

Silicon Labs Enters the NICU: the First IoT Feeding Device Cleared by the FDA Within 90 Days

Feeding babies isn't as easy as you might think. NFANT Labs and Silicon Labs have teamed up on a smart baby bottle outfitted with sensors that provide biofeedback in real-time.

April 02, 2020 by Cabe Atwell

New Wireless Charging Platforms Bypass the Conundrum of Perfectly-Aligned Coils

Apple ultimately canceled its wireless power program because of coil alignment. Three new platforms aim to work around the problem that slowed the tech giant down.

March 02, 2020 by Kayla Matthews

Renesas’ Gas Sensor Powers Safera’s Smart Cooking Sensor

Renesas claims its ZMOD4410 allows the Safera Sense cooking monitor to detect carbon dioxide and volatile organic compounds.

February 19, 2020 by Gary Elinoff

Texas Instruments MCU LaunchPad Sensor Tag Kit | New Product Brief

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.

January 30, 2020 by Mouser Electronics

TE’s New Multi-Sensor Module Geared to Push Smart Devices to Market Faster

The pre-engineered module aims to save developers the effort of finding and deploying separate sensing solutions.

November 06, 2019 by Gary Elinoff

How Ultrasonic Flow Meters and IoT Connectivity Combine for Smart Metering Systems

Smart cities are exploiting the power of the Internet of Things to prevent wasting water.

July 10, 2019 by Gary Elinoff

Will Energy Harvesting Be What Fuels the Growth of the IoT?

This article explores the challenge of constantly powering the billions of devices that make up the IoT and how energy harvesting could be an effective solution.

May 28, 2019 by Robert Huntley, Mouser