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Top-Down vs. Bottom-Up: Charting a Path to Sub-GHz Deployment

Top-Down vs. Bottom-Up: Charting a Path to Sub-GHz Deployment

Making informed choices about network ecosystems, protocols, and hardware is critical when developing large-scale IoT networks. Learn more in this article.


Infineon Serves Up New 60 GHz CMOS Radar Aimed at Low-Power IoT

Infineon Serves Up New 60 GHz CMOS Radar Aimed at Low-Power IoT

The compact 60 GHz radar sensor includes an antenna in package, affording ultra-wide bandwidth FMCW operation with a single-chip solution.


News Nov 17, 2025 by Arjun Nijhawan
How Machine Learning Is Shrinking to Fit the Sensor Node

How Machine Learning Is Shrinking to Fit the Sensor Node

Learn how “right-sized” machine learning enables edge devices to make critical decisions locally, improving reliability and reducing reliance on cloud connectivity in remote, volatile environments.


Narrowband IoT: Power-Efficient Connectivity for IoT and Smart Cities

Narrowband IoT: Power-Efficient Connectivity for IoT and Smart Cities

Learn how Narrowband (NB)-IoT offers power-efficient, scalable connectivity for IoT and smart cities. It addresses challenges of power, coverage, and cost for massive device deployments.


Designing UWB Antennas for Angle of Arrival Applications

Designing UWB Antennas for Angle of Arrival Applications

Learn what makes Ultra-Wideband (UWB) unique, what makes it useful, and how to address the design challenges it presents.


European Project to Repurpose Fiber-Optic Cables Into Photonic Sensors

European Project to Repurpose Fiber-Optic Cables Into Photonic Sensors

An Aston University-led initiative aims to turn existing telecom cables in railways into real-time early warning systems for structural failures.


News Aug 19, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Bosch Intros MEMS-Based Bluetooth Tire Pressure Sensors

Bosch Intros MEMS-Based Bluetooth Tire Pressure Sensors

The new SMP290 sensor integrates Bluetooth Low Energy to simplify vehicle electronics and extend sensor lifespan.


News Jun 27, 2025 by Jake Hertz
A New Ratiometric Data Acquisition Circuit for Unequal Supply and Reference Voltages

A New Ratiometric Data Acquisition Circuit for Unequal Supply and Reference Voltages

This article introduces a new ratiometric data-acquisition system design for use with remote sensors. As we’ll see, it reduces error by employing matched resistor divider networks.


Microchip Packs New MCU With Analog Features to Streamline Sensor Design

Microchip Packs New MCU With Analog Features to Streamline Sensor Design

Microchip's latest 8-bit microcontrollers may simplify sensor design with their integrated, low-power analog peripherals.


News May 28, 2025 by Arjun Nijhawan
Polyn Tapes Out First Neuromorphic Analog Signal Processing Chip

Polyn Tapes Out First Neuromorphic Analog Signal Processing Chip

Polyn's NASP chip is an analog neuromorphic processor that enables ultra-low-power, real-time signal processing directly at the sensor.


News May 22, 2025 by Luke James
ST’s AI Sensor First to Track Both Everyday Motion and Extreme Impact

ST’s AI Sensor First to Track Both Everyday Motion and Extreme Impact

The compact AI-enabled sensor captures both routine movement and high-g impacts, enabling smarter wearables and IoT devices.


News May 19, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Infineon Marries Advanced Sensing and System Control in New MCU

Infineon Marries Advanced Sensing and System Control in New MCU

The 32-bit microcontroller blends analog and digital features to bring sensing features to system control and human-machine interface (HMI) applications.


News May 16, 2025 by Jake Hertz
EW ‘25 Exclusive—Nuvoton’s President Talks AI, Automotive, IoT, and Sustainability

EW ‘25 Exclusive—Nuvoton’s President Talks AI, Automotive, IoT, and Sustainability

We talked with Nuvoton President Hsin-Lung Yang in this exclusive Embedded World 2025 interview. Our topics covered AI embedded development, automotive, IoT, sustainability, and the forecast for 2025.


News Mar 24, 2025 by Jeff Child
Bluetooth Channel Sounding Unlocks New Distance-Ranging Applications

Bluetooth Channel Sounding Unlocks New Distance-Ranging Applications

Learn how this new Bluetooth feature enhances distance ranging and enables new device positioning and location service applications.


Infineon Blends Three Types of Touch Sensing in New PSOC MCU

Infineon Blends Three Types of Touch Sensing in New PSOC MCU

The new microcontrollers combine liquid sensing, inductive sensing, and hover touch.


News Mar 07, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
STMicroelectronics ST1VAFE3BX Biosensor | New Product Brief

STMicroelectronics ST1VAFE3BX Biosensor | New Product Brief

STMicroelectronics ST1VAFE3BX Biosensor is a compact, low-power solution integrating a vertical analog-front-end (vAFE) for biopotential signal detection and a high-performance 3-axis accelerometer for motion tracking. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


Renesas Packs Capacitive Touch, Segment LCD, and Security Into MCU

Renesas Packs Capacitive Touch, Segment LCD, and Security Into MCU

The 14 new devices are based on an 80-MHz Arm Cortex M33 processor and employ Renesas' proprietary low-power technology to balance performance and power savings.


News Feb 26, 2025 by Jake Hertz
ST Introduces Eval Board for Advanced MEMS Sensor Development

ST Introduces Eval Board for Advanced MEMS Sensor Development

STMicroelectronics calls the evaluation board a "professional MEMS tool" for fast plug-and-play evaluation of the company's MEMS sensors.


News Feb 06, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Ceva Talks AI Products and Partnerships at CES 2025

Ceva Talks AI Products and Partnerships at CES 2025

From its updated neural processing units to partnerships with Oritek Semiconductor, MediaTek, and Bestechnic, Ceva is expanding the footprint of its silicon IP.


News Jan 16, 2025 by Jake Hertz
AONDevices Shows Off Sensor Fusion IC Targeting Always-On Designs

AONDevices Shows Off Sensor Fusion IC Targeting Always-On Designs

Announced at CES, the sensor fusion chip detected over a dozen sound classes while performing wake-word recognition, all within the chip’s ultra-low power envelope.


News Jan 15, 2025 by Jake Hertz