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Semtech Launches Free Open-Source Toolset for IoT Development with LoRaWAN

Semtech Launches Free Open-Source Toolset for IoT Development with LoRaWAN

Semtech wants to demystify RF with free, open-source, LoRaWAN-focused educational tools for IoT development.


News May 09, 2019 by Kate Smith
Silicon Labs Releases Next-Gen Wireless Gecko IoT Platform with Eyes on Scaling the Cloud

Silicon Labs Releases Next-Gen Wireless Gecko IoT Platform with Eyes on Scaling the Cloud

SiLabs' new IoT platform aims to provide what they think designers need most: tools and flexible, secure SoCs.


News Apr 22, 2019 by Mark Hughes
Murata Features Low-Power, High Efficiency with New Buck Regulator and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Combo Module

Murata Features Low-Power, High Efficiency with New Buck Regulator and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Combo Module

New Wi-Fi/Bluetooth combo module and buck regulator promise small form factors along with high efficiency.


News Mar 29, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
New Mesh Networking Products Expand Use Cases for Connected Devices

New Mesh Networking Products Expand Use Cases for Connected Devices

Learn how mesh networking, with low power needs and fast deployment, may be crucial in IoT and automation.


News Mar 13, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
New Microcontroller from Maxim Targets Low-Power, Space-Constrained Consumer Electronics

New Microcontroller from Maxim Targets Low-Power, Space-Constrained Consumer Electronics

Maxim's new microcontroller supports a wide supply-voltage range and consumes 0.2 µA in low-power mode.


News Mar 12, 2019 by Robert Keim
Is It Possible to Be Truly Wireless? Huawei Implements Dialog Semi SoC in Wireless Headphones

Is It Possible to Be Truly Wireless? Huawei Implements Dialog Semi SoC in Wireless Headphones

Huawei has chosen Dialog Semiconductor's DA14195 SoC for new wireless headphone devices.


News Mar 07, 2019 by Robin Mitchell
Is C-V2X Overtaking DSRC in Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communications?

Is C-V2X Overtaking DSRC in Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communications?

DSRC has been the V2V standard, but notable companies have recently focused on the newer C-V2X platform.


News Mar 05, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
The End of the Crystal? TI Introduces Two New Products Using Breakthrough BAW Resonator Technology

The End of the Crystal? TI Introduces Two New Products Using Breakthrough BAW Resonator Technology

TI is introducing the industry's first wireless, crystal-less MCU as well as a BAW-based network synchronizer capable of 400-Gbps.


News Feb 28, 2019 by Baker Lawley
Trinamic Releases New Range of “Smart” Brushless DC Motors

Trinamic Releases New Range of “Smart” Brushless DC Motors

TRINAMIC has announced their first range of brushless smart motors. Capable of precise movement, these BLDCs also integrate closed-loop feedback for quality control across a range of applications.


News Feb 19, 2019 by Robin Mitchell
Silicon Labs Releases New Low-Power Wi-Fi Module Portfolio

Silicon Labs Releases New Low-Power Wi-Fi Module Portfolio

Take a look at a new range of Wi-Fi modules from Silicon Labs.


News Jan 27, 2019 by Robin Mitchell
Hardware-Based Security and a Dev Kit for Alexa: A Look at Microchip Technology at CES 2019

Hardware-Based Security and a Dev Kit for Alexa: A Look at Microchip Technology at CES 2019

Catch up on what Microchip released at CES this year and which trends they're focusing on for 2019.


News Jan 16, 2019 by Mark Hughes
News Brief: ON Semiconductor Releases DC-DC Buck Converter Family with Efficiency in Mind

News Brief: ON Semiconductor Releases DC-DC Buck Converter Family with Efficiency in Mind

This article takes a look at a recent range of DC-DC buck converters released by ON Semiconductor, the FAN6500xx family.


News Jul 19, 2018 by Robin Mitchell
Power Line Communication (PLC) Modem Chips Streamline Smart Meter Design

Power Line Communication (PLC) Modem Chips Streamline Smart Meter Design

An overview of two PLC design solutions shows the progress in the realization of smart grid infrastructure.


News Jun 29, 2018 by Majeed Ahmad
Microchip Introduces New Line of Microcontrollers with Dual Core Functionality: The dsPIC33CH Family

Microchip Introduces New Line of Microcontrollers with Dual Core Functionality: The dsPIC33CH Family

In the world of power, control monitoring is incredibly important for functional as well as safety reasons. And with the demand rising for GUIs in even the most basic products, it comes as no surprise that current microcontrollers are struggling to meet this demand. Microchip has announced its latest family of devices, the dsPIC33CH, that aims to tackle this!


News Jun 25, 2018 by Robin Mitchell
Towards Better Power Supply Rejection Ratio Performance: ON Semiconductor’s New LDO Regulators

Towards Better Power Supply Rejection Ratio Performance: ON Semiconductor’s New LDO Regulators

Low drop out (LDO) regulators are useful in noise-sensitive situations but, when used with DC-DC converters, their PSRR performance is often lacking. ON Semiconductor has announced the NCP16x series of LDOs that aim to improve PSRR performance.


News Jun 19, 2018 by Robin Mitchell
News Brief: RIGOL Releases New Oscilloscope Line and Spectrum Analyzer

News Brief: RIGOL Releases New Oscilloscope Line and Spectrum Analyzer

RIGOL, a Beijing-based company, is celebrating their 20th anniversary. To mark the occasion, RIGOL has announced the release of two products: the 7000 range of oscilloscopes and the affordable RSA3000 real-time spectrum analyzer range.


News Jun 14, 2018 by Robin Mitchell
Engineer Spotlight: Black Box VR’s Rich Reavis Talks Virtual Reality and Gamified Fitness

Engineer Spotlight: Black Box VR’s Rich Reavis Talks Virtual Reality and Gamified Fitness

With the SteamVR HDK and on-market headsets in tow, Black Box VR created their own unique resistance hardware to develop an intensive fitness routine that feels more like a world-saving mission.


News Jun 01, 2018 by Justin Kirkham
u-blox Module Release, STMicro, and Arduino: IoT Communications News Brief Roundup

u-blox Module Release, STMicro, and Arduino: IoT Communications News Brief Roundup

Check out today’s IoT communications roundup to see what’s new on the horizon.


News May 17, 2018 by Chantelle Dubois
TAIYO YUDEN’s EYSHSNZWZ: ‘The World’s Smallest Bluetooth Module’

TAIYO YUDEN’s EYSHSNZWZ: ‘The World’s Smallest Bluetooth Module’

TAIYO YUDEN showcased three Bluetooth low energy modules at CES 2018, one of which is less than a millimeter thick.


News Feb 14, 2018 by Justin Kirkham
Makeblock Neuron: A Study in Modular Design

Makeblock Neuron: A Study in Modular Design

The Makeblock Neuron is a collection of magnetically linked blocks that provides a reliable, easy to use experimentation platform for young inventors.


News Feb 11, 2018 by Mark Hughes