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Smart Homes to Smart Cities: Building Automation Roundup

Smart Homes to Smart Cities: Building Automation Roundup

While IoT devices find more ways into our homes, building designers are largely taking a wait-and-see attitude towards automation. Have a look at some trends and cutting-edge innovations in building automation.


News Feb 18, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
A New Maxim Integrated Low-Power RF Transmitter for Automation, Wireless Sensors, and IoT Devices

A New Maxim Integrated Low-Power RF Transmitter for Automation, Wireless Sensors, and IoT Devices

Maxim has released the MAX41461, a highly integrated ASK transmitter that works in the sub-GHz ISM frequency bands and is intended for a variety of low-cost wireless applications.


News Feb 17, 2019 by Robert Keim
Arm Cortex-M Processors Get a Boost towards Machine Learning, DSP in the Age of IoT Edge Computing

Arm Cortex-M Processors Get a Boost towards Machine Learning, DSP in the Age of IoT Edge Computing

Can IoT devices handle edge processing for machine learning and DSP? Arm's newly-announced Helium vector extension for Cortex-M processors aims to facilitate more complex development on the edge.


News Feb 14, 2019 by Baker Lawley
A New DC/DC Converter for Wearables, Sensors, and Low-Power Wireless Devices

A New DC/DC Converter for Wearables, Sensors, and Low-Power Wireless Devices

STMicroelectronics has announced a new power-management IC that provides high efficiency, low quiescent current, and variable output voltage in a (very) small package.


News Feb 11, 2019 by Robert Keim
u-blox Adds Devices with Internal Antennas to Series of Bluetooth 5 Communications Modules

u-blox Adds Devices with Internal Antennas to Series of Bluetooth 5 Communications Modules

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News Feb 10, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
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
Sensors for IoT, Robotics, and Mobile: ams Optical Imaging Sensors Roundup

Sensors for IoT, Robotics, and Mobile: ams Optical Imaging Sensors Roundup

An update on some new ams optical imaging sensors coming down the pipe in 2019.


News Jan 20, 2019 by Mark Hughes
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
Internet of Things, 5G, and Cybersecurity Dominate CES 2019

Internet of Things, 5G, and Cybersecurity Dominate CES 2019

A quick look at the IoT developments from this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.


News Jan 10, 2019 by Gary Elinoff
A Hardware Company in a Software World: STMicroelectronics’ Move to Embedded and IoT

A Hardware Company in a Software World: STMicroelectronics’ Move to Embedded and IoT

The recent software acquisitions from leading MCU suppliers show how the hardware and software worlds are converging and colliding in the rapidly changing IoT design landscape.


News Dec 19, 2018 by Majeed Ahmad
Microchip Technology Introduces Tiny, Low-Power MEMS Clock Generator to Save Board Space

Microchip Technology Introduces Tiny, Low-Power MEMS Clock Generator to Save Board Space

Microchip Technology Introduces a Tiny, Versatile Clock Generator to Save Board Space and Power


News Nov 27, 2018 by Gary Elinoff
Bosch Introduces Position Tracking Smart Sensor as Part of Third Wave of Sensor Technologies

Bosch Introduces Position Tracking Smart Sensor as Part of Third Wave of Sensor Technologies

In its third wave of intelligent MEMs sensor technologies, Bosch has recently announced the BHI160BP—a lightweight, small form factor, and low power consumption, position tracking sensor.


News Nov 23, 2018 by Chantelle Dubois
Newest Dialog Semiconductor PMIC Tackles Big IoT Design Issue: Extending Battery Life for Wearables

Newest Dialog Semiconductor PMIC Tackles Big IoT Design Issue: Extending Battery Life for Wearables

Dialog Semiconductor's newest PMIC (power management IC) aims to help solve the battery life issue with wearables and other small, portable applications.


News Nov 20, 2018 by Kate Smith
Can the IoT Save the World by 2040? Dr. Jeremy Rifkin Delivers electronica 2018 Keynote

Can the IoT Save the World by 2040? Dr. Jeremy Rifkin Delivers electronica 2018 Keynote

Didn’t make it to electronica 2018’s keynote presentation? Here’s a breakdown of how electronica 2018 kicked off with a keynote presentation from economist Dr. Jeremy Rifkin.


News Nov 13, 2018 by Kate Smith
Environmental Sensors: Omron, Bosch, and Sensirion Sensors for Smart Homes, IoT Devices, Wearables

Environmental Sensors: Omron, Bosch, and Sensirion Sensors for Smart Homes, IoT Devices, Wearables

What counts as an environmental sensor anyway? Check out some of the leading environmental sensors and what they measure.


News Oct 29, 2018 by Kate Smith
Does the IoT Need Oversight? UK Introduces “Code of Practice” of Cybersecurity for IoT Developers

Does the IoT Need Oversight? UK Introduces “Code of Practice” of Cybersecurity for IoT Developers

The British government recently released a "Code of Practice" for IoT device developers to responsibly design secure devices. Is this list of best practices a precursor to regulation? Should it be?


News Oct 22, 2018 by Robin Mitchell
News Brief: Microchip Releases AVR-IoT WG Development Board

News Brief: Microchip Releases AVR-IoT WG Development Board

Creating IoT projects can be an exhaustive process involving RTOS and complex frameworks. Yesterday, Microchip announced an IoT development board that aims to streamline IoT device development.


News Oct 11, 2018 by Robin Mitchell
Does a Smart City Need to be 5G? Three Cities Implementing 5G Today

Does a Smart City Need to be 5G? Three Cities Implementing 5G Today

The terms are often used interchangeably, but you can implement a smart city with or without 5G, and 5G doesn’t need to live in a smart city. But if you don’t want to be left in the digital dust, it seems clear that the trend is to not pursue one without keeping the other in mind.


News Sep 06, 2018 by Gary Elinoff
Sports Tech Roundup: Better Safety and Performance Through Sensors and GPS

Sports Tech Roundup: Better Safety and Performance Through Sensors and GPS

In this roundup, we'll take a look at some recent sports technology advancements.


News Sep 05, 2018 by Donald Krambeck
How Design Kits Simplify IoT’s Last Mile to the Cloud

How Design Kits Simplify IoT’s Last Mile to the Cloud

A sneak peek of two IoT platforms allows developers to save time and cost while they streamline connectivity to the cloud services.


News Aug 31, 2018 by Majeed Ahmad