Design

Availability and full design support capabilities for a Bluetooth module from Sierra Wireless have been announced by distributor Richardson RFPD. The BC118 certified Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 4.1 module with integrated antenna is ideal for quickly and cost effectively adding simple, reliable low-energy data communication.

Conquer Radio Frequency—A Multimedia Conceptual Guide to RF & Microwave Engineering featuring the use of NI AWR Design Environment, specifically Microwave Office circuit design software, is now available online for free thanks to sponsorship by National Instruments.

  A stream processing architecture has been developed by Fujitsu Laboratories that can add or change content while processing large volumes of IoT data, without stopping: Dracena (Dynamically Reconfigurable Asynchronous Consistent EveNt-processing Architecture).

The PAN1760A Series RF module from Panasonic are in stock at Mouser Electronics. The low-power Bluetooth low energy module offers years of operation using only a CR2032 battery for simple and reliable Internet of Things (IoT) designs. The module is a fully autonomous device based on a Toshiba TC35678 system-on-chip (SoC) with an Arm Cortex-M0 core and embedded Toshiba Bluetooth 4.2 low energy stack.  

The MAX22500E and MAX22501E RS-485/RS-422 transceivers from Maxim Integrated are in stock at Mouser Electronics. Offering up to twice the data rates over longer distances compared to similar devices, the MAX22500E and MAX22501E transceivers deliver increased accuracy for demanding motion control systems, encoder interfaces, and other industrial controls.

The STWLC33 inductive wireless power receiver from STMicroelectronics (ST) is now being shipped by Mouser Electronics. One of ST’s Wireless Power Transfer solutions, the STWLC33 is an integrated, multi-mode wireless power-receiver solution optimised for portable high-speed chargeable applications up to 15W.

What is claimed to be the world’s smallest Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) SiP module from Silicon Labs is available at Solid State Supplies. With a package size of 6.5mm x 6.5mm x 1.4mm the BGM11S Blue Gecko SiP (System in Package) module targets applications where ultra-small size, reliable high performance RF, low power consumption, full modular certification and easy application development are key requirements.

The EYSHSNZWZ Bluetooth low energy module from TAIYO YUDEN is now being shipped by Mouser Electronics. This ultra-compact module designed to help developers easily implement Bluetooth 5 technology into designs. A member of Taiyo Yuden’s Bluetooth low energy module family, the EYSHSNZWZ boasts an extremely small 3.25 × 8.55 × 0.9mm footprint for space-constrained applications and pairs well with other sensors that require minimal space and power.

Honeywell has announced a new hardware and software platform for the next generation of its mobile computers, which are used globally by distribution centres, transportation and logistics providers, hospitals, and retailers to increase worker productivity and capture critical data. The Mobility Edge Platform comprises common hardware architecture and a suite of tools on which Honeywell and its partners will build future mobility solutions, which include rugged handheld computers, wearable devices, voice-directed technology, tablets and vehicle-mounted computers.

Sigfox connectivity solutions from On Semiconductor are in stock at Mouser Electronics. The Sigfox-compliant devices provide a range of both hardware and software development tools for simplifying new designs for Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The portfolio offers ultra-low-power connectivity devices and development kits to meet the needs of IoT devices transmitting small amounts of data.