IoT
IoT turnkey solutions enable smart LED lighting
Hodi Technologies has selected Greenvity Communications’ IoT turnkey solutions for multiple smart lighting products. Greenvity’s Smart LED Controller module (GV-LED), IoT Hub board (GV-Controller), IoT cloud and mobile app software have been integrated into a number of Hodi’s next-gen smart LED lighting products, including multiple configurations of its downlights, street lights, T5 lights, T8 lights and other indoor and outdoor...
Partnership aims for ultra-low power IoT connectivity
Nanoelectronics research center imec/Holst Centre and MegaChips have jointly announced a strategic partnership for joint R&D on Ultra-Low Power (ULP) short radio technology for smart homes and buildings.
WiFi module delivers a secure plug & play IoT solution
A fully integrated FCC-certified WiFi module with a standalone MCU and hardware security from a single source, which is claimed to be an industry first, has been released by Atmel. Alongside the company’s SMART SAM D21 ARM Cortex M0+-based MCU and ATECC108A optimised CryptoAuthentication engine, the SmartConnect SAM W25 module features Atmel’s recently announced 2.4GHz IEEE 802.11 b/g/n WiFi WINC1500.
SIGFOX-ready SoC enables long-range IoT connectivity
Having achieved the SIGFOX-ready certification, Atmel’s ATA8520 device is claimed to be the industry's first SIGFOX ReadyTM certified SoC. Low cost, long-range and low-power wireless connectivity for a wide array of IoT applications is enabled by the combination of Atmel’s SIGFOX-certified IC with SIGFOX’s proprietary network.
Broadcom Creates Network of More Than 40 Channel Partners to Serve Accelerating IoT and Ethernet Markets
Broadcom Corporation today announced the addition of more than 40 channel partners, optimized to serve the expanding Internet of Things (IoT) and high volume Ethernet IC markets. The company's new scalable sales model provides the structure and broad ecosystem needed to meet increasing demand from thousands of developers seeking access to its growing portfolio of mass market products.
Digi International Launches the XBee ZigBee Cloud Kit
Digi International today announced the launch of the XBee ZigBee Cloud Kit, a new all-in-one kit that allows anyone with an interest in M2M and the Internet of Things to quickly build a wireless hardware prototype, connect it to the Internet, and control it from the cloud.
NFC secure element enables smart wearable devices
The Boosted NFC Secure Element from Infineon Technologies is being supplied to Watchdata Technologies for it’s Sharkey smart wearable devices. These devices, which are available as smart watches or wristbands, enable a mobile lifestyle, operating as secure bank cards when shopping or contactless tickets when taking public transportation combined with personal sport management functions.
Wireless transceivers enhance metering capabilities
At European Utility Week 2014, a family of wireless transceivers was launched by Atmel. Expanding the Atmel | SMART metering portfolio, the AT86RF215 family includes the AT86RF215, a dual-band transceiver supporting sub-1 and 2.4GHz, the AT86RF215M, a single band sub-1GHz transceiver and the AT86RF215IQ, a dual-band I/Q radio.
'World’s first' open 6lowpan-based IoT communications solution
Connode 4 v1.1 is a generic solution that enables and manages communications for multiple types of constrained devices and applications in different industry segments. It can easily be integrated into any IoT infrastructure, either as the main communications network or as an infill solution to any broadband technology.
Transceivers target IoT & smart metering applications
A family of SoC wireless transceivers, designed to support low data rate, intermittent communication IoT applications in smart metering and consumer appliances, is being introduced by ON Semiconductor at European Utility Week 2014. The NCS3651x transceivers are based on the IEEE 802.15.4-2006 standard.