Wireless

Consumers got excited enough when the gold-coloured iPhone 5 was released in 2013. Things got even blingier for the Cupertino-based technology giant’s followers when rose gold devices hit the shelves in 2015. But does Apple have something even shinier in mind? Melissa Albeck, CEO of materials comparison website Matmatch, explores the potential future of the iPhone.

W. L. Gore & Associates has announced that GORE Microwave/RF Assemblies, 7 Series have been selected for use in commercial aircraft to deliver continuous high quality signals for improved WiFi Internet access on European short-haul flights. The European Aviation Network (EAN) is a next-gen platform from Inmarsat, a mobile satellite communications provider, that offers a true in-flight broadband experience for millions of passengers traveling across Europe. 

Group Gear has announced the release of its next generation wall socket, 'WiFi Connekt'. For the first time 'WiFi Connekt' incorporates safe, secure WiFi and LAN network access with USB and traditional power distribution from a single wall mounted socket without the need for additional wiring. "We recognise that larger homes, offices and hotels suffer from weak wifi spots, resulting in the need to install and manage additional routers and data cabling - this all comes at significant cost and disruption".

According to the new market research report "WiFi Market by Component (Solutions (Access Points and WLAN Controllers) and Services (Network Planning and Design)), Density (High-Density WiFi and Enterprise-Class WiFi), Vertical, and Region - Global Forecast to 2022", published by MarketsandMarkets, the WiFi market is expected to grow from USD 5.96 Billion in 2017 to USD 15.60 Billion by 2022, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 21.2% during the forecast period.

A new range of 2.4 GHz wireless remote controls have been added to Herga Technologies range for industrial machinery and equipment switching. With a standard range of 30-40m, the new 6313 and 6314 series transmitter and receiver modules are available with a choice ergonomic handsets with up to 10 buttons and receivers with 5 or 11 relays at 12/24 VDC at 1A.

  Under the name 760308EMP-WPT-200W, Würth Elektronik and Infineon Technologies are offering a 200W development system for wireless power transfer. According to the company, what makes the development kit different is that the link between the transmitter and receiver coils can be used to transfer not only power but also data.

Cypress Semiconductor has announced its Wi-Fi and Bluetooth combo solution delivers robust wireless connectivity to the new Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ IoT single board computer. The Cypress CYW43455 single-chip combo provides high-performance 802.11ac Wi-Fi for faster Internet connections, advanced coexistence algorithms for simultaneous Bluetooth and BLE operations such as audio and video streaming, and low-power BLE connections to smartphones, sensors and Bluetooth Mesh networks.

Managing a fleet of vehicles, or even a complex supply chain, if you know where your cars, goods, or other assets are it won’t only give you tremendous peace of mind, it can also improve your bottom line. For one, you’re much less likely to lose tracked assets. But beyond that, understanding exactly how they are used, how long they stand idle, and when precisely they move from one place to another can help you streamline your operations and offer better services to your customers. It might even point you toward new business opportunities.

The Moon will get 4G coverage next year, 50 years after the first NASA astronauts walked on its surface. Vodafone plans to create the first 4G network on the Moon to support a mission by PTScientists in 2019 and has appointed Nokia as its technology partner. Berlin-based company, PTScientists is working with Vodafone Germany and Audi to achieve the first privately-funded Moon landing.

The SimpleLink Platform now offers Zigbee and Thread to the broadest portfolio of wired and wireless Arm MCUs, supported by a single software foundation.