Recent #Bluetooth news in the semiconductor industry
➀ A hidden feature in ESP32 microcontrollers, widely used in IoT devices, poses potential security risks including device spoofing, data theft, and malware installation.
➁ This vulnerability stems from the undocumented commands in the Bluetooth Host Controller Interface (HCI) protocol, which could allow attackers to bypass standard security checks and compromise critical systems.
➂ Recommendations to mitigate risks include auditing firmware, disabling unused Bluetooth services, ensuring secure firmware updates, and implementing strong authentication mechanisms.
➀ Texas Instruments has released a wearable biosensing Holter reference design for continuous vital sign monitoring. It measures ECG, heart rate, respiration, pace pulse, temperature, and motion.
➁ The design includes an AFE159RP4 for low-power, high-resolution ECG acquisition and a TMP119 for body temperature monitoring. Data is transmitted via Bluetooth Low Energy 5.3.
➂ The reference design supports multiple battery options and offers up to six days of operation, making it suitable for medical sensor patches and wearable fitness devices.
➀ Synaptics has expanded its Veros connectivity portfolio with the SYN461x family;
➁ The SYN461x is designed for embedded Edge AI IoT and offers ULP Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 6.0, and BLE;
➂ It is optimized for power, integration, size, and market time while providing high performance and interoperability.
➀ Insight SIP推出ISP2554-HM模块,支持蓝牙低功耗、Thread和Zigbee无线电,以及边缘AI计算;
➁ 模块集成丰富功能,包括蓝牙6.0特性、ARM Trustzone安全特性;
➂ 小型封装、高集成度、低功耗,适用于复杂物联网设备。
➀ A roundup of the latest electronics news from Embedded World 2024, covering automotive, military, telecoms, industrial, and consumer electronics sectors.
➁ Infineon is launching a RISC-V starter kit for automotive microcontrollers.
➂ NXP reveals MCX MCUs with Matter, Thread, Zigbee, and Bluetooth LE.
➀ ST has introduced the STM32WBA6x series of wireless MCUs, designed for secure Bluetooth, Zigbee, and other 2.4GHz communications.
➁ The controllers feature a 100MHz Arm Cortex-M33 core with floating-point and DSP extensions, and support for high sensitivity and power output.
➂ The series includes options for concurrent multi-protocol working and single-protocol use, with various peripherals and package options.
➀ This reference design, TIDA-010288, from Texas Instruments is designed for real-time monitoring of vital signs like ECG, heart rate, respiration, etc., using edge AI.
➁ The design integrates high-performance components including AFE159RP4 for ECG signal acquisition and MSPM0 MCU for real-time arrhythmia classification.
➂ Data is transmitted via Bluetooth LE 5.3, enabling real-time visualization and analysis on remote devices such as smartphones or medical systems.
➀ Silex Technology America, Inc. has launched the SX-PCEBE, the world's first embedded radio module supporting Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) and Bluetooth 5.3.
➁ The module is equipped with Qualcomm’s QCC2076 SoC and supports dual-band simultaneous operation across 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz.
➂ It is designed for AI-driven devices and works seamlessly on platforms like NVIDIA, Qualcomm, and NXP.
➀ Panasonic has introduced a new Bluetooth and Matter module, the PAN B511-1C, built around Nordic's nRF54L15 chip.
➁ The module features a 128MHz Arm Cortex-M33 microcontroller, 1.5Mbyte of non-volatile Rram, and 256kbyte of ram, with built-in antenna and various interfaces.
➂ It is scheduled for production in June and is certified for multiple regulatory standards. The module is available in three versions and supports a wide range of applications.
➀ u-blox recently introduced six new NORA-B2 Bluetooth Low Energy module variants, integrating Nordic Semiconductor's nRF54L Series of ultra-low power wireless Systems-on-Chip (SoCs).
➁ These new modules offer lower power consumption, higher processing efficiency, and enhanced security features, making them suitable for various IoT applications.
➂ The NORA-B2 series includes four types with varying capabilities, all meeting PSA Certified Level 3 security standards.
➀ Silicon Labs宣布了两款蓝牙微控制器系列,将于今年第二季度推出;
➁ BG22L设备针对资产追踪标签和个人健康设备,支持蓝牙5.4和蓝牙方向定位;
➂ BG24L设备具有蓝牙6.0无线电和蓝牙信道声纳,后者允许亚米级相对位置定位物品和物理访问安全。
➀ Rajguru Electronics推出的ADIY HLK-B50 TTL模块是一款小巧而强大的设备,专为微控制器、传感器或物联网项目设计,通过UART实现平滑通信。
➁ 模块支持宽电压范围(3.5V至6V),配备32位ARM Cortex M3核心,主频高达48MHz,并具备蓝牙BLE 5.0功能,支持透明数据传输。
➂ 模块适用于多种应用,包括健康监测、音频设备和移动系统通信,确保可靠且安全的数据传输。
➀ Microchip Technology has developed a reference design for a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) gateway for thermostats, utilizing BLE 5.2 and Wi-Fi technologies.
➁ This design includes a PIC32CZ CA microcontroller-based gateway and RNBD451 BLE modules, supporting multi-node BLE connectivity and cloud-enabled monitoring.
➂ The design facilitates rapid prototyping and development, reducing costs and development time while supporting various use cases like smart home automation, healthcare monitoring, and industrial IoT applications.