➀ The reference design by Texas Instruments uses Wi-Fi technology for wireless EPD updates; ➁ The solution is low power and suitable for battery-powered operations; ➂ The design supports remote and local control via MQTT protocol.
Recent #IoT news in the semiconductor industry
➀ Mettsenia Solutions Pvt Ltd in Bengaluru is offering an IoT internship; ➁ The intern will work on projects involving embedded systems, Arduino, C programming, ARM microcontrollers, Raspberry Pi, Python, and more; ➂ The internship focuses on hands-on experience and skill development in the IoT industry.
➀ Lantronix introduces the SmartLV, an AI-enabled IoT Edge Compute Cellular Gateway for smart grids and industrial sectors; ➁ The gateway offers real-time visibility and control over distribution networks, enhancing energy stability; ➂ Lantronix's gateway uses Qualcomm's AI technology to address complex energy distribution challenges.
➀ Offers easy-to-use 4G LTE connectivity for Raspberry Pi Pico 2 and other devices; ➁ Integrates well with MicroPython and supports MQTT; ➂ No data usage monitoring currently, but a solution is in the works.
➀ The MSSA is collaborating with the GSMA to integrate Direct-to-Device and IoT services via satellite services based on 3GPP standards. ➁ The partnership aims to support new standards for sustainable network design and operation to enhance global connectivity. ➂ The collaboration is expected to improve the efficiency and scalability of satellite communications for cost-effective worldwide terrestrial deployment.
➀ Ignion, an IoT antenna specialist, will showcase its most advanced Virtual Antenna design at Electronica; ➁ The design integrates cellular, GNSS, and Wi-Fi/BLE into a single compact component; ➂ The company will also reveal the results of a successful customer collaboration that led to the development of a datalogger for agricultural applications.
➀ Crypto-Quantique has partnered with Attopsemi Technology to integrate their QDID physical unclonable function with Attopsemi's I-fuse OTP technology. This allows for secure storage of PUF error correction data in the OTP. ➁ The technology is designed to be compact and secure, exploiting quantum tunneling effects to generate unique digital fingerprints. ➂ The collaboration aims to enhance security for IoT devices and simplify PUF implementation.
➀ Jianxin Technology remains optimistic about the future applications of the RISC-V architecture across various fields, particularly in AI, automotive electronics, and IoT. ➁ The company expects a significant increase in licensing fee revenue in the second half of 2024 as customer projects restart. ➂ The royalty revenue is also expected to grow as chips begin mass production. ➃ Despite previous losses due to increased research and development expenses, Jianxin Technology is expected to achieve profitability in the fourth quarter of 2024.
➀ Efabless and SensiML collaborate to offer chipIgnite ML, a new SoC platform that promises developers the ability to create custom silicon ten times more efficient than MCUs, expanding the potential for edge ML; ➁ The platform offers dedicated functionality accessible via SensiML's development tools, reducing development time and enhancing ML capabilities for edge applications; ➂ SensiML's AutoML platform allows embedded developers to create ultra-efficient sensor inference algorithms, while Efabless provides open-source tools for designing custom SoCs.
➀ Taoglas has launched AntJack, a Wi-Fi antenna mounted on a standard RJ45 connector. It is designed to save space and improve wireless coverage across 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz, and 7.1 GHz bands.➁ The FXM100 antenna is suitable for complex MIMO designs and can be used in industrial robotics and test systems.➂ The antenna features wideband coverage, a small form factor, and easy installation, and is now available for purchase from Taoglas and its distributors.
➀ Researchers have developed a hybrid technology called WiLo, combining Wi-Fi with Long Range (LoRa) to enable long-distance wireless communication; ➁ The technology is designed to work with existing Wi-Fi and LoRa hardware, aiming to reduce costs and complexity in IoT deployments; ➂ The WiLo system uses an algorithm to manipulate Wi-Fi's data transmission signals to match LoRa's communication signals, allowing standard Wi-Fi devices to communicate over long distances; ➃ The research team achieved a 96 percent success rate in tests over distances up to 500 meters.
➀ STMicroelectronics introduces Page EEPROM, a new memory device offering the power efficiency of EEPROM and the capacity and speed of flash memory; ➁ The new Page EEPROM is designed for ultra-low-power IoT modules and solves the EEPROM-versus-flash debate with a lower-power alternative; ➂ It boasts power efficiency exceeding most rival EEPROMs, high performance with a 320Mb/s read speed, and longevity with 100-year data retention and 500,000-cycle write endurance; ➃ STMicro has launched three models of Page EEPROM: M95P08, M95P16, and M95P32, with support for byte-level operations and page programming; ➄ The X-NUCLEO-PGEEZ1 evaluation board hosts a M95P32 Page EEPROM and is accessible over an SPI bus for rapid experimentation.
➀ Cisco has announced the end-of-availability and end-of-life dates for its LoRaWAN gateways and associated products; ➁ The last day for ordering affected products is January 1, 2025, with support ending by the end of the decade; ➂ Cisco's move is seen as a blow to organizations using LoRaWAN for IoT deployments, as the company was a trusted supplier; ➃ The decision to exit the LoRaWAN market is likely due to cost-cutting measures.
➀ Crypto Quantique has collaborated with ADLINK Technology to simplify secure boot for industrial PCs using its QuarkLink security platform; ➁ The integration of QuarkLink into ADLINK IPCs provides benefits for product lifecycle management and secure cryptographic key storage; ➂ The platform supports secure over-the-air updates and device attestation, ensuring device security throughout their operational lifetime.
➀ BrainChild Electronics Co., Ltd. has launched the XH12 Wi-Fi Temperature and Humidity Data Logger for cold chain and warehouse environments; ➁ The logger offers real-time monitoring, multi-point sensing, and seamless data continuity; ➂ It supports Wi-Fi networks and data continuity features to ensure reliable environmental tracking.
1. BlackBerry's IoT unit shows strong growth potential with increasing sales and solid long-term prospects; 2. The cybersecurity unit faces challenges with stagnant revenue and customer churn, but some areas are performing well; 3. A strategic transaction is anticipated to create significant value for shareholders, though it may take longer than expected.
➀ Sentienz's Akiro IoT platform addresses challenges in e-transportation with advanced analytics and MQTT+; ➁ Akiro optimises IoT outcomes through messaging, analytics, and AI/ML; ➂ The platform supports smart meters, EV chargers, and battery monitoring systems, enhancing EV charging infrastructure and data management.
➀ Infineon Technologies AG has launched a new XENSIV PAS CO2 5V sensor to improve building energy efficiency. The sensor uses Photoacoustic Spectroscopy (PAS) technology to tailor ventilation based on real-time occupancy, reducing carbon emissions and improving indoor air quality. It is suitable for HVAC systems, room controllers, and thermostats in both commercial and residential settings. ➁ The sensor delivers real-time, accurate air quality data, with a compact size and a fast response time. It is dust-proof and complies with the WELL TM Green Building Standard. ➂ All key components of the sensor are developed internally, and it offers configuration options for power consumption management.
➀ u-blox has launched the SARA-S528NM10, a module that combines terrestrial and satellite networks for global IoT coverage; ➁ The module is designed for asset tracking, monitoring, telematics, industrial control, metering, utilities, and fleet management; ➂ It is compatible with new NTN bands and maintains pin compatibility with other u-blox SARA series modules.
➀ The QSens cluster at the Universities of Stuttgart and Ulm focuses on quantum sensor research and practical applications. ➁ The BMBF is funding QSens with EUR 15 million for another three years. ➂ QSens aims to develop quantum sensors for biomedical technology, energy storage, and intelligent systems, with a focus on market maturity and technology transfer.