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.

1. NXP introduces the Trimension SR250, the first single-chip solution integrating short-range UWB radar and secure ranging. 2. The solution aims to enable new user experiences in autonomous homes and industrial IoT applications. 3. The Trimension SR250 supports 3D AoA, TDOA, and ToF, and can be combined with secure elements for added security.

➀ u-blox introduces CloudTrack, an end-to-end asset-tracking service that redefines the IoT landscape; ➁ The service offers ultra-low-power positioning, global connectivity, and seamless cloud integration; ➂ It provides businesses with transparent, pay-as-you-go pricing without hidden fees or concerns about data usage.

➀ CoreHW and Presto Engineering have collaborated to develop an ultra-low-power RF 2.4GHz front-end module. ➁ The module is packaged in an ultra-small and thin wafer-scale format. ➂ This collaboration aims to advance the global penetration of IoT devices.