Nordic-powered Bluetooth low energy fleet management solution improves operational efficiency by monitoring vehicle performance and location

ABAX fleet management ecosystem employs Nordic’s nRF52832 SoC to provide Bluetooth low energy wireless connectivity between peripheral ABAX devices and central base station Oslo, Norway 2017/01/26 Nordic Semiconductor today announces that Norwegian telematics company, ABAX, has launched a comprehensive vehicle fleet management solution employing Nordic’s nRF52832 System-on-Chip (SoC) to provide Bluetooth® low energy (previously known…

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u-blox IoT gateway module enables Industrial IoT

HMS Industrial Networks uses ODIN‑W2 Bluetooth/BLE+dual‑band Wi‑Fi Module for an Industrial IoT solution Thalwil, Switzerland – January 26, 2017 – u‑blox (SIX:UBXN), a global leader in wireless and positioning modules and chips, today announced its technology is powering a new smart factory solution from Industrial IoT leader HMS Industrial Networks. The Anybus Wireless Bolt uses…

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Wireless smart occupancy platform employs Nordic Bluetooth low energy technology to enable parking space control for rental and sharing

The Ding Ding Ting Che parking locks use Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF51822 SoC to provide wireless connectivity to devices running the parking finder and navigation app Oslo, Norway 2017/01/25 Nordic Semiconductor today announces that Beijing Tong Yu Dao Technology Co., Ltd, a Chinese intelligent parking solutions company, has selected Nordic’s multiple award-winning nRF51822 Bluetooth® low energy…

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u-blox launches ultra-small multi-GNSS module with exceptional performance

ZOE‑M8G module is an ideal location sensor for wearables, drones and asset trackers Thalwil, Switzerland – January 24, 2017 – u‑blox (SIX:UBXN), a global leader in wireless and positioning modules and chips, today announces the launch of ZOE‑M8G, an ultra‑compact GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) receiver module, especially designed for markets where small size, minimal…

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New Eddystone beacon format addresses security concerns

The Ephemeral Identities addition to Google’s more secure Eddystone beacon format is now supported by a dedicated Nordic Software Development Kit 2017/01/11 Beacons are driving new proximity-based services. The devices comprise low-cost Bluetooth low energy transmitters for indoor or outdoor use, placed in a particular location or point of interest. The beacon transmits its identity…

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Qorvo QPD1000

0.03 – 1.215 GHz, 15 Watt, 28 V GaN RF Input-Matched Transistor Key Features Frequency range: 0.03 – 1.215 GHz Output power (P3dB): 24 W at 1 GHz Linear gain: 19 dB typical at 1 GHz Typical PAE3dB: 78.2% at 1 GHz Operating voltage: 28V Low thermal resistance package CW and pulse capable 5 x…

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Nordic Semiconductor nRF52 Series-based Bluetooth low energy and NFC module offers ultra-compact wireless solution for smart cards and wearables

NXT-ID’s ‘IoT Stamp’ module employs Nordic’s nRF52832 SoC to deliver connectivity solution for space-constrained low power IoT applications Oslo, Norway 2017/01/24 Nordic Semiconductor today announces that Melbourne, FL-based security technology company, NXT-ID (NASDAQ:NXTD), has selected Nordic’s nRF52832 Bluetooth® low energy System-on-Chip (SoC) to provide Bluetooth low energy and Near Field Communication (NFC™) wireless connectivity for…

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IoT predictions for 2017

By Get Connected Blog January 20, 2017 To kick off the new year, we peek inside our office crystal ball and preview the IoT trends we expect to be talking about much more over the coming 12 months. As every day passes the world becomes that little bit more connected, with new products hitting the market…

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u-blox acquires SIMCom cellular module product line

Shanghai‑based SIMCom Wireless is one of the world’s leading machine‑to‑machine (M2M) wireless module and solutions suppliers. In an asset deal worth USD 52.5 million, u‑blox is acquiring the company’s cellular modem products, R&D team and customer base, which will expand the u‑blox cellular product range and make it one of the world’s largest suppliers of…

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