Short range low power wireless devices and Internet of Things (IoT)

By Mats Andersson Senior Director Technology, Product Center Short Range Radio, u-blox Abstract This paper discusses the topic of the “last 100 meters connectivity” in systems where small devices (such as various sensors) are connected to services on a wide-area Internet network. Subject matters covered are the requirements on the “last 100 meters connectivity” vision…

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Open-source Bluetooth sensor beacon offers “IoT for everyone”

July 14, 2016 // By Jean-Pierre Joosting – courtesy of http://www.electronics-eetimes.com/ Finnish startup Ruuvi Innovations has successfully crowdfunded the first fully open-sourced Bluetooth Smart (Bluetooth 5 ready) sensor beacon. The device, RuuviTag, is claimed to be the only sensor beacon with a one kilometer open-air range and offers unlimited possibilities for makers, developers, Internet of Things…

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Qorvo® Powers 5G Field Trials with Industry Leading Infrastructure Solutions

Broad Product and Technology Portfolio will Accelerate Global 5G Deployment GREENSBORO, NC – July 19, 2016 – Qorvo® (Nasdaq:QRVO), a leading provider of innovative RF solutions that connect the world, today announced that its infrastructure solutions have supported more than twenty 5G field trials with global infrastructure providers. This is a key milestone in Qorvo’s…

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Nordic Semiconductor nRF52 Series based Bluetooth low energy module with broad array of certifications and antenna options is launched by Laird

The Laird BL652 module, employing Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF52832 SoC, targets industrial and medical applications, as well as broader applications such as the ‘Enterprise Internet of Things’ The Laird BL652 series of modules are Bluetooth 4.2 qualified and employ Nordic’s nRF52832 SoC. The module is designed to target industrial and medical applications by featuring numerous pre-certified…

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Cool stuff: Bluetooth smart locks

By Get Connected Blog July 19, 2016 In this series, we present some of the most exciting IoT products launched or in development. Let us inspire you on how the Internet of Things can benefit your business. This month we return to the exciting world of home automation to look at Bluetooth® smart locks. Your…

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u-blox introduces automotive grade qualified positioning and connectivity modules

Automotive qualified modules follow 0-ppm failure rate program and are manufactured in an ISO/TS 16949 certified facility Thalwil, Switzerland – July 20, 2016 – u-blox (SIX:UBXN), a global leader in wireless and positioning modules and chips, today announced the expansion of its product offering with automotive qualified product variants added to their range of positioning…

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Bluetooth Tries Working Smarter, Not Harder

James Morra | Courtesy of Electronic Design Svenn-Tore Larsen is trying to build a business on Bluetooth. But the company where he serves as chief executive, Nordic Semiconductor, is not using the familiar wireless standard that has found its place in everything from smartphones to headphones. Instead, the company is betting on Bluetooth Smart, a relatively newer version…

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u-blox automotive offering

Click here to view more: https://automotive.u-blox.com/ PRODUCTS AND SOLUTIONS FOR THE CONNECTED VEHICLE AND AUTONOMOUS CAR COMPLETE PORTFOLIO OF CONNECTIVITY TECHNOLOGIES A single source for relevant technologies that enable customers to save resources and achieve faster time-to-market. CONNECTED VEHICLE LEARN MORE AUTONOMOUS CAR LEARN MORE PRODUCT OFFERING Facilitating integration while maintaining scalibility u‑blox provides the technologies…

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IP versus CoAP for IoT Communications

Connectivity technologies have advanced rapidly and led to the beginnings of the Internet of Things (IoT), with billions of smart, connected sensors, actuators and systems all rigged up to enable the real‑time data processing and analytics that let you to take better control of what’s around you. But, as these numbers grow, how do you…

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