u-blox expands Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity software with high performance script solution

Courtesy of u‑blox : u-blox expands Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity software with high performance script solution u-connectScript, part of the u‑connect software series, enables easy and interactive development of embedded applications. Thalwil, Switzerland – February 14, 2019 – u‑blox (SIX:UBXN), a global provider of leading positioning and wireless communication technologies, has announced that it is expanding its connectivity software offering….

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Nordic Semiconductor-powered micro:bit to be distributed to 100,000 primary schoolchildren in Norway

Courtesy of Nordic Semiconductor-powered micro:bit to be distributed to 100,000 primary schoolchildren in Norway A four-year, NOK19.95m ($2.3m) program will see the tiny computer put into the hands of all year 5 to 7 pupils in Norway’s primary schools to stimulate interest in computing and the IoT Nordic Semiconductor today announces that the ‘micro:bit’, a…

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u-blox CellLocate and hybrid positioning

Courtesy of u-blox : CellLocate and hybrid positioning Mobile network-based positioning Benefits Positioning performance can be improved and extended to areas where GNSS satellite signals are 100% blocked, especially within buildings Eliminate “no‑fix” scenarios by providing at least an approximate fix wherever cell phone coverage is available Overcome GNSS jamming scenarios to improve antitheft system performance…

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MT3L-0113H RF Mixer by Marki Microwave

Courtesy of everything RF : MT3L-0113H RF Mixer by Marki Microwave The MT3L-0113H from Marki Microwave is a GaAs triple balanced MMIC mixer with an RF/LO frequency from 1.5 to 13 GHz and IF frequency from 0.25 to 5 GHz. The mixer has a conversion loss of 8.5 dB, isolation of 43 dB and a high…

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Nordic partners with one of world’s largest international cellular data carriers, iBASIS, to offer ultra-easy global connectivity for its nRF9160 cellular IoT module

Courtesy of Nordic Semiconductor : Nordic partners with one of world’s largest international cellular data carriers, iBASIS, to offer ultra-easy global connectivity for its nRF9160 cellular IoT module Every Nordic Semiconductor nRF9160 Development Kit now ships with a globally-usable iBASIS eSIM to enable automatic and instant ‘out-of-the-box’ cellular LTE-M and NB-IoT connectivity and roaming in a long…

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MATRIX Industries’ pioneering no-charge GNSS smartwatch has u-blox and TransSiP PI technology under the lid

Courtesy of u-blox : MATRIX Industries pioneering no-charge GNSS smartwatch has u-blox and TransSiP PI technology under the lid Powered by sunlight and body heat, the PowerWatch 2 is the first location tracking smartwatch you never need to charge.  Thalwil, Switzerland – February 12, 2019–u‑blox (SIX:UBXN), a global provider of leading positioning and wireless communication technologies, TransSiP inc, world leader…

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Bluetooth Low Energy insulin injection monitor records dosage information and wirelessly transmits data to smartphone app

Courtesy of Nordic Semiconductor : Bluetooth Low Energy insulin injection monitor records dosage information and wirelessly transmits data to smartphone app DIABNEXT’s ‘CLIPSULIN’ device attaches to insulin pens and employs Nordic’s nRF52832 SoC to wirelessly send recorded insulin injection data via Bluetooth LE or NFC. Nordic Semiconductor today announces that Taiwan-based DIABNEXT, a healthcare services company, has…

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The nRF52840 wins RF/Microwave category of Electronic Products magazine’s “Product of the Year” awards

Courtesy of Nordic Semiconductor : The nRF52840 wins RF/Microwave category of Electronic Products magazine’s “Product of the Year” awards Nordic’s advanced Bluetooth 5/Thread 1.1/Zigbee PRO solution takes a top prize in highly-regarded electronic design publication’s long-running award program Nordic Semiconductor today announces that its nRF52840 System-on-Chip (SoC), an advanced, single-chip Bluetooth® Low Energy (Bluetooth LE)/Bluetooth 5, Thread…

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MIL-DTL-17 Requirements for Hi-Rel/MIL-SPEC Coaxial Cable Assemblies and a Note on RG Coax

Courtesy of Pasternack : MIL-DTL-17 Requirements for Hi-Rel/MIL-SPEC Coaxial Cable Assemblies and a Note on RG Coax MIL-DTL-17, formerly known as MIL-C-17, is the US military specification (MIL-SPEC) that defines the standards and procedures for qualifying and verifying flexible and semi-rigid coaxial cable for Hi-Rel applications. Because of the rigorous requirements of MIL-DTL-17, many applications that…

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