Nordic Semiconductor nRF52 Series-based Bluetooth low energy wearable word counter helps parents monitor and track verbal engagement with babies and infants

VersaMe’s ‘Starling’ employs Nordic’s next generation nRF52832 SoC to provide Bluetooth low energy wireless connectivity between the device and iOS smartphones and tablets Oslo, Norway 2016/11/08 Nordic Semiconductor today announces that Menlo Park, CA-based childhood education technology company, VersaMe, has launched an educational wearable for infants and toddlers called ‘Starling’. Starling is a pacifier-sized, star-shaped…

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Pioneering LARA-R3121 module designed from the ground up for the IoT

First cellular module with u‑blox proprietary UBX‑R3 LTE modem technology and integrated GNSS Thalwil, Switzerland – November 7, 2016 – u‑blox (SIX:UBXN), a global leader in wireless and positioning modules and chips, today announced the LARA‑R3121, a new module  comprising a single mode LTE Category 1 modem and a GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) positioning…

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Nordic-powered Bluetooth low energy development board offers rapid prototyping and development for professional and hobbyist IoT applications

Developed by Hong Kong-based RedBear, the open-source ‘BLE Nano 2.0 Development Board’ comes in a small form factor, is based on an nRF52832 SoC, and supports a wide range of programming tools Oslo, Norway 2016/11/07 Nordic Semiconductor today announces that Hong Kong-based RedBear has selected Nordic’s next generation nRF52832 Bluetooth® low energy (previously known as…

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ADVANCED FILTERS

Qorvo® is one of the world’s leading suppliers of core RF building blocks for the devices of today and tomorrow. Solving complex 4G LTE interference challenges is a key design consideration for today and next-generation 5G wireless devices and networks. As band counts rise and higher filter performance is required, Qorvo is leveraging its advanced…

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Nordic-powered wearable running pod offers Bluetooth low energy wireless connectivity to bring real-time improvements in performance and reduce injury

‘Lumo Run’ employs Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF52832, a powerful Bluetooth low energy SoC, to deliver in-run audio and visual form correction cues via partner iOS app Oslo, Norway 2016/11/03 Nordic Semiconductor today announces that Palo Alto, CA-based sports performance technology company, Lumo Bodytech, has selected Nordic’s nRF52832 Bluetooth® low energy (previously known as Bluetooth Smart) System-on-Chip…

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China smartphone giant, Xiaomi, launches world’s most competitively-priced mobile VR headset with Nordic nRF52832 SoC-based wireless motion controller

US$30 ‘Xiaomi Mi VR’ extends the reach of mobile VR in burgeoning China market, enhancing user experience by including Nordic Bluetooth low energy wireless motion controller enabling users to freely interact with the virtual world Oslo, Norway 2016/11/04 Ultra low power (ULP) RF specialist Nordic Semiconductor today announces that the world’s fourth-largest smartphone manufacturer, Beijing-based…

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A Match Made in IoT: How Bluetooth® Smart and LoRaWAN™ Technologies can be Joined to Dramatically Change the Range of Wireless IoT Implementations

Jonathan Kaye – Director of Product Management – Connectivity Solutions, Laird  – Courtesy of www.design.avnet.com Every product engineer I know is up to their eyeballs in IoT (Internet of Things) design projects. Their pipeline is full of initiatives related to designing and deploying ultra-low power wireless devices and networks of devices for every industry under the…

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Nordic Semiconductor demonstrates IoT, mesh, smart remote control, and more Bluetooth low energy development tools at electronica 2016

Nordic showcases IPv6 over Bluetooth low energy and NFC ‘touch-to-connect’ using the Arduino Primo, development tools to support forthcoming Bluetooth mesh technology, and nRF52 Series-based smart remote at leading European electronic component event Oslo, Norway 2016/11/02 Ultra low power (ULP) RF specialist Nordic Semiconductor today announces it will be demonstrating its latest Bluetooth® low energy…

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