By Alf Helge Omre March 15, 2017 Nearables are helping to prevent the loss of valuable items, but what happens when you move out of range? Crowd tracking is an interesting possibility. There’s still a lot needed to make it work, but a high-density crowd tracking solution taking advantage of proximity technology is within reach….
GPS running watches such as Garmin Forerunner, Tomtom Spark or Polar M400, make up one of the fastest‑growing segments of the wearable device market, and for good reason. While simple wrist‑based fitness trackers need to tether to a smartphone for positioning and distance information, GPS watches have onboard GNSS reception. For runners, hikers, and other…
Compact, ready‑to‑use NINA‑W1 Wi‑Fi modules support secure boot and latest security standards Thalwil, Switzerland – March 14, 2017 – u‑blox (SIX:UBXN), a global leader in wireless and positioning modules and chips, today announced two new Wi‑Fi modules for industrial markets. NINA‑W131 and NINA‑W132 are ultra low power Wi‑Fi modules supporting 802.11 b/g/n in the 2.4GHz…
Smart-home services have the potential to impact households in a profound way. Mar 3, 2017 Cees Links, Qorvo | Courtesy of Microwaves and RF Download this article in .PDF format This file type includes high resolution graphics and schematics when applicable. Within just three years, it’s estimated that as many as five billion people and 50 billion…
Nordic semiconductor has released the latest version of its S132 SoftDevice for the nRF52832 multi-protocol SoC. This latest SoftDevice can support up to 20 concurrent connections in a variety of Bluetooth low energy role combinations to suit almost any application scenario. Oslo, Norway 2017/03/13 In addition to offering unparalleled connectivity options for different applications the…
Mobile World Congress (MWC) is the world’s largest gathering for the mobile industry, organized by the GSMA and held in the Mobile World Capital Barcelona, 27 February – 2 March 2017. Over the last 3 years Sivers IMA has decided to not have a conventional stand since we see much greater benefit from meeting our…
Taiyo Yuden’s module employs the wafer level-chip scale package variant of Nordic’s nRF52832 SoC to meet the needs of developers of complex, space-constrained wireless products Oslo, Norway 2017/03/09 Nordic Semiconductor today announces that Tokyo, Japan-based electronic component and wireless module manufacturer, Taiyo Yuden, has selected Nordic’s nRF52832 Bluetooth® low energy System-on-Chip (SoC) for its EYSHSNZWZ…
Nordic Semiconductor will be having a new round of Nordic Tech Tour seminars based on the nRF52 Series this time in South Africa. Join a seminar – get a free nRF52 Development Kit! When Where Venue Registration March 27th* Johannesburg, South Africa Protea Hotel by Marriott Midrand Register March 29th* Durban, South Africa Gateway Hotel by…
By John Leonard March 8, 2017 Bluetooth beacons offer a great opportunity for many industries to work more efficiently and improve their offering to customers. One of the most interesting applications is in the world of retail, where the phrase ‘know your customer’ is taking on a whole new meaning. Bricks and mortar retailers have…
Posted on Wednesday, March 08, 2017 Custom MMIC highlights the company’s space qualification capabilities for high performance GaAs MMICs. Customers seeking high MTTF, high FITs, and 100% electrical and visually inspected parts can trust in Custom MMIC to deliver the required quality and reliability. Over 70 commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) MMIC die products provided by Custom…
