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…

Download the Free eBook: Click here “Getting started with Bluetooth low energy development” Making a product with Bluetooth low energy technology has become easy. In this eBook you will learn everything you need to get started developing a product based on one of the ICs in the nRF52 Series. Read more about: How to get started…

The Moonshot motion controller employs Nordic SoC to provide Bluetooth low energy wireless connectivity to smartphones inserted in Merge VR Goggles for more immersive virtual reality Oslo, Norway 2017/03/02 Nordic Semiconductor today announces that San Antonio, TX-based virtual reality (VR) company, Merge VR, has selected Nordic’s award-winning nRF52832 Bluetooth® low energy System-on-Chip (SoC) for its…

The new Bluetooth 5 specification promises twice the speed and 4 times the range. Doubling the speed is achieved by increasing the on-air datarate to 2Mbps, while quadrupling the range is achieved by lowering the bitrate to increase the sensitivity of the receiver. We at Nordic have made a demo showing these features with our…

By Get Connected Blog March 1, 2017 Wireless charging technology has been around for a while now, but a new deal to incorporate the technology into Dell equipment should launch it into the mainstream later this year. The new Dell Latitude 7285 2-in-1 featuring Airfuel-certified technology was one of the highlights at this year’s CES,…

Suunto Spartan Ultra and Spartan Sport take advantage of the nRF51822 SoC to monitor altitude, time, distance, and calories consumed and wirelessly connect with smartphones Oslo, Norway 2017/02/28 Nordic Semiconductor today announces that Vantaa, Finland-based Suunto, has launched the Suunto Spartan Solution, multisport GPS watches employing Nordic’s multiple award-winning nRF51822 Bluetooth® low energy System-on-Chip (SoC)….

Download free eBook: Click here “Dress smart: How to get started with your Wearables project” In this free eBook, you will learn the most important aspects of planning, developing and launching your wearable device. From the content: How to know your target market (page 9) Product pricing (page 12) Battery life (page 16) Getting software solutions for free…

Download free eBook: Click here “Get Connected: Wireless Connectivity for Tech Dummies” This free eBook gives you an introduction to the various connectivity protocols relevant for IoT. From examples, you will understand how to use them individually, and in combination. From the content: A basic understanding of the  functional architecture of IoT Pros and cons of…

By Get Connected Blog February 22, 2017 Norway is currently in the process of becoming the first country to take its radio service entirely digital. The analog transmitters are being switched off on a regional basis, and many other countries are watching the process closely. How often have you been driving along a highway singing…