Throughput and long range demo

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…

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First laptop with AirFuel wireless charging

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,…

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Nordic-powered Bluetooth low energy Suunto multisport GPS watches provide 80 preset sports modes and sport-specific metrics to improve training effectiveness

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)….

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Dress smart: How to get started with your Wearables project

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…

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Get Connected: Wireless Connectivity for Tech Dummies

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…

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Going digital: DAB radio in Norway

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…

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Bluetooth low energy multifunction sensors offer Apple HomeKit-compatible solution for wireless monitoring and control of connected homes

FIBARO’s Motion, Window/Door, and Flood Sensors employ Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF52832 SoC to provide wireless connectivity to iOS smartphones and tablets Oslo, Norway 2017/02/21 Nordic Semiconductor today announces that Poznań, Poland-based connected home hardware and software manufacturer, FIBARO, has selected Nordic’s nRF52832 Bluetooth® low energy System-on-Chip (SoC) for its range of Apple HomeKit-compatible Motion, Door/Window, and…

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Wearable muscle performance monitor offers Bluetooth low energy and ANT+ wireless connectivity to provide athletes with instant feedback on training intensity

The ‘Humon Hex’ employs Nordic’s next generation nRF52832 multiprotocol SoC to deliver real-time data on muscle oxygen saturation to smartphones and sportswatches Oslo, Norway 2017/02/20 Nordic Semiconductor today announces that Cambridge, MA-based startup, Humon, has launched its new wearable muscle performance monitor, the Hex, initially targeted towards endurance athletes, employing Nordic’s nRF52832 System-on-Chip (SoC) to…

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Nordic chip-scale Bluetooth low energy solution enables module to satisfy highly space-constrained and complex wireless applications

MtM Technology Corporation’s M905 AoP module employs wafer-level chip scale package variant of Nordic’s nRF52832 SoC allowing manufacturers with limited RF experience to easily develop compact, sophisticated wireless products Oslo, Norway 2017/02/16 Nordic Semiconductor today announces that Taiwan-based MtM Technology Corporation has selected Nordic’s nRF52832 Bluetooth® low energy System-on-Chip (SoC) for its M905 Antenna-on-Package (AoP)…

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Nordic-powered Bluetooth low energy module allows OEMs to easily develop complex wireless solutions for IoT, asset tracking, medical, and other applications

Murata Americas’ WSM-BL241-ADA-008 module employs Nordic’s nRF52832 SoC to deliver tested and compliant Bluetooth low energy wireless connectivity for non-expert RF developers across a wide range of applications Oslo, Norway 2017/02/14 Nordic Semiconductor today announces that Murata Americas has selected Nordic’s nRF52832 Bluetooth® low energy System-on-Chip (SoC) for its Wireless System Module (WSM) BL241-ADA-008 module….

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