Ultra Low Power: Separating hype from reality

By John Leonard October 12, 2016 The phrase ‘Ultra Low Power’ gets thrown around a lot in IoT circles these days. It’s a useful descriptor in some cases, but mostly it’s nothing more than a buzzword that can be ignored in the product development process. Let’s look at why. What is Ultra Low Power? The…

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Nordic-powered Bluetooth low energy wireless switcher allows electric guitarists to simultaneously and remotely control amplifiers, effects pedals, and MIDI equipment

The ‘MOON MO-1’ wireless switcher from Aalberg Audio employs Nordic’s nRF51822 SoC to remotely wirelessly control multiple instruments and audio equipment Oslo, Norway 2016/10/10 Nordic Semiconductor today announces that Aalberg Audio, a Norwegian manufacturer of wireless audio equipment, has selected Nordic’s multiple award-winning nRF51822 Bluetooth® low energy (previously known as Bluetooth Smart) System-on-Chip (SoC) for…

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BBC micro:bit

Technology puts kids in control A pocket-sized computer is helping students explore the potential of technology, and develop the skills needed to turn ideas into exciting new inventions. The BBC micro:bit is an easy-to-use programmable device that introduces children into coding. It is being offered free to year 7 pupils across the UK and is…

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The next consumer IoT giant may surprise you

By Pål Kastnes October 5, 2016 via www.blog.nordicsemi.com Amazon isn’t the first company that springs to mind as a pioneer of consumer IoT devices, but the online giant is about to make a major splash in the market. We take a closer look at several new products. Following its successful launch in the USA, Amazon’s ‘Dash’…

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Why run IPV6 over Bluetooth low energy?

While we have talked about the Internet of Things for a long time, actual adoption in products has been relatively slow. Different products use different technologies to achieve the same end result, leading to confusion for consumers and problems with getting things to work together. What is the best way to fix these problems? Where…

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nRF Connect Now Has Macros

Courtesy of www.beaconzone.co.uk The Nordic nRF Connect app (formerly known as nRF Master Control Panel) allows you to manipulate beacons directly at the Bluetooth GATT Service/Characteristic level. It works with all beacons, not just those containing Nordic SoCs. There’s also a version for iOS. The app is particularly good at recognising known Bluetooth profiles and giving…

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Dynastream Innovations’ nRF52 Series-based ANT and Bluetooth low energy modules fast-track wireless sports & fitness and broader IoT applications

Long-term Nordic Semiconductor design partner’s D52Q ANT module employs next-generation nRF52832 SoC to offer manufacturers a comprehensive, certified RF solution for complex dual-protocol wireless products Oslo, Norway 2016/09/22 Ultra low power (ULP) RF specialist Nordic Semiconductor ASA (OSE: NOD) today announces that Cochrane, Alberta-based Dynastream Innovations has selected Nordic’s next generation nRF52832 multiprotocol System-on-Chip (SoC)…

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LG Electronics launches dual-operating Bluetooth low energy and 2.4GHz proprietary wireless mouse employing Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF51822 SoC

Dual operation, supported by Nordic’s multiprotocol System-on-Chip, allows consumer to easily switch between control of older PCs and Bluetooth 4.1 (and later) compatible PCs, tablets, smartphones without upgrading mouse Oslo, Norway 2016/09/21 Nordic Semiconductor, a leading provider of ultra low power wireless connectivity, today announces that multinational electronics giant LG Electronics Inc. has unveiled its…

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