IoT

Sigfox connectivity solutions from On Semiconductor are in stock at Mouser Electronics. The Sigfox-compliant devices provide a range of both hardware and software development tools for simplifying new designs for Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The portfolio offers ultra-low-power connectivity devices and development kits to meet the needs of IoT devices transmitting small amounts of data.

  Supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, Renesas Electronics, has announced the latest update of its Renesas Synergy Platform, the qualified, maintained and fully supported software/hardware platform that accelerates time to market, reduces total cost of ownership and removes the obstacles engineers face designing Internet of Things (IoT) products.

Provider of embedded systems, M2M platforms and IoT solutions, Eurotech, has expanded its IoT offering by introducing a new IoT gateway ReliaGATE 10-12, a compact IoT gateway featuring LTE connectivity for industrial and lightly rugged applications. ReliaGATE 10-12 is based on the TI AM3352 Cortex-A8 (Sitara) processor running at 1GHz, with 1GB of RAM, 4GB of eMMC and a user-accessible microSD slot.

STMicroelectronics and Objenious are working together to accelerate the connection of IoT nodes to LoRa networks. ST's development kits certified on the Objenious network are available now, greatly reducing R&D effort and time to market in the creation of new LoRa devices. LoRAWAN is a Low Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) based on LoRa technology that is opening up a world of possibilities to create networks of connected devices ideal to ...

Value for customers can only be generated by Industrial IoT (IIoT) if connected devices are actively monitored and managed. To ensure these devices are secure, operational, and performing at the highest possible level, device management should be designed in as part of an IoT system architecture from the start, as it is a key IoT enabler and critically important component in IoT deployments today. According to IDC, 85% of existing embed...

Cypress Semiconductor has announced the public release of the PSoC 6 BLE Pioneer Kit and PSoC Creator Integrated Design Environment (IDE) software version 4.2 that enable designers to begin innovating with the PSoC 6 MCU for IoT applications. PSoC BLE 6 is the industry’s lowest power, most flexible MCU with built-in Bluetooth Low Energy wireless connectivity and integrated hardware-based security in a single device.

  New research by Inmarsat has found that the health and safety of staff stands to be one of the biggest beneficiaries of the mining industry’s move towards automation and IoT. According to the global mobile satellite company, IoT will play an increasingly important role in helping mining companies meet their obligations to their staff, governments, the environment and shareholders.

Despite the likely cost savings, MoneySuperMarket has revealed that the UK has deep concerns about the impending smart home revolution. Research found that 76% of Brits admitting to being ‘fearful’ of the smart homes concept, with unapproved data collection cited as the greatest worry. Other concerns include the technology being hacked by criminals (51%), being made unusable by a virus (43%) and recording you without your knowledge (4...

At IFA Berlin 2017, major appliances brand, Haier, presented its range of connected and touch screen controlled home appliances. These products are equipped with high-tech features without a compromise on quality and design. Haier offers an advanced range of refrigerators, each equipped with a simple and intuitive interface that gives practical information on the product thanks to the integrated sensors.

  A new whitepaper has been published by igus entitled How the Industrial Internet of Things has led to the development of next-generation smart plastics with sensing capabilities built in. Set to grow at a CAGR of eight percent from now until 2020, when IIoT will reach a value of over $150bn, the paper assesses the advantages and benefits it brings to businesses operating on global markets.