Renesas unveils RA2A2 MCUs for energy-efficient IoT applications

Renesas Electronics Corporation introduced the RA2A2 microcontroller (MCU) Group based on the Arm Cortex-M23 processor. The new, low-power devices offer a 24-bit Sigma-Delta analog-to-digital converter (SDADC), and an innovative dual-bank code flash and bank swap function that make it easy to implement firmware over-the-air (FOTA) updates for smart energy management, building automation, medical devices, consumer

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Nuvoton unveils endpoint AI platform for MCU AI products

Nuvoton has announced its latest Endpoint AI Platform, designed to expedite the creation of comprehensive microcontroller (MCU) AI products. The platform uses Nuvoton’s advanced MCU and MPU silicon, such as the NuMicro M55M1 featuring Ethos U55 NPU, NuMicro MA35D1, and NuMicro M467 series. These MCUs serve as valuable additions to the contemporary AI-focused computing toolkit,

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CommScope and STMicroelectronics partner for IoT security integration

CommScope and STMicroelectronics have partnered to integrate CommScope’s PKIWorks IoT security platform with ST’s STM32WB microcontroller unit (MCU). This collaboration provides device manufacturers with a comprehensive answer for developing secure IoT devices that comply with the Connectivity Standards Alliance’s Matter standard.

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Renesas embraces Microsoft Visual Studio Code across MCU, MPU lineup

Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, has announced that customers can now use Microsoft Visual Studio Code (VS Code) to programme the complete line of Renesas microcontrollers (MCUs) and microprocessors (MPUs). Renesas has added tool extensions for all of its embedded processors to the Microsoft VS Code website, enabling a base of

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Blues Wireless debuts no-code firmware update capability for developers

Boston, United States – Blues Wireless (Blues) officially announced the Notecard Outboard Firmware update, an over-the-air (OTA) firmware update capability that will set a new standard for flexibility and security in the IoT industry. This will allow device builders to implement firmware updates in their devices without writing any code whatsoever, but by making a few simple wiring changes

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Blues Wireless launches global partner programme to accelerate IoT solutions delivery

Blues Wireless, the industry-shaping IoT edge-to-cloud solution, has announced the formal launch of its global partnership program. Through this programme, organisations have access to discounted Blues Wireless products, developer expertise, and support resources to deliver Internet of Things (IoT) solutions at 10x lower cost and time. The program enables solution integrators and product design consultancies

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Latest open source software frees valuable space on embedded devices, provides flexibility selecting hardware devices

Bordeaux, France – Luos, maker of open source software for edge and embedded distributed systems, announced its latest software update which saves significant space on resource-constrained multipoint control units (MCU) while providing more flexibility in choosing which MCU to use.

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Bluetooth 5.0 added to ultra-low power RE family for battery maintenance free IoT Devices

Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, has introduced the RE01B microcontroller (MCU) with Bluetooth 5.0 support. This expands its RE family of 32-bit ultra-low power consumption MCUs.

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End-to-end Sub-1 GHz kit for easy cloud connectivity exclusively from Farnell element14

Farnell element14, the Development Distributor, announced availability of the element14 development kit for the TI SimpleLink Sub-1 GHz Sensor to Cloud Linux Gateway based on technology from Texas Instruments (TI).

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Renesas Electronics delivers advanced security for Industrial IoT with enhanced RX65N/RX651 microcontrollers

Renesas Electronics, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced the expansion of its popular RX65N/RX651 Group of microcontroller (MCU) lineup that addresses advanced security needs for connected devices operating in industrial automation, building automation, and smart metering systems.

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Communicating data in the IoT – part 2

In part 1 of this article we looked at how new ultralow-power RF transceiver technologies are bringing class-leading range performance and high resilience to interference sources.

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Communicating data in the IoT – part 1

The Internet of Things is evolving to provide greater intelligence at the node, converting raw data into smart information.

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éolane launches Sigfox reference design module for M2M and IoT market

éolane, has introduced a comprehensive Sigfox reference design module that makes it easy to develop sensor-to-cloud applications for Sigfox networks.

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Qualcomm launches new Wi-Fi enhanced security to extend Snapdragon wear line-up

Qualcomm Inc. announced at COMPUTEX 2016 that its subsidiary, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., is extending its QCA401x connectivity solutions with a new product.

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Renesas Synergy platform and IAR Systems tools aim to accelerate IoT and embedded product deployments

IAR Systems®, provider of embedded development tools, and Renesas Electronics Corp., a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, have integrated the development tool chain IAR Embedded Workbench® within the Renesas Synergy™ Platform as “EWARM-RS”.

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Silicon Labs simplifies Wi-Fi connectivity with plug-and-play module solution

Silicon Labs has introduced a plug-and-play Wi-Fi module solution for Internet of Things (IoT) applications where exceptional RF performance, small footprint, easy application development and fast time to market are key requirements.

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