Nordic Semiconductor

Nordic Semiconductor has unveiled its silicon-to-cloud locationing solution, featuring Wi-Fi, cellular IoT, and global navigation satellite system (GNSS) capabilities. With the launch of the nRF7000 Wi-Fi companion IC, Nordic has become the world’s ‘first sole supplier’ to offer a comprehensive solution for locationing, from silicon to cloud. This all-in-one solution, coupled with Nordic’s exceptional technical

Nordic Semiconductor has announces an addition to its nRF54 Series, its fourth generation of Bluetooth Low Energy Systems-on-Chip (SoCs). The nRF54L Series is the logical successor to the nRF52 Series, a product family that has seen several billion SoCs delivered to thousands of customers since its introduction in 2015. 

Adeunis has launched its ‘COMFORT’ and ‘COMFORT Serenity’ indoor environmental and air quality solution, designed for use in smart buildings. The devices employ temperature, humidity, CO2 (carbon dioxide), and volatile organic compounds (VOC) sensors, delivering near real time data to the Cloud. Powered by Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF9160 SiP (system-in-package), they provide cellular connectivity supporting both NB-IoT (NarrowBand-Internet

Nordic Semiconductor announces that its nRF54H20 multiprotocol system-on-chip (SoC) demonstrates processing producitvity, along with superior processing performance. This underscores potential of SoC to enable IoT (internet of things) end-products that were previously impossible.

According to global intelligence firm ABI Research, low-power wide area networks (LPWAN) will reach 5.3 billion connections in 2030. LPWAN companies are competing in integral IoT (internet of things) applications such as smart metering, asset tracking, and condition-based monitoring, with a vendor’s competitive advantage often hinging on factors beyond a network’s technical capabilities.

Laird Connectivity and Wirepas announced they have joined forces to deliver combined hardware and software solutions connecting Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) modules for IoT (internet of things) implementations. Together, Wirepas and Laird Connectivity enable their customers and partners to leverage features of Wirepas Mesh 2.4GHz profile. This includes network scalability and ease of implementation.

Zwift, has introduced game controllers designed for Zwift at-home fitness application. The ‘Zwift Play’ controllers attach to a road bike’s drop handlebars using silicone straps. Once mounted, wireless controllers allow riders to take full control of their in-game experience, removing need for a keyboard and mouse to control braking, steering, and navigation functionality.

Grandcentrix, a Vodafone company and a Nordic Semiconductor design and solution partner, is using Nordic’s nRF9160 low power system-in-package (SiP) with integrated LTE-M (long term evolution for machines) /NB-IoT modem and GNSS at the heart of its ‘Vodafone Asset Solar’ asset tracker. The asset tracker employs a photovoltaic (‘solar’) panel charging a 3.6 V, 1100 mAh NiMH

SmartDisplayer Technology, provides a secure multi-factor authentication solution for a range of markets including personal, government, financial, and enterprise. The card supports Bluetooth LE (low energy), near-field communication (NFC), and USB (universal serial bus) communication interfaces, enabling unrestricted usage across devices.

Anker Innovations has launched a hands-free wireless microphone designed for use by content creators. The ‘AnkerWork M650 Wireless Microphone’ solution includes two transmitters each of which employ a high-sensitivity omnidirectional microphone for sound pickup as well as a receiver, all employing Nordic Semiconductor’s advanced dual core multiprotocol nRF5340 SoC (system on chip).

IoT hardware solutions provider MINEW has launched an all-in-one cellular IoT gateway and tracker designed to help logistics operators manage assets in transit in near real time. The ‘MG5 Outdoor Mobile LTE Gateway’ combines Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF52840 multiprotocol Bluetooth 5.3 SoC and nRF9160 lower power SiP (system-in-package), which features an integrated LTE-M/NB-IoT modem and GNSS

Exeger’s Powerfoyle shield enables unlimited battery life in development projects using Nordic’s Thingy:91 prototyping platform. Swedish solar cell technology company Exeger has developed an add-on ‘shield’ for Nordic Semiconductor’s Thingy:91 cellular IoT prototyping platform and associated development boards. The shield provides users with plug-and-play light energy harvesting capabilities for their product design project.

Nordic Semiconductor announced that its nRF9160 low power system-in-package (SiP) with integrated LTE-M/NB-IoT (Long Term Evolution for Machines/Narrowband Internet of things) modem and GNSS (global navigation satellite system), and nRF5340 advanced multiprotocol system-on-chip (SoC) have achieved Platform Security Architecture (PSA) Certified Level 2. The certification provides Nordic customers with an assurance that the nRF9160 and nRF5340 offer a

Semiconductor companies Robert Bosch GmbH, Infineon Technologies AG, Nordic Semiconductor, NXP Semiconductors, and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., have come together to jointly invest in a company. This aims at advancing adoption of RISC-V (reduced instruction set computer-five) globally by enabling hardware development.

Radinn has developed a range of electric jetboards linked to a handheld remote controller used to adjust acceleration. Depending on the ride mode selected and weight of the rider, the ‘Carve’, ‘X-Sport’ and ‘Freeride’ jetboards can reach a speed of 60 km/h, and have a battery life of up to 45 minutes. Both the jetboard

Dutch company Wolk is producing a smart wearable airbag designed for use by the elderly or those at risk of serious falls. The ‘Wolk’ can be worn discretely underneath the user’s clothing, and is available in four sizes in both a belt and shorts version. If it detects that the wearer is about to fall,