Internet of Things

STMicroelectronics has announced software to simplify connecting its STM32H5 microcontrollers to Amazon’s AWS cloud and Microsoft’s Azure IoT Hub X-CUBE-AWS-H5 and X-CUBE-AZURE-H5 are expansion packages for ST’s STM32Cube development tools, and both contains a set of libraries and application examples. They are built on the FreeRTOS real-time operating system and ST’s ‘Secure Manager’ embedded security software. Of the Azure package ...

There are ways to protect data and digital identity, says Dean Zwarts, but they rely on the security of software and installed systems. Cybercriminals exploit the multiple vulnerabilities in the smart IoT devices in homes. Using smart devices, whether voice-controlled speakers, smart doorbells or light switches, hackers can access entire networks by just connecting to one system; sometimes without requiring ...

In today’s evolving business landscape, companies must adapt their customer interactions and services to unlock new revenue and value-producing opportunities. The key lies in digitalization, which enables both operational and business model innovations. By increasing operational efficiency and embracing new ways of delivering value, businesses can gain a competitive edge. IT/OT convergence is essential for businesses to succeed in the ...

Unleash the Power of Innovation with Industrial Semiconductors from Profusion Ltd. Profusion Ltd is a specialist semiconductor distributor that has supplied the audio industry for nearly 35 years, forging close ties with global partners who design and manufacture a wide range of state-of-the-art components. Many of these parts have a much broader application base than audio, with considerable potential for ...

Nexperia has introduced its first 5V load switch IC, which operates across 2.5 – 5.5V with 110mA to 2.5A current limiting. The 2 x 2mm NPS4053, as it will be know, is optimised use in portable devices such as notebook computers, desktops and docking stations, and automotive infotainment systems – it is UL 62368 recognised and there is an AEC-Q100 ...

Bluetooth Low Energy Audio is finally available in IoT devices. Dr Nick Wood, of Insight SiP, explains why it has taken more than two years from SIG revision to realisation. In early December 2020 the Bluetooth SIG (Special Interest Group) released revision 5.2 of Bluetooth. One of the key upgrades was the addition of BLE Audio (Bluetooth Low Energy Audio). ...

Wireless protocol Matter began as an IP for connected homes and is now a consumer’s companion, simplifying the connection of devices around the smart home. Josh Mickolio, of DigiKey, provides an update. Matter officially began in 2019 as the Connected Home over IP Project (Project CHIP) within the Zigbee Alliance. Today it is a technology that is changing the face ...

Single board computers (SBCs) from Chinese industrial IoT and embedded board manufacturer, Geniatech, are now available from Easby Electronics. The XPI-xxxx series consists of the XPI-3128, XPI-3566 and XPI3568/3568J SBCs. The XPI-3128 is based on the Rockchip RK3128 quad-core Cortex-A7 1.2GHz SoC with integrated Mali-400MP2 GPU. Its arithmetic and graphics processing capabilities provide video output and a high resolution (1080p ...

Why not use IoT-enabled sensors, using the LoRaWAN standard, for ‘ultra-early’ wildfire detection, asks Carsten Brinkschulte, co-founder and CEO of Dryad Networks? Wildfires contribute approximately 20% of the world’s CO2 emissions, equivalent to the combined emissions of automobiles, airplanes, trains, and ships. Even more concerning, these wildfires trigger a chain reaction in our climate, intensifying global warming by increasing the ...

Nexperia has created a dc-dc converter chip designed to extend the life of 3V primary coin cells in bursty IoT applications, such as those with pulsed radio transmitters. “The IC’s designed to extend the life of a typical non-rechargeable lithium coin cell battery while also increasing peak output current by up to 25x compared to what a typical coin cell ...