Internet of Things

Already running for 18 months in Germany, Bosch is expanding its cyber security procurement platform to the UK. The vast amount of cybersecurity tools, software, and vendors available means it is increasingly difficult for IT leaders to choose a solution that is most affordable and effective to suit their business needs, argued the company, explaining: “the platform offers advisory services ...

Synzen Precision Technology of Taipei has has unveiled two low-profile antennas for IoT devices. both are only 1.6mm high. Alcor (SZP-C-2L22) is a 5G surface-mount antenna that has been developed cover 617MHz to 6GHz “and a fallback to 4G – 3G -2G”, according to the company. It occupies 40 x 10mm. Clearance is 40 x 13.5mm. Atria (SZP-C-2L23 / 2L24) ...

Move-X is aiming at tracking applications that need meter-level accuracy and a long-range battery-powered wireless connection with a module that is physically compatible with Arduino’s 63mm long MKR boards. Called Cicerone, it is built around u-blox’ MAXM10S GNSS (sat nav) receiver module and Move-X’ MAMWLE LoRa transceiver module, which has a Semtech SX126x inside. “This combination allows for synergy between ...

OQ Technology, a 5G-based satellite IOT operator, has closed a €13 million Series A funding round, which was led by Wa’ed Ventures, the venture capital arm of the Saudi oil and gas company Aramco. The Luxemburg-based startup’s constellation supports real-time data processing for IoT and Machine-to-Machine (M2M) applications in remote and rural areas. Cited applications include SCADA systems, asset tracking, ...

Farnell now stocks the LattePanda 3 Delta, claimed to be the smallest X86 single board computer (SBC) available today. It measures 125mm x 78mm x 16mm. Developed by DFRobot it supports Linux, Windows 10 and Windows 11. The manufacturer produces hardware and software for the maker community, teachers and students as well as professional developers. It features Intel’s 11th generation ...

The XPLR-IoT-1 explorer kit from u-blox is a “ready-to-use development platform” for the IoT in a variety of use cases and applications. The evaluation system is being stocked exclusively by Digi-Key. The kit includes GNSS, cellular, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth technology, along with cloud communications services.  The idea is for an easy out-of-the-box and setup experience, enabling you to publish data ...

RISC-V and mixed signal design were strong themes from this year’s DAC in San Francisco, reports Caroline Hayes. At last month’s 59th DAC (Design Automation Conference), a significant announcement was made by Siemens Digital Industries Software. Acknowledging the growth of mixed signal design, and the complexities it brings, the company announced Symphony Pro, an extension to its Symphony suite of ...

Congatec is aiming at high-end industrial workstations and desktop clients with a Micro ATX-compliant carrier board with a COM-HPC interface – avoiding committing to a specific BGA or LGA processor. “As it is processor socket and vendor independent, the board can be equipped with any computer-on-module available in COM-HPC Client Size A, B or C,” according to the company, which ...

For practical reasons in this time of chip shortages, as well as sustainability, Dr Stephen Coulson, of P2i, urges that electronic design focuses on durability to avoid the need for frequent repairs or replacements. There is currently a global chip shortage, prompted by the Covid-19 pandemic and the consequent surge in demand for electronics. The growth of IoT devices has ...

Astrocast, the Swiss nanosatellite IoT network operator, has announced a partnership with ArrowSpot, a supply chain logistics specialist. The agreement will see Astrocast integrating its Satellite IoT (SatIoT) technology into ArrowSpot’s tracking devices and its ArroWatch application. Specifically, Astrocast’s technology will be in ArrowSpot’s new ArrowTrack SAT device (pictured), which combines cellular and satellite communication to manage containers moving around ...