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First Samtec nMode™ Wireless Sensor Module Shortens IoT Application Development Time

New Albany, IN: Samtec, a privately held $625MM global manufacturer of a broad line of electronic interconnect solutions, proudly announces the release of the first Samtec nMode™ Wireless Sensor Module. The production-ready solution allows engineers to remotely sense and measure inertial, environmental and acoustical parameters.

Samtec’s 13.5mm x 13.5mm nMode™ Wireless Sensor Module contains a MEMS accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, pressure sensor, and a MEMS microphone —all from STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronic applications. The small size and powerful design make the nMode™ Wireless Sensor Module as a standalone node … Read More → "First Samtec nMode™ Wireless Sensor Module Shortens IoT Application Development Time"

Bosch Connected Devices and Solutions showcases sensor solutions for connected mobility, Industry 4.0 and logistics

  • Retrofit eCall with Concierge Services assists drivers
  • Transport Data Logger (TDL) ensures supply chain transparency
  • XDK accelerates development for Internet of Things (IoT) products
Bosch Connected Devices and Solutions showcases three innovative sensor-based solutions at the 2017 International CES in Las Vegas, USA. The devices help improve comfort, convenience and accountability, and new extension boards simplify the development of Internet of Things (IoT) applications.

“Sensor-based connected devices … Read More → "Bosch Connected Devices and Solutions showcases sensor solutions for connected mobility, Industry 4.0 and logistics"

Qorvo® and ubisys Team to Deliver First IoTivity Platform on a Multi-stack Chip

GREENSBORO, NC – January 4, 2017 – Qorvo® (Nasdaq:QRVO), a leading provider of innovative RF solutions that connect the world, and ubisys, a leading smart home and Internet of Things (IoT) company, have developed a new ultra-compatible gateway solution. It allows various devices to communicate by integrating a ZigBee® 3.0 and Green Power-based smart home network within the Open Connectivity Foundation (OCF) IoTivity framework.

The open-source IoTivity framework provides specifications for seamless device-to-device connectivity across diverse physical media, transports and application layers. This framework is essential as the number of … Read More → "Qorvo® and ubisys Team to Deliver First IoTivity Platform on a Multi-stack Chip"

Cypress Enables Laptops, Smartphones and Digital Cameras to Connect Directly to TVs with the Industry’s First HDMI® Alt Mode over USB-C™ Solution

SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 4, 2017 — Cypress Semiconductor Corp. (NASDAQ: CY), a leading USB-C™ supplier, today announced the world’s first complete solution for USB-C to native HDMI® connections without adapters or converters. Based on Cypress EZ-PD™ USB-C controllers, the solution allows next-generation laptops, smartphones, tablets, digital cameras and other HDMI-enabled sources with USB-C connectors to connect directly to HDMI-enabled displays, including HD and 4K televisions, using only a simple USB-C to HDMI cable. The EZ-PD controllers all now support HDMI Alternate Mode for USB Type-C™, along with USB Type-C standard support for audio, video and data protocols, as … Read More → "Cypress Enables Laptops, Smartphones and Digital Cameras to Connect Directly to TVs with the Industry’s First HDMI® Alt Mode over USB-C™ Solution"

STMicroelectronics Teams with Mobile-Payment Partners to Create Turnkey, Certification-Ready Solution for Wearable Devices

  • ST, Giesecke & Devrient (G&D), and FitPay join forces to overcome traditional barriers to OEMs implementing payment applications on wearable devices
  • Groundbreaking secure solution with Secure Element pre-approved for use with devices to integrate tokenized payments from Mastercard or Visa
  • Turnkey solution combines all necessary firmware, software, and hardware, including ST’s trusted security chip

Geneva, January 4, 2017 – Mobile payments may go mainstream on wearable devices like smartwatches by taking advantage of a new ready-to-use payment solution containing technology from STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across … Read More → "STMicroelectronics Teams with Mobile-Payment Partners to Create Turnkey, Certification-Ready Solution for Wearable Devices"

The zigbee alliance to Unveil Universal Language for the IoT from CES 2017 – Making it Possible for Smart Objects to Work Together on Any Network

Davis, Calif. – January 3, 2017 – The zigbee alliance today announced that from CES 2017 this week it will be showcasing the path to a unified Internet of Things (IoT). Highlights will focus on the growing momentum behind zigbee (3.0) products and development solutions, and the alliance’s newly announced dotdot — the universal language for the IoT, making it possible for smart objects … Read More → "The zigbee alliance to Unveil Universal Language for the IoT from CES 2017 – Making it Possible for Smart Objects to Work Together on Any Network"

Valencell Raises the Bar in Biometric Sensor Solutions for Hearables and Wearables

LAS VEGASJan. 4, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — CES 2017 – Valencell, the leading innovator in performance biometric sensor technology, today announced the launch of two new versions of its Benchmark™ sensor systems, the highly-accurate biometric sensor modules that incorporate the best of Valencell’s PerformTek® biometric technology, experience and expertise. The two new designs include Benchmark BE2.0, a version of Benchmark … Read More → "Valencell Raises the Bar in Biometric Sensor Solutions for Hearables and Wearables"

Green Hills Software to Showcase High Assurance Platforms for Automotive Cockpit with Renesas’ R-Car

LAS VEGAS, NV — January 4, 2017 — CES 2017, North Hall booth 3132 — Green Hills Software, the worldwide leader in high assurance operating systems, today announced an expanded collaboration with Renesas Electronics Corporation by delivering integrated automotive solutions and global customer adoption of the safe and secure Read More → "Green Hills Software to Showcase High Assurance Platforms for Automotive Cockpit with Renesas’ R-Car"

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