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SIGFOX Global Network Enabling One of World’s Largest Deployments of Devices on Internet of Things

LABEGE, France, and MADRID, Spain – Sept. 4, 2014 – SIGFOX, a pioneer in cost-effective, energy-efficient Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity, is partnering with Securitas Direct and Abertis Telecom in Spain on one of the world’s most ambitious deployments of connected security devices.

Securitas Direct, the leading security systems provider in Spain and Europe, will connect and monitor millions of devices in customers’ homes and businesses via SIGFOX’s dedicated IoT network, which Abertis is deploying throughout Spain on its extensive network of telecommunication towers.

The SIGFOX global IoT network, which is operating in several European … Read More → "SIGFOX Global Network Enabling One of World’s Largest Deployments of Devices on Internet of Things"

New Position Sensor with Full-scale Measurement Ranges from 2 inches to 100 inches Available from Measurement Specialties

Hampton, Va. September 2014 – Measurement Specialties (NASDAQ: MEAS), an expert in sensor design and manufacturing, now offers the PT420, an absolute linear position sensor with full-scale measurement ranges from 2 inches to 100 inches.  The sensor’s two output signals, 2-wire 4-20 mA and 3-wire 0-20 mA, offer feedback signal linearly proportional to the position of the sensor’s extension cable.

The cable-actuated PT420 provides high accuracy and fine resolution without perfect parallel alignment for easy implementation.  Multiple cable tension and electrical connection options, combined with the large full … Read More → "New Position Sensor with Full-scale Measurement Ranges from 2 inches to 100 inches Available from Measurement Specialties"

Orise Tech Adopts SpyGlass® CDC & Constraints

SAN JOSE, Calif. – Sept 4, 2014 – Atrenta Inc., the leading provider of SoC Realization solutions for the semiconductor and consumer electronics industries, today announced that Orise Technology has adopted Atrenta’s SpyGlass CDC (Clock Domain Crossing) and Constraints analysis tool suite to enhance its IC design and verification flow. This addition has helped the team realize a more efficient design workflow which provides high quality and low noise reports of design issues.

“At Orise Tech, we specialize in development of … Read More → "Orise Tech Adopts SpyGlass® CDC & Constraints"

Changing temperature powers sensors in hard-to-reach places

A centuries-old clock built for a king is the inspiration for a group of computer scientists and electrical engineers who hope to harvest power from the air.

The clock, powered by changes in temperature and atmospheric pressure, was invented in the early 17th century by a Dutch builder. Three centuries later, Swiss engineer Jean Leon Reutter built on that idea and created theAtmos mechanical clock that can run for years without needing to be wound manually.

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Silicon Labs Sensor Development Kits Accelerate Internet of Things Systems Design

SHENZHEN (IIC-China) – Sept. 2, 2014 – Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB), a leader in high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs, today introduced two economical, easy-to-use development kits to accelerate the design of environmental and biometric sensing applications for a wide range of Internet of Things (IoT) products. Target applications for the kits include home security systems, smart thermostats, smoke detectors, weather stations, smart watches, fitness bands, heart-rate earphones and other wearable products. Silicon Labs is demonstrating the new environmental and biometric sensing development kits at its booth in the IoT/Wearable Zone in Hall 4 at IIC-China in Shenzhen this week.

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Green Hills Adds Development Support for Microchip Technology’s 32-bit PIC Microcontrollers

SANTA BARBARA, CA – August 26, 2014 — Green Hills Software, the largest independent software vendor for the Internet of Things, today announced the availability of its software development product suite with added support for the latest 32-bit microcontroller family from Microchip Technology Inc. [NASDAQ: MCHP], a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions. The Green Hills offering includes the MULTI® integrated development environment, Green Hills compilers, and Green Hills Probe, which are now available for Microchip’s PIC®32MZ family of microcontrollers (MCUs).  Microchip’s PIC32MZ product line is based on the MIPS® microAptiv™ core, runs at 200 MHz/330 … Read More → "Green Hills Adds Development Support for Microchip Technology’s 32-bit PIC Microcontrollers"

Microsemi Strengthens its Timing Products Leadership with New Any-to-Any Frequency Clock Multiplier and Jitter Attenuator Clock Management Products

ALISO VIEJO, Calif.—Sept. 3, 2014—Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today announced its new ZL30252 and ZL30253 any-to-any frequency clock multiplier and jitter attenuator integrated circuits (ICs). With best-in- class jitter performance as a clock multiplier (160fs in the
12kHz-20MHz band) and as a jitter attenuator (250fs in the 12kHz-20MHz band) all in an ultra-small 5×5 mm package, these devices target new applications with tough jitter budgets and tight board real … Read More → "Microsemi Strengthens its Timing Products Leadership with New Any-to-Any Frequency Clock Multiplier and Jitter Attenuator Clock Management Products"

Industry’s first haptic + Bluetooth® kit enables haptics to go

DALLAS (Sept. 3, 2014) – Texas Instruments (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) today introduced the industry’s first wireless haptic development kit, providing system designers with a fast and convenient way to prototype eccentric rotating mass (ERM) motor and linear resonant actuator (LRA) haptic effects. Using Bluetooth® low energy (BLE) and a free iOS app, the Haptic Bluetooth Kit (DRV2605EVM-BT) enables designers to create haptic sequences and LED patterns for tactile feedback, notifications and alerts from a pre-licensed library of more than a hundred distinct haptic effects, eliminating wires and the need to design haptic waveforms. For more information or to … Read More → "Industry’s first haptic + Bluetooth® kit enables haptics to go"

LSR introduces comprehensive Cloud Connectivity platform for IoT featuring new Wi-Fi module

CEDARBURG, Wis., Sept. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — LSR, a global leader in wireless product development solutions and services, announces the new TiWiConnect™ platform, the first true end-to-end “Internet of Things” (IoT) solution for connecting devices to a cloud server.  This cloud connectivity enables consumer and industrial products to feature smartphone apps and web interfaces for both end-users and service professionals. 

“For over 30 years, our customers have looked to LSR to help them implement wireless technologies that re-define the customer experience with their products,” said Bill Steinike, President of LSR.  “With TiWiConnect, they will have the most comprehensive, straight-forward IoT platform … Read More → "LSR introduces comprehensive Cloud Connectivity platform for IoT featuring new Wi-Fi module"

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