Internet of Things

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 ...

Sensor and AI technologies can support firefighting efforts to prevent the spread of devastating wildfires that destroy habitat and homes, writes Caroline Hayes. One of the main reasons for out-of-control forest fires is that extremely dry ground vegetation catches light rapidly, spreading the fire. In New South Wales, Australia, ICT International has installed SFM1L sap flow meters and PSY1 stem ...

At Embedded World 2022, we caught up with Thomas Rottach of Siglent Technologies, as part of our promotional coverage for the event. This is the first official presentation of its newly introduced 12-bit oscilloscope. With this, Thomas tells us, Siglent moves up in performance and deliver more benefits to its customers, with the high vertical resolution enabling developers to see ...