Inspiring the Evolution of Embedded Design

March 16, 2021

IoT Technology Focus

Firms Team for Open LoRaWAN Networks

Semtech has announced that it is collaborating with MXC Foundation, an organization dedicated to enabling the future of IoT advancement on blockchain, in its efforts to deploy open networks leveraging the LoRaWAN protocol. Semtech says that the combination of block chain technology and LoRa devices allows them to quickly provision and connect the growing number of crypto miner M2 Pro devices that contribute to the MXC ecosystem.

High-Precision GNSS Module for Multi-Frequency Use

Telit has announced the SE868SY-D a multi-frequency, high-precision global navigation satellite system (GNSS) receiver module for applications that require high accuracy, fast updates, multi-constellation support and multipath resistance. At just 11×11 mm, the SE868SY-D easily accommodates ultra-compact devices and IoT trackers.

Edge AI Kit has i.MX8M, Myriad X and 8MP Cam

Microsoft’s $349 “Azure Percept DK” edge AI kit runs Linux on an i.MX8M and works with Azure IoT services. The kit has a “Vision” module with a 0.7 TOPS Myriad X and an 8MP camera plus an an optional “Audio” module with a 4-mic array. The company has opened $349 pre-orders on a “pilot-ready” preview version of the i.MX8M and Intel Myriad X based Microsoft Azure Percept DK kit.

Applying WebRTC to the IoT

An open-source project created by Google, Web Real-time Communications (WebRTC) facilitates peer-to-peer communication directly in the web browser and through mobile applications using APIs. In this article, Allie shows how IoT device communication can be made easy by using WebRTC.

Wi-Fi 6/Bluetooth Combo IC Targets IoT

Infineon Technologies has announced that its new AIROC brand now includes what it claims is the industry’s first 1×1 Wi-Fi 6/6E and Bluetooth 5.2 combo SoC for the IoT, enterprise and industrial applications and the first 2×2 Wi-Fi 6/6E and Bluetooth 5.2 combo SoC for multimedia, consumer and automotive applications. The Wi-Fi 6/6E combo solutions operate in the 2.4GHz, 5GHz and the new, greenfield 6GHz spectrum.