Infineon has introduced SECORA Connect X, a ready-to-integrate solution that enables customers to transform smart wearables into fully functional payment devices. Combined with Infineon’s new SECORA Wallet and SECORA Token Requestor integrated to Mastercard (MDES) and Visa (VTS), it enables the digitisation of cards and the creation of a custom-branded wallet app. This new SECORA one-stop-shop for wearable payment accelerates time-to-market through seamless integration and certification, while offering flexible design, card tokenisation, and secured payment functionality for any active wearable.
IoT
u-blox introduces ALMA-B2 modules with low-latency Edge ML capabilities
u-blox has announced the expansion of its short-range radio portfolio with new low-latency Edge Machine Learning (Edge ML) capabilities. The launch strengthens the collaboration between u-blox and Nordic Semiconductor with the introduction of the ALMA-B2 Bluetooth LE module series. Based on Nordic’s next-generation nRF54LM20 platform, ALMA-B2 combines next-generation Bluetooth LE connectivity with a powerful wireless MCU, delivering Channel Sounding, global certification, and flexible antenna options in a compact form factor, enabling a new class of intelligent, low-power IoT applications.
Murata launches ultra-low power sensors for wearable and IoT devices
Murata has commenced mass production of its MRMS166R and MRMS168R anisotropic magnetoresistance (AMR) sensors for healthcare, wearable, and IoT devices. The MRMS166R is the first AMR sensor to combine an average current consumption of 20 nA with operation from a 1.2 V supply, enabling extended battery life in coin cell-powered systems.
ST announces new sensors for personal electronics and smart devices
ST has introduced a new generation of ultralow-power global-shutter image sensors that deliver high-quality, always-on vision to compact devices operating on batteries or harvested energy. The VD55G4 (monochrome) and VD65G4 (RGB colour) sensors, part of the ST BrightSense portfolio, are now available to early adopters, enabling customers to start designing their next generation of smart, ultralow-power vision devices today.
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