Programmable, certified LTE Cat NB2 NB-IoT industrial modules, the SR87M01 series announced by STMicroelectronics, cover worldwide cellular frequency bands and integrate advanced security features.
IoT
Network emulator for RF and RedCap is released by Keysight
Designed specifically for all cellular IoT (CIoT) technologies, including the 5G RedCap specification, the E7515R is Keysight Technologies’ wireless test platform for chipset, device and module makers. The network emulation platform supports the development workflow from early design and development to deployment, said Keysight.
The E7515R is based on the company’s 5G Network Emulation Solutions platform, a streamlined network emulator specifically designed for protocol, radio frequency (RF), and functional testing of all CIoT technologies.
The E7515R features streamlined capabilities for RedCap without the additional features needed to test a full-spec 5G device. The integrated platform combines RF, protocol, functional, and performance testing in a compact footprint.
The 5G RedCap specification introduces support for wireless devices with reduced 5G capabilities. These devices are less complex, and consume less power, allowing them to address new CIoT use cases such as industrial sensors and wearables such as smartwatches. Like other cellular devices, RedCap devices require time-consuming and expensive certification from accredited labs before they can be released to the market. By performing lab validation early, to identify and correct design issues, device and module manufacturers can shorten the certification process for RedCap and other CIoT devices, said Keysight.
The E7515R supports 5G Release 17 RedCap and legacy CIoT technologies, including Narrowband IoT (NB-IoT), LTE Category M, and LTE Cat-1bis.
The E7515R is built on the same architecture as Keysight’s 5G Network Emulation Solutions platform. The E7515R also uses the same software, providing workflow consistency and reduced learning curves.
The E7515R is shipping now and Keysight will demonstrate the solution’s 5G RedCap network emulation capabilities at MWC 2023 in Barcelona (27 February to 02 March): Hall 5 Stand 5E12.
Keysight delivers design and validation products across the development lifecycle, in design simulation, prototype validation, automated software testing, manufacturing analysis, and network performance optimisation and visibility in enterprise, service provider and cloud environments. Customers span the worldwide communications and industrial ecosystems, aerospace and defence, automotive, energy, semiconductor and general electronics markets.
Semper Nano NOR flash memory combines high density in small footprint
Designed for battery-powered, small form factor electronic devices, the Semper Nano NOR flash memory enables smaller, power-efficient industrial and consumer electronics, said Infineon.
Wearable devices such as fitness trackers, hearables, health monitors and GPS trackers, together with industrial applications such as drones are being designed with precision tracking, critical information logging, enhanced security and noise cancellation which require more memory capability in ever smaller form factors. This growing demand for more memory is met by the Semper Nano NOR flash said Infineon, combining both high density, small footprint and what is claimed to be industry-leading low power, along with robust engineering and design support.
The Semper Nano adds functionality to smart devices by offering more memory in a compact footprint while simultaneously enhancing system reliability with built-in ECC (error code correction), said Infineon.
Infineon offers the Semper Nano NOR flash in 256Mbit 1.8 V configurations and both industrial and commercial grades. It delivers 40Mbyte per second SPI throughput and achieves industry-leading stand-by and active currents. Built-in ECC enhances reliability, and a configurable sector architecture allows optimisation for code or data storage.
The family is supported by Semper Solutions Hub, a portal with building blocks required to integrate Semper Nano NOR flash into an application. The software, tools and resources simplify the overall design process, said Infineon, and bring products to market faster. A new Semper Nano Pmod-compatible memory module is available to easily assemble hardware development platforms.
Infineon Semper Nano NOR flash devices feature Infineon’s patented Mirrorbit technology, and are available in known good wafer (KGW), wafer-level chip scale package (WL-CSP) and BGA formats. Key device parameters include 256Mbit density, 1.8V operation, and SPI throughput of up to 40Mbytes per second.
The Semper Solutions Hub web portal offers easy access to software development kits (SDKs) with production-grade drivers and application code examples; hardware kits for prototyping with microcontroller system boards from Infineon and third-party suppliers. There is also support for selected integrated development environments (IDEs). Supported architectures include the Infineon PSoC™ 6 and AURIX™ TC375, Raspberry Pi, and NVIDIA® Jetson Nano™.
Availability
Semper Nano products are now available. Pmod-compatible memory modules are available now as part number EVAL-S25FS256T.
Assisted reality headset has HyperDisplay for hands-free computing
Rugged headwear for frontline professionals from RealWear uses HyperDisplay viewing for enhanced viewing. The RealWear Navigator 520 is the company’s next generation rugged, assisted reality headset which builds on the earlier RealWear Navigator 500, but with an upgraded and redesigned viewing system, HyperDisplay, for a bigger, sharper and bolder image for frontline professionals.
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