Powercast believes it offers the industry’s first radio frequency identification (RFID) sensor tags which can include multiple sensors in a single tag. They also have the industry’s longest read range of 10 meters, or 32 feet, says Powercast. High accuracy temperature, humidity and light sensors are available now, and Powercast plans more sensor types for the future.
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Wireless charging technology is for multiple devices from single transmitter
Wireless charging technology is for multiple devices from single transmitter: Advances to Semtech’sLinkCharge wireless charging platform for concurrently charging multiple, are being used in the next-generation of wireless chargers, LinkCharge LP (low power).
The technology provides positioning and spatial freedom for the charging of multiple devices on the transmitter. Delivering 1W of output power to the charging devices, targeted low-power applications include wearables such as hearing aids, activity trackers, smart headphones, smart jewelry and clothing, low power industrial and portable medical equipment, as well as LED fixtures.
Bluetooth 5 SoC accelerates data rates
Bluetooth 5 SoC accelerates data rates: Capable of supporting advanced wireless functionalities without compromising battery life or overall system size, the RSL10 is the industry’s lowest power Bluetooth low energy SoC for IoT and connected health and wellness, says ON Semiconductor.
The multi-protocol Bluetooth 5-certified radio SoC can be used for wearables such as fitness trackers and smart watches, smart locks, and electronics like lighting or appliances.
Wireless microcontrollers are Bluetooth 5-ready
Wireless microcontrollers are Bluetooth 5-ready: Two devices have been added to the SimpleLink Bluetooth wireless microcontroller family. They deliver more available memory, Bluetooth 5-ready hardware, automotive qualification and a new wafer-chip-scale package (WCSP) option, says Texas Instruments.
The SimpleLink CC2640R2F comes in a tiny 2.7 x 2.7mm chip-scale package (WCSP) option that is less than half the size of the company’s smallest 4.0 x 4.0mm QFN package. Despite its size it delivers the longest range with the lowest power consumption, claims the company. It is ready for the Bluetooth 5 core specification which offers longer range, higher speed and more data for enhanced connection-less applications in building automation, medical, commercial and industrial automation.
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