According to u-blox, the SARA‑R412M is the world’s smallest multi-mode LTE Cat M1, NB-IoT (NB1), and quad-band 2G solution to offer global configurability in a single hardware version.
Wearable
Bi-directional ESD diode protects portable devices up to 30kV
Toshiba Electronics Europe has introduced a bi-directional electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection diode which is mainly targeted at interface protection in applications. The DF2B7ASL has a minimum footprint requirement such as portable equipment.
Skyworks introduces FEM for Bluetooth Low Energy/802.15.4/Thread/ZigBee
Supporting Bluetooth Low Energy, Bluetooth Smart, 802.15.4, Thread and ZigBee applications, the SKY66114-11 is the latest 2.4GHz integrated RF front-end module (FEM) from Skyworks.
Magnetic sensors combine with compass ASIC
A three-axis magnetometer combines a sensitive tunnel magnetoresistive (TMR) element developed by TDK and an advanced electronic compass ASIC designed by AKM in a small package, measuring just 1.6 x 1.6 x 0.6mm. It is claimed to have the industry’s lowest RMS noise of just 40 nT-rms and a low current consumption of only 40-micro A at an output data rate of 100Hz.
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