u-blox has announced the launch of the UBX-M10150-KB chip and the MAX-M10N module – the first M10-platform GNSS hardware designed with firmware upgradeability. Both products run the new SPG 5.30 firmware, introducing Low Energy Accurate Positioning (LEAP) – a mode that reduces power consumption by up to 50 percent while maintaining superior positioning accuracy. Designed for battery-powered devices, the new chip offers ultra-low power consumption of just 8 mW in continuous tracking. The new products are ideally suited for vehicle, people, and pet tracking, as well as livestock monitoring and wearable applications.
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Rutronik adds SoC from Nordic for advanced Bluetooth LE and Matter applications
With the nRF54LM20A, Rutronik is expanding its SoC portfolio with the latest component from Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF54L series. This flexible wireless SoC combines an ultra-low-power 2.4 GHz radio with 128 MHz Arm Cortex-M33 processor, extensive peripherals and scalable memory configurations. Thanks to integrated high-speed USB, extended memory (2 MB NVM, 512 KB RAM) and modern security functions, the nRF54LM20A enables energy-efficient designs for future-oriented applications such as wearables, gaming peripherals or smart home solutions. The nRF54LM20A SoC and the matching nRF54LM20-DK are available for pre-order. The official sales launch is planned for Q1 / 2026.
xMEMS announces the world’s first full-range MEMS Speaker for wireless earbuds
xMEMS Labs has announced that its Cypress full-range MEMS speaker, together with the Alta-S companion drive ASIC, is now ready for mass production. This milestone represents the industry’s first commercially viable full-range solid-state audio solution capable of meeting the demanding Sound Pressure Level (SPL) requirements for noise-cancelling true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds.
Bosch BHI385 programmable smart IMU with on-sensor AI-powered analysis
Mouser is now stocking the BHI385 smart inertial measurement unit (IMU) from Bosch. The BHI385 is an intelligent sensor system that delivers accurate acceleration measurement up to ±28 g – enabling precise motion analysis for high-impact events across sports, fitness, and gaming. The sensor combines a gyroscope and accelerometer with embedded AI software and an integrated 32-bit microprocessor, creating a complete programmable system based on Bosch Sensortec’s field-proven IMU platform.
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