Internet of Things

Crypto Quantique, a provider of quantum-driven security for the IoT, has boosted the functionality of its semiconductor hardware security IP block, QDID, adding a true random number generator (TRNG) to the physical unclonable function (PUF). The PUF is inherently resilient against side-channel attacks because the source of entropy is quantum-derived, and seeds are read on demand. The QDID PUF is ...

Dracula Technologies, the energy harvesting innovator, and retail tech specialist CoolR Group have hooked up on IoT products for the retail sector. By integrating Dracula’s LAYER OPV modules into CoolR’s VistaZ cameras, the two companies have created a hybrid offering combining batteries with  Organic Photovoltaic (OPV) technology. The integration advances inventory management by enabling real-time inventory insights with retailers benefiting ...

Nordic Semiconductor and eSIM security specialist Kigen, are combining Kigen eSIMs, Kigen’s eSIM IoT Remote Manager (eIM) for SGP.32 IoT eSIMs and Nordic’s nRF9151 SiP to enable IoT deployments. The collaboration aims to offer robust, secure, low-power cellular IoT solutions that remove the technical barriers to wireless connectivity and enable scalability of the IoT. “The joint testing between Kigen eIM ...

At Electronica 2024 we caught up with Norbert Breyer, Director Marketing & Product Manager at ScioSense, as part of our promotional coverage for the event. As a specialist in environmental and flow sensors, ScioSense is helping companies use the planet’s vital resources more sustainably to ensure we all live healthier lives. Its sensors are designed to be small, smart, and ...

At Electronica 2024 we caught up with Maria Hernández, Senior Product Manager at Qoitech, as part of our promotional coverage for the event. This interview explores how the Otii Product Suite from Qoitech empowers engineers to optimize battery life in IoT and embedded devices. We cover key steps, from device consumption profiling to battery profiling and emulation, helping teams achieve ...

Tria Technologies, Avnet’s embedded computer boards brand, has partnered with Finnish software company, Qt Group to develop new products for OEMs building human machine interface/graphic user interface (HMI/GUI) designs. Design, prototyping, system assembly and product integration by Tria will be combined with software development by Qt to build user interfaces for different platforms (i.e., embedded, mobile and desktop). The Qt ...

SIMCom announced a ‘RedCap’ (reduced capability) 5G wireless comms module at Electronica in Munich this morning. “RedCap is very attractive for customers seeking the rapid deployment of IoT applications that meet 5G requirements, but which must also consider cost,” said SIMCom sales director Mads Fischer. “Our new RedCap modules enable systems designers to get up and running quickly and easily.” ...

Wise design decisions will make the smart home brilliant. Ankur Tomar sheds some light on the smart home. First there was clapping to activate light switches, then voice-activated speakers taking song requests and now, with the explosion of AI, smart homes are progressing to the next level. There are thousands of smart home examples, planned and yet to be imagined. ...

Digi International has been demonstrating new products – for edge-to-cloud systems – from its Digi ConnectCore and Digi XBee portfolios at Electronica. The IoT connectivity specialist highlights its Digi ConnectCore 91/93 system-on-module and Digi XBee 3 Global LTE Cat 4 smart modem. ConnectCore 91/93 The Digi ConnectCore 91/93 system-on-module (pictured above) is based in the NXP i.MX 91/93 processor. This ...

Taoglas, the antenna and IoT component specialist, has brought out AntennaXpert, a suite of digital tools to streamline, simplify, and customise antenna design and integration. Available on the Taoglas website, the toolset includes Taoglas Antenna Integrator, Antenna Builder, and Cable Builder. The Taoglas Antenna Integrator—enables users to preview their embedded antennas, including multiple or MIMO antenna systems’ performance in the ...