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Integrating the STM32L4 Discovery Kit IoT Node with the Google Cloud Platform Using Wi-Fi

On February 25, 2019 in All, Computing, Dev Tools, IoT, Low Power, Sensors, Wireless by Greg Toth

The STMicroelectronics STM32L4 Discovery Kit for IoT Node Discovery Kit is an Internet of Things (IoT) development kit that is ideal for prototyping sensor applications with wireless connectivity to the Google Cloud IoT.

Router Security Vulnerabilities Could Compromise the IoT

On February 20, 2019 in All, IoT, Lighting, RF, Security, Sensors, Wireless by Steven Keeping

Wi-Fi routers offer a cheap, convenient gateway to connect IoT sensors to the Cloud, but tests reveal the devices have weak security. As the IoT grows, they could prove even more enticing targets for hackers. New developments bring more protection, but other technologies could prove a better option.

Li-Fi: Wireless Connections Without Radios

On February 8, 2019 in All, Wireless by Charles Byers

The emerging technologies of Visible Light Communication, Free-Space Optical Networking, and Li-Fi offer many of the advantages of wireless technologies like Wi-Fi, but without the problems associated with RF spectrum use. We will explore some of the associated tradeoffs and recent advancements.

Tagged With: Free space optics, Laser, Li-Fi, RF spectrum, Visible Light Communications, VLC, Wi-Fi

Connected-Home Tech Falls Short but the Future is Bright

On January 24, 2019 in All, IoT, Lighting, RF, Sensors, Wireless by Steven Keeping

While smart-home devices are gaining traction, the truly connected home remains a dream. Engineers are working on interim solutions to meld disparate wireless technologies, with some success, but a single smart-home solution is far in the future.

Does Wi-Gig Have a Place in Wi-Fi’s Future?

On January 21, 2019 in All, IoT, RF, Wireless by Barry Manz

Wi-Gig was created to make very-high-speed file transfers possible over a short distance, but Wi-Fi 6 (802.1ax) is coming and it will do that too, without the challenges presented by the use of millimeter wavelengths.

Tagged With: 60GHz, 802.11ad, 802.11ax, 802.11ay, Millimeter-wave, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi naming, Wi-Gig, Wireless

CES 2019: Defining a New Smarter Society For Us All

On January 11, 2019 in Automation, Automotive, IoT, Medical, Wireless by Mouser Staff

The 2019 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) brought together a mind-blowing myriad of different product innovations. With a projected 180,000 people and nearly 4,500 companies attending, there simply isn’t another tech-related event that competes with this in terms of either scale or diversity.

Ushering in the Promise of a New Generation

On January 8, 2019 in All, IoT, RF, Sensors, Wireless by Paul Golata

The next generation of mobile networks and wireless systems—5G—promises to provide connectivity solutions to change and improve lives.

Tagged With: 5G, Connected, Internet of Things, IoT, Low latency, Massive MIMO, Millimeter wave, Wireless

Where Nanotechnology, the IoT, and Industry 4.0 Meet

On January 3, 2019 in All, Industrial, IoT, Medical, Sensors, Wireless by Liam Critchley

The Internet of Things (IoT) has been developing and advancing for many years and has brought around the beginning of the fourth industrial revolution, Industry 4.0, where many processes are now being automated. While it is not obvious, nanotechnology also has a role to play in this new industry.

Multi-Sensor Modules Ease Indoor Agriculture Design Challenges

On October 5, 2018 in All, IoT, RF, Sensors, Wireless by Steven Keeping

Multi-sensor modules, such as TE Connectivity’s AmbiMate, are simplifying the engineering involved in the global enterprise of controlled-environment agriculture (popularly known as vertical farming).

Bluetooth Mesh Networks and Home Automation

On October 5, 2018 in All, Wireless by Traci Browne

Bluetooth Mesh, launched in 2017, addresses many of the shortcomings in existing home automation protocols already on the market. Find out how Bluetooth Mesh is poised to advance the home automation market.

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