A consortium of companies found a clever way to recycle phone parts, showing how reusing electronics can improve sustainability. Electronic waste is a huge environmental problem of which disposed cell phones are a major contributor. Think about it, all that metal, plastic, and working semiconductors go into landfills. Some materials, such as gold from PCB…
IoT wireless module receives approval from two US cellular carriers
Telit Cinterion receives approval for the ME310M1-W1 module from two major U.S. MNOs. The certifications enable IoT specialists and their customers to begin using the ME310M1-W1 immediately — not only in the United States but also worldwide — thanks to its comprehensive global band support. With the support of multiple technologies, including licensed and unlicensed…
Dual-mode IoT module combines cellular and wM-Bus communication
The ST87M01 cellular data-communications module integrates NB-IoT certification and an optional ST4SIM embedded SIM. The module features dual communication capabilities through NB-IoT cellular connectivity and wireless Meter-Bus (wM-Bus), providing redundant data transmission channels for applications like utility consumption monitoring. A software-defined radio enables dynamic switching between NB-IoT and sub-GHz wM-Bus modes. The module supports direct…
Cellular LTE module snags AT&T network approval
The Telit Cinterion ME310M1-W1 LTE module received approval for use on the AT&T network, adding cellular connectivity to IoT devices.
LTE Cat 1bis modules connect IoT devices to cellular networks
u-blox announces an expansion to its popular range of R10 products for the fast-growing LTE Cat 1bis cellular connectivity market. Predicted by analyst firm Techno Systems Research Co., Ltd to account for 43.6% of all non-handset cellular devices by 2029, LTE Cat 1bis is expected to be the best-selling cellular technology for the Internet of…
Certify your 450 MHz IoT devices
The Global Certification Forum (GCF) announced that it is adding certification for devices using 450 MHz bands. This will enable compliance with the highest quality and interoperability requirements for devices operating in the 400 to 450 MHz spectrum range, with LTE bands B31 and B72 initially in scope. Cellular bands in this spectrum range are becoming the…
How GaN PAs in 5G radios push test requirements
Proper PA development, validation, and characterization are important because a PA often accounts for a significant portion of a transmitting device’s power consumption.
5G software stack runs on small cell PHY SoC
Integrate a 5G Open RAN L1-L3 software stack into a small-cell design.
Dual-band positioning IC boosts accuracy in urban areas
u-blox has announced F10, the company’s first dual-band GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems) platform combining L1 and L5 bands to offer enhanced multipath resistance and meter-level positioning accuracy. The platform caters to urban mobility applications, such as aftermarket telematics and micromobility. Applications that use GNSS receivers for accurate positioning are on the rise. Yet, current…
Cellular SoC includes RF amp, power management, GNSS, NB-IoT, and DECT NR+
Nordic Semiconductor announces the expansion of its nRF91 Series cellular IoT devices with the introduction of the nRF9151 System-in-Package (SiP). The nRF9151 further enhances Nordic’s end-to-end cellular IoT solution, which encompasses hardware, software, tools, and nRF Cloud Services, providing advanced capabilities and seamless integration to significantly simplify the development process. The nRF9151 offers a compact,…