SiTime Corporation announced Symphonic, its first mobile clock generator with an integrated MEMS resonator (SiT30100). Symphonic provides accurate and resilient clock signals for 5G and GNSS chipsets and enables efficient power consumption in mobile and IoT devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, and asset trackers. This product unlocks a cumulative $2 billion served addressable market (SAM)…
TXCO operates at 1.2 V
Aker Technology USA has released the TX21ED Series, a 1.2V Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillator (TCXO) that is the ultimate choice for next-generation low-power applications in an era of energy-efficient and high-performance electronics. The ultra-low power TX21ED Series meets the demands for frequency stability while significantly reducing power consumption, designed for wearable devices, IoT sensors, and mobile…
Click board and module add LTE to IoT devices
Sequans announce the availability of LTE IoT 10 Click, the latest addition to MIKROE’s extensive click board ecosystem. MIKROE is renowned for its innovative hardware and software products that significantly reduce development time by adhering to proven standards. The LTE IoT 10 Click is a compact add-on board designed to provide robust LTE-M and NB-IoT…
5G development in 2025: halftime or still first quarter?
EE World spoke with Spirent’s Stephen Douglas about the company’s annual 5G report. 5G development continues, with AI showing its influence. Around 2014 or 2015, I first started hearing about 5G development, mainly in terms of 5G New Radio (5G NR). With the release of the first 5G standards in December 2018 and the start…
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…
What are the EMC issues for 5G and IoT devices?
5G and IoT applications can involve high densities of devices operating on similar frequencies. Designers of electronic devices regularly pay close attention to minimizing the generation of electromagnetic interference (EMI) and ensuring electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). Minimizing electromagnetic susceptibility (EMS) can also be important for 5G and IoT devices to protect them from potential cumulative effects…
Wireless modules enhance IoT devices through theft-prevention tracking
Microcontrollers and wireless modules combine to add connectivity and theft-prevention features to IoT devices for automotive, industrial, medical, and smart-home use. Many original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) integrate theft-prevention tracking capabilities into their IoT devices. This article reviews key trade-offs and considerations for selecting wireless tracking technologies and highlights the crucial role microcontroller units (MCUs) play…
How Amazon Sidewalk differs from Wi-Fi, cellular, and LoRaWAN networks
Amazon Sidewalk uses 900 MHz to send low-bitrate messages to IoT devices. It has a more extended range than Wi-Fi and requires no base stations. Amazon Sidewalk is a free community network that provides secure, reliable connectivity for smart IoT devices. This low-bandwidth, low-power network leverages sub-GHz frequencies to transmit small data packets over distances…
How does 5G help secure edge connectivity?
If not thoughtfully and thoroughly implemented, 5G security can be a mixed bag. On the one hand, 5G has new features designed to enhance security, such as stronger encryption algorithms and better user authentication. At the same time, 5G networks face several security challenges, including new attack vectors and a larger attack surface. This article…
Wi-Fi HaLow router connects IoT devices to networks
Morse Micro announced the launch of the HaLowLink 1, its first reference-designed Wi-Fi HaLow Access Point, expanding the company’s suite of IoT evaluation tools. Designed to unlock the full potential of Wi-Fi HaLow, the HaLowLink 1 serves as a best-in-class reference design and evaluation platform that promises to demonstrate Wi-Fi HaLow’s extended range, high throughput and…