The Internet of Things (IoT)

Having established itself as an LPWAN behemoth, LoRaWAN looks toward a massive IoT future.

Thanks to the updated IoT/IIoT devices, the IEEE 802.11ah standard may see deployment in a host of "smart-everything" scenarios.

Pusan National University's backscatter technique for low-power IoT communication is 40% more energy-efficient than conventional backscattering systems.

Wi-Fi HaLow promises to simplify networks, extend ranges, and enable increased device density in a variety of IoT use cases.

InnoPhase IoT integrated ultra-low-power Wi-Fi and Matter v1.2 certification on a single chip to support interoperable smart-home devices.

With the launch of its xG26 modules, Silicon Labs looks to future-proof the Matter protocol by doubling both the flash and RAM memory and the modules’ GPIO capability for integration...

The xG22E family of wireless SoCs from Silicon Labs is its first family designed for battery-free, energy-harvesting applications.

Learn how the latest IoT and IIoT devices ensure secure connectivity against cyber threats, whether wired or wireless. Explore cybersecurity measures in this comprehensive guide...

A new connectivity standard—Matter—looks set to unlock the promise of the smart home and deliver consumers more secure, reliable, and seamless experiences.

Across its three iterations to date, the Matter connectivity protocol has significantly expanded its reach. Learn what’s new in the latest revision.

Rohde & Schwarz collaborates with Sony Semiconductor Israel to reach milestones for NTN NB-IoT roll-out.

The IoT provides a key tool to help companies, governments, and nations create a greener global economy.

The move to a distributed architecture from the cloud to the edge has ushered in a new era of edge computing.

The steady proliferation of space debris has led to concerns for the long-term health and well-being of active communications satellites.

Discover how LoRaWAN technology contributes to the cold supply chain and food-service industries.

The rising popularity of implementing LoRaWAN as a connectivity solution has led to more misconceptions about the technology. Laird’s Senthooran Ragavan puts those myths to rest...

The 3GPP’s 2022 standards for non-terrestrial networks have spawned a boom in convergence of satellite communications and cellular networks.

Energous' PowerBridge sends RF energy over the air and to power battery-less IoT sensors.

When it comes to smart buildings, conventional low-tech facilities can also benefit from smart technology.

As the IoT continues to expand, wireless protocols need to support applications that require higher network capacity, faster data rates, and more robust security.

Adding RF/mmWave communications capabilities to overall system designs has become much easier and cost-effective with modular functional blocks in SiPs, SoCs, and SoMs.

iSIM technology, or the integrated version of SIM and its functionality, is broadening the path for secure embedded design. What are the differences between iSIM, eSIM, and SIM...

Renesas Electronics’ Quick-Connect Studio is a cloud-based platform that enables users to validate prototypes and improve product development.

The new line of IoT sensors developed by L-com can monitor light at all levels.

The latest generation of GNSS chipsets makes devices smaller and enables longer operational periods with enhanced accuracy.

SimpleLink wireless connectivity devices enable efficient Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth Low Energy 5.3 connections in any environment.

Wi-Fi 6, Matter, and Wi-SUN will help fulfill capacity, efficiency, and performance needs for enhanced IoT connectivity. These advances will benefit industrial, commercial, and...

The organization, made up of more than 600 OEMs, labs, and manufacturers, aims to bring IoT security upgradability and transparency into the hands of consumers.

With all of the buzz surrounding Matter and its import for the IoT, we talked with the Thread Group about its outlook for 2023 in terms of Matter's market acceptance and technology...

Created by the Connectivity Standards Alliance, Matter is royalty-free standard for integration and interoperability between different IoT products, ecosystems, and protocols....

What is Thread, and why does it Matter? Learn about the hottest technologies in consumer electronics and smart-home infrastructure as we discuss mesh networking with the Thread...

The emergence of 5G cellular networks promises a lot, but it’s still some time away from complete global deployment. While 5G tech offers some exclusive features and benefits,...

The global collaborative Internet of Things ecosystem that creates networks, devices, and solutions using the LoRaWAN license-free band came to Amsterdam for the Things Conference...

Lacuna Space and The Things Industries have partnered up to provide The Things Industries’ global LoRaWAN developer ecosystem, with the ability to evaluate satellite connectivity...

We talk with ZENNER's Borislav Stöckermann about the digital solutions that enable people to implement intelligent systems for the consumption measurement of water, heat, cooling...

Ubiquitous Wi-Fi technology continues to evolve to keep pace with user demands for more speed, stronger security, etc. This eBook covers top issues impacting Wi-Fi, from IoT implementat...

This eBook delves into two of the MIPI Alliance's standards initiatives: the RF Front-End Control Interface and A-PHY serializer-deserializer (SerDes) physical layer interface...

Houman Zarrinkoub, principal wireless product manager at MathWorks, discusses some of the challenges facing RF designers as they work to add new dimensions to "ubiquitous connectivity...

With the expansion of AI into the cloud, there's an increasing need for robust security features and functions to protect AI models at the edge.

The Internet of Things is revolutionizing many industries and devices, but serious problems arise when it comes to its dependency on batteries. So, what’s the answer to the ecological...

Semtech’s Marc Pégulu shares predictions for LPWAN’s future amid the shifting IoT tech landscape.

To precisely detect natural gas leaks, IoT sensors must be deployed properly. Here’s an example of one sensor that helps achieve that goal.

Today's "smart home" suffers from a lack of technology cohesion. Cees Links, GM of wireless connectivity at Qorvo, discusses why Matter, along with Wi-Fi 6/6E, can be the glue...

MKSemi’s flagship product is poised to smooth UWB’s path into broad deployment in consumer and industrial IoT applications. A partnership with Infineon and ThinkSeed Systems serves...

A suite of tiny, wireless, and easy-to-use battery-operated sensors deploy almost anywhere and retrofit to any space, making buildings and assets smart in minutes.

Crypto Quantique created a secure end-to-end IoT Cybersecurity platform using quantum-driven semiconductor hardware IP.

This article introduces the four main elements of LoRa network architecture and discusses some of the most common challenges faced by designers while developing LoRa end-nodes...

Historically, building management systems were hardwired, making it challenging to update or modify these systems. The advent of LPWANs has changed the equation to simplify and...

By participating in the UWB Alliance and FiRa Consortium, SPARK Microsystems hopes to help push mass UWB adoption.

The SiP features the company's secure UBX-R5 LTE-M / NB-IoT chipset and M8 GNSS chip for size-constrained asset tracking, wearable, and healthcare applications.

Vehicular IoT design transforms a wide range of vehicles in transportation systems into wireless communications hubs.

Semtech's LoRa Basics Modem-E and LoRa Edge Tracker Reference Design lower development costs and reduce IoT design complexity.

New IoT ICs deliver highly precise positioning capabilities and fine ranging for IoT applications such as smart locks and IoT sensors.

A June 2020 survey highlights the need for a cohesive security policy with threats on the rise.

With 1.2-Gb/s data rates, these connectivity solutions bring fluidity and low latency to gaming consoles, smart consumer IoT hubs, AR/VR devices, and more.

The former’s embedded Bluetooth module pairs with the latter’s wireless connectivity software to enable massively scalable industrial IoT implementations.

This comprehensive educational courseware provides teachers with the tools to teach students how to design and test different kinds of IoT devices for a wide range of applications...

The trends in growing markets such as communications, automotive, and defense are creating challenges for the test and measurement industry.

IoT platform supports a digitally connected campus for a personalized student experience and efficient facility management.

Laird Connectivity’s Jonathan Kaye discusses the most common misconceptions about cellular IoT design—a growing area of IoT thanks to two new versions of the cellular standard...

The asset tracking and smart-building kits are integrated with AWS to quickly get systems integrators and enterprises up and running.

Sequitur Labs’ comprehensive approach to embedded-system security protects firmware, keys, and security-critical assets.

The development broadens Zigbee’s appeal in home automation, smart lighting/buildings, and general IoT applications.

Wi-Fi is more than an internet gateway for phones, tablets, and computers. It can be used to connect virtually every item imaginable. And with Wi-Fi 6, the true potential of the...

A concerted industry-wide approach to advanced IoT connections is delivering 5G-ready machine-to-machine communications today. What’s behind this technology-on-the-rise?

Designing Internet of Things hardware requires technical and business expertise. Take advantage of these free, ready-to-view webinars for insights and details.

Offering a path for non-LoRa Alliance members to obtain LoRaWAN device certification, the certification program includes full protocol testing with interoperability and RF performance...

IoT is enabling a new era of end-to-end supply-chain monitoring and actionable analytics. Low-power, wide-area networks provide the connectivity to make this possible.

What’s in store in this technology space for the second half of 2020? Semtech’s Marc Pegulu weighs in on new business models, asset tracking, and an edge/cloud hybrid.

The first in a family of versatile, low-power chipsets promises rapid expansion of IoT asset-management services with a device-to-cloud architecture.

Benefits in LPWA IoT applications include end-to-end security features, high output power, and Location Everywhere.

Technology Editor Bill Wong talked to Pedro Pachuca, Director of IoT for Semtech’s Wireless and Sensing Products Group, about the benefit of IoT solutions for buildings management...

System-on-chip integrates MCU IP and LoRa-compliant radio, fast tracking the design of smart IoT-connected devices.

Internet of Things technology is creating a safer and smarter world by allowing artificial intelligence to be used with electronic devices connected to the internet.

What should engineers consider when designing with LTE CAT M1 and NB-IoT? This article presents a checklist to help guide the process.

Factors that make for effective Wi-Fi include ample range, high throughput, low packet error rate, and suitable coexistence—all of which can be enhanced via 802.11ac.

Despite the onslaught of the Internet of Things within the industrial world, SCADA will continue to evolve to meet today’s demands.

Self-interference cancellation could very well be the linchpin to a resurgence of the 2.4-GHz band.

LTE technology has what it takes to address Internet of Things applications across the board, ranging from gaming and mobile computing to smart metering and asset tracking.

Some of the new trends making an impact on the Internet of Things include the emergence of ecosystems and the resurgence of Wi-Fi.

Wireless protocols such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth work with smartphones around the world as controllers for electronic devices that sense and share data via the internet.

The group’s chairman discusses its mission and LoRa technology in general.

Three new cellular modems were recently unveiled that are intended to allow OEMs to equip their devices with cellular IoT connectivity.

This white paper provides a general explanation of the Internet of Things (IoT) along with answers to common questions.

Key players Qorvo, Yole, and Keysight weigh in on the leading and disruptive RF technologies in this space.

Thanks to the blend of LoRa technology and Bluetooth Low Energy, the Internet of Things can reach locations without telecommunications infrastructure.

This year, expect to see the RF/microwave industry produce solutions that push technological boundaries to meet new and emerging requirements.

The integration of RF/microwave functionality in highly integrated front-end modules paves the way for smaller, lower-power, cost-effective IoT solutions for a wide range of application...

Many communications technologies can be used to connect different things to the internet, but various forms of wireless links will dominate this quickly evolving space.

Simulation software can aid the development of new wireless technologies, such as Narrowband-IoT (NB-IoT).

Manufacturers of IoT devices must implement the proper approach when it comes to testing their products.

As old fashioned as they may seem, books are still one of the more in-depth ways to educate yourselves on engineering topics.

The 3G Partnership Project has finished laying out a new wireless IoT standard known as Narrowband-IoT. It will become part of the larger LTE specification.

This tutorial serves as a general guide to assist developers who are tasked with selecting wireless modules for Internet of Things (IoT) applications.

A number of wireless technologies will be needed to provide the increased connectivity promised by the Internet of Things.

Active and passive sensors will be enabling an automated lifestyle as part of the Internet of Things (IoTs).

A new version of Wi-Fi is trying to alter the perception that it is not suited for the industrial sensors, wearables, and smart home devices that will keep the Internet of Things...

When planning for unlicensed band use for wireless systems, a real-time spectrum analyzer makes it possible to scan frequency spectrum for signals.