Wireless

In stock now at distributor Mouser Electronics is the GNS1559MPF (Mini GNSS) from Laird Connectivity.

Minuscule, highly integrated modules from Laird Connectivity are ideal for harsh environments and space-constrained applications.

Knowles has announced the AISonic Bluetooth Standard Solution, a new, complete development solution that enables fast and easy voice integration to any Bluetooth-connected device. The development kit enables OEM and ODMs to build voice-activated calling, control, and far-field speech recognition capabilities into any Bluetooth device, including smart speakers, smart home locks, connected light switches, wearables, in-vehicle voice assis...

With pupils set to go back to school on 8th March, there are a number of safety measures schools need to implement, such as smart technology, to ensure the health and wellness of staff, students and school communities. Matthew Margetts, Director of Sales and Marketing at Smarter Technologies explains more.

The portfolio of wireless solutions at Heilind Electronics has been expanded with off-the-shelf LTE/GPS, 2-in-1 screw-mount external antennas.

Yuan Lee and Tim Taberner, from Advantech, present an introduction to wireless technologies and their applications in factory automation.

It’s fair to say the wearable market is enjoying a boom right now. According to Gartner, the wearables market saw global sales of $68.9bn in 2020, up nearly 50% in one year. Sales look set to continue growing in 2021 with an estimated turnover of $81.5bn, as wearables play an increasingly integral role in keeping us working during the COVID-19 pandemic. Leo Scott Smith, Founder and CEO of Tended explains.

Though 5G mobile communications trials are now well underway, due to the scale of investment required, most industry commentators expect full network roll-outs to be several years away. Mouser’s Mark Patrick explains the role of Fixed Wireless Access (FWA).

Nick Sacke, Comms365, discusses how IoT technologies and the use of data can boost and support industries and the wider economy to unlock more efficient and sustainable production cycles, as well as offering greater insights into product value and optimisation to help businesses to survive in the short-term and thrive in the future.

More than half of organisations plan to increase their investment in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and smart building technology in 2021. This is according to Johnson Controls’ annual Energy Efficiency Indicator survey. Interestingly enough, these business plans are comparable with investment trends that came after the 2010 recession; now likely a result of preparation for the post-pandemic world. Matthew Margetts, Dir...