Wireless

NHS GP Dr Gero Baiarda is one of the hundreds of GPs currently on-call at GPDQ - the UK’s GP-on-demand service. Since launching his ‘myth-busting’ series ten days ago Dr Baiarda has become the media ‘go-to’ for information on what to believe in the interest of our health during the COVID-19 pandemic.

5G test solutions from Keysight Technologies have been selected by China Telecommunication Technology Laboratory (CTTL) to certify 5G devices according to 5G new radio (NR) 3GPP specifications in both frequency range FR1 (frequency range from 450 to 6000 MHz) and FR2 (frequency range from 24250 to 52600 MHz).

Silicon Labs has announced that it has entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement with Redpine Signals to acquire the company’s Wi-Fi and Bluetooth business, development center in Hyderabad, India, and extensive patent portfolio for $308 million in cash. This acquisition will expand Silicon Labs' IoT wireless platform.

Kerlink and Saturas have announced that Kerlink will provide Saturas with LoRa-based hardware and software as it launches its automated stem-water measuring system technology commercially.

Mouser Electronics and Microchip Technology have got together to produce a new eBook that explores cutting-edge applications for the newest Internet of Things (IoT) solutions.

Avnu Alliance has announced the availability of a new whitepaper addressing wireless Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) and the creation of an Avnu working group to support further work on extending wireless TSN capabilities.

A multiprotocol wireless MCU from Texas Instruments is now being shipped by distributor Mouser Electronics.

The decentralised Blockchain protocol that runs in full on mobile phones, Minima has announced the completion of a successful proof of concept with the Isle of Man based mobile operator, Manx Telecom. The trial saw Manx Telecom send tokens on Minima’s blockchain, from one phone to another, granting network access without touching any of the operator’s existing billing systems.

Wireless connectivity modules and devices from Microchip Technology are in stock at distributor Richardson RFPD. along with full design support.

Jabra has announced its Evolve2 range, the next generation of the Evolve range, its UC headset to enhance productivity in the office. The range consists of the Evolve2 85, Evolve2 65, and Evolve2 40 and is engineered to transform concentration, collaboration and flexibility in the workplace.