End to end support for wireless applications
Cypress Semiconductor has introduced a Bluetooth Smart module that provides an end to end Bluetooth low energy solution. The new, small form factor EZ-BLE PRoC module, based on Cypress’s PRoC BLE Programmable Radio-on-Chip solution, includes Bluetooth 4.1 qualification and worldwide regulatory certification - simplifying design and cutting time to market.
The EZ-BLE PRoC module integrates the
programmability and ARM Cortex-M0 core of PRoC BLE, two crystals, an onboard chip antenna, metal shield and passive components - all in a compact 10mm x 10mm x 1.8mm form factor. Customers designing with the module can apply to add the Bluetooth logo on their products by referring to Cypress’s Qualification Design Identification (QDID) 67366 - a unique serial number assigned by the Bluetooth SIG. Additionally, the module is compliant to wireless regulatory standards in the US, Canada, Japan, Korea and Europe. Designers looking to create Bluetooth Smart
products must often use software tools from multiple vendors and develop complex firmware to meet wireless specifications. Cypress has abstracted the Bluetooth Low Energy protocol
Product News I Wireless Technology A breakthrough for wireless power
Integrated Device Technology has announced today that smartphone maker LG has integrated an IDT wireless power receiver into its G4 model. LG’s new G4 has IDT’s P9025A chip built into the motherboard, delivering compact size and a simplified application circuit. LG chose IDT as the sole source vendor for the wireless charging capabilities in its latest portable device. LG previously chose an IDT chip to deliver wireless charging in the prior generation G3 smartphone. Part of IDT’s wireless power portfolio, the P9025A is a fully integrated, single- chip wireless power receiver that can support PMA, Qi or dual mode charging. It utilises a low dropout regulator (LDO)- based architecture to minimise component count. In addition, its control logic minimises power losses to ensure efficient power delivery to the load. The wireless power receivers are
stack and profile configuration into a royalty-free, GUI-based BLE component that can be dragged and dropped into designs using Cypress’s PSoC Creator integrated design environment (IDE). PSoC Creator enables complete system design in a single tool.
www.cypress.com
Asset management software decreases start-up and turnaround times for HART devices
Emerson Process Management’s AMS Suite, Intelligent Device Manager version 13.0 software, enables customers to configure HART devices in bulk, saving time and reducing errors. Managing wireless networks is also easier as users can expand wireless networks faster and with more built-in reliability. Users can now quickly and reliably
standardise asset configuration for both HART and FOUNDATION fieldbus devices, simultaneously applying features, options and alerts to an unlimited number of devices, in a fraction of the time. Built-in validation reports automatically compare configurations and quickly identify when devices deviate from the associated template. After commissioning, changes can be applied in bulk to modify or fine-tune device configurations. With both HART and FOUNDATION fieldbus devices, bulk configuration reduces time to fully configure devices by up to 80% compared to existing work practices.
well suited for wireless handsets, mobile phone sleeves and tablets.
www.IDT.com Cost effective connectivity
Microchip has announced that the MOST Cooperation has released its MOST150 Technology Coaxial Physical Layer specification. This new industry standard specification enables Microchip to support smart antenna module connectivity to in-vehicle MOST150 Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) and infotainment networks, via its OS81118AF Intelligent Network Interface Controller (INIC) with integrated coax transceiver.
The MOST150 coaxial physical layer is well suited for smart antenna telematics and other data traffic from AM/FM, DAB, SDARS, DVB-T, 3G/LTE, GPS and WiFi signals that increasingly need to connect with in-vehicle networks for high bandwidth control, audio, video and Internet Protocol (IP) communication. Additionally, the ability to utilise the low cost coaxial cabling to simultaneously deliver communication signals and power to these in-vehicle systems simplifies design and installation efforts while lowering costs and reducing vehicle weight for easier compliance with environmental regulations.
The OS81118AF allows designers to create in-car cellular and WiFi connectivity applications on the MOST150 network by connecting to a smart antenna module via a coaxial cable. This solution reflects today’s market demands for wirelessly connected applications within the automotive environment, such as internet access, e-mail, social networking and location/GPS-based services.
www.microchip.com AMS Device Manager version 13.0 also
features the AMS Wireless SNAP-ON application which allows users to identify liabilities in network set-up and receive critical device and network health alerts.
www2.emersonprocess.com Monitoring different assets in one network
SignalFire Wireless Telemetry offers the SignalFire Remote Sensing System (SFRSS) for wireless remote management of assets in challenging outdoor environments such as those found in oil and gas, agriculture, forestry, water systems and the public infrastructure. At the heart of the SFRSS is a gateway
and remote transceiver nodes that interface with sensors, giving asset managers access to valuable field data to control devices such as pumps, valves, fans and lighting. The industrial transceiver nodes provide powerful, long range transmission of data in the unlicensed ISM bands that sustains signal strength through terrain, structures or weather. A two-way mesh technology provides the power and stability needed for reliable data transfer over long node-to-node distances, making the SFRSS well suited for applications with many assets widely dispersed
www.cieonline.co.uk Complete wireless M-Bus solution
Silicon Labs has introduced its Wireless M-Bus platform solution designed to simplify the development of wirelessly connected smart meters for electricity, gas, water and heat resources in the European market. Silicon Labs’ smart metering solution includes the Wireless M- Bus software stack and wireless starter kits to speed time to market. The Wireless M-Bus solution is portable across Silicon Labs’ wide array of energy friendly ARM-based microcontrollers (MCUs) and sub-GHz wireless ICs, and it supports all modes for smart metering in Europe including the 169MHz N modes. The open Wireless M-Bus protocol provides a
(up to four miles point-to-point). Two-way message forwarding enables customers to both monitor and control their assets.
www.signal-fire.com
wireless connectivity solution for smart metering and smart grid applications. Based on the EN 13757-4/3 European standards, Wireless M-Bus specifies seamless sub-GHz RF communication between smart utility meters, data concentrators, mobile readout devices and heat cost allocators. Silicon Labs’ Wireless M-Bus platform solution covers all region specific requirements throughout Europe. The software stack complies with the Wireless M-Bus specification (EN 13757- 4), the Wireless M-Bus Application Layer (EN 13757-3) and the Application Layer of the Open Metering System (OMS) Group. The stack supports a wide range of modes at 868MHz and 169MHz, from the physical layer to the application layer. Supported modes include T1, T2, S1, S1-M, S2, C1, C2, N1 and N2 (a-g), with ultra-fast preamble detection for the N modes without sacrificing RF performance.
The Wireless M-Bus platform solution is optimised for modularity and scalability, high RF performance, ultra-low power and a small memory footprint. The solution’s modular architecture also features an open hardware abstraction layer (HAL), providing developers with complete flexibility to select the optimal Silicon Labs MCU and sub-GHz RF devices.
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