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LTE IoT 10 Click Click board from MIKROE provides reliable IoT connectivity

Wed, Mar 05, 2025

LTE IoT 10 Click is a compact add-on board that provides reliable LTE-M and NB-IoT connectivity for industrial and commercial IoT applications from MIKROE. A new member of MIKROE’s 1750-strong mikroBUS enabled Click board family, LTE IoT 10 Click features the Monarch GM02S, a low power and dual-mode LTE-M/NB-IoT module from Sequans, which supports global 617MHz to 2.2GHz band operation.

Comments Nebojsa Matic, CEO of MIKROE: “LTE IoT 10 Click is ideal for smart meters, industrial sensors, asset tracking, smart home and city applications, wearables, and healthcare monitoring solutions requiring power-efficient cellular IoT connectivity.”

Olivier Pauzet, EVP Marketing & Strategy at Sequans, said: “Developers can now innovate and design new IoT products quickly with our flagship Monarch GM02S module and the Click embedded development environment. We are excited to see their ideas come to fruition.”

Sequans’ Monarch GM02S is a low power LTE-M/NB-IoT module with global band support, 3GPP LTE Release 14 compliance (upgradable to Release 17), embedded IP stack with multiple protocol support and +23dBm transmission power. It enables quick switching between LTE-M and NB-IoT modes. To simplify the development process, the LTE IoT 10 Click includes UART and JTAG interfaces for debugging and firmware upgrades. Additional features include a wake button, reset functionality, visual status indicators, an SMA connector for LTE antennas, and a micro SIM card slot.

LTE IoT 10 Click is fully compatible with the mikroBUS socket and can be used on any host system supporting the mikroBUS standard. It comes with the mikroSDK open-source libraries, offering unparalleled flexibility for evaluation and customisation. Like all recently-announced Click boards, LTE IoT 10 Click features the groundbreaking ClickID feature, enabling the host system to seamlessly and automatically detect and identify this add-on board.

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ST’ new integrated wireless MCUs combine extra features and performance with power efficiency

Tue, Mar 04, 2025

ST has announced the next generation of its STM32 power-efficient short-range wireless microcontrollers (MCUs) that simplify connecting consumer and industrial devices to the IoT.

The new STM32WBA6 series is used in connected, smart devices like wearable healthcare and wellness monitors, animal collars, electronic locks, remote weather sensors, and more. Packing extra memory and digital system interfaces, while preserving energy efficiency the new MCUs can handle richer functionality in emerging new product designs.

The STM32WBA6 MCUs also embed SESIP3 and PSA Level3 certifiable security assets, such as cryptographic accelerators, TrustZone isolation, random generator, and product lifecycle that will contribute and enable ST customers to reach compliancy towards the upcoming RED and CRA regulations.

“Robust and standardised wireless connectivity is central to the IoT’s success. Our new STM32WBA6 MCUs bring richer features and larger memory to address high-end applications in smart home, health, factory, and agriculture,” said Patrick Aidoune, General-Purpose MCU Division General Manager, STMicroelectronics. “Our customers can now increase the pace of development to meet demands from consumer and industrial markets for new products that deliver more features and increased capabilities within reduced size and power constraints.”

The wireless subsystem in the new STM32WBA6 microcontrollers supports Bluetooth, Zigbee, Thread, Matter, and other protocols operating in the 2.4GHz frequency band, and allows communication using multiple protocols concurrently. It’s how a system like a smart-home bridge can communicate with the homeowner’s mobile app over Bluetooth and simultaneously manage lights or thermostats through mesh networking such as Zigbee. The STM32WBA6 series also contains single-protocol variants for simpler and more cost-conscious applications.

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element14 Community launches ultrasonic sensor challenge with TDK

Tue, Mar 04, 2025

element14, an Avnet Community, in partnership with TDK, has launched a new design challenge, inviting engineers, makers, and technology enthusiasts to develop innovative projects utilising TDK’s waterproof ultrasonic range sensors in real-world applications.

Participants will integrate TDK USSM Plus-FS sensors into a functional project that demonstrates the versatility and accuracy of ultrasonic distance sensing technology. Selected applicants will receive an evaluation kit from TDK, which includes two TDK USSM Plus-FS ultrasonic range sensors, a TDK evaluation board, and a set of sensor connector cables.

Participants are encouraged to explore a range of potential applications for ultrasonic sensing technology, such as object detection, industrial control sensing, human-robot interaction, movement boundary control, conveyor belt monitoring, smart delivery robots, autonomous lawnmowers, and liquid level sensing.

Andreea Teodorescu, Global Director of Product Marketing & element14 Community, stated, “This design challenge provides our community with the opportunity to explore the power of ultrasonic sensing technology with hands-on experience in real-world applications.”

Applications are open till 28 March. Once selected, participants have until 16 June to build their projects. Challengers must post their progress including the final project and at least five blog posts before the closing date. Posts that include photos, videos and code samples will be judged more favourably.

The grand prize winner will receive an Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (4th gen) 128GB and an iRobot Roomba self-emptying robot vacuum cleaner, the runner-up will receive an iPad Mini 10.9 inch 64GB and an iRobot Roomba self-emptying robot vacuum cleaner, and other finishers of the challenge (anyone who completes five blogs and a project with the featured product) will receive a MultiComp Pro Multimeter Set.

For more information on the design challenge and to register, please visit: https://community.element14.com

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u-blox introduces PointPerfect Live bringing network RTK to high-precision GNSS applications

Tue, Mar 04, 2025

u-blox has announced the launch of PointPerfect Live, a next-generation network RTK correction service designed to provide centimetre-level positioning. With instant access to high-precision corrections, customers in surveying, construction, mining, and agriculture can maximize productivity, reduce costly errors, and streamline workflows.

PointPerfect Live builds upon the capabilities of the u-blox PointPerfect service, delivering real-time positioning capabilities in the centimetre-level range, which are crucial for high-value market segments such as surveying, construction, mining and agriculture.

PointPerfect Live is designed to address the growing demand for GNSS correction services that achieve the highest precision within seconds, thereby enhancing productivity. Built upon proven RTK technology, it ensures real-time accuracy within 1-2 centimetres, even in challenging environments. The solution leverages a dense network of reference stations to provide seamless corrections in local data formats, eliminating the need for complex transformations and reducing operational overhead.

“The launch of PointPerfect Live marks a major milestone in our mission to deliver best-in-class positioning solutions,” said, Franco de Lorenzo Head of Product at u-blox’s Services business unit, “The extension of the PointPerfect line of correction services enables our customers to work faster, reduce errors, and optimise their workflows across industries that rely on high-precision GNSS — from surveying and construction to mining and agriculture.”

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