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Developer software for STM32-powered edge devices connects to AWS IoT Core

Mon, Sep 25, 2023

New developer software has been added to STMicroelectronics’ STM32Cube that are claimed to simplify connecting IoT devices to the AWS cloud. The X-Cube-AWS-H5 expansion package enables a seamless and secure connection to the AWS cloud, said STMicroelectronics. It contains a set of libraries and application examples designed for microcontrollers in the STM32H5 series, which act as end devices.

The software is built on the FreeRTOS open source, real time operating system and ST’s Secure Manager embedded security software. The recently announced STM32H5 Discovery kit is available for use with the X-Cube-AWS-H5 expansion package to allow developers to securely connect STM32H5-based prototypes to AWS IoT Core.

The STM32H5 is one of the most powerful Arm Cortex-M33 MCU series, said ST. Devices are factory-programmed with their own immutable identity and when combined with ST’s Secure Manager, it simplifies registering smart devices to AWS cloud. It also removes the need for costly infrastructure which would otherwise be necessary to keep the identities of IoT objects secret during their production.

Remote provisioning and administration of credentials will also be available via third-party service providers, during production of devices and in the field.

The isolation properties provided by Secure Manager enable multitenant IP protection to protect the intellectual property of multiple owners.

For edge AI use cases, models are running on the edge, on devices can be protected by the Secure Manager, and further trained and securely updated via the cloud. The STM32Trust TEE Secure Manager makes stronger security simpler, added ST. STM32H5 is the first MCU to support Secure Manager and targets PSA Certified level 3 and SESIP3 certifications.

The X-Cube-AWS-H5 is ready to download now.

STMicroelectronics is an integrated device manufacturer, which works with customers and partners to design and build products, solutions and ecosystems to enable smarter mobility, more efficient power and energy management, and the wide-scale deployment of the IoT and connectivity.

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RF module combines UWB and BLE with integrated antennas

Mon, Sep 25, 2023

Showcasing Insight SiP’s integration and miniaturisation expertise, the ISP3080 UWB-BLE module combines ultra wideband (UWB) technology with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE).
The module is a fully integrated device, requiring only power to create a fully functioning UWB and BLE node with both antennas integrated into the module. It uses Qorvo’s QM31100 UWB chip and Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF52833 BLE device.
The company claimed that for UWB, it offers “massively improved” power consumption compared with previous generations, and interoperability via conformance to the FiRa standard. This allows UWB connections both to other vendors’ FiRa compatible chipsets and UWB equipped mobile phones, such as the latest generation Apple, Google and Samsung devices.
Ultra-low power can be achieved by using a combination of Bluetooth and the integrated accelerometer to switch on the UWB transceiver only when necessary, advised Insight SiP.
The module measures just 12 x 12 x 1.5mm. Applications include secure entry, real-time location systems, ticketing and barrier control and hands-free key solutions.

The device offers a wide range of peripherals for a selection of digital and analogue connections, including UWB, SPI, UART, I2C, programmable general purpose I/Os and on-board ADCs.
Nick Wood, sales and marketing director for Insight SiP commented: “With the FiRa standard gaining wide acceptance and the implementation of UWB on mobile phones, we believe ultra-wideband has truly “come of age” and will become an increasingly prevalent technology.”
Insight SiP has an R&D team based in Sophia Antipolis in the south of France. The company specialises in the miniaturisation of RF modules using system in package (SiP) technology. Its offers what is believed to be the smallest complete BLE module in the world, the world’s first antenna-in-package, the world’s first UWB/BLE and LoRa/BLE combo modules with integrated antennas, and the world’s smallest microcomputer in an SD card format.
Founded in 2005, Insight SiP has a subsidiary in the US, a sales office in Japan and a network of over 30 distributors across the globe.

http://www.insightsip.com

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SoM and starter kit accelerate development for motor control and DSP applications

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

Additions to the Kria portfolio of adaptive system on module (SoM) and developer kits have been announced by AMD. The Kria K24 SoM and KD240 Drives starter kit are available to order now.

The Kria K24 SoM offers power-efficient compute in a small form factor and targets cost-sensitive industrial and commercial edge applications, explained the company. InFO (integrated fan-out) packaging results in the K24 being half the size of a credit card while using half the power of the larger, connector-compatible Kria K26 SoM.

It provides high determinism and low latency for powering electric drives and motor controllers used in compute-intensive DSP applications at the edge, such as electric motor systems, robotics for factory automation, power generation, public transportation such as elevators/lifts and trains, surgical robotics and medical equipment such as MRI beds, and also EV charging stations.

The KD240 Drives starter kit is a motor control-based development platform. Coupled with the 24 SoM, users can quickly develop motor control and DSP applications at a reduced time to market and without requiring FPGA programming expertise.

The K24 SoM features a custom-built Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC device and the supporting KD240 starter kit is a sub-$400 FPGA-based motor control kit. Enabling developers to begin at a more evolved point in the design cycle, the KD240 provides easy access for entry-level developers compared to other processor-based control kits.

The K24 SOM is qualified for use in industrial environments with support for more design flows than any generation before it, said AMD. That includes familiar design tools like Matlab Simulink and languages like Python with its extensive ecosystem support for the PYNQ framework. Ubuntu and Docker are also supported. Software developers can also use the AMD Vitis motor control libraries while maintaining support for traditional development flows.

“The K24 SOM delivers high performance-per-watt in a small form factor and houses the core components of an embedded processing system on a single production-ready board for a fast time to market,” said Hanneke Krekels, corporate vice president, Core Vertical Markets, AMD.

It is estimated that around 70 per cent of the total global electrical use by the industrial sector is tied to electric motors and motor-driven systems. AMD said that even a one per cent improvement in the efficiency of a drive system can have a significant positive impact on operational expenses and the environment.

The KD240 is supported by an optional motor accessory pack (MACCP), with additional motor kits available in the future that can be purchased separately for an enhanced ramp-up experience for developers.

K24 SOMs are offered in both commercial and industrial versions and are built for 10-year industrial lifecycles. In addition to support for expanded temperature ranges, the industrial-grade SoM includes ECC-protected LPDDR4 memory for high-reliability systems.

The K24 commercial version is shipping today, and the industrial version is expected to ship in Q4.

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Qualcomm promises ultimate connected home with 10G Fiber Gateway

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

Qualcomm has announced the start of the 10Gbit (10G) fibre broadband service era, with the introduction of 10G Fiber Gateway Platform, featuring Qualcomm Service Defined Wi-Fi technology.

The gateway is software-defined and can be continuously customisable. Fast 10G fibre delivers Service Defined Wi-Fi technology which can classify, prioritise, and schedule network traffic. Providers can use the broadband gateway as a vehicle for increased subscriber engagement and smart home innovation via value-added services and applications.

Although the majority of subscribers experience their broadband service through Wi-Fi, access network from the service provider to the home and Wi-Fi within the home are managed separately. The quality of service is nearly impossible to maintain across the entire network, given the diversity of devices, applications, connectivity technologies, and the near-constant change across all these elements, said Qualcomm.

Its Service Defined Wi-Fi technology addresses this management challenge by offering a unified data flow management architecture, from cloud to device. It delivers orchestration, classification, scheduling, and insights that help ensure subscriber performance expectations for 10G Fiber are met. It can adapt to user activity whether this is gaming, streaming, video conferencing or sharing content.

“Qualcomm’s latest advancements in home gateways will help accelerate the ongoing transformation of home Wi-Fi networks,” said Andrew Spivey, senior analyst at ABI Research. “Given the rapid deployment of fibre-optic cable, alongside the concurrent decline of legacy cable and DSL technologies, the new platform is timely, and combined with Qualcomm’s Wi-Fi 7 technology will prove indispensable in delivering the advanced speeds modern homes require,” he added.

The Qualcomm 10G Fiber Gateway Platform enables 10Gbits per second to and through the home. Its software-defined architecture combines 10G passive optical network (PON) technology with multi-Gigabit Wi-Fi 7 connectivity to ensure high-speed connectivity and low-latency access is delivered seamlessly through the home to end devices, such as phones, PCs, smart TVs, home cameras or appliances.

The Qualcomm 10G Fiber Gateway Platform and Qualcomm Service Defined Wi-Fi technology are scheduled to be commercially available by summer 2024.

https://www.qualcomm.com/

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Developer software for STM32-powered edge devices connects to AWS IoT Core

RF module combines UWB and BLE with integrated antennas

SoM and starter kit accelerate development for motor control and DSP applications

Qualcomm promises ultimate connected home with 10G Fiber Gateway

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