ESP-NOW is a connectionless communication protocol developed by Espressif for wireless data communication between ESP boards. It allows ESP boards like ESP8266, ESP32, ESP32-C, and ESP32-S to communicate directly without a router or Internet connectivity. This enables a private wireless network among ESP devices, eliminating the need for a router, gateway, or Internet access for…

Electric vehicles (EVs) are reshaping the automotive industry in terms of sustainability and technology. Not only are EVs reducing greenhouse gases and dependency on fossil fuels, but these vehicles are also driving innovation in aerodynamics, lightweight materials, batteries, powertrains, inverters, software, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), charging systems, cables, and much more. There have also been…

Modbus is a widely used communication protocol and an open-source industrial networking standard. Developed in 1979 by Modicon (now Schneider Electric), Modbus has become a standard in the automation and industrial control systems (ICS) industries. The communication protocol is known for its simplicity and easy-to-follow troubleshooting feature. It uses a master-slave or client-server communication model,…

As of March 2023, there are 92 countries with active 5G, the 5th generation mobile network. Here’s a breakdown per country. The 5G network is accessible to about:  25.2% of the population in India 40% of the population in the U.S. 55% of the 40% of the population in the UK 60% of the population in…

Communication between two LoRa end-node devices can happen seamlessly. Both end-node devices include the LoRa E5 Mini Board, which switches quickly between sending and receiving messages — making two-way communication possible. In this setup, communication begins with one device sending a message and waiting for confirmation. Upon receipt, the receiving device sends a reply confirming…

LoRa (long-range) technology ensures reliable long-range communication between a node and gateway, providing long-term, low-power use for devices This article provides an explanation of LoRa node-to-gateway communication while introducing a node equipped with two buttons to control the flags. These buttons enable users to turn on or off specific actions associated with each button and…

LoRa (Long Range) is a type of wireless communication technology designed to send information over long distances with low power consumption. It uses a special technique called chirp spread spectrum (CSS) modulation, which operates by continuously changing the frequency of a transmitted signal over time. This varying frequency generates a waveform (resembling the sound of…

As a systems partner and integrator for secure communications architectures and monitoring networks, Rohde & Schwarz offers the latest in the fields of secure communications, strategic and tactical communications intelligence, security scanners, and test and measurement. At this year’s IDEF, the Rohde & Schwarz booth successfully showcased its enhanced situational awareness with COMINT solutions, naval…

What is LoRa? LoRa (Long Range) is a wireless communication technology that sends information over long distances with low power consumption. It uses a special technique called chirp spread spectrum (CSS) modulation. Chirp Spread Spectrum operates by continuously changing the transmitted signal’s frequency over time. This varying frequency generates a waveform that resembles the sound…

Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced a new industrial microprocessor (MPU) that supports the EtherCAT communication protocol — achieving high-speed, accurate real-time control for industrial systems. The RZ/T2L MPU inherits the hardware architecture of its higher-end product, the RZ/T2M, and provides optimized solutions for the fast-growing EtherCAT communication market. The new…

It’s possible to set up a do-it-yourself home automation system with an ESP board and Raspberry Pi (RPi). Both offer Wi-Fi connectivity and can easily communicate via a home network. However, a communication protocol is required for wireless communication for devices operating in a wider network.  Since conventional internet protocols like HTTP are typically too…

Nexperia, an expert in essential semiconductors, announced the latest addition to its family of voltage level translators, the NXT4557GU and NXT4556UP. These devices enable seamless connectivity of next-generation, low-voltage mobile phone baseband processors with its subscribers’ identity module (SIM) cards. As processor geometries advance to single-digit nanometer nodes, the core voltage of advanced SoCs is…

Rohde & Schwarz has announced the launch of the R&S UMS400 universal monitoring system for spectrum monitoring and radiolocation of frequencies from 8  to 8 GHz (extendable up to 20 GHz with the R&S CS-MC20 microwave converter). R&S UMS400 meets 8 GHz (optionally 20 GHz) monitoring station needs in the ever-increasing frequency ranges demanded by wireless communications services. Before…

STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor provider serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, is simplifying the design and volume production of the new generation of reliable small, low-cost satellites to deliver services like earth observation and broadband internet from low-earth orbits (LEOs). ST’s new series of radiation-hardened power, analog, and logic ICs in low-cost plastic packages…

Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation has added “TC9563XBG” to its line-up of Ethernet-bridge ICs, to provide support for 10Gbps communications in automotive information communications systems and industrial equipment. Sample shipments have started and volume production will start in August 2022. Automotive networks are evolving toward zone architecture where communications between zones use real-time, multi-gig transmission…

Featuring a slim, 45.8 x 8.3mm main board, the STMicroelectronics‘ STEVAL-IOD04KT1 industrial-sensor kit simplifies the development of compact IO-Link (IEC 61131-9) sensors for fieldbus-independent, point-to-point bi-directional communication. The main board integrates an STM32G0 microcontroller with ST’s L6364W IO-Link transceiver, IIS2MDC high-accuracy 3-axis, digital-output magnetometer, and ISM330DHCX iNEMO inertial module with machine-learning core. The compact dimensions, permitted by the…

Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, has introduced the R9A06G061 power-line communication (PLC) modem IC. The R9A06G061 delivers high-speed communication at up to 1Mbps over long distances of a kilometer or more — without the need for relays, expanding the range of practical applications for PLC. Optimized analog peripheral functions reduce the…

Infrastructure communication networks —  including 5G mobile, utilities, cable, transportation, defense, and data centers — must acquire and maintain signals for precise timing from Global Positioning System (GPS) or other worldwide satellite constellations. These networks require redundant backup systems when Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) signals are unavailable. Microchip Technology‘s TimeProvider 4100 Release 2.3 precision-timing grandmaster…

Rohde & Schwarz, in partnership with Quectel, recently announces the verification of selected 3GPP test cases based on a system with its R&S CMW500 wideband radio communication tester against a Quectel AG15 C-V2X module. Cellular-V2X (C-V2X) is a key technology that’s designed to improve road safety and accelerate autonomous driving in the coming years. Specifically,…

Iota Communications (IotaComm), a wireless communication and data analytics software company, announced the launch of the beta version of their new Internet of Things (IoT) product platform, Delphi360. Delphi360 is uniquely designed to deliver data-driven insights to commercial and industrial facility managers. Sensors, gateways, and machines communicate data over a LoRaWAN low power wide area…