Microchip uC PIC32MX795F512L and PIC24FJ256GB110 Why this two out of hundreds nice Microchip uCs or others suppliers? PIC32MX795F512L is the high end of Microchip with most features, Flash RAM and ROM PIC32MX795F512L comes with 80 MIPS, 2 CAN, 1 LIN, 6 UARTS … (more at table as below) PIC32MX795F512L is a 32-Bit uC and available […]
Category: M2M componets
GL865-Quad GPRS module
The GL865-Quad is a tiny GSM/GPRS module (24×24×2.8 mm only). GL865-QuAD is a quad band GSM/GPRS module in LCC package. It offers ultra low power consumption and an extended temperature range. The small size enables the design of tiny M2M applications. By saving the board to board connectors the BOM (Bill of Material) was reduced […]
GPS module versus hybrid Glonass/GPS module
Test trip of GPS versus hybrid Glonass/GPS in Dallas Dallas is a city with very high buildings. There are a lot skyscrapers shadowing the GNSS signals. The pictures shows trips in Dallas. The yellow pins shows the trip with a high performed GPS module. It was able to catch 4 to 6 signals all the […]
GPS helical, chip and patch antennas
Gallery of helical, patch, chip antennas Pictures will tell more than thousand words. GPS antenna helical SMT This inexpensive helical GPS antenna will be mounted direct on PCB. Quadrifilar GPS antenna This Quadrifilar GPS antenna will be mounted on PCB as well. Inside the Quadrifilar GPS antenna is a balun. The GPS antenna is operating […]
Bye, bye GPS – Welcome Glonass
This week I was visiting customers to present the latest GNSS modules. These hybrid GNSS modules are able to receive GPS and Glonass satellites in parallel. We received 17 channels. Just have a look at the video (37 sec). Dark blue bars = GPS satellites with fix Light blue bars = Glonass satellites with fix […]
Bluetooth Low Energy Proximity Tag – Reference Design
Complete reference design for Bluetooth Low Energy proximity tag You will never have to search for your smartphone again. You will never forget your smartphone in the pub. Just locate your key fob by using your smartphone easily. Use your smartphone to locate your wallet. Get security by automatically locking your laptop by distance to […]
GNSS module supports GPS (US), Glonass (Russia), Galileo (EU), Compass (China), QZSS (Japan)
GNSS module features GNSS systems: GPS (US), Glonass (Russia), Galileo (EU)*, Compass (China)*, QZSS (Japan) * Dead Reckoning: Odometer pulse, Gyro, CAN bus DWP* * by firmware update Differential GPS: RTCM104, SBAS (WAAS, Egnos) Assisted GPS support: ST Self-Trained Assisted GPS (ST-AGPS) 5 days, GPStreamTM 7 days Channels: 32 Ultra High Sensitivity -162 dBm(Tracking) Cold […]
Will Google’s 6LoWPAN marry Microsoft’s human antenna?
When will this big wedding come true? Microsoft showed that electromagnetic noise can be used to identify the position of a person in a room, what the person is doing, and even where a hand is placed on a wall. Microsoft’s vision is dimming the light. First applications could be game controllers. More about this […]
Licence free C compiliers to generate code for 6LoWPAN modules
Primary support will be given for Crossworks on ARM http://www.rowley.co.uk/arm/index.htm . Rowloy offers several 30 day licences, which can be extended. You will not buy a pig in a poke. USD 1500 Commercial License USD 300 Educational License USD 150 Personal License USD 150,- for a personal licence is not too expensive. The alternative are […]
6LoWPAN module on 868/915 MHz with IPsec security
The 6LoWPAN module enables secure low-power wireless IPv6 communication for sensors and small devices. It comes with user-programmable, royalty-free 6LoWPAN stack with mesh routing capability. 6LoWPAN is an Internet Engineering Task Force standard to develop wireless, low-power sensors and devices on IP communication. Your low-power network on 6LoWPAN can easily be integrated into an existing […]