Texas Instruments Unifies Smart Home Connected Ecosystems with Matter-Enabled SimpleLink Wireless MCUs

Enabling smarter connections to the world around us, Texas Instruments (TI) introduced new Matter-enabled software development kits for Wi-Fi and Thread SimpleLink wireless microcontrollers (MCUs) that will streamline adoption of the Matter protocol in connected applications (also named sometimes as Internet of Things or IoT). The software builds on TI’s close involvement with the Connectivity Standards Alliance and innovation in the 2.4-GHz connectivity space.

LEA Professional, the manufacturer of cloud-connected amplifiers for professional audio applications has unveiled new upgrades to its Cloud and Web UI platforms. With the upgrade to version 3 firmware for LEA’s Connect Series products, the South Bend, Indiana-based company enhances the cloud interface experience based on feedback from actual users of the product - an essential process given this is whole new concept for everyone.

In keeping with the motto “Connected Worlds — Safe and Secure,” electronica, the largest electronics trade fair in the world, took place in Munich from November 8–11. A total of 2,913 companies from more than 50 countries presented their solutions and used the industry gathering to network with approximately 73,000 professional visitors from around the world. From automotive, robotics to the smart home, the show sent a clear message that connected technology needs to deal with security first.

Freescale Semiconductor introduced the new Kinetis KW41Z – the industry’s first multi-mode radio MCU to support concurrent operation of IEEE 802.15.4 Thread and Bluetooth Smart/BLE connectivity while hosting associated applications. With Bluetooth v4.2 support, the Kinetis KW41Z MCU helps transform simple devices into advanced connected systems.