All items tagged with wireless connectivity (80)

Synaptics Completes Acquisition of DisplayLink and Broadcom’s Wireless Business

July 31, 2020 by Joao Martins

Synaptics Completes Acquisition of DisplayLink and Broadcom’s Wireless Business

Synaptics Inc from San Jose, CA - the same company that in 2017 acquired Conexant, one of the industry's leading audio and voice technology specialists - expanded even more it's connectivity lead with the just concluded acquisition of DisplayLink Corp., a leading supplier of universal docking solutions and high-performance video compression technology. This strategic expansion of Synaptics business happens just a few days after the acquisition of assets and manufacturing rights associated with the wireless connectivity business of Broadcom.

Qualcomm Announces New Ultra-Efficient NB2 IoT Chipset for Connected Applications

April 16, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Qualcomm Announces New Ultra-Efficient NB2 IoT Chipset for Connected Applications

According to data from the GSMA, the world will see 3.2 billion cellular Internet-of-Things (IoT) connections in 2024. That is, billions of connected devices of all types in homes, companies, and cities. Qualcomm Technologies is already a leading supplier of wireless connectivity chipsets and they now announced a breakthrough new product to drive the growth of cellular IoT: the Qualcomm 212 LTE IoT Modem, introduced as the world’s most power-efficient single-mode NB2 (NB-IoT) chipset.

CEVA NB-IoT IP Completes Release 14 GCF Certification with Rohde & Schwarz

February 20, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

CEVA NB-IoT IP Completes Release 14 GCF Certification with Rohde & Schwarz

CEVA, the leading licensor of wireless connectivity and smart sensing technologies, and Rohde & Schwarz, a leading supplier of test and measurement equipment, announced that CEVA has successfully completed Protocol Conformance testing of the CEVA-Dragonfly NB2 IP platform for Narrowband IoT Release 14 as defined by the Global Certification Forum (GCF). The comprehensive testing was performed using the Rohde & Schwarz R&S CMW500 wideband radio communication tester, a GCF validated platform for NB-IoT protocol conformance testing.

R&D Stories: Achieving Frictionless Lower-Power Application Connectivity with Data-Over-Sound

December 5, 2019 by Adib Mehrabi

R&D Stories: Achieving Frictionless Lower-Power Application Connectivity with Data-Over-Sound

Anytime we need to login to the local Wi-Fi or pair with another Bluetooth device, we think, "There must be a better way to do this!" That's precisely one of the exciting possibilities for data-over-sound technology. This article explains what else we can do with it, and how it works. It also explores how data-over-sound can be realized in embedded scenarios, and how Chirp’s new technology, using the Arm Cortex-M4 and Cortex-M7 processors, can be implemented in connected products. This article was originally published in audioXpress, November 2019.

Skyworks Connectivity Modules Powering Next Generation Wi-Fi 6 Applications

October 10, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Skyworks Connectivity Modules Powering Next Generation Wi-Fi 6 Applications

Skyworks Solutions announced that its advanced connectivity solutions are powering next generation Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) devices from the world’s leading connected home and mesh network providers, including Arris, Asus, D-Link, Netgear, Ruckus and TP-Link. Specifically, Skyworks’ modules are being leveraged in all of the latest best-selling Wi-Fi 6 routers.

Chirp and Linkplay Partner To Create Audio-Based Connectivity Solutions for Consumer Products

October 3, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Chirp and Linkplay Partner To Create Audio-Based Connectivity Solutions for Consumer Products

Combining the capabilities of embedded data-over-sound with Wi-Fi audio technology, Chirp and Linkplay Technology have delivered a software-defined connectivity solution which removes any device set up, pairing or configuration requirements. Leveraging Chirp’s ultrasonic audio protocol, smart-enabled devices integrated with Linkplay’s Wi-Fi Audio modules enables seamless, secure network provisioning for consumer applications in close proximity, without the need for additional hardware.

Luxul Introduces High-Performance Networking Solutions for the Smart Home at CEDIA Expo 2019

September 17, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Luxul Introduces High-Performance Networking Solutions for the Smart Home at CEDIA Expo 2019

Luxul, the IP networking solutions brand, part of Legrand's portfolio for AV integrators, announced a strong technology lineup at CEDIA Expo 2019 (September 12-14). With residential integration increasingly relying in wired and wireless networking solutions, Luxul provides a complete range of equipment that bridges the needs of home entertainment systems and the wider range of smart home technologies. At CEDIA 2019, Luxul introduced next-generation wireless solutions, a cloud remote management system, user control apps and dealer tools.

Skyworks Enables Nordic Semiconductor High-efficiency, Long-Range Bluetooth Solutions

August 13, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Skyworks Enables Nordic Semiconductor High-efficiency, Long-Range Bluetooth Solutions

High performance analog semiconductor and wireless networking manufacturer Skyworks Solutions announced that its advanced connectivity engines are being leveraged by Nordic Semiconductor for ultra-low power wireless communications. Specifically, Nordic is utilizing Skyworks’ family of fully-integrated front-end solutions in conjunction with their multi-protocol system-on-chip (SoC) for Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) and emerging Bluetooth 5 applications.

New Poly G7500 All-in-One Content and Video Conferencing Solution Introduced at InfoComm 2019

June 13, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

New Poly G7500 All-in-One Content and Video Conferencing Solution Introduced at InfoComm 2019

Poly, the global communications and collaboration company (formerly Plantronics and Polycom), announced the Poly G7500, an all-in-one solution combining content collaboration and video conferencing capabilities. The G7500 integrates advanced audio features, wireless content sharing and Ultra HD 4K video, creating an immersive audio and video experience for mid- to large-sized conference rooms. With infinite whiteboarding, users can write over content, use the screen as a whiteboard space, and capture for later use, while all attendees can share content wirelessly from any device.

NXP to Acquire Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Connectivity Assets from Marvell

May 31, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

NXP to Acquire Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Connectivity Assets from Marvell

NXP Semiconductors N.V. announced that its wholly owned subsidiary has entered into a definitive agreement with Marvell to acquire Marvell’s Wireless Connectivity portfolio in an all-cash, asset transaction valued at $1.76 billion. The acquisition encompasses Marvell’s Wi-Fi Connectivity Business Unit, Bluetooth technology portfolio and related assets. NXP expects the acquisition to create new revenue opportunities in its target end markets, including connected devices, automotive and communication infrastructure applications.

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