Nordic Semiconductor

u-blox incorporates newest Nordic Semiconductor Bluetooth chips in two new compact modules

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Socs, Nordic Semiconductor, Communication, Health, Internet of things, Internet, MCU, Bluetooth Low Energy, Life, Radio, PCB, Machine learning, PSA, Printed circuit board

The modules are based on the latest generation nRF54 Series Systems-on-Chip (SoCs) from Nordic Semiconductor.

Key Points: 
  • The modules are based on the latest generation nRF54 Series Systems-on-Chip (SoCs) from Nordic Semiconductor.
  • They both support Bluetooth LE 5.4 and Thread/Matter technologies in a compact, power-efficient, and secure format.
  • With more than twice the processing power of previous Bluetooth LE modules, ALMA-B1 can even replace general-purpose MCUs in a compact solution.
  • u-blox (SIX:UBXN) provides semiconductor chips, modules, and IoT services that reliably locate and connect every thing.

Energy Savings Imperatives Drive 138 Million Smart Light Component Shipments in 2030

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Research, Government, Nordic Semiconductor, Commercial, Green building, Original equipment manufacturer, Light-emitting diode, Hospital, Honeywell, Building, Tuya, Zumtobel Group, Carbon, Lighting control system, Ecosystem, Lighting, CREE, LEED, LED, NLC

NEW YORK, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Smart Lighting or Network Lighting Control (NLC) is a premium lighting product that has been in the market for more than a decade, offering additional efficiency by automating and dynamically controlling conventional LED systems. Rising operational costs are driving the push for energy efficiency. At the same time, occupant well-being and labor shortages motivate building owners and developers to embrace connected intelligent lighting solutions. According to global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, 138 million smart light components, which include luminaires, sensors, controllers, and switches, will be shipped in 2030 and installed in smart buildings.

Key Points: 
  • At the same time, occupant well-being and labor shortages motivate building owners and developers to embrace connected intelligent lighting solutions.
  • According to global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, 138 million smart light components, which include luminaires, sensors, controllers, and switches, will be shipped in 2030 and installed in smart buildings.
  • The newer luminaire models entering the market will have built-in light sensors to optimize occupant behavior and accommodate seasonal shifts.
  • This report is part of the company's Smart Buildings research service, which includes research, data, and ABI Insights.

Energy Savings Imperatives Drive 138 Million Smart Light Component Shipments in 2030

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Research, Government, Nordic Semiconductor, Commercial, Green building, Original equipment manufacturer, Light-emitting diode, Hospital, Honeywell, Building, Tuya, Zumtobel Group, Carbon, Lighting control system, Ecosystem, Lighting, CREE, LEED, LED, NLC

NEW YORK, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Smart Lighting or Network Lighting Control (NLC) is a premium lighting product that has been in the market for more than a decade, offering additional efficiency by automating and dynamically controlling conventional LED systems. Rising operational costs are driving the push for energy efficiency. At the same time, occupant well-being and labor shortages motivate building owners and developers to embrace connected intelligent lighting solutions. According to global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, 138 million smart light components, which include luminaires, sensors, controllers, and switches, will be shipped in 2030 and installed in smart buildings.

Key Points: 
  • At the same time, occupant well-being and labor shortages motivate building owners and developers to embrace connected intelligent lighting solutions.
  • According to global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, 138 million smart light components, which include luminaires, sensors, controllers, and switches, will be shipped in 2030 and installed in smart buildings.
  • The newer luminaire models entering the market will have built-in light sensors to optimize occupant behavior and accommodate seasonal shifts.
  • This report is part of the company's Smart Buildings research service, which includes research, data, and ABI Insights.

Renesas, STMicroelectronics and Ac6 join the Zephyr Project as it Launches the 3.6 Release

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Monday, February 26, 2024
Technology Innovation Institute, Renesas Electronics, Constrained Application Protocol, Sensor, Linux Foundation, Arduino, Analog Devices, Algorithm, Embedded, Zephyr (operating system), NXP, Nordic Semiconductor, Ecosystem, Arm, Machine learning, LCD, Edition, LTS, SAN, Long-term support, Light, API, Meta, Linux, Electronics, Knowledge, Intel, Blog, STMicroelectronics, Industrial, SBOM, Parkinson's disease, Video game

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Zephyr® Project announced that Renesas Electronics Corporation, STMicroelectronics and Ac6 have joined as Silver members. Zephyr, an open source project at the Linux Foundation that builds a secure, connected and flexible RTOS for future-proof and resource-constrained devices, is easy to deploy and manage. It is a proven RTOS ecosystem created by developers for developers.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Zephyr® Project announced that Renesas Electronics Corporation , STMicroelectronics and Ac6 have joined as Silver members.
  • The Zephyr 3.6 release is a significant step towards delivering the next Long-Term Support version of the project later this year.
  • "At Ac6, we provide the tools and support necessary for you to expand your knowledge," said Roy Jamil, Project Director at Ac6.
  • Launched in 2021, the annual Zephyr Developer Summit is for developers using or considering Zephyr RTOS in embedded products.

Elliptic Labs: Svenn-Tore Larsen Elected as New Chair

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Software, Mobile, Wireless, Hardware, Consumer Electronics, IOT (Internet of Things), General Automotive, Technology, Automotive, Artificial Intelligence, Semiconductor, Other Technology, Telecommunications, Committee, Disclosure, Chairperson, Nordic Semiconductor, Labs, Security (finance), Chair, Annual, Ellipse, Management

Mr. Svenn-Tore Larsen will take over the role as Chairperson of the Board.

Key Points: 
  • Mr. Svenn-Tore Larsen will take over the role as Chairperson of the Board.
  • Svenn-Tore Larsen has been a member of the Board of Directors of Elliptic Labs since 2015.
  • “Elliptic Labs is on a great growth journey, and I am proud of what we have achieved so far.
  • “Tore’s commitment and dedication has been instrumental in shaping the direction of Elliptic Labs,” said CEO Laila Danielsen.

Five Leading Semiconductor Industry Players Incorporate New Company, Quintauris, to Drive RISC-V Ecosystem Forward

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Friday, December 22, 2023
Semiconductor, IOT (Internet of Things), Hardware, Technology, Software, Ecosystem, Infineon Technologies, Nordic Semiconductor, RISC, University, Internet of things, Element, Consumer electronics

Semiconductor industry players Robert Bosch GmbH, Infineon Technologies AG, Nordic Semiconductor ASA, NXP® Semiconductors, and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., have formally established Quintauris GmbH.

Key Points: 
  • Semiconductor industry players Robert Bosch GmbH, Infineon Technologies AG, Nordic Semiconductor ASA, NXP® Semiconductors, and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., have formally established Quintauris GmbH.
  • Headquartered in Munich, Germany, the company aims to advance the adoption of RISC-V globally by enabling next-generation hardware development.
  • The initial application focus will be automotive, but with an eventual expansion to include mobile and IoT.
  • We are fortunate to have the backing of some of the most established players in the semiconductor industry, which shows our ambition for Quintauris to be a long-term, sustainable offer.

Energy in Focus: EV, Oil & Solar Among Most Shorted Stocks in November, Finds Hazeltree Shortside Crowdedness Report

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Consulting, EV, Electric Vehicles, Banking, Automotive, Professional Services, Asset Management, Oil, Gas, Data Analytics, Alternative Energy, Energy, Finance, THG, NEL, Enphase Energy, Fortescue Metals Group, NEL ASA, Canon Inc., Chevron Corporation, IA Financial Group, ExxonMobil, Rivian, Nordic Semiconductor, Cryptocurrency, Renewable energy, Security (finance), Credit, Advantest

During the month of November, the electric vehicle sector regained its position at the top, while oil and solar remained steady frontrunners, with multiple stocks among the 10 most shorted in their categories based on their Hazeltree crowdedness score.

Key Points: 
  • During the month of November, the electric vehicle sector regained its position at the top, while oil and solar remained steady frontrunners, with multiple stocks among the 10 most shorted in their categories based on their Hazeltree crowdedness score.
  • In the small-cap category, solar energy company Sunnova Energy was the most crowded security (99).
  • “November’s report shows a continued focus from alternative asset managers on shorting energy stocks in the Americas,” said Stephanie Miller, CEO of Hazeltree.
  • To view Hazeltree’s November Shortside Crowdedness Report and past reports, click here .

The Global Semiconductor Alliance Chooses AmberSemi™ as One of the Top Four Global Start-Ups to Watch

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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"The GSA congratulates AmberSemi™ for its nomination as a finalist for the 2023 'Start-Up to Watch' award," said Jodi Shelton, GSA CEO and co-founder.

Key Points: 
  • "The GSA congratulates AmberSemi™ for its nomination as a finalist for the 2023 'Start-Up to Watch' award," said Jodi Shelton, GSA CEO and co-founder.
  • "We are pleased to have discovered this disruptive startup in our awards process, and also welcome their inclusion as one of our newest GSA members.
  • We look forward to watching their contributions to this emerging new semiconductor power architecture sector for electrification," she concluded.
  • "As a semiconductor company, such peer validation is important, as we begin the design-in phase with our electrical products customers and our semiconductor partners with our first silicon products."

Nordic Semiconductor and AmberSemi Announce Partnership to Explore Opportunities with Amber's Breakthrough Power Products and Nordic Semiconductor Solutions

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
Internet of things, IOT, DC, Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act, AC, Smoke, AC/DC, Electricity, Marketing, Partnership, Physics, Silicon, Power management, Mobile phone, Electric power, Nordic, Nordic Semiconductor

DUBLIN, Calif., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nordic Semiconductor and Amber Semiconductor, Inc. announced today that they have entered a multi-faceted partnership to explore sales, marketing, and development initiatives to bring new solutions to markets, such as smart electrical products, and other wirelessly integrated applications.

Key Points: 
  • In addition, as the partnership matures, deeper development opportunities may be targeted as key customer requirements and opportunities are identified, refined, and addressed.
  • "We are pleased to partner with AmberSemi on exploring productization and market opportunities around its breakthrough AC to DC conversion products and our semiconductor solutions," said Geir Kjosavik – Director for Power Management ICs with Nordic Semiconductor.
  • "As Nordic is expanding into wireless IoT markets that require AC power, we find AmberSemi's compact power solutions an ideal complement to our own power management solutions for battery powered products.
  • "We are very excited by our partnership with such a great, forward-leaning partner as Nordic," said Thar Casey, CEO at AmberSemi.

MikroElektronika: Wirepas Click Joins Biggest Add-on Board Collection in the World

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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Wirepas Click enables engineers to implement the Wirepas Mesh wireless connectivity stack in their application.

Key Points: 
  • Wirepas Click enables engineers to implement the Wirepas Mesh wireless connectivity stack in their application.
  • This Click board makes the perfect solution for developing long-life battery-driven IoT networks, supply chains, asset tracking, smart lighting, smart metering, and more.
  • Explains Nebojsa Matic, CEO of MIKROE: “ MIKROE now offers 1500 Click boards - more than any other company in the world.
  • Any Click board can be connected to the microcontroller or microprocessor on a main board.