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New from Digi-Key: Add Firmware Security to an IoT Design with a Single Chip

January 15, 2018 by TechWire International

In an increasingly security aware IoT landscape, IoT developers face seemingly conflicting demands for rapid development and tighter security for all phases of the application lifecycle. While many emerging solutions come with mechanisms for encryption, IoT designs need to be able to address a wider range of security threats.

To allow them to do so, IoT applications need to build on a root-of-trust established with secure boot and firmware updates at the device level.

This article will show how, using a single security device from Microchip Technology, developers can rapidly implement a range of security mechanisms needed to ensure IoT application security. http://bit.ly/2rc7t5M

Mouser Now Stocking Linear Technology Portfolio from Analog Devices

January 10, 2018 by TechWire International

Leading Distributor Inks Expanded Global Distribution Agreement

Mouser Electronics, Inc. today announces an expanded global distribution agreement with Analog Devices, Inc. to stock the full line of Linear Technology products, including all power products from the new Power by Linear™ division. To learn more, visit www.mouser.com/linear-technology.

Comparing Low Power Wireless Technologies

January 3, 2018 by TechWire International

Digi-Key’s Three Part Series Now Available

The multitude of short-range wireless technologies provides engineers with optimized solutions for their applications but makes careful selection paramount.

Part 1 of this three-part series details the major low-power wireless options available to designers. Part 2 considers the design fundamentals of each technology such as chip availability, protocol stacks, application software, design tools, antenna requirements, and power consumption/battery life. Part 3 of the series considers current and future developments designed to meet the challenges of the IoT for each technology. It also includes an introduction to some newer interfaces and protocols, such as Wi-Fi HaLow and Thread.

Read Part 1 Here Read Part 2 Here Read Part 3 Here

Just Released by Digi-Key: How to Quickly Add Environmental Sensing to Industrial IoT Designs

December 27, 2017 by TechWire International

Data on air quality, temperature and humidity can serve as the basis for building sophisticated wellness and safety features into factory and industrial applications, as well as smart buildings, appliances, and personal products. Use this article to find out how to apply the Bosch Sensortec BME680 to help meet regulatory requirements by efficiently merging results from multiple sensors in a way that minimizes space, power, and cost, while ensuring maximum accuracy, precision, and reliability. Details here: http://bit.ly/2l8kqIx

Why Is Samtec’s Mascot A Tiger?

December 26, 2017 by TechWire International

By Danny Boesing, Samtec:

“I am asked frequently why Samtec, a connector company, has a tiger for a mascot? Isn’t it obvious? When I think of tigers, I think of connectors. Just like every time I see a praying mantis I think of a thermostat.

Seriously, there is a story behind how Samtec selected a tiger for its mascot. So I’ll take a break from writing about connectors and applications and share the story as it was passed down to me by the tribal elders years ago …” Read the rest of the story: http://bit.ly/2lcvgg0