While SoCs are inarguably enabling the IoT’s connectivity and computation, the term has become an industry buzzword, making it difficult to distinguish SoCs from other types of Integrated Circuits (ICs).

Silicon Labs announced the release of a joint hardware and software solution for large-scale mesh networks in partnership Wirepas. 

In this episode of the Embedded Insiders, Brandon and Rich discuss Silicon Laboratories recent divestiture of its infrastructure and automotive business units to SkyWorks Solutions. The sale includes the company’s power, isolation, broadcast, timing, and other products and IP. Silicon Labs CEO Tyson Tuttle said several years ago that the company is “all-in” on IoT, and this move appears to be him keeping his word. But was it the best move?

Wolfspeed power modules are used across numerous power applications, including EV chargers and motor drives in the industrial and automotive markets.

New SmartClock features are designed to address need for clock monitoring and fault detection

Deciding on which wireless IC to use for battery-powered IoT products is often a difficult task. Product developers often must compare several wireless ICs to understand the impact they will have on a product.

The expansion is compiled of four new modules including the xGM210PB, BGM220, MGM220, and BGX220 Xpress.