NFC’s increasing popularity for Matter commissioning enables new use cases and boosts its adoption by circumventing numerous constraints. ST is, therefore, working with the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA), the consortium behind Matter, to ensure developers can more easily support commissioning over NFC as an alternative to existing solutions relying on QR codes. The aim is to guarantee our device’s interoperability with the rest of the ecosystem while allowing integrators to adopt Matter commissioning over NFC rapidly. ST is also working on optimizing performance, reliability, and security. In fact, engineers can already experiment with Thread commissioning over NFC by using an ST25 Dynamic Tag.

Limitations of QR Codes

In a nutshell, commissioning is the process that securely adds an end device to a network. As a result, it requires communication with the gateway and an exchange of keys to guarantee the network’s integrity. In the case of Matter, most end devices use a QR Code or a passcode that the user must enter on a mobile device. That smartphone or tablet must then use a Bluetooth LE connection to talk to the end node to verify that code, check credentials, install a certificate on that end device, and then share connection information to enable it to connect to the gateway.

While this process serves many use cases well, it is not without potential issues, chief among them being the impracticality of using a QR code or passcode. In many instances, that code is at the back of the device, making it difficult or even impossible to access in certain situations, like a switch installed in a wall fixture. Codes are also easily scratched or hard to read. Even worse, a code residing on a box instead of the device itself is not only notoriously easy to lose but may be challenging to match to a specific device when installing hundreds or thousands of devices in a building, for instance.

Solutions enabled by Matter commissioning with NFC

It’s precisely for those reasons that the Matter protocol has supported NFC commissioning since launch and that every major new version brings updates that make it even more practical. For instance, an NFC device can do away with the QR code or passcode since it stores that code in its memory. That means no more reaching behind a device with a smartphone to read a set of numbers. Besides the practical applications, it bolsters security since that code is no longer public. An end node could even use a dynamic passcode, thanks to NFC’s capabilities, for even greater security.

And this is just the beginning. In 2021, the CSA announced partnering with the NFC Forum to “[improve] experiences in areas like commissioning and proof of possession.” We can, therefore, expect NFC to take on a vastly more significant role going forward as the consortium behind Matter admitted looking at “tap to commission” and other ways to make the process more straightforward and intuitive. It also indicates that the CSA genuinely focuses on the user experience. While using NFC to improve interactions with technology is not new, very few take advantage of it. Many are, therefore, looking at how Matter will benefit from its partnership with the NFC Forum to offer a novel approach to commissioning.

Update, July 22, 2024

ST is thrilled to announce that X-CUBE-MATTER now supports Matter 1.3. A few months ago, we released a public version of the software package to ensure more developers could access it. With today’s release, we are now one of the first device makers to support the latest version of the standard. Among its many new features, Matter 1.3 brings energy reporting capabilities. As the name implies, devices can more easily declare how much electricity they consume, thus helping users monitor their energy consumption in real time. Another major feature is intermittency connected devices or ICDs.

In a nutshell, ICD enables Matter devices to turn themselves on at specific intervals to talk to the network, and the host doesn’t create issues when the client device is unreachable. While Matter 1.2 did support ICD with short idle time, Matter 1.3 support long idle time, making the technology significantly more interesting for small battery-powered devices. In fact, to show how developers can implement ICD, we are releasing a new “Generic-Switch-App” that can run a switch, like those used by smart lights. The switch can detect three states: pressed down, pressed down, and released shortly, and pressed down and released after five seconds.

Additionally, we worked with the CSA to better guarantee the interoperability of our solutions, ensuring developers don’t have to worry about this issue if they reuse our code. Traditionally, it’s the software engineers of the commercial products that undergo this process, not the processor’s manufacturer. However, by working with the CSA, we ensure an easier and quicker development process on ST radios. Similarly, we are providing pre-certified samples and tools to build the .OTA files that are needed for over-the-air updates using Matter, which facilitates the implementation of the certification process required by such a feature.

Original publication, March 19, 2024

We are thrilled to announce the release of X-CUBE-MATTER, our software expansion package with drivers, middleware, and pre-certified examples to help developers create Matter applications on the STM32WB55 while cutting down on developments. The software package can help deal with the more intricate aspects of the protocol and complex security implementations. Furthermore, while certifying products can take two to three months, using a pre-certified cluster can significantly shrink that. In a nutshell, X-CUBE-MATTER is ST’s love letter to the new protocol and a way to help its adoption.

The vision behind Matter

One protocol

Matter is the newest protocol to unite all home automation and other smart devices. It has the backing of major players such as Apple, Amazon, Google, and Samsung, among others. This is important because Matter focuses on interoperability and robustness. Hence, a wide adoption by the industry gives it a far greater chance of success. Ultimately, Matter wants to create a world where consumers can buy smart thermostats, automatic curtains, or connected lamps and not worry whether everything will work together. It relies on existing network standards, like Ethernet, Thread, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth, for instance, and ensures all devices can talk to the controllers and each other.

Many challenges

The problem is that some perceive that Matter isn’t being deployed as rapidly as it should. And while one can argue that wireless protocols like Matter naturally take time, there are also some clear challenges. Some makers still perceive certification costs as high, and because Matter is still new, development cycles can be long and expensive. Hence, ST, a promoter member of the CSA, is now releasing X-CUBE-MATTER to address these two issues specifically. We are also working with members of the ST Partner Program to help developers manage their DAC provisioning and cloud infrastructure. Moreover, we are shipping the source code for the application example to jumpstart development. Let’s, therefore, dive into X-CUBE-MATTER more specifically.

The realization with X-CUBE-MATTER

The applications

The ST software package provides two major components: the protocol implementation and an applicative framework that’s been tested as a cluster. Currently, X-CUBE-MATTER includes smart lighting and a window covering control scheme. However, ST is also committing to two to three new releases per year, each adding new applications and, over time, support for new microcontrollers. In fact, the STM32 Hotspot on GitHub already features a Matter bridge example, which uses the NUCLEO-H753ZI and its Ethernet port to act as a gateway between Matter and non-Matter devices.

The networks

Similarly, while X-CUBE-MATTER focuses on Matter over Thread. The reason to focus on Thread is primarily because it’s the most energy-efficient and robust wireless standard for home automation. On the other hand, Bluetooth LE is traditionally employed for device commissioning. Hence, by focusing on Thread and BLE, we aim to help makers release their products to market faster by focusing on today’s trendiest wireless technology in this market.

The development tools

Another way X-CUBE-MATTER helps democratize Matter is by opening its development to more corporate environments. Today, most Matter development tools run on Linux and macOS. The problem is that many companies only or mainly use Windows because their IT department finds it easier to deploy and secure on the vast fleet that they manage. However, that can create a problem when developing for Matter. Since the STM32 ecosystem runs on all three operating systems, X-CUBE-MATTER leverages tools like STM32CubeMX or STM32CubeProgrammer that are popular on the Microsoft operating system, ensuring that more developers can rapidly create their application.

Furthermore, we offer optimization tools like STM32CubeMonitorRF, documentation, a community, and a detailed Wiki to help teams create their first system. For instance, the Matter Border Router repository on STM32 Hotspot provides screenshots and step-by-step instructions to setup environments, use the STM32WB5MM-DK development board to run Matter end-device example code, and use the STM32MP1 and P-NUCLEO-WB55 as a border router. ST chose the STM32WB5MM Development Kit because it has 16 MB of external Quad-SPI NOR flash. As the Matter stack has a large memory footprint, the board allows developers to implement all features mandated by the standard, such as over-the-air updates.

The certification

Another reason we chose the STM32WB55 is because of its dual-core, which allows developers to update the Cortex-M0+ or Cortex-M4 only, which can help with certifications. Instead of re-certifying the network stack after every minor applicative update, the ability to segregate application and network code on different cores can vastly simplify maintenance operations. As early adopters are clamoring for more Matter products from the industry, the STM32WB5MM-DK gives engineers reference design and implementation examples to release to market faster.

Moreover, the X-CUBE-MATTER software package has been pre-certified using the certification tools from the Connectivity Standard Alliance and used by Test Houses. It also includes Thread 1.3 and BLE 5.4 certifications. As a result, developers can benefit from a seamless certification path, thus reducing development costs and shortening their time to market.

Munich, Germany – 21 February, 2024 – In a world of increasing connectivity and the growing popularity of the Internet of Things, it is important to simplify interoperability across connected devices and to enhance their security and reliability. The Matter standard 1 was created precisely for this purpose. In order to facilitate integration of the Matter standard and security features into smart home and smart building devices, Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) now introduces the OPTIGA Trust M MTR. The Matter-certified Secure Element is the latest configuration of Infineon’s OPTIGA Trust M, combined with a Matter provisioning service.

Matter: smooth interoperability of connected devices

According to ABI Research forecasts, the number of smart home devices will double by 2030, reaching about 1.7 billion worldwide. All these devices have to be able to connect securely and reliably with each other and with different smart home ecosystems. That’s where the Matter standard comes into play, facilitating smooth interoperability across connected devices even from different companies. The Matter protocol defines a set of principles that support uniform security and privacy measures for the smart home, since smart homes rely on smart devices to increase not only comfort but also efficiency and security.

“When we designed the Matter protocol in the Connectivity Standards Alliance, we were committed to building in strong security,” said Steve Hanna, Distinguished Engineer at Infineon and leader of the standards teams that defined Matter’s security. “That’s why Matter brings new security features to the smart home, some of which were challenging for IoT product designers. Infineon’s OPTIGA Trust M MTR addresses those challenges head-on so that now it can be even easier to build a Matter product.”

OPTIGA Trust M MTR facilitates Matter and security integration

The tamper-resistant security controller can be easily integrated into a system to perform security-related functions and provide a high level of protection for sensitive data and cryptographic operations. As a discrete Secure Element, OPTIGA Trust M MTR can be integrated into any MCU-based design to enhance security and handle multiple product protocols simultaneously. This gives original equipment manufacturers greater flexibility and allows faster time to market.

According to the Matter protocol, every smart home device must have a Device Attestation Certificate (DAC), containing the Product ID (PID) and the Vendor ID (VID), to verify the authenticity and trustworthiness of each device commissioned in the Matter ecosystem. With OPTIGA Trust M MTR, the PID no longer needs to be defined in advance when the reel is ordered or manufactured. Instead, each device receives a personalized DAC injection at a later point right up until the start of device production. This gives device manufacturers more flexibility in creating multiple product variants of smart home devices.

OPTIGA Trust M MTR Secure Elements are pre-provisioned at a Common Criteria-certified Infineon facility. The batch of Secure Elements on a reel is shipped with an associated barcode. The customer claims ownership of these chips on the IoT portal of Infineon partner Kudelski IoT by scanning the barcode. Kudelski IoT is a trusted and established Product Attestation Authority (PAA) approved by the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA). Kudelski IoT will enable the download of production DACs corresponding to the vendor and the product. Finally, the personalized DAC is transferred to the OPTIGA Trust M MTR at the factory level (see graphic).

Availability

Samples of OPTIGA Trust M MTR are available now together with the OPTIGA Trust M MTR Shield for easy evaluation and design-in. Availability for the broad market will begin in March 2024. In addition, developers can rely on design-in application notes and extensive host-side integration support without having to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA). Moreover, Infineon offers training measures for the security products. More information is available at www.infineon.com/OPTIGA-Trust-M-MTR.

Please note: An Online Media Briefing will be held on 22 February, 2024 (3:00 pm CET / 9:00 am EST), in which Distinguished Engineer Steve Hanna will present additional information about the new OPTIGA Trust M MTR.

1 About Matter: In order to enhance the security and reliability of smart devices, Infineon and more than 600 companies are collaborating in the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) to simplify and harmonize the Internet of Things using technology standards such as Matter. Matter was created to keep devices and information protected and private, yet easy to use. The Matter standard provides guidance to device manufacturers, enabling them to select the appropriate platform security for their devices and corresponding use cases. Matter embeds privacy principles into all interactions between devices and software agents that handle personal data. Ultimately, it creates the foundation for connected things by supporting simplicity, interoperability, reliability and security.

Appealing to the domestic design and build industry, Smart Home Expo is widely reputed as the pioneering platform showcasing a complete range of world-class home automation products and solutions backed by latest technologies for homes, offices, building systems, lighting solutions, audio-video systems, consumer electronics and security systems. 

Messe Frankfurt continues to be a global leader in the Building Technologies space with exhibitions spanning Frankfurt, Dubai, Buenos Aires, Istanbul, Bangkok, Shanghai and Guangzhou. In India, LED EXPO (Mumbai and Delhi editions) have completed 25 successful editions and together with the biennial Light India Expo organised in partnership with ELCOMA, both exhibitions have become leading exhibitions for the lighting industries here in the India sub-continent. Moreover, over the last couple of years, these lighting exhibitions have grown to include on the show floor other key aspects of the ecosystem such as lighting controls, sensors, Wi-Fi controlled systems and the entire gamut of smart lighting systems.

Therefore, through this dynamic synergy, the aim is to create the premier networking and sourcing platform for the lighting, design and building technology eco-system through the seamless integration of smart lighting, home automation, entertainment systems, intelligent building solutions and smart security systems. Alongside, the exhibition, Messe Frankfurt will run “knowledge platforms” dedicated to intelligent homes + buildings with an objective to showcase latest research and innovations driving improvements in productivity, quality, reliability, cost-savings, waste-reduction, and energy efficiency.

This new collaboration realises an unmatched opportunity for the entire home and building technology community representing system integrators, architects, interior designers, real estate companies, lighting designers, home automation consultants, electrical consultants and contractors and key government departments.

Expressing his vision for this dynamic collaboration, Mr Raj Manek, Executive Director & Board Member, Messe Frankfurt Asia Holdings Ltd, stated: “We are extremely happy to enter into this partnership with World Media And Expo LLP for co-organizing Smart Home Expo. This fusion is certainly an expansion of our building and technology portfolio and we will once again have the opportunity to leverage our global expertise, networks and markets in lighting, security and intelligent buildings to benefit the industry at large. Our globally acclimated show L+B – for light and building covers the entire spectrum of home and building automation and is a world leader in the segment. This will be a great value add to this venture. Our joint efforts through this partnership are aimed at revolutionizing the concept of “smart home and connected living” and provide an exclusive platform for showcasing the latest technologies in categories such as Home Automation, Lighting, Smart Security, Home Entertainment, and more.”

Smart Home Expo, a leading event in smart home technology, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Messe Frankfurt, a global organiser of technology events specialising in building technology, lighting, security, and smart home categories. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for Smart Home Expo and World Media and Expo LLP.

Drawing upon Messe Frankfurt’s global reach and extensive event expertise, Mr Sandeep Singh, Exhibition Director of Smart Home Expo and Co-Founder of World Media and Expo LLP, expressed his excitement, stating: “We are excited about the opportunity to elevate Smart Home Expo into a prominent international exhibition, reaching a wider audience. This partnership emphasises our dedication to providing valuable experiences and insights. Together, our goal is to establish Smart Home Expo as the premier platform for sourcing, networking, and showcasing the world’s finest smart home technology, offering a comprehensive experience for industry professionals.”

The smart home & home automation industry in India has been witnessing a substantial demand due to the emergence of new technologies like AI, IoT, VR, global trends rapid infrastructure real estate developments and other contributing factors. According to a recent study conducted by Research and Markets, India’s Home Automation Market is poised to grow at a CAGR of 23.20% from 2022-2030. It will reach USD 25.64 billion in 2030 compared to USD 4.83 billion in 2022.  

Historically, Smart Home Expo showcases over 200+ brands while attracting more than 10,000 visitors from across India and neighbouring countries. This significant gathering of industry professionals, technology experts and the design-build community creates an ideal environment for networking, knowledge sharing, and discovering the latest trends and innovations in the smart home industry.

The upcoming 5th edition of Smart Home Expo is scheduled to take place from 2 – 4 May 2024 at Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. The exhibition will feature a comprehensive show floor, displaying the latest products, technologies, and advancements in both smart home automation and the lighting industry. The event will signify the interconnectedness of both rapidly evolving industries through an innovative product showcase.

Smart Home Expo is part of Messe Frankfurt’s Light + Building Technology fair network headed by the biennial Light + Building event. The next edition will be held from 3 – 8 March 2024 in Frankfurt, Germany.

Messe Frankfurt organises several trade fairs for the light and building technology sectors in Asia, Argentina, India, Thailand and the UAE.
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For more information on Light + Building shows worldwide, please visit http://www.brand.light-building.com. 

“Semiconductors support the green and digital transformation in many, highly varied ways. They are the heart of every connected application,” says Dr. Peter Wawer, President of Infineon’s Industrial Power Control Division. “One impressive example of this is an intelligent air conditioning system which can ‘see’, ‘hear’ and ‘feel’ its surroundings. It only cools when it really has to. This raises the level of comfort for the people in a room while at the same time reducing the amount of energy consumed.”

The intelligent air conditioner can analyze its environment and adjusts its performance accordingly. This is made possible by sensors and controllers which identify the location and number of people in a room on an anonymous basis. Using this information, the smart air conditioning system then regulates performance on a need-driven basis, modifying fan speed as well as swing scope.

The system also measures temperature, CO 2 concentration and air quality in order to decide when to infuse fresh and cool air. Thanks to predictive maintenance, operators receive up-to-date information on the condition of the device. Human-machine interaction is realized using remote control, thermostat, display, connectivity and voice control.

Artificial Intelligence is indispensable in the further processing of the data generated. Edge Computing makes it possible to process data locally and transmit only the necessary information to the cloud. This means crucial decisions can be made directly in the device. The air conditioning system thus becomes an intelligent service promising a new user experience and higher energy efficiency.

Infineon at electronica 2022

At electronica, from 15 to 18 November in Hall C3, Booth 502, Infineon Technologies AG will be presenting a smart air conditioning system which includes interior and exterior devices with WIFI connectivity and sensors for intelligent functions. With the theme “Driving decarbonization and digitalization. Together.” Infineon shows why semiconductors are key elements of a better future and demonstrates intelligent and energy-efficient solutions for the connected world of tomorrow.

You’ll find additional information here: www.infineon.com/electronica

“With Infineon’s AIROC CYW20829 Bluetooth LE SoC, designers won’t have to choose between low power and high performance,” said Sonal Chandrasekharan, Vice President of the Bluetooth product line at Infineon. “The device has been designed from the ground up with efficient peripheral design, low leakage silicon with scalable and efficient MIPS, and a low power Bluetooth radio. The solution offers superior RF performance for reliable, robust connections, enabling the best user experience in the latest smart, connected devices.”

The new device integrates a power amplifier with 10 dBm of transmit output power and has receive sensitivity of -98.5 dBm for LE and -106 dBm for LE-LR 125 Kbps for the best link budget in the AIROC Bluetooth portfolio. The best-in-class RF performance offers reliable, robust connectivity without compromising low power – making the CYW20829 ideal for a wide range of applications in smart home, smart building, medical, industrial, mesh and human interface devices (e.g., keyboard, mouse, remote control).

The CYW20829 is the first Infineon AIROC Bluetooth SoC to use the ARM® Cortex® M33. The Bluetooth LE subsystem is architected for low current consumption with a highly optimized radio and an ARM Cortex M33 core focused as the Bluetooth controller. A second ARM Cortex M33 with a floating-point unit is dedicated for customer applications and can be clocked up to 96 MHz to provide high performance compute at low power.

The application sub-system is highly integrated with configurable serial communication blocks that can be turned into UART/I 2C/SPI as needed, multiple timer/counter pulse-width modulators, I 2S, PDM, CAN and LIN interfaces. Security is built into the platform architecture with a ROM based root of trust, a TRNG, eFuse for custom keys and cryptography acceleration. For added flexibility, AIROC CYW20829 also supports XIP from external flash as well as encryption on the fly for content on the flash.

The AIROC CYW20829 is supported by ModusToolbox. ModusToolbox is a collection of easy-to-use software and tools enabling rapid development of Bluetooth enabled IoT solutions. Brainstorm new ideas and get support for the AIROC Bluetooth and Multiprotocol system on chip family via the Infineon Developer Community with direct access to online applications support engineers.

Availability

The AIROC CYW20829 Bluetooth LE SoC is currently sampling to select customers. More information on AIROC CYW20829 is available at www.infineon.com/cms/en/product/promopages/airoc20829.

Infineon’s AIROC CYW30739 Bluetooth LE & 802.15.4 SoC features a low-power radio, which is a key component in low-power multi-protocol systems with rock solid connectivity. More importantly, it offers superior RF performance for robust connections and best user-experience without connection drops. The low-power consumption supports applications that require extended battery life including smart home, smart building, smart lighting and more. These design techniques and process technology are extremely efficient to help reduce active and idle power.

AIROC CYW30739 includes -95.5dBm LE Rx and -103.5dBm 802.15.4 sensitivity for reliable, long-range Bluetooth and multi-protocol connectivity. This smart coexistence creates a seamless interaction between a plethora of connected devices, ultimately providing a better user experience with the smart home. The integrated 96-MHz Arm® Cortex®-M4 microcontroller unit with floating point unit delivers high-performance computing as well as a highly optimized memory system across flash, RAM, and ROM.

“With the launch of the AIROC CYW30739 Bluetooth LE & 802.15.4 SoC, Infineon is entering the 802.15.4 market to deliver high-performing, low-power solutions with seamless, secure connectivity to enable more convenient, energy efficient smart homes,” said Sonal Chandrasekharan, Vice President of the Bluetooth product line at Infineon. “Infineon is excited to enter this market with Matter-ready products across our wireless portfolio.” To further demonstrate the company’s commitment to Matter, Infineon recently expanded its role with the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) by joining the Alliance’s Board of Directors as a Promoter Member.

Availability

Infineon offers a comprehensive wireless portfolio to support Matter including the company’s AIROC Wi-Fi, AIROC Bluetooth and 802.15.4, and PSoC 6 MCU products. Developers can accelerate the deployment of Matter products by accessing Infineon’s software support for Matter in the open-source Matter repository, and additional Matter-specific capabilities in Infineon’s ModusToolbox Software and Tools. The latest version of ModusToolbox is available now for download. More information about Infineon’s support for Matter is available here.

Considering the rising popularity of the latest IoT enabled smart fans, several fan manufacturing companies are introducing their own smart fans. This makes smart fan buying a daunting task for customers as they are confused between the various options available out there. While some buy a smart fan without any proper research, there are some who make a buying decision based on a smart fan price. This, however, is not the right way of doing things. And therefore, in this post, we have listed a few important features and factors that you must consider before buying a smart fan.

Ease of Control

The most unique feature of an IoT enabled smart fan is that it can be used from anywhere, anytime. Imagine, you are back home after a tiring day at work and you don’t have the energy to do anything. Not even, stand and walk to the switch board to switch on the ceiling fan. Here’s when you need a smart ceiling fan that can be switched on and off from wherever you are. You can also vary the speed of the fan. And all of this can be done with the help of the following devices/software.

1. Voice control assistant – It’s a digital assistant that listens to voice command and follows specific instructions that it is programmed for. The Audie by Luminous India, for instance, can be controlled using the voice control assistant, Alexa. All you have to do is ask Alexa to switch on or switch the fan. You may even ask it to vary the fan speed.

2. Smartphone – Most fan manufacturing companies provide users an app that can be downloaded on the mobile phone, and be used for controlling the ceiling fan. For example, Luminous India gives its smart fan buyers the option to download its Luminous SmartLife app that can be used to easily control the fan.

3. Remote – Just like your television, you can now control your ceiling fan with the click of a button. Most remotes come with an on/off button. They also allow users to vary the speed of the fan.

Superior Air Delivery

The air delivery of a fan is a good parameter to determine its cooling efficiency. It is measured in CMM (Cubic meters per minute) and represents the quantum of air that a fan displaces. Since fans with a superior air flow displace more air, they provide more cooling effect. Some of the factors that determine the air delivery of a fan are the fan’s sweep size, speed, shape and design of fan blades and material of fan blades.

Beautiful Design

Who doesn’t want to spruce up their home decor? A ceiling fan is one of the most important aspects of home decor. And that’s because the fan is placed right in the centre of any room. Also, with the introduction of false ceilings one cannot afford to install the same old plain ceiling fans. We therefore recommend that when buying a smart fan you should also focus on the aesthetic appeal of the fan.

Energy Efficient

Power consumption is not only directly proportional to the electricity bills we pay but it is also responsible for increased global warming (due to increase in carbon footprint). So being a responsible citizen, one should compare smart fans of different brands to find out which fan consumes the least power. 

Join the Smart Fan Revolution with the Luminous Audie

If you want to skip the research and want us to recommend a smart fan that has all the features we just discussed, we suggest you go with the Audie smart fan from Luminous India. The best part about this fan is that it is not just feature-rich but it is also very reasonably priced which makes it a great value for money proposition.

“In view of the accelerated growth of connected consumer devices in smart homes, Wi-Fi 6 has the power to enable robust and reliable data connections and the best user experience,” said Thomas Rosteck, president of Infineon’s division Connected Secure Systems. “Infineon empowers device manufacturers to easily develop smart and trusted solutions that make IoT work: from sensors and microcontrollers to power to secured connectivity and software – we now provide all required components from one source.”

Wi-Fi 6, the latest generation of Wi-Fi to hit the market, is specifically built to improve reliability and performance, even in high device density environments. Driven by the Covid-19 pandemic, more and more people are increasingly working, studying and entertaining at home. Online gaming devices with virtual reality capabilities, sports devices that stream work-outs live or connected kitchen gadgets are increasingly congesting the home network environment.

Unlike previous generations of Wi-Fi that focused on peak device speeds, Wi-Fi 6 includes advancements to relieve network congestion, and to improve network efficiency, device battery life, latency and range in addition to peak speeds.

Building on the success of previous generations of Wi-Fi and the advancements brought by Wi-Fi 6/6E, the Wi-Fi Alliance ® predicts that Wi-Fi will add five trillion US-dollars to the global economy by 2025.

Infineon’s AIROC series of wireless connectivity components

Infineon is expanding its AIROC wireless portfolio of high-performance, reliable and secured offerings with combined Wi-Fi 6/6E and Bluetooth 5.2 combo capabilities.

The AIROC Wi-Fi 6/6E combo solutions operate in the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and the newest, greenfield 6 GHz spectrum to deliver robust performance and minimal latency, making them ideal for high-quality video and audio streaming applications like game consoles, AR/VR, smart speakers, media-streaming devices, and automotive Infotainment. Applications that require instant response – such as security systems and industrial automation – will also benefit from Infineon’s new products.

Further information about the Internet of Thins is available at: Make IoT work – Infineon Technologies

Germany/ Delhi – Feb. 25, 2020

The MT3620 is a fully-integrated, high-performance MCU that provides the highest level of security for modern, robust Internet-connected edge devices.  Demand for the MT3620 is due to its extensive input/output (I/O) peripheral subsystem that offers device makers flexibility and freedom in device design, so it can be utilized in a wide range of IoT applications including smart home, commercial and industry. The MT3620 is now commercially available in the form of chipsets, modules and development kits.

“MediaTek is encouraged by the adoption of its MT3620 platform, as we pave the way for extended applications of Azure Sphere, MPU-based SoC chipsets and for OEMs to make great technology accessible to everyone, and on their own terms,” said Mohit Bhushan, VP and GM of US Business Development, MediaTek.  “Security is the single-most pivotal issue facing broad-based adoption of cloud-driven IoT services, particularly for mission-critical industries.  We believe Microsoft Azure Sphere is the solution for secure cloud deployments.”

The MT3620 is the only MCU available on the market today that incorporates Azure Sphere’s comprehensive end-to-end security, allowing manufacturers to develop highly secured IoT devices that easily connect to Microsoft Azure Cloud Services.  The secured solution provides device authentication and attestation, supports remote over-the-air software updates to maintain security in the face of evolving attacks, and automates error logging and reporting.

“IoT security starts in the silicon. The MT3620 is the first Azure Sphere certified chip, designed to deliver unparalleled IoT device security that keeps devices secured over time. This chip runs the Azure Sphere operating system and connects to the Azure Sphere Security Service out of the box,” said Anita Rao, Principal Program Lead, Azure Sphere, Microsoft. “Today, customers across industries are adopting the MT3620 to design and produce everything from consumer appliances to retail and manufacturing equipment—these chips are also being used to power a series of guardian modules to securely connect and protect mission-critical equipment.”

For more details on MediaTek’s Azure Sphere program, visit: https://www.mediatek.com/products/iot/azure-sphere

For more details on Azure Sphere customer success stories, visit:

Visit https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/services/azure-sphere/

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