Sony teams for IoT connectivity for its microcontroller
Sony Semiconductor Solutions has teamed up with network provider Soracom to link its SPRESENSE microcontrollers to the Internet of Things (IoT).
The SPRESENSE 6-core ARM Cortex M4 microcontroller board is aimed at IoT designs, with multiple sensor inputs, internal GPS, and edge AI support for sensor analysis, machine learning, image processing and data filtering.
An LTE extension board offers an on-board antenna for global LTE Cat-M1 connectivity and this can be combined with Soracom’s global IoT connectivity through a console and API. This provides access to a wide range of services supporting secure private networking, data and protocol management, and integration with leading cloud platforms.
Spresense is open source and comes with full documentation, tutorials and sample projects with a C/C++ based software development kit (SDK) and the NuttX POSIX compliant real-time operating system (RTOS). There is Arduino IDE support for quick prototyping and sSupport for TensorFlow, NNC and Edge Impulse for machine learning development.
“Collaboration with Soracom enables global connectivity to our IoT SPRESENSE solution, providing an out-of-the-box experience that ensures our customers can be dedicated to driving innovative IoT solutions, especially for Edge AI applications,” said Kenichi Nakano, General Manager, Sony Semiconductor Solutions.
Soracom supports more than 4 million connections with global IoT coverage in more than 160 countries and now offers the SPRESENSE LTE-M IoT Connectivity Kit in its online store. The package also includes the official LTE Extension board for SPRESENSE, a Soracom IoT SIM card, and access to Soracom connectivity and platform services.
“Soracom is committed to partnering with leaders in hardware, software, and services to offer customers a robust global ecosystem that accelerates speed to market and success at scale,” said Kenta Yasukawa, co-founder and CTO, Soracom. “Sony’s SPRESENSE offers IoT innovators an exceptional platform for creation of new connected experiences that take full advantage of edge and the cloud.”
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