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Insights on IoT applications and technology trends from Digi thought leaders and subject matter experts
Technical Insights
How to Choose the Right Antenna for Your IoT Application
Digi International
February 06, 2018
Antennas come in many shapes and sizes, for many different uses. Some are attached externally to the product for the correct functionality, while others must be designed into the end device. In this article, we cover use cases for dipole antennas, as well as monopole, loop, helical, patch and slot antennas.
IoT Trends
5 Big Blockchain Concepts to Understand for IoT and Security Applications
Digi International
February 02, 2018
"During a recent depth Q&A IoT technology expert
Digi XBee
Whats New with the Digi XBee 3 Smart Modules?
Digi International
January 30, 2018
The Digi XBee 3 smart series features micro, SMT, and through-hole form factors, design flexibility, and advanced Digi XBee capabilities with its reduced size, weight, and power consumption.
IoT Trends
CES 2018 Smart Technology Summary
Digi International
January 18, 2018
Last week, the Digi team exhibited inside the Internet of Things (IoT) Infrastructure Pavilion at the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) among the most innovative thinkers, technology companies, celebrity ambassadors, and the world's largest business leaders for consumer technology.
Examples and Guides
LCD Text Display with Digi XBee Radios
Rob Faludi, IoT Consultant, Faludi.com
January 09, 2018
"Words are how humans communicate. An inexpensive LCD text display can be the most economical way to make your project talk to people
Technical Insights
Lessons Learned from the KRACK Vulnerability
Digi International
December 04, 2017
KRACK (Key Reinstallation Attack) involved an issue with the WPA2 protocol, which encrypts Wi-Fi traffic for a huge majority of devices and routers today. In other words, this issue impacted almost everyone with a computer. What can we learn from this?
IoT Trends
Building for What’s Next: AWS re:Invent Andy Jassy Keynote Recap
Digi International
November 29, 2017
At AWS re:Invent 2017, the morning’s keynote from AWS CEO Andy Jassy had some excellent take-aways. Joining Andy on stage were an impressive array of AWS customers.
Technical Insights
Why Failover is Essential for Business Operations
Digi International
November 17, 2017
Many devices in the Internet of Things (IoT) do not have a backup option when their connectivity goes down during a network outage, which is why an automated failover solution is so critical.
IoT Trends
Digi is an AWS Advanced Technology Partner - IoT Competency
Digi International
November 16, 2017
"Thanks to the integration of AWS IoT and AWS Greengrass
IoT Trends
Top Three Takeaways from Embedded Systems Conference 2017
Digi International
November 10, 2017
Leaders from Digi Wireless Design Services (WDS) will be joining top electrical engineering talent on stage at the Minneapolis Convention Center to present at the 2017 Embedded Systems Conference.
Technical Insights
What LTE speed do you need?
Digi International
November 09, 2017
By now most of us have gotten pretty familiar with 3G and 4G/LTE connections, but what about the next step in Long Term Evolution: LTE Advanced? With yet another option how do you decide if you need LTE or LTE Advanced? And what devices are supported for primary/failover applications with LTE-A?A good first step would be to determine your speed requirements. With 4G/LTE speeds average about 5...
Technical Insights
Introducing the Official Digi XBee Python Library
Rob Faludi, IoT Consultant, Faludi.com
November 06, 2017
When you're developing connected applications, as we all know, time is of the essence. You need tools and resources, like Python® code libraries, that you can leverage to expedite prototyping and development of your project to meet your timeline and get to market.
Applications
From Digi XBee Project to Life-Changing Robotic Limb Products
Digi International
August 29, 2017
We first met Easton LaChappelle four years ago when he was only 17-years-old. Easton took us by surprise as a self-taught maker who set his mission on creating brain-powered prostheses powered by Digi's XBee RF modules.
Applications
Four Critical Requirements for Intelligent Water Management
Digi International
August 18, 2017
Networking and SCADA engineers are tasked with creating and operating safe, efficient water and wastewater management systems for their local and regional communities to support complex drainage districts, distributed lift stations and municipal water treatment facilities.
Technical Insights
Eliminate Downtime And Stay Connected With Primary Or Backup Cellular Data Connectivity (Infographic)
Digi International
August 10, 2017
As the price of downtime increases each year, its more important than ever to stay connected. Does your business continuity plan have a failover option for unexpected outages such as the 6350-SR LTE Router & 1002-CM 4G LTE Plug-In Modem?
Technical Insights
How to Balance IoT Security for Embedded Solutions
Digi International
July 20, 2017
When considering embedded IoT solutions, security is a balance between three parts that are often in tension: economic cost, benefit, and risk.Cost - Pertains to the price for designing security into industrial applications versus bolting it on, the urgency of time to market, and the value of your brands reputation.Benefit - The benefits of integrated security allow you gain immediate access...
Applications
WiseConn's DropControl Sensing Solution Embeds Wireless Connectivity with Digi XBee
Digi International
July 19, 2017
Irrigation and long-range flow control need robust point-to-point communications that don't rely on a constantly-connected central coordinator. Thanks to the DigiMesh protocol, WiseConn could focus their resources on their product's functionality.
IoT Trends
Internet of Things Device Security: Five Simple Steps (video)
Digi International
July 13, 2017
"Device security is a critical and complex step in designing an Internet of Things strategy. Digis Chief Technology Officer
Technical Insights
i.MX6 Ultra Lite Demos for Building Low-Power Connected Applications
Digi International
July 07, 2017
To help designers and engineers effectively build low power IoT applications with cloud connectivity Digi experts Martin and Andreas have provided two demonstrations to highlight low power applications using Digi ConnectCore 6 and 6UL system-on-module solutions featuring the NXP i.MX6 and i.MX6 UL applications processors.
IoT Trends
Introducing NB-IoT Technologies for Cellular IoT
Digi International
June 15, 2017
NB-IoT (also referred to as Narrowband IoT or NB1) is another new mobile data standard for the growing LPWA market, part of the latest Release (13) from the 3GPP cellular standards body. Similar to LTE-M, NB-IoT is optimized for lower-bandwidth applications (data rates up to 250Kbps) and ideal for devices that sleep most of the time, waking up to report their data periodically. NB-IoT uses a...
IoT Trends
Introduction to LTE-M Cellular Technology
Digi International
June 09, 2017
Introduction to LTE-M LTE-M (also referred to as LTE Cat-M or Cat-M1) is a new mobile data standard for the growing LPWA, or Low-Power Wide-Area market. Its part of the latest Release (13) from the 3GPP cellular standards organization. LTE-M is optimized for lower bandwidth applications, devices that can sleep and report their data periodically. It supports ultra-long battery life...
Applications
Digi Announces Support for AWS Greengrass
Digi International
June 07, 2017
We are proud to announce that the Digi ConnectCore® line of connected embedded products based on the NXP i.MX6/6UL application processors now supports Amazon Web Services (AWS) IoT and AWS Greengrass. AWS Greengrass compatibility enables intelligent IoT devices to communicate securely over a local network and exchange messages without having a persistent connection to the cloud. ...
Technical Insights
Yocto Project for Embedded Systems Design
Digi International
June 07, 2017
Choosing an operating system (OS) for an embedded system is one of the most complex and critical tasks. It has significant long-term ramifications that affect both development and the market success of a product.
Technical Insights
Digi XBee Cellular Supports MicroPython Programmability
Digi International
May 24, 2017
MicroPython is an open-source programming language based on Python 3, and has been optimized to fit on small devices with limited hardware resources, such as micro-controllers.
IoT Trends
Security in the IoT: Digi XBee Cellular Featuring Digi TrustFence
Digi International
May 18, 2017
Security for Connected Devices Embedded security is a critical requirement for a growing number of connected IoT applications and devices. Evolving technology and network connectivity expose device manufacturers to significant new security risks and engineering challenges. Digi TrustFence™ provides a tested and fully integrated security framework designed for the long product life...
Technical Insights
Cellular, Zigbee, Wi-Fi, and More: What Does It Mean To Deliver True Compatibility Regardless of Technology?
Digi International
May 12, 2017
True compatibility is a combination of common hardware and software interfaces that are future-proof and provide design flexibility. Digi XBee offers true compatibility with a common footprint and common APIs:Common FootprintIn one compact design footprint, Digi XBees give our customers access to multiple wireless protocols and RF frequencies including Cellular, Zigbee®, 802.15.4 and Wi-Fi...
IoT Trends
Top 5 Questions to Ask When Securely Deploying & Managing Remote Devices
Digi International
May 12, 2017
Does my vendor do Penetration Testing?Penetration testing, also known as pen testing, tests for vulnerabilities that an attacker could exploit on a device, network, or web application. Ideally, device manufacturers should submit to frequent (quarterly) pen testing by external contractors AND ad-hoc pen testing by interested customers.What security certifications does my vendor maintain?You want...
Technical Insights
Design for LPWA with LTE Cat 1 Today. Ready for LTE-M and NB-IoT Networks Tomorrow.
Digi International
May 08, 2017
Build for Today LTE Cat 1 is a critical cellular technology for low-power, low-bandwidth IoT deployments. While it supports data rates of 10Mbps Downlink / 5Mbps Uplink, its not optimal for higher bandwidth applications that require streaming data or large file transfers. LTE Cat 3 or 4 are better suited for applications that require high data rates and are (typically) mains powered, with...
Applications
Future-Proof Your IoT Products Today with Field-Proven zigbee
Digi International
May 05, 2017
Digi XBee® is the most popular module for building zigbee mesh networks. Our new zigbee 3.0 firmware is coming soon which will combine many of the zigbee application layers and will natively support dotdot, the next chapter in enabling smart objects to work together on any network.
Technical Insights
Digi XBee Cellular Versus Rudimentary Cellular Breakout Boards
Digi International
April 14, 2017
The Digi XBee Cellular represents a quantum leap ahead of the typical breakout boards on the market today in terms of features, functionality, and ease of development. A breakout board breaks out the pins of an underlying cellular module onto a printed circuit board giving you access to use the pins, but little or no additional functionality. Some breakout boards include end-device...
Technical Insights
What Linux Kernel Does Accelerated Use?
Digi International
March 28, 2017
At Accelerated Concepts, the Linux kernel is at the heart of our hardware development. It provides a powerful and secure software engine upon which we build our world-leading cellular networking solutions.So, what Linux kernel do we use?Our engineering team has dozens of years of experience developing with and embedding the Linux kernel into critical networking equipment. We dont just take an...
Applications
Bring Your Own Cellular Network
Digi International
March 21, 2017
Connecting to an on-premise network for retail terminals in third party environments may seem like a great idea. Its probably free to use and easy to set up. That is until something goes wrong.
Technical Insights
5 Myths About Cellular Carrier Certification
Digi International
March 17, 2017
The following is an excerpt from a recent guest post in Electronic Designs 11 Myths series, from Digi Principal RF Engineer, Matthew Schellin. In it, Matthew discusses some common myths about cellular carrier certification to avoid.
Technical Insights
What are the Differences Between LTE-M and NB-IoT Cellular Protocols?
Digi International
March 08, 2017
New cellular protocols are set to roll out in 2017 to provide low power and low cost cellular connectivity for industrial Internet of Things applications.
Technical Insights
What's in a Name? Sorting Out the Alphabet Soup of 3GPP Cellular Naming Conventions
Digi International
March 02, 2017
The 3GPP was organized to establish 3G cellular specifications based on evolved Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) specifications within the scope of the International Mobile Telecommunications-2000 project of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
Applications
Make the Most of Your Automobile with Macchina M2 and Cellular Connectivity
Digi International
February 21, 2017
Regardless of our age, we can all attest to the advancements the automobile industry has made throughout its history, but the Internet of Things (IoT) has accelerated this change even more with smart cars, hybrid and fully electric cars, and strides being made towards to self-driving cars.
Technical Insights
Carrier Certification Testing: Avoid Last-Minute Delays and First-Test Failures
Digi International
February 21, 2017
Here are four recommendations to stay ahead of cellular carrier requirements and passing initial carrier certifications the first time.
IoT Trends
4 Top Questions About the Future of Cellular Networks in IoT
Digi International
February 17, 2017
Recently, two of our product managers sat down with M2M Zone for an in-depth discussion about connectivity types in the IoT space, next-generation cellular networks, and what it all means for your IoT/M2M applications.
Technical Insights
4 FAQs for Your First Digi XBee® Cellular Development Kit
Digi International
February 17, 2017
Digi XBee Cellular is the latest member of the Digi XBee family, a family that includes a wide range of RF protocols and standards designed to meet the needs of users, makers, and Original Equipment Manufactures (OEMs).
Applications
3 Reasons Wireless Is a Great Solution for Demanding Conditions
Digi International
February 10, 2017
Industrial ecosystems can be unpredictable and are often built in challenging locations. Digi's wireless solutions help keep industrial applications connected and communicating in the most demanding conditions.
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