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In addition, the SDK adds demo code for massive IoT deployments involving thousands of nodes, drivers for e-paper displays, image compression and QR code generation.

“We have worked hard to build on our SDK to increase usability, security and reliability for all common toolchains and IoT platforms. CMake drives the build system of your choice. The SDK offers a common API, irrespective of the platform type, allowing accelerated cross-platform development.” says Cascoda CTO, Wolfgang Bruchner.

Southampton Science Park, 9/3/2019 – Cascoda, a leading manufacturer of Internet of Things (IoT) semiconductors, today announces two fully-featured Thread-based wireless modules for IEEE 802.15.4 communication in the 2.4GHz band.  The Chili2D & 2S feature the Thread-certified Cascoda CA-8211 transceiver modem with a powerful ARM Cortex®-M23 TrustZone® microcontroller. The Chili2 modules represent the next generation of IoT connectivity platform, designed to make Internet of Things (IoT) more secure, efficient and reliable.

Advantages:

• Long range: Best in class 2.4GHz receive sensitivity allowing whole-house coverage in any market on the planet, with no need for a power amplifier.
• Low power: Ultra low power & low latency
• Security: Highly secure ARM TrustZone architecture and Thread network layer
• Reliability: Intelligent self-healing mesh network
• Scalability: Scalable mesh network capable of massive IoT deployment

Secure by Design:

The most advanced security features available, allowing developers to design robust products that comply with upcoming security legislation:

• Secure boot:
  Cryptographic checks are added to each stage of the secure boot process, to assure the integrity of software images executed, thus preventing unauthorized software from running.
• True Random Number Generator (TRNG):
  The TRNG enables the generation of a truly random bit stream, required for device cryptography.
• Cryptographic accelerator:
  Protection for communication protocol keys, providing AES, SHA and Elliptic Curve cryptography.
• Memory, operation and tamper protection:
  Protection for the device in operation with hardware separation between system and application code.

Module variants

The Chili2S is a single-sided postage-stamp module, intended as a production platform. This is designed to be soldered to an application main-board, which will supply power and interfacing. The Chili2D is a double-sided stand-alone module, intended as a development platform. It features a voltage regulator, a Li/Li-Po battery charger, a micro-USB socket and a 10-pin 0.05″ ARM-JTAG connector. Both Chili2d and Chili2S are aimed at developing flexible connectivity solutions to adopt different IoT devices for developers.

“We are very excited to announce the Chili2 module, which allows our customers a low-cost entry to the IoT market, by providing a pre-certified IP-based module, with unparalleled range, power, security, reliability and scalability performance, to any market  on the planet” said Bruno Johnson, CEO of Cascoda.

Availability:

The Chili2 modules will be available to the global market at the end of September 2019.

For more information about Chili2 module, visit:
https://www.cascoda.com/chili2/

For more information on where to buy this product, visit:
https://www.cascoda.com/wheretobuy/

This award accelerates Cascoda’s commercialisation strategy and further expands our roadmap

Southampton Science Park, 8/9/2019 – The Horizon 2020 program is the largest EU Research and Innovation program with approximately €80 billion of funding over seven years. Cascoda’s award of €1.3M, under the Horizon 2020 Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SME) Instrument program, accelerates Cascoda’s commercialisation strategy and expands our roadmap.

Horizon SME instrument funding supports small and medium-sized companies with breakthrough ideas and the ambition to scale up internationally. Cascoda is one of just five percent of applicants to receive this award.

The European Commission evaluates projects based on a strict criterion including impact, excellence and execution. In particular, the scalability of the innovation and the potential for exponential revenue growth in a growing global market are key considerations. Cascoda’s disruptive SMARTRange™ technology has been selected as meeting this criterion by satisfying a huge unmet market need in the Internet of Things (IoT).

IoT, the so-called 4th industrial revolution, is a fantastic growth opportunity which will bring tremendous societal, economic and environmental benefits. By 2025, there will be 75 billion (IoT) devices worldwide, a fivefold increase in ten years, with the global market value of the IoT projected to reach €80 trillion.

Most applications demand that IoT devices provide the range of WiFi, in order to be installed in or alongside existing wireless infrastructure. However, according to the latest Smart Meter Survey by the Office of Communications (Ofcom), existing 2.4GHz IoT radios can only provide reliable wireless coverage in 36% of UK homes.

Cascoda has developed SMARTRange™ specifically to solve this problem. SMARTRange™ is a disruptive wireless transceiver technology based on a completely new type of radio demodulator. This novel, patent-protected architecture dramatically improves receiver efficiency, thereby doubling the range over the existing state-of-the-art, while maintaining ultra-low power consumption and enabling secure, direct internet connectivity based on strong international standards.

CEO of Cascoda, Bruno Johnson, says “We are very pleased to have achieved this milestone, which demonstrates that a panel of top EU experts share our belief that SMARTRange™ overcomes a clear and unmet need by overcoming the range issue for 2.4GHz IoT in major market such as the EU, Japan and Korea, where IoT transmission over 10mW is illegal. We designed SMARTRange™ specifically to overcome this problem though improved receiver efficiency.”

Cascoda, a leading manufacturer of Internet of Things (IoT) semiconductors, has announced a distribution agreement with Innovelec Solutions, a UK-based distributor of wireless semiconductors and modules. Through this arrangement, Innovelec Solutions and Cascoda will offer leading IoT solutions to customers in the UK and Ireland, allowing increased range, reliability, scalability and security.

Innovelec’s UK and Ireland customers will soon be able to benefit from a wide range of Thread-certified evaluation kits, modules and semiconductors that reduce end-system cost and time-to-market. The devices are ideal for use in industrial, building and home-automation systems, as well as machine control, supply-chain management and security systems.

Trevor Cullen, Director of Innovelec said: “We are delighted that Cascoda has chosen to work with Innovelec and we are very excited to be bringing the next generation of IoT technology to market. This continues Innovelec’s strategy of bringing disruptive technology platforms to customers.”

Bruno Johnson, CEO of Cascoda said: “Trevor and his team impressed us with their knowledge and expertise of wireless systems. Our sales teams are already collaborating with Innovelec, and our programme of ongoing training and cumulative learning has proved a great success. We very much look forward to working with Innovelec as this exciting industry expands.”

About Innovelec Solutions:
Innovelec specialises in bringing the latest emerging technologies to market. We are not just a premier franchised agent. By constantly researching and appraising markets and suppliers we select and deliver world-class semiconductors, sub-assemblies, plug-in board and total solutions from around the world, combining our in-depth knowledge and industry experience to provide a solution for your project. To supply such innovative technology is one thing but we go much further providing the best support possible both commercially and technically. We endorse a ‘right first time’ policy which ensures your product exceeds performance and time-to-market targets.
For more information, visit: www.innovelec.co.uk