Bridging the Gap: Advantech’s New Ultra-Compact Wireless MCU Module for Industrial IoT The challenge in Industrial IoT has always been balancing performance, security, and power efficiency within the tightest of spaces. Advantech has addressed these constraints head-on with the launch of the AIW-411. Measuring just 30 × 15 mm (OSM Size-0), this new module is a powerhouse, combining a 260 MHz Arm® Cortex-M33 processor with the connectivity of the NXP RW612. It’s built specifically to bring secure, "always-on" wireless performance to the edge. Why the AIW-411 is a standout for IIoT designs: 🔹 Dual-Mode Connectivity: Integrated Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and Bluetooth® LE 5.4 support for flexible, modern communication. 🔹 Security-First Architecture: With the EdgeLock Secure Enclave, Secure Boot, and hardware encryption, it’s designed to keep industrial endpoints secure from day one. 🔹 Power-Optimized: Features like Target Wake Time (TWT) make it an ideal choice for energy-sensitive applications, from smart meters to remote sensors. 🔹 Industrial-Grade Reliability: Engineered to withstand harsh environments with an operating temperature range of –40 to 85°C. Whether you're developing EV chargers, HVAC management systems, or data-transmitting industrial sensors, this module is built to streamline your journey from evaluation to full-scale production. Ready to simplify your wireless integration? Advantech is also offering the AIW-DK411 reference carrier board and full design-in support to help you cut down your development cycle and hit the market faster. #IndustrialIoT #Advantech #NXP #EmbeddedSystems #WiFI6 #BluetoothLE #HardwareEngineering #IIoT #SmartInfrastructure #EdgeComputing #electronicsnotes

『Edgelock』 作：お茶のり 底が抜けた3x3x3のポリキューブを敷き詰めて 落ちないようにするパズル。 見た目が奇麗。 #puzzle

Found some older hardware wallet boards done for some suisse private bank in 2021. Based on Trezor but refactored concerning screen(s), additional hardening and also two integrated secure elements. NXP EdgeLock SE050 and Infineon Optiga Trust X. A bit shocked how well we anticipated the recent Trezor Safe 7. Main difference: devices were explicitely designed for collective signing.

Tiny Module, Massive Capability: Murata Type 2FP Now at Mouser Electronics As the Matter protocol becomes the standard for smart home and industrial interoperability, developers are looking for "all-in-one" silicon that doesn't compromise on security. Murata Electronics has delivered exactly that. Now stocking at Mouser Electronics, the Type 2FP Multi-Radio Module is a highly integrated solution based on the NXP RW610 wireless MCU. It packs Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth® LE 5.4, and Ethernet support into a footprint smaller than a fingernail. Why the Type 2FP is a Game-Changer for IoT: * Tri-Radio Connectivity: Supports dual-band Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth® LE 5.4, and 802.15.4, making it a "Matter-ready" powerhouse for seamless device-to-device communication. * Integrated Intelligence: Built on a high-performance MCU with 1.2 MB SRAM and 16 MB Flash—no external processor required for many applications. * Industrial Grade: Operates from -40°C to 85°C and meets MSL 3 standards, ensuring reliability in demanding enterprise and energy environments. * Ultra-Compact: Measuring just 12 x 11 x 1.5 mm, it’s ideal for space-constrained smart accessories and wearables. Security Without Compromise In an era of increasing cyber threats, the Type 2FP integrates NXP EdgeLock™ Assurance and Arm TrustZone-M, providing a hardware root of trust and a trusted execution environment (TEE) for secure boot and lifecycle management. Versatile Interfacing With 64 GPIOs, SDIO 3.0, high-speed USB 2.0 OTG, and digital microphone support, this module is ready for everything from voice-controlled appliances to industrial gateways. Whether you are building for the Smart Home, Smart Energy, or Industrial Automation, the Murata Type 2FP provides the connectivity and security foundation your project needs. #IoT #Murata #NXP #MouserElectronics #MatterProtocol #WiFi6 #BluetoothLE #EmbeddedSystems #SmartHome #IndustrialAutomation #ElectronicComponents

One Chip, Three Radios: NXP IW610 Now at Mouser Electronics The challenge of modern IoT design is often "Connectivity Fragmentation"—balancing Wi-Fi for speed, Bluetooth for commissioning, and 802.15.4 for mesh. NXP Semiconductors has just simplified the equation. Now stocking at Mouser Electronics, the IW610 Tri-Radio SoC is an IoT-optimized powerhouse designed to elevate connectivity in smart homes, EV chargers, and industrial automation. What makes the IW610 a Tri-Radio standout? By integrating three radios into a single, compact SoC, NXP is providing a seamless bridge for the next generation of wireless devices: * Wi-Fi 6: Delivers improved network efficiency, reduced latency, and extended range for high-bandwidth IoT tasks. * Bluetooth® LE 5.4: Supports high-speed data rates and long-range communication, perfect for seamless device setup and local control. * 802.15.4 (Thread): Provides the foundation for Matter applications, ensuring cross-vendor interoperability in the smart home. Security & Efficiency at the Edge * EdgeLock® Technology: Built-in security for secure boot, firmware updates, and full lifecycle management. * Power Optimization: Features an integrated high-efficiency buck DC-DC converter and ultra-low-power deep-sleep modes to extend battery life. * Platform Synergy: Fully compatible with NXP’s i.MX MPU, i.MX RT, and MCX host platforms. Rapid Prototyping Ready to start building? The FRDM-IMX91 development board, also available at Mouser, features the IW610 alongside the i.MX 91 applications processor—providing a low-cost, compact tool for developing secure, wireless-enabled industrial and consumer products. Whether you are designing a point-of-sale terminal or a smart appliance, the IW610 is the integrated answer to a multi-protocol world. #IoT #NXP #MouserElectronics #MatterProtocol #WiFi6 #EmbeddedSystems #SmartHome #IndustrialIoT #Connectivity #ElectronicComponents @MouserElecEU @MouserElec

Scalable, Secure, and Energy-Efficient: NXP i.MX 91 Now at Mouser Electronics Looking for a high-performance, cost-effective entry point into the Linux edge? Mouser Electronics is now shipping the i.MX 91 applications processors from NXP Semiconductors! The i.MX 91 family is the latest addition to the renowned i.MX portfolio, designed specifically to meet the needs of modern IoT, industrial, and medical applications where security and power efficiency are non-negotiable. Technical Highlights: Processing Core: Powered by an Arm® Cortex®-A55 running at up to 1.4 GHz. * Connectivity & Memory: Dual Gigabit Ethernet, dual USB ports, and support for LPDDR4 memory for long-term platform stability. * Hardware-Grade Security: Integrated with EdgeLock® Secure Enclave (Advanced Profile), featuring tamper detection, secure boot, and lifecycle management to simplify your certification path. Accelerate Your Development Mouser also stocks two essential tools to get your project moving faster: 🔹 FRDM-IMX91S Development Board: A compact, low-cost platform featuring an IW610-based tri-radio (Wi-Fi 6, BLE 5.4, 802.15.4) and support for Yocto and Debian Linux. 🔹 i.MX 91 Evaluation Kit: A comprehensive two-board system (Compute Module Connectivity Baseboard) ideal for deep power monitoring and exploring the GoPoint pre-installed demos. Built for Longevity Whether you are building smart home controllers, industrial gateways, or medical monitoring devices, the i.MX 91 is backed by NXP’s product longevity program, ensuring your design remains viable for years to come. Ready to build the next generation of Linux-based edge devices? #NXP #MouserElectronics #EdgeComputing #IoT #Linux #ArmCortex #IndustrialAutomation #SmartHome #CyberSecurity #EmbeddedSystems

Bringing more efficiency to edge designs: NXP’s new i.MX 91 processors are now available at Mouser. Efficient Arm® Cortex‑A55 performance, strong connectivity, and built‑in EdgeLock® security for modern edge devices. Learn more: mou.sr/nxp-imx-91-tw

Mouser NXP = Innovation. Check out the latest: • MCX N Series MCUs: mouser.com/new/nxp-semicondu… • i.MX93 Apps Processors: mouser.com/new/nxp-semicondu… • S32K3 Automotive MCUs: mouser.com/new/nxp-semicondu… • EdgeLock® SE050 Secure Elements: mouser.com/new/nxp-semicondu…

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Mouser now stocks the NXP Semiconductors EdgeLock® A30 secure authenticator, featuring EAL6 certification and advanced crypto support for next-gen security. With low power consumption, it's easy to integrate via I2C with MCUs and MPUs. Explore @NXP: mou.sr/nxp-edgelock-tw

FreeRTOS™ Real-time operating system for microcontrollers and small microprocessors. freertos.org/ FreeRTOS is a market-leading embedded system RTOS supporting 40 processor architectures with a small memory footprint, fast execution times, and cutting-edge RTOS features and libraries including Symmetric Multiprocessing (SMP), a thread-safe TCP stack with IPv6 support, and seamless integration with cloud services. It’s open-source and actively supported and maintained. freertos.org/Documentation/0… Internet Connected Devices The internet of things (IoT) refers to networked devices that exchange data with other devices, and the cloud, over the internet. Many of these devices run FreeRTOS. This page describes the functionality common across all examples. There are two categories: 1.) A very simple method using AWS IoT ExpressLink. This offloads all the required security and provisioning functionality to a radio module that is accessible to any microcontroller or microprocessor with a UART interface. freertos.org/Documentation/0… 2.) More flexible and performant software-only IoT library integrations freertos.org/Documentation/0… running on microcontrollers. These include hardware-backed security capable of keeping cryptographic identities and keys private. 🔸NXP i.MX RT1060 Arm Cortex-M7 MCU with EdgeLock SE050 Secure Element freertos.org/Documentation/0… 🔸STMicroelectronics STM32U5 Arm Cortex-M33 MCU with TrustZone and TF-M freertos.org/Documentation/0… 🔸Espressif ESP32-C3 RISC-V MCU with Digital Signature Peripheral (DSP) freertos.org/Documentation/0… 🔸ARM Corstone 3xxx freertos.org/Documentation/0… Experimental demonstration of entanglement delivery using a quantum network stack Here we experimentally demonstrate, using remote solid-state quantum network nodes, a link layer, and a physical layer protocol for entanglement-based quantum networks. The link layer abstracts the physical-layer entanglement attempts into a robust, platform-independent entanglement delivery service. The system is used to run full state tomography of the delivered entangled states, as well as preparation of a remote qubit state on a server by its client. Our results mark a clear transition from physics experiments to quantum communication systems, which will enable the development and testing of components of future quantum networks. nature.com/articles/s41534-0… Quantum Software Development Kits in August 2025 research.aimultiple.com/quan…

.@NXP MCX W72x is a new family of multiprotocol wireless Arm Cortex-M33 MCUs with support for Bluetooth 6.0 Channel Sounding. cnx-software.com/2025/05/29/… The microcontrollers also feature an 802.15.14 radio for Zigbee, Thread, and Matter support, an Edgelock Secure Enclave for security, and up to 2MB flash and 256KB SRAM for the user applications. A freedom development kit (FRDM-MCXW72) and full evaluation kit are also coming soon, but in the meantime, engineers can work on the pin-compatible MCX W71w kits instead. #semiconductors #smarthome #automotive

We've embedded it in energy devices. After ATECC608A, Optiga TrustM/X, and EdgeLock SE050, we know our security foundation. No NDAs, truly open code and hardware. A new category for trusted computing.

Just a short video about my next project. It's called EdgeLock. Why? Because it has no screws to open, just magnets. <3 Stay tuned to see the final version!

Join @NXP and @Toradex for an in-depth technical session on the iMX 95 SoC, focusing on its Neural Processing Unit and EdgeLock Secure Enclave. Explore optimizing vision pipelines and LLMs, leveraging industrial automation, IoT, and beyond. Register Now ⬇️ bit.ly/422fngA

The NXP EdgeLock A30, powered by a RISC-V core, is smaller than a grain of rice and designed to protect critical digital data. Learn more about how the A30, intended for use as a Digital Product Passport (DPP), is shaping the future of digital security: hubs.la/Q035JzZl0

#RISCV NXP EdgeLock A30: Secure Authenticator IC allaboutcircuits.com/news/nx…

With a RISC-V core and cryptographic support, the EdgeLock A30 from @NXP provides security in a small package. Check it out ⬇️ bit.ly/3WGSZY1

.@NXP EdgeLock A30 is a RISC-V secure authenticator chip designed in part for battery authentication to comply with new EU regulations that will be enforced in 2027. cnx-software.com/2025/01/27/… The new regulations are designed to "ensure traceability, sustainability, and safety in battery manufacturing and recycling". Other applications for the EdgeLock A30 include IoT devices, industrial equipment, medical devices, and chargers requiring high security and compliance with regulatory standards.

.@NXP adds the tiny EdgeLock A30 to its discrete hardware authenticator portfolio. hackster.io/news/nxp-adds-th…