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IoT development board in Arduino form factor

Arrow Electronics has introduced an Internet of Things (IoT) development board that offers a wide range of sensor and communication interfaces and enables simple, low power, low cost connection to the Cloud.

08/03/2015 17:16:51

The Arrow SmartEverything board aims to reduce design cycles and development times, allowing users to rapidly connect to and control devices through the Internet. SmartEverything utilizes the SIGFOX global network cellular connectivity solution to enable access to the IoT.

Based on the popular Arduino form factor, Arrow SmartEverything includes a Telit SIGFOX module and GPS with embedded antenna for localization. It also leverages Telit’s M2M device management software to facilitate quick and efficient connection of devices to the Cloud.

SIGFOX uses a UNB (Ultra Narrow Band) based radio technology to connect devices to a global network. UNB requires very low energy usage and UNB devices operate within globally available ISM bands (license free frequency bands).

Features of the development board include STMicroelectronics proximity, humidity, temperature and acceleration sensors. Acceleration limits are selectable in stages of ±2/4/8/16g. The board has a TDK Bluetooth Low Energy interface for short-range connectivity that allows setting and control from a smartphone; and an NXP NFC tag with I2C serial interface for authentication.

SmartEverything also includes an Atmel ARM Cortex-M0+ based CPU USB Host orchestrator chip that manages all traffic between peripherals. Atmel-based crypto authentication enables implementation of a full security SHA-256 hash algorithm with message authentication code (MAC). Dynaflex 868MHz antenna and Linear Technology power management devices are also incorporated.

Arrow Electronics' SmartEverything will be available early in Q2 2015.

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.