The 900 MHz CH4390 FHSS transceiver for wireless sensor networks from Cermetek Microelectronics Inc., Milpitas, CA, can serve as network coordinator, remote sensor node, or repeater node. More>>

Predicts revenues to exceed $1.1 Billion in 2016.More>>

When it comes to industrial wireless, many developers prefer IEEE 802.15.4 —especially when they’re looking for a reliable, low-cost, and low-power-consumption wireless technology option.More>>

The sub-1 GHz RF family from Texas Instruments Inc., Dallas, TX, provides connectivity for low-power wireless applications in the security, Smart Grid, industrial, wireless healthcare, and home and building automation markets. More>>

The Z-Stack 2.5.0 from Texas Instruments Inc., Dallas, TX, supports the ZigBee Smart Energy 1.1 profile and is geared toward home area networks (HANs). More>>

The ZigBee Alliance announces unanimous approval of draft 0.7 of the Smart Energy Profile Version 2.0; preliminary product development for testing to begin.More>>

FieldServer Technologies, Milpitas, CA, offers the Point Six Wireless Gateway that lets Point Six wireless sensors interface with current open building automation protocols including BACnet, LonWorks, Metasys N2 by JCI, Modbus, and SNMP. More>>

Adding a wireless sensor network to fire extinguishers in large facilities or on sprawling campuses allows facilities managers to continuously ensure that the extinguishers are operational, present, and unobstructed rather than relying on a manual inspection every 30 days.More>>

The LOTUS high-performance wireless sensor platform from MEMSIC Inc., Andover, MA, is developed around the ARM7 Cortex M3 CPU, has a modular and stackable design, and is designed for applications that require higher-speed processing and GSM/GPRS gateways. More>>

The TZ1053 TELRAN from Toumaz UK Ltd., Abindgon, U.K., is an ultra-low-energy (ULE) radio for wireless sensor networks, remote controls, green energy solutions, smart meters, and environmental monitoring.More>>