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u-blox has announced two additions to its Bluetooth LE portfolio, ALMA-B1<\/a><\/strong> and NORA-B2<\/a><\/strong>. The modules are based on the latest generation nRF54 Series Systems-on-Chip (SoCs) from Nordic Semiconductor. They both support Bluetooth LE 5.4 and Thread\/Matter technologies in a compact, power-efficient, and secure format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ALMA-B1 and NORA-B2 are designed for a wide range of IoT applications, including industrial automation, healthcare, and smart home. ALMA-B1 is a high-end wireless MCU, while NORA-B2 brings ultra-low power to less complex applications. In the indoor positioning example, ALMA-B1 could act as an anchor point due to its vast processing capabilities, while the power efficiency of NORA-B2 makes it suitable for asset tracking tags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to ABI Research*, Bluetooth LE device shipments are expected to roughly double by 2028. At the same time, new applications unleashed by AI \/ EdgeML and sensor fusion trigger the need for additional and stronger requirements, including higher security, more processing power, and efficient battery consumption. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powered by the nRF54H20 and the nRF54L15 Nordic low-power multi-protocol SoCs, ALMA-B1 and NORA-B2 provide IoT devices with the processing power for edge computing and machine learning without additional components. With more than twice the processing power of previous Bluetooth LE modules, ALMA-B1 can even replace general-purpose MCUs in a compact solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both modules also offer a significant reduction in power consumption. NORA-B2 consumes up to 50% less current compared to previous generations of Bluetooth LE modules. This translates into smaller batteries or longer battery life in end products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Designed for PSA Certified Level 3, ALMA-B1 and NORA-B2 provide the highest levels of IoT security. In addition to features like secure boot, secure storage, secure debug interfaces, and hardware crypto accelerators, both modules include next-generation security features like physical tamper detection and protection against side-channel attacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sizes of the modules (10 x 11mm or 10 x 14mm) save considerable space and facilitate migration from other u-blox’s modules. Both modules come with global certifications.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ALMA-B1 and NORA-B2 are available as wireless MCUs. Both modules offer two antenna options: an antenna pin or an embedded PCB antenna.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

* ABI Research Wireless Connectivity Technology Segmentation and Addressable Markets 1Q 2024 MD-WCMT-194<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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