To provide “sensing data” on any cloud platform
Compact, high-density solution utilizing multiple connectivity modules

ON Semiconductor, in collaboration with RFMicron, has developed an innovative 'plug-and-play' development tool that can accelerate the development of wireless passive sensor solutions applicable to all Internet of Things (IoT) cloud platforms.

The newly developed IoT platform development kit is provided as a series of fast, efficient, high-performance computing and connectivity modules that enable Smart Passive Sensor™ (SPS) technology and IoT hardware to operate even in locations where power and space constraints have a significant impact. This simplified and flexible solution serves to isolate various intelligent functions of the system from where the sensors are located and move them to the cloud.

Using sensors to perform temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, or proximity sensing functions.

Each IoT platform development kit includes ON Semiconductor’s wireless sensor tag that uses RFMicron’s Magnus® S2 sensor to perform temperature, humidity, pressure, or proximity sensing functions. The platform also provides UHF RFID reader module functionality that consumes 32 dMm (milliwatts in decibels) of power and covers a frequency range from 860 megahertz (MHz) to 960 MHz. Local data processing is performed by the ARM® Cortex-A8-based AM335x system-on-chip (SoC).

This platform transmits captured data via wireless networks such as WLAN, Zigbee, Z-Wave, and UHF Gen 2, or via wired networks (KNX, CAN, SPI, Ethernet, etc.). The development kit complements ON Semiconductor's existing wireless sensor evaluation kit, the SPS1M-EVK, which provides a toolset for testing sensor capabilities.

“Our IoT platform development kit enables IoT-based data acquisition and monitoring, allowing wireless sensors to operate quickly and efficiently across various applications. Adopting this allows for the rapid identification and analysis of data from multiple sensors for use in diverse backend networks,” said Gary Straker, Vice President and General Manager of Protection and Signals at ON Semiconductor. Straker added, “Through this platform, wireless sensing technology can now be applied and deployed in applications that were previously impossible or where battery replacement is very difficult and costly. This groundbreaking product will revolutionize the scope of IoT development, simplifying technology evaluation across various applications. Furthermore, this wireless sensing technology will enable the industry to realize connectivity that was previously impossible.”

This platform consists of an easy-to-use touchable user interface, LEDs, as well as headers and switches designed to enhance ease of use and expand operability. Sophisticated software enables the platform to operate as a dedicated node on any supported network.