Cypress & Arrow Electronic Announce IoT Development Platform Designed to Bring World-Class Wireless Connectivity to a Broad R...
June 29 2017 - 11:00AM
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New Quicksilver Kit Provides Path to
Integrate Turnkey Robust Wi-Fi
Cypress Semiconductor Corp. (NASDAQ: CY), a leader in wireless
connectivity for the internet of things (IoT), and global
technology solutions provider Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: ARW)
today announced a new development platform that enables engineers
to quickly bring a broad range of connected IoT products to
market.
The new Quicksilver kit features Cypress’ Wireless Connectivity
for Embedded Devices (WICED®) platform and incorporates the robust
connectivity of the Cypress CYW43907 802.11n Wi-Fi® microcontroller
(MCU). The kit is slated for release in July 2017, and a second
Quicksilver kit will deliver high-performance 802.11ac Wi-Fi
enabling high-data-rate and media-rich experiences in the IoT in
the fourth quarter of 2017.
Development customers are seeking to connect their products to
the cloud for the first time to enable compelling IoT features, and
they are also looking for fast time to market. The WICED-based
Quicksilver kit provides them with the flexibility to build quickly
now and streamline design enhancements later. Customers can quickly
get to market with a certified module that provides turnkey cloud
connectivity software and then migrate to cost or
performance-driven production solutions while maintaining hardware
and software compatibility.
The first Quicksilver kit will provide users with complete
design capabilities to implement the WICED Studio SDK and features
Arduino-compatible headers for expansion capability. The kit
includes temperature, humidity and three-axis motion sensors to
design a complete IoT edge device for a broad range of end markets,
including factory automation, lighting, smart irrigation, home
appliances and home automation.
“The strength of Cypress’ IoT portfolio is its
combination of low-power wireless and MCU technology that fuels
ubiquitous device access and control. Together, Arrow and
Cypress will help customers solve power, range and reliability
problems in IoT applications,” said Aiden Mitchell, vice
president of IoT global solutions at Arrow.
“Quicksilver allows our customers access to a
great development experience.”
“Developers are looking for an easy way to add robust Wi-Fi
connectivity to their products. The Quicksilver development
platform backed by Arrow’s support provides them with a
straightforward path,” said Andrew Hunter, senior director of
marketing for the IoT business unit at Cypress. “Quicksilver brings
Cypress’ world-class Wi-Fi connectivity and the power of our
all-inclusive WICED Studio SDK to a wide range of customers. We
will expand the platform to include 802.11ac high-performance Wi-Fi
and Bluetooth, addressing the trend toward integrating both with
robust connectivity and multi-protocol coexistence.”
Arrow will be conducting a series of global workshops centered
on Quicksilver and the WICED portfolio. Customers can click here to
register their interest in the evaluation kit and seminar
attendance.
About Arrow Electronics
Arrow Electronics is a global provider of products, services and
solutions to industrial and commercial users of electronic
components and enterprise computing solutions. Arrow serves as a
supply channel partner for more than 125,000 original equipment
manufacturers, contract manufacturers and commercial customers
through a global network of more than 465 locations serving over 90
countries. Learn more at fiveyearsout.com.
About Cypress
Cypress is the leader in advanced embedded system solutions for
the world’s most innovative automotive, industrial, home automation
and appliances, consumer electronics and medical products. Cypress’
programmable systems-on-chip, general-purpose microcontrollers,
analog ICs, wireless and USB-based connectivity solutions and
reliable, high-performance memories help engineers design
differentiated products and get them to market first. Cypress is
committed to providing customers with the best support and
engineering resources on the planet enabling innovators and
out-of-the-box thinkers to disrupt markets and create new product
categories in record time. To learn more, go to
www.cypress.com.
Cypress, the Cypress logo and WICED are registered trademarks of
Cypress Semiconductor Corp.
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