The company has also reportedly decided to cancel the planned acquisition of Novelda (see Nordic agrees to buy UWB specialist Novelda) Nordic employed 1,426 people reflecting steady growth over previous years “We have made the difficult decision to reduce the size of our workforce and we are also re-balancing and re-organizing our teams as part of our broader strategy to deliver Nordic’s target business model,” said Vegard Wollan “The re-balancing of resources reflects ongoing initiatives to sharpen Nordic’s focus towards strategically critical programs and optimize operating expenses,” he said Nordic said it expects to add US$5 million in charge to its 4Q24 and full year financial results “We are committed to supporting our outgoing colleagues and thank these employees for their contributions to the development of Nordic,” Wollan concluded www.nordicsemi.com Powercast, Nordic team for Matter energy harvesting smart home sensors Nordic Semi extends ARM IP deal for AI under new CEO Mission Statement: to assist the integration of foreign residents living in Spain and this is never more accurate than when you establish yourself as a foreign resident in a new country Being able to quickly familiarise yourself with the culture and customs can help ease the transition during a challenging time This is why Euro Weekly News makes it our mission to provide you with a free news resource in English that covers both regional and national Spanish news – anything that we feel you will benefit from knowing as you integrate into your new community and live your best life in Spain you can forget about translating articles from Spanish into awkward English that probably don’t make much sense Let us be your convenient and essential guide to all things that will likely affect you as a foreign resident living in Spain If you are a wine lover and enjoy good food Casa Sicilia in Novelda is the perfect destination The experience begins with a tour of the estate which is available in both English and Spanish offers a great opportunity to learn about the history of the place as well as the process of making wine The wine tasting that follows is the highlight giving you a deeper understanding and appreciation of the flavours we ended the day with a fantastic three-course meal that reflects the local and seasonal ingredients around the area The chef skillfully combines fresh produce with the winery’s wines to create an amazing gastronomic experience Wine tours at Casa Sicilia are available daily at 11:30am in English and 12:3pm in Spanish. Be sure to book in advance through their website, casasicilia1707.es The restaurant is open every day from 10:00am to 5:00pm with breakfast served from 9:30 am to 11:00 am on weekends (advance booking required) don’t forget to call ahead at (+34) 965 603 763 or (+)34 669 068 075 Whilst you are in Novelda, a visit to the Santuario de Santa María Magdalena is highly recommended Construction began in 1918 and was completed in 1946 The main façade features two 25-metre towers topped with stone crosses Sitting on the of La Mola hill with views over the Vinalopó valley Visitors can explore its beauty during the following hours: Winter (10am to 2pm and 4pm to 8pm) and in August-September (10am to 1pm and 6pm to 8pm) Subscribe to our Euro Weekly News alerts to get the latest stories into your inbox Euro Weekly News is the leading English language newspaper in Spain by delivering news with a social conscience we are proud to be the voice for the expat communities who now call Spain home With around half a million print readers a week and over 1.5 million web views per month EWN has the biggest readership of any English language newspaper in Spain The paper prints over 150 news stories a week with many hundreds more on the web – no one else even comes close Our publication has won numerous awards over the last 25 years including Best Free Newspaper of the Year (Premios AEEPP) Company of the Year (Costa del Sol Business Awards) and Collaboration with Foreigners honours (Mijas Town Hall) All of this comes at ZERO cost to our readers All our print and online content always has been and always will be FREE OF CHARGE Download our media pack in either English or Spanish The parties have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) and the acquisition is subject to satisfactory due diligence final board approval and certain other conditions Novelda’s experience is in using ultra-wideband RF for sensing and is complementary to Nordic’s position in low-power wireless communications The due diligence processes is planned to be concluded by the end of November www.novelda.com Seat occupancy detection added to Novelda UWB in-cabin sensor Novelda raises $12 million, changes CEO UWB human sensor uses impulse radar to improve reliability Novelda a small yet industrious town on the Costa Blanca has become a beacon of innovation and tradition in the spices and condiments industry With over a century of experience and a presence in more than 70 countries across five continents, Carmencita has once again placed Novelda on the global map by earning prestigious accolades for its paprika packaging developed in collaboration with ITC Packaging This groundbreaking packaging has recently received national and international recognition it was honoured with the LiderPack Award for best food packaging in Spain celebrating its excellence in design and utility it was further acknowledged in January 2025 at the World Star Packaging Awards the pinnacle of global recognition in the packaging sector NOVELDA to demo X7 UWB CPD Sensor at CES 2024 showcasing superior alternative to 60GHz and other UWB sensors OSLO, Norway, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CES 2024 -- Today, NOVELDA innovator of the world's most reliable and energy-efficient ultra-wideband (UWB) radar sensors, announces it will demonstrate its new X7 UWB Child Presence Detection (CPD) and Vital Signs Monitoring solution at CES 2024 NOVELDA's new solution features robust child presence detection and in-cabin sensing with unrivaled power consumption down to below 100µW NOVELDA's UWB CPD sensor provides automotive manufacturers with a more reliable energy-efficient alternative to 60GHz sensors for lifesaving child presence detection in-cabin positioning and intrusion detection applications NOVELDA's UWB X7 CPD sensor is already in the initial sampling phase with several of the world's largest car OEMs Evaluation kits for NOVELDA's X7 UWB CPD Sensor will be available in the first half of 2024 NOVELDA's in-cabin UWB CPD sensor solution can set off an alarm within seconds if the driver has left a child or pet in the vehicle NOVELDA's CPD turnkey solution sets a new standard in terms of ease of use and integration Automotive OEMs and Tier-1s can also integrate NOVELDA's new X7 solution to replace seat occupancy sensors enabling robust human presence detection and positioning within the cabin X7 sensors will also support other advanced features and automotive applications such as vital signs monitoring and kick sensor for easy trunk access NOVELDA's UWB CPD Sensor Outpaces Competing 60GHz Sensors for Automotive Manufacturers Seeing through seats: NOVELDA's UWB CPD sensor is superior to 60GHz-based sensors for automotive manufacturers because it is intrinsically less sensitive to obstacles and materials hence requiring only one sensor inside the cabin for full coverage The sensor can register micro-movements like respiration and heartbeat the NOVELDA X7 UWB CPD Sensor is the solution of choice able to safely detect a child even if covered under a blanket moved away from its baby seat or on the floor NOVELDA´s X7 radar sensor operates at less than 100 µW in presence detection mode substantially outperforming the power consumption of 60GHz and other UWB sensors NOVELDA's UWB CPD Sensor Simplifies Integration of CPD Technology NOVELDA's new UWB CPD sensor is well-positioned to transform child car safety, helping leading automotive manufacturers meet regulatory requirements as the solution of choice for cost-effective design and seamless integration into vehicles. NOVELDA is a proud member of the Car Connectivity Consortium working to ensure interoperability and vehicle accessibility for smart mobile devices "By inventing this revolutionary UWB child presence detection radar sensor we dramatically simplify automotive manufacturers' integration of lifesaving child presence detection technology into their new vehicles," said Jean-Christophe Doucet "Our new radar combines unrivaled reliability and energy efficiency that far exceeds the capabilities of competing UWB and 60GHz sensors Our sensor is the solution of choice for helping automakers prevent tragic deaths from pediatric heatstroke." "The ultra-wideband sensing market is expected to capture significant new opportunities over the next decade due to UWB's ability to support diverse use cases across a range of markets smart home and mainstream consumer devices," said Andrew Zignani designed for automotive child presence detection and in-cabin sensing will help to enable this projected growth and demonstrates the value of UWB's accuracy for various vertical markets." About NOVELDA ASNOVELDA provides the world's most accurate power-efficient and reliable sensor solution for human presence detection Our Ultra-Wideband (UWB) short-range impulse radar sensors achieve new levels of user experience and interactivity in a variety of indoor and short-range applications including consumer electronics NOVELDA was founded in 2004 and is today recognized as the world's leading authority on UWB short-range radar sensor design Our technology complies with worldwide UWB regulations and is protected by several design patents with regional sales offices in Silicon Valley Taiwan and Japan employing a total of 85 employees Making life easier by creating seamless interaction between people and things NOVELDA Ultra-Wideband Sensor - the most reliable sensor in the world www.novelda.com  [email protected] Tove Elisabeth Lutdal, VP Marketing+47 90 73 49 49[email protected] Jeannette Bitz Engage PR for NOVELDA(O) +1-510-295-4972 [email protected] Do not sell or share my personal information: LAS VEGAS and OSLO, Norway, Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CES, NOVELDA a world leader in ultra-wideband (UWB) human presence sensing announced today that NOVELDA will give a preview of the people positioning and people tracking capabilities of its UWB radar sensors at CES 2023 An innovator in solutions for the audio video market has recently embedded NOVELDA's next-generation UWB radar sensor in its smart speakers NOVELDA's technology directs high-quality sound to wherever you are in the room NOVELDA UWB radar sensor development kits will be available by Q1 2023 for select companies and partners Further development of the technology will enable object tracking Both will be ready to order in Q1 2023 and will also be demonstrated at CES global company for professional lighting systems in commercial buildings as a customer of its NOVELDA UWB Occupancy Sensor and a European green tech company as a customer of its NOVELDA UWB Proximity sensor Shaping the future of human presence UWB sensing "We are proud to collaborate with global partners who share our emphasis on technological innovation and sustainability," said Jan-Bjørnar Lund "The newly developed people positioning capability is the next stage in capitalizing on our strong position within UWB sensing technology we will strive to provide the world with energy-savings through advanced sensing products that can solve more demanding use cases." The NOVELDA UWB Occupancy Sensor saves energy by minimizing light timeout ensuring the light is on only when you need it and turns off quickly when you leave It is even able to detect occupants that are sitting still marking the next evolution in lighting control The NOVELDA UWB Proximity Sensor can extend LCD screen lifetime by several years turning off when the device is not in use through power-saving interactivity Both products possess contextual awareness to streamline seamless interactions between people and things UWB: the next wireless revolution – will become as common as Bluetooth UWB represents the next wireless revolution and is estimated by analysts to become as common as Bluetooth In recognition of UWB's unique capabilities and broad range of markets ABI Research predicts 500 million shipments of UWB by the end of 2022 with growth projections estimating 1.5 billion shipments per year in a few years We invite you to interview NOVELDA by appointment and try the demos in our hotel suite. Please contact [email protected] or fill out our contact form here: https://novelda.com/contact/ a developer and supplier of adaptive smart sensors has taken the XeThru sensor technology into high volume applications Driven by the disruptive potential offered by the XeThru sensor technology Novelda and STEINEL have initiated a collaboration to explore how the two companies can work together to improve the user experience and increase the value of presence sensors for the end-customers “Having STEINEL as a lead customer in developing products has be very beneficial for us STEINEL’s market leadership ensures that we are delivering real customer value when developing ground-breaking products and technology” a sensor that uses people’s respiration for accurate presence detection The new product will be the flagship for STEINEL presence detectors.“With a much more precise presence detection the customers will increase their energy savings related to light and HVAC control and since we now are able to know if there are people in a room or not an evacuation can be effectuated much more effectively than before Leader of Innovation and Strategic Marketing & Design in STEINEL The idea behind the new and revolutionary True Presence® sensor is to use people’s respiration for accurate presence detection most available presence sensors are based on passive infrared radiation (PIR) ultrasound or microwave capable of detecting major and minor movements They lack the ability to detect the presence of persons that are sitting still The XeThru technology with its extreme sensitivity and accuracy allows for a very robust positioning and real-time presence detection Being able to measure a person breathing up to 10 meters distance and providing distance measurements makes it possible to detect people that are sitting completely still or even sleeping under a duvet “It has been great collaborating with the Novelda R&D team to create a technical revolution in the presence detector market This is the first presence sensor for building automation that actually works” Novelda is recognized as a world leader within Ultra Wide Band (UWB) radar technology, and was acknowledged with a Technology Innovation Award for its product innovations at ISSCC 2018 in San Francisco, the flagship conference within the semiconductor industry (http://isscc.org/) “Driving innovation is essential to stay ahead and maintain our technology lead” For further information:CEO Cornelia Mender, tel: +47 915 12 289, e-mail: cornelia.mender@xethru.com About STEINEL GmbHSTEINEL is a German sensor provider and technology innovation leader in the sensor-controlled lighting industry STEINEL offers innovative and intelligent products of world renown are created at the company's own development centres in Germany STEINEL is manufacturing presence detectors for their own brand and many other sensor companies under their brands All STEINEL products are manufactured by company-owned factories in Germany Made in Europe is STEINEL's formula for success For more information, see www.steinel-professional.de  About Novelda ASNovelda AS is a leading developer of smart sensor technology based on low power UWB Impulse radar The revolutionary radar System-on-Chip (SoC) technology forms the basis for developing non-intrusive contactless sensors towards a range of applications within consumer electronics Novelda´s XeThru sensors can improve quality of life and personal comfort and safety by enabling non-intrusive sensors that collect important data while preserving full privacy The sensors utilize extremely low energy GHz radio waves and advanced signal processing which makes them highly suited to a range of applications Novelda is headquartered in Norway with offices in US and Hong Kong For more information, see www.xethru.com.  NOVELDA to demonstrate industry-leading UWB sensing capabilities at Embedded World 2024 OSLO, Norway, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Embedded World 2024-- Today, NOVELDA innovator of the world's most reliable ultra-wideband (UWB) radar sensors announces it will demonstrate the new multi-target seat occupancy detection function of its NOVELDA X7 UWB In-Cabin Sensor at Embedded World 2024 NOVELDA's X7 radar chip is already capable of performing the world´s lowest power presence detection child presence detection (CPD) and vital signs monitoring X7 now adds seat occupancy detection capability through a software upgrade A single UWB sensor can detect human presence in each seat within the car cabin making it the most reliable and cost-effective seat occupancy radar solution on the market The comprehensive NOVELDA X7 UWB In-Cabin Sensor has the potential to fulfill multiple use cases with a single X7 system-on-chip (SoC) including ultra-low power presence and intrusion detection vital signs monitoring and gesture recognition In addition to preventing pediatric heatstroke NOVELDA's solution may serve further lifesaving applications by detecting car crash survivors through its heartbeat detection functionality with a field of view (FoV) of nearly 180 degrees allows companies to dramatically reduce the number of sensors in the vehicle providing significant cost savings compared to other solutions How UWB Outpaces 60GHz and Other UWB Ranging ICs for In-Cabin Sensing Radars NOVELDA's seat occupancy solution differentiates between people and objects preventing false seat belt alarms due to objects placed in seats The solution achieves this by sensing a person's tiny motions even if a person is motionless or there is a baby in the seat UWB frequencies also enable simpler mechanical integration than competing in-cabin sensing radars because UWB can sense through car seats and other materials through centimeter wavelengths This capability reduces overall system cost and simplifies integration making it the most reliable solution for seat occupancy vital signs monitoring and more. NOVELDA's unique UWB sensor technology (which does not utilize Channel Impulse Responses unlike standard UWB ranging ICs) consumes less than 50 microwatts in a 1 frame-per-second configuration outperforming any other existing radar integrated circuit (IC) on the market today "By optimizing our X7 radar chip with software enabling seat occupancy detection we ensure our NOVELDA X7 UWB In-cabin Sensor can serve additional automotive applications through robust reliability and precision," said Dag Wisland "NOVELDA's groundbreaking UWB sensing technology has proven its diverse utility by delivering lifesaving CPD capabilities in the automotive sector and vital signs monitoring in the digital healthcare sector and now sets a new standard for seat occupancy detection and other in-cabin sensing capabilities." UWB: the next revolution in human presence sensing  For more information about the world's most reliable, energy-efficient radar system and its applications, please visit novelda.com or contact us at [email protected] NOVELDA provides the world's most accurate Our Ultra-Wideband (UWB) short-range impulse radar sensors achieve new levels of user experience and interactivity in a variety of indoor and short-range applications in consumer electronics Our technology complies with worldwide UWB regulations and is protected by several patents Japan and Germany employing a total of 85 employees NOVELDA Ultra-Wideband Sensor - the most reliable sensor in the world. www.novelda.com  NOVELDA sales contact[email protected] NOVELDA press contactTove Elisabeth Lutdal, VP Marketing+47 90 73 49 49 [email protected] Media relations contactJeannette BitzEngage PR for NOVELDA  (O) +1-510-295-4972[email protected] European media contactAmélie Burgess514 Media for NOVELDA  (M) +44 7719 715 218 Ultra-Wideband sensor uses impulse radar to improve reliability for human presence detection for better energy savings and seamless experience NOVELDA UWB human sensor enables world's most reliable touch-free experience NOVELDA will be showcasing the latest innovations in UWB during the CES event at the Venetian hotel from Jan 5 to 8 VIDEO: "Creating seamless interaction between people and things" "Steinel True Presence is a game changing sensor that will enable a new era in building intelligence and energy efficiency," said Thomas Möller "We collaborated with NOVELDA to develop True Presence and it is now the best presence sensor in the market providing absolutely reliable information on human presence or absence we have been able to help our hotel customers improve energy efficiency and cut costs in HVAC by 12%." The NOVELDA UWB sensor works by detecting tiny movements made when we breathe to perceive human presence the sensor is so robust it can sense human presence even if subjects are lying under a duvet or wearing several layers of clothing NOVELDA Ultra-Wideband Sensor is the smallest and most accurate impulse radar sensor available it can be completely hidden in a device and can operate through glass "This next generation of human sensors designed for smart home and intelligent building automation will make environments more context-aware to improve interactive experiences reduce the cost of powering a device when no one is around and extend screen life by preventing unnecessary backlighting Our sensors have been evaluated in challenging real-world conditions and have demonstrated robust performance leagues better than other comparable solutions UWB is going to drive the next revolution in wireless technology and we believe it will be as widely used as Bluetooth," said Jan-Bjørnar Lund NOVELDA Ultra-Wideband Sensor will create new levels of seamless user experience in consumer electronics smart homes and building automationMultiple use cases for NOVELDA Ultra-Wideband Sensor include touchless-screen displays lighting and HVAC control and wireless health monitors NOVELDA UWB is used by customers worldwide in smart home building automation and leading consumer electronic devices is using NOVELDA Ultra-Wideband Sensor in their premium laptops the sensor enable features such as auto wake-up and auto lock to increase security and extend battery life for lighting and HVAC room sensors save significant energy Other customers use UWB sensors for vital sign detection in baby and sleep monitors UWB expected to become as widely used as BluetoothUltra-Wideband (UWB) provides a highly accurate robust and secure wireless technology for sensing UWB technology outperforms other technologies such as Passive InfraRed or Time of Flight sensors in terms of accuracy power consumption and physical size requirements for next generation consumer electronic devices and smart home appliances UWB wireless sensors can function in the proximity of other radios without interference About NOVELDA AS NOVELDA provides the world's most accurate intelligent and reliable sensor solution for human presence detection Our Ultra-Wideband (UWB) short-range impulse radar sensors help to achieve new levels of user experience and interactivity in a variety of indoor applications including consumer electronic devices and smart building systems NOVELDA contactTove Elisabeth Lutdal, VP Marketing+47 90 73 49 49 [email protected] Media relations contactMargaret CarpoEngage PR for NOVELDA +1 510 295 4972 [email protected]  The X7 rader chip is already capable of child presence detection (CPD) and vital signs monitoring and the company has added multi-seat targeting through a software upgrade It can also detect car crash survivors through its heartbeat detection functionality The X7’s field of view (FoV) of nearly 180 degrees allows companies to reduce the number of sensors in the vehicle providing cost savings compared to other solutions Novelda’s UWB sensor technology consumes less than 50 microwatts at one frame-per-second ST boosts MCU offering with BeSpoon, Riot Micro buys TI launches 60GHz sensor for industrial electronics NOVELDA to demo new Ultra-Low Power UWB Proximity Sensor at Sensors Converge 2023 Editorial Note: NOVELDA will showcase the NOVELDA Ultra-Low Power UWB Proximity Sensor at Sensors Converge 2023, Santa Clara, California, from June 20-22 in the product showcase section and at Booth 709 facing the product showcase section. Please fill out our contact form here to meet with us at the show The NOVELDA Ultra-Low Power UWB Proximity Sensor features a fully configurable detection zone allowing customers to define the detection zone and shape it to fit specific requirements The sensor also offers a small form factor featuring a complete sensor module with antennas and on-chip processing within 5 x 30 mm It is worldwide compliant with a single module variant that can be used globally The NOVELDA UWB sensor can be easily integrated behind materials such as different types of plastics and does not need special consideration to maintain performance like other radar technologies This enables space-limited designs such as thin bezel integration NOVELDA Ultra-Low Power UWB Proximity Sensor provides unmatched energy efficiency The NOVELDA Ultra-Low Power radar system boasts an impressively low power consumption of below 100 microwatts extending battery life and reducing the overall carbon footprint This breakthrough achievement sets a new standard for energy-efficient radar technology while offering high performance able to detect breathing motion at 10 meters technical expertise and commitment to sustainability have culminated in a product that redefines energy efficiency NOVELDA's new radar system is set to transform the industry providing a game-changing solution that combines exceptional energy efficiency battery operation and advanced target analysis capabilities demonstrating NOVELDA's commitment to revolutionizing the radar landscape "By developing the world's most energy-efficient radar system we have addressed the growing need for sustainable and portable solutions that do not compromise performance," said Jan-Bjørnar Lund "Our radar's ability to provide accurate angle and distance information to multiple targets while operating with energy-efficiency opens up a wide range of applications enabling our customers to leverage this technology for energy savings This breakthrough achievement defines a new standard for energy-efficient radar technology." NOVELDA Ultra-Low Power UWB Proximity Sensor provides unrivaled accuracy NOVELDA's new radar system provides accurate angle and distance information to multiple targets enabling complex use cases such as people estimation and much more. The sensor features absolute range limitations and can be set to ignore passing targets ensuring only intended users activate the welcome screen and that the screen enters low-power mode when unoccupied extending LCD screen life by up to approximately 10 years all while preserving the privacy of the individual The NOVELDA Ultra-Low Power UWB Proximity Sensor also features excellent co-existence properties and is not influenced by WiFi Projected to be bigger than Bluetooth UWB sensing marks the next wireless revolution and is already used by major smartphone and automotive manufacturers UWB outperforms technologies such as Passive InfraRed or Time of Flight sensors in accuracy NOVELDA's UWB wireless sensors function efficiently without interference in the proximity of other radio frequency (RF) devices and lend contextual awareness to our surroundings enhancing human-to-object wireless interaction In recognition of UWB's unique capabilities and broad range of markets Techno System Research expects the global UWB market to reach more than 1.8 billion units by 2030 For more information about the world's most energy-efficient radar system and its applications, please visit novelda.com or contact Rob Sharpe at [email protected] Our Ultra-Wideband (UWB) short-range impulse radar sensors achieve new levels of user experience and interactivity in a variety of indoor applications including consumer electronics Rob SharpeVP Sales and Marketing, Americas408-316-1244 [email protected] Media relations contactJeannette BitzEngage PR for NOVELDA(O) +1 510 295 4972[email protected] Novelda has used its UWB impulse radar transceiver to develop contactless sensor technology under the name XeThru which can be used as a remote vital signs monitor The company said it would use the funding to take XeThru to high volume production Applications of the technology include: baby and general sleep monitoring systems XeThru sensors can also be used for “true-presence” sensors in buildings for HVAC and lighting control for surveillance and automation applications Cornelia Mender has joined Novelda as CEO from GE Vingmed Ultrasound where she led the supply chain operation for cardiovascular ultrasound systems Mender was head of R&D at Kongsberg Maritime Prior to that Cornelia gained experience of product and service development in the telecoms industry from working for 11 years in the Telenor Group Mender has an MSc in Industrial Economy and Technology Management from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology “Cornelia has a great track record of technology leadership and I look forward to working with her as we take the company forward to become a market leader in advanced sensors,” said Bogen in a statement www.investinor.no www.xethru.com XeThru technology is one to watch Novelda has second-generation CMOS radar chip UWB radar modules sense respiration in next room BeSpoon offers impulse radio ultra-wide band IC for positioning a developer of accurate and reliable human presence sensors recently released its latest Ultra-Wideband (UWB) sensor for smart home and building automation applications With the ability to accurately sense human presence It can also be extended to white goods and everyday consumer devices a UWB impulse radar can detect human presence and motion providing more accurate touch-free interaction The device was designed in collaboration with Steinel The Novelda X4F103 UWB sensor is so sensitive it can detect human breathing this sensor is the smallest and most accurate impulse radar sensor available It can be completely hidden in a device and can operate through glass High-precision ranging is available for accurate distance measurement and absolute range bounding A 180-degree field of view can be employed and there should be no co-existence issues with other sensors Demo kits with the X4F103 sensor are available Richard Nass’ key responsibilities include setting the direction for all aspects of OSM’s ECD portfolio Nass was the Brand Director for Design News he led the content team for UBM’s Medical Devices Group Nass has been in the engineering OEM industry for more than 30 years Medical Design and Outsourcing July 20, 2017 By Novelda a developer and manufacturer of adaptive smart sensors announced two new modules – the X4M300 Presence Sensor for occupancy sensing and the X4M200 Respiration Sensor for non-contact respiration and vital-sign monitoring Both modules benefit from improvements made by Novelda in the performance integration and functional capability of its ultra-wideband impulse radar system-on-chip (SoC) design These advances have also yielded a smaller-size lower-cost implementation that allows these modules to be readily deployed without needing to be an expert in radar or antenna design which operates at unlicensed center frequencies of 7.29 GHz or 8.748 GHz has a configurable frame size and can operate 10x faster than previously This enables a greater range of up to 10 m for presence detection while offering a respiration monitoring zone of 0.4 – 5.0 m for detecting breathing patterns or frequency when the target is otherwise still What sets Novelda’s sensors apart from alternative solutions is that the use of sensitive radar technology allows the sensors to see through most materials the sensors can be hidden within walls or above ceilings for tamper-proof security or aesthetic reasons and functions reliably in harsh and dirty environments the non-contact nature of the sensor’s operation avoids the discomfort of body-worn sensors and allows unobtrusive vital-sign monitoring in medical environments XeThru sensors also overcome the privacy concerns raised by cameras in elderly care situations the sensors are far more sensitive and discriminating than PIR sensors avoiding false detection due the movement of other objects and ensuring the lights stay on even when the occupant is only breathing “Customers who choose to go with XeThru off-the-shelf sensor modules gain all the performance advantages of our highly-optimized X4 SoC with the very real benefit of a proven sensor design that they can take to market immediately” “Not everyone has the expertise or desire to develop their own radar sensing solutions For these people our modules provide a cost-effective solution that out-performs competing technologies for demanding occupancy and vital-sign detection” Subscribe to Medical Design & Outsourcing share and interact with the leading medical design engineering magazine today DeviceTalks is a conversation among medical technology leaders webinars and one-on-one exchanges of ideas & insights MassDevice is the leading medical device news business journal telling the stories of the devices that save lives Copyright © 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All Rights Reserved. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of WTWH Media LLC. Site Map | Privacy Policy | RSS Learn how to describe the purpose of the image (opens in a new tab) Leave empty if the image is purely decorative We're working on a visual shortcode editor until then please follow these instructions Email us to support@plugin.builders for any problems Text description provided by the architects. The three project aims are the construction of a public facility, the development of a public square and the construction of underground parking, which serves the important commercial area of the district. The space where the building is located is very unique because it is placed in a neighbourhood with high population density and few public facilities, so the building generates an important point of urban life, non-existent until the construction of the building. © Diego OpazoThis project gives the neighbourhood a social centre with different uses. So the urban space mainly improves by citizens enjoying the square, the socio-cultural centre and the public spaces that the building generates itself. Between the building and the street Avenida de Novelda, neighbourhood commercial hub, it generates a square - garden that defines the northern blocks of homes and on the south by Francesc Cantó school grounds. © Diego Opazo The characteristics of the site and the determining structural mesh underground parking rule the project. The building is organized with a very precise geometry modulated by the plot elements of the Basement. The building has a composition of volumes that creates a series of ground floor spaces which serve to articulate the grounds and facilities surrounding the building. The building is a set of blocks, the base ground block and three rectangular block twinned perpendicular to it. Between both it is created a corridor which visually links the square with the main street and the garden located at the west. © Diego Opazo The open courtyards originate southeast oriented transversely conferring transparency to the school Francesc Cantó. This set of volumes make an outside compact set, with a wealth of covered spaces and courtyards, which will expand the public use space’s during the utilization schedule, and shall be closed at remaining time. © Diego OpazoThe combined projected facades large planes alternating solid and glazed modules that give the ground floor a closed nature outwards in longitudinal block ground floor are created around courtyards that open on interior spaces. On the first floor large open windows, those at the ends are protected from sunlight by horizontal bands forming a lattice fenolizados board, while the ends are blind. The materials used are outside enclosure walls finished with plaster of lime glass and metal. Inside the partitioning is provided with light and removable partitions You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email Bogen's expert knowledge and vast experience in the semiconductor industry will support Novelda's continued growth the provider of Nanoscale Impulse Radar solutions announces the appointment of Alf-Egil Bogen as Chief Executive Officer one of the inventors of the successful AVR Microcontroller has been in the semiconductor industry for over 20 years and most recently served as CMO for Atmel Corporation where he was based in San Jose assisting the sale of the company to Silicon Labs in Texas (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130822/PH67741-a ) (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130822/PH67741LOGO-b ) Their proprietary CMOS chips for radar solutions open up a new world of opportunities but it can also see through them!" says Alf-Egil Bogen Dag Wisland and his team have done a great job and established a very impressive customer base for this product I am looking forward to working with Dag to take Novelda to next level," he continues Wisland will be the President for the company and will focus more on R&D moving forward Dag is one of the founders of Novelda and says this about getting Bogen on board: "Alf-Egil Bogen has the combination of technical and business experience we need to take the next step His long semiconductor experience and the ability to get good results are very impressive "Our strategy for the company involves a strong focus on turnkey solutions for our OEM customers We want to help them in the design of amazing radars for medical I am also proud of the relationship with Samsung Thales to search for land mines If we can help saving lives with our technology that will feel very right," Bogen finishes based in Norway and specializing in nanoscale wireless low-power technology for ultra-high resolution impulse radar The Novelda Impulse Radar is a complete CMOS radar system integrated on a single chip: a sensor for human vital sign monitoring or complementing existing technologies such as video it opens up for new application areas due to its speed and resolution and its ability to "see through" obstacles Novelda was founded in 2004 as a spinout from the University of Oslo, and there is a strong Research & Development partnership with the university. www.novelda.no Press Release Contact:   President Dag Wisland: dag(at)novelda.no  CMO Aage Kalsaeg: aage(at)novelda.no Read more news from Novelda.                March 16, 2017 By Novelda announced the XeThru Developer Platform for sensing applications based on its second-generation X4 ultra-wideband (UWB) impulse radar system-on-chip (SoC) OEMs and system developers can easily implement sophisticated sensors that can detect small movements and monitor respiration and other human vital signs with unprecedented accuracy and discrimination the XeThru platform provides everything developers need to rapidly start prototyping their radar application designs The hardware bundles an X4 SoC with an MCU board and a PCB antenna while communications software provides an API layer that enables access to the full functionality of the SoC and open source reference code allows the use of digital signal processing libraries to extend system performance the X4 UWB impulse radar SoC combines a transmitter which can operate at center frequencies of either 7.29 GHz or 8.748 GHz for unlicensed operation in worldwide markets with a direct RF sampling receiver and a fully programmable system controller The X4 SoC delivers some key performance improvements over the previous design: its frame size is now configurable for different applications and the range making it 10x faster and much more suitable for presence detection; its on-chip advanced power management functions enable low-power duty cycle control and dramatically reducing power dissipation; and its higher level of integration reduces external component BOM costs by more than 50 percent “The real benefit of the XeThru X4 Platform is in kick-starting the development of more advanced radar sensing applications allowing customers who aren’t radar experts to do more than simply build a system with off-the-shelf sensors” we will also be upgrading our own presence detection and respiration sensors to take advantage of the enhanced performance of the X4 chip And for customers who start with our X4M03 hardware and want to go straight to production we will be offering the X4M02 as a single-board module that is 100 percent code compatible but at a lower cost in higher volumes” Intended specifically to aid the development of sensors based on UWB radar technology the components of the XeThru Developer Platform include: The X4 Impulse Radar SoC is the smallest UWB radar chip currently available in the market and offers unprecedented ease-of-use and BOM cost advantages As a UWB radar solution it has been highly optimized for occupancy and respiration sensing applications and provides sub-mm accuracy with a simultaneous observation range up to 10m Operating at below 10GHz allows it to see through obstacles and its ultra-high spatial resolution allows the detection of multiple objects Specified for industrial temperature range applications from -40°C to +85°C the chip includes advanced power management features to ensure low power consumption (typically < 120 mW) The XeThru Developer Platform makes all the X4 SoC performance advantages available to anyone wanting to design advanced sensing solutions without the need to be an expert in radar or antenna design Voicing his feelings after participating in this year’s International Solid-State Circuits Conference “ISSCC has always been the world’s go-to forum for cutting-edge developments in IC design we were very proud to have been accepted as a presenter at this year’s event.” He continued “To have taken an active role in this prestigious conference at such an exciting time in Novelda’s development was very exciting The many positive discussions we had with delegates about our X4 radar technology made it very rewarding.” For more information, see the XeThru technology website www.xethru.com. This year is the time for ultra-wideband to rise and shine Ultra-wideband (UWB) was once considered a niche but intriguing alternative to incumbent presence detection and tracking technologies localisation trackers and infrared sensors the industry overlooked UWB until recently Experts now project that UWB implementation will grow significantly They estimate UWB will have a higher compound annual growth rate than Wi-Fi or Bluetooth from 2023-2030 While UWB’s initial applications focused on peer-to-peer communication and ranging This opens the technology to additional use cases UWB is a worthy challenger to other wireless technologies due to its reliable presence detection and tracking capabilities communication performance and unique human presence sensing UWB (radar) is so precise that it can even save lives in detention centres by sensing sleeping inmates’ vital signs While this technology may mark the next wireless revolution as it matures in 2024 short-range wireless technology that uses radio waves to sense the presence of objects and people complete low-latency data transmission and provide information about an object or person’s location While Bluetooth and Wi-Fi share some of these core qualities very short pulses instead of a continuous radio frequency (RF) carrier to achieve low-power wireless sensing over short distances and facilitates low-latency data transmission The resulting radio signal bandwidth ranges from 500MHz to 1GHz Figure 2: UWB technology transmits minuscule ultra-short pulses instead of a continuous radiofrequency carrier With an RF range spanning 3.1GHz to 10.6GHz and the transmitted energy spread on an ultra-wide band the power level of these frequencies is below the noise floor UWB’s technological advantages also include fine-time resolution that enhances the ability to determine distance based on time-of-flight of radio waves enabling UWB to track other UWB devices precisely Figure 1: A UWB sensor can sense the slightest movements Aside from these established capabilities UWB can sense even tiny movements including a person’s respiration and heartbeat enabling it to track people in a room without carry-on devices A UWB sensor transmits electromagnetic pulses and listens for reflected echoes in much the same way as a traditional radar such as a breathing motion or a heartbeat (Figure 1) These characteristics and technological advantages facilitate deployments that adhere to worldwide regulations in numerous industries UWB had garnered significant attention from early adopters confirming this technology’s diverse applications as it enabled ‘super-fine’ indoor positioning and secure identification of devices based on distance or fine localisation the idea of using UWB to sense its environment by receiving and analysing the echo of the transmitted radio signal from its surroundings was emerging Many potential adopters seemed incredulous about UWB’s benefits until widespread implementation in smartphones validated its capabilities This materialised in September 2019 when Apple announced the iPhone 11 implementing the ISO-802-15-4z UWB standard with enhanced security mechanisms There was more to this story that was happening behind the scenes the car manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover implemented UWB into a new car access solution to protect against “relay attacks” This use case seemingly sparked interest from smartphone manufacturers opening the door for UWB implementation in consumer electronics While Apple and other smartphone manufacturers continued to integrate UWB ranging Laptop manufacturer Lenovo adopted UWB sensing in its X1 models unreliable time-outs that trigger the user’s logout from a Windows session through passive infrared sensors (PIRs) UWB can detect presence through a person’s tiny motions enhancing reliability to achieve true human presence sensing While smartphone and computer manufacturers already use UWB for detection and tracking the automotive sector is beginning to adopt UWB to serve additional lifesaving use cases Amid increasing child car safety regulations to prevent vehicular heatstroke UWB is emerging as an alternative for child presence detection (CPD) in vehicles with its technological capabilities outpacing traditional CPD technologies such as 60GHz an average of 38 children die per year from it and it has claimed the lives of more than 950 children since 1998 recent regulatory actions in the US via the Hot Cars Act and in Europe via the New Car Assessment Programme require car manufacturers to install CPD systems in new vehicles from 2025 with 60GHz being the current prevailing CPD technology offer a promising alternative for CPD use cases and are already attracting interest from major automotive manufacturers UWB provides car manufacturers with simple integration requiring no model tuning or calibration This makes UWB easier and cheaper to integrate than 60GHz which typically requires calibration specific to the car model UWB’s power consumption can be as low as a few µW which is at least five-times lower than 60GHz’s power consumption with the latter suffering from higher power consumption due to its frequency range and legacy architecture UWB also features better penetration abilities It can sense through clothes and car seats while being less sensitive to obstacles and materials within car cabins This is particularly advantageous as car cabins are highly reflective multi-path environments with interior objects that block and reflect other radio waves See also: VLSI Symposium: Imec’s low-power UWB transceiver ranges to 1.4mm Tagged with: Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Electronics Weekly is excited to launch it's own podcast brought to you by our editor Caroline Hayes You can hear interesting insights from a range of industry figures Catch all the episodes » Sign up for the Electronics Weekly newsletters: Mannerisms Gadget Master and the Daily and Weekly roundups Find out more » Read our special 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Secretary of State for Security It is a study that “demonstrates the enormous work carried out by the security forces in the locality” It reaffirms the line of work that the government team imposed with the Local Police modernisation programme “a plan that has allowed the improvement of the working conditions of the Police staff and the creation of the Drone Unit” “Thanks to the great work carried out by the Local Police and its coordination with other security forces, such as the Guardia Civil and the National Police, Novelda is a friendlier and safer town” showed his pride in the “unbeatable data in which the involvement and support of the municipal corporation the willingness of citizens to help and support their local police and the exceptional group that makes up the staff of the Novelda Local Police without fear of criminals and committed to helping the citizen Sarrió said “we are proud of this result we will continue working so that Novelda continues to be a safe and friendly 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She has recently dropped a video of her soundtrack ‘Amantes’ which has gained a huge response from everyone The video has been directed by Zazo Canvas audiences got to see the unseen clips of her from the European adventure Becky is a singer who has a huge fanbase for her unique work She has performed the song roaming around in the city And this video has given a refreshing vibe that everyone has enjoyed thoroughly They have shown many special places in the video It is her first-ever bachata creation and that has created a buzz among all she has sang ‘Cántame flamenco yo te bailo una bachata/Báilame pega and I’ll dance you a bachata/Let’s dance close This artist has said on social media that ‘Spain has always been a really special country for me I filmed this video with images of my family and my perspective during my time in Spain’ She has shown her diversity with this soundscape This artist always tries to come up with something very different and that is what kept everyone hooked to them She has said to the media that ‘You can hear different sonics in the production versus it being just an artist singing songs just because… It was so intentional to step outside the box especially for my Spanish-speaking fans who might not be used to hearing certain sonics from me.’ She continued by saying ‘That’s one thing I think is so unique about my experience in the industry: I did start singing in English Follow Becky G :Instagram//Facebook//Twitter//youTube  Check out For More News Updates on Google News Subscribe to our newsletter and get trending music news and Gossip in your inbox To provide you with the best user experience this site uses cookies. 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Further Information The so-called XeThru technology is a microwave radar system integrated on a CMOS chip that can act as ground-probing radar According to reports from about 2011 it is makes use of a design style that does not use synchronous clock-based digital logic and thereby achieves lower power consumption while accelerating processing speed has been designed into land mine detectors operates at a lower frequency than the X1 and can therefore look deeper into the ground and through lightweight building materials It has been in production with foundry TSMC for about a year The two sensor modules are the X2M200 respiratory module and the X2M300 presence module both can work at distances of up to several meters and do not require line of sight The X2M300 module is intended for smart home automation where its capability for detecting human presence while being integrated into a building’s structure enables hidden As well as security and comfort applications such as the convenient actuation of lighting and environmental controls especially for the elderly or people who live alone using the absence of normal activity to raise an alarm It has a range of up to about 4.8 meters and an acquisition time of about 1s Multiple sensors can operate in the same space and each module consumes less than 400mW power The modules measure 50mm by 70mm and have SPI and USB serial interfaces They are also pending FCC and ETSI approval Novelda also offers a XeThru development kit at a price of $1499 This includes two sensor modules and interface boards for connection to a computer and software that supports module configuration visualisation of sensor data and the ability to record data for later analysis we release two very advanced XeThru sensors for creative designers to develop advanced sleep improvement systems and extremely sensitive presence sensors These are just two examples from an endless list of applications for these sensors," said Novelda CEO Pricing for the X2M300 is expected to be around $69.00 each in 1000 piece quantities and for the X2M200 around $76.00 each in 1000 piece quantities www.xethru.com   Novelda has second-generation CMOS radar chip Freescale Radar chipset makes ADAS more affordable Dutch startup shrinks 60GHz radars, increases precision BeSpoon offers impulse radio ultra-wide band IC for positioning Single-chip ‘indoor GPS’ offers 10cm location © 2025 siliconindia.com All rights reserved.Accident Attorneys | Truck Accident Attorneys Sarthak Kumar tells us more about a Copa del Rey clash in 2002 which became forever etched in history If Barça won no one would mention the goalkeeper Nestling within the southern parts of Valencia lies the city of Novelda A small population of twenty-seven thousand is garnished by a thriving marble industry Apartment blocks from the fifties and warehouses give way to a casino and an old town hall The Novelda players came out for the warm up but they weren't really concentrating - after all they were playing against this eleven: Enke; Reiziger You could feel the talent - the class - oozing from the Barcelona team ‘Tis the bane of a substitute keeper - out of rhythm He came from a foreign country and now he had to play on a rugged pitch in an unpracticed team full of substitutes Bright daylight shone on the stadium even at 8 in the evening and were always a pass ahead of their Segunda B opponents Riquelme played a pass in the attacking third into empty space and Geovanni made no mistake Five thousand fans applauded - it was a quality goal by quality players Miguel Ángel Mullor swung the ball into the box He wanted to draw his defenders' attention to the lone man 26-year-old Toni Madrigal was in his best years as an established Segunda B player A 187 cm tall striker with a deadly right foot and an uncanny ability to evade his marker the marker was Dutch international Michael Reiziger and the right foot he loved met the ball perfectly and one touch is all it took to draw the scores level For fifty-eight minutes Madrigal had been grazing away at Barcelona's defenders the ball was fumbled but Rochemback seemed to have the ball under control Madrigal had sensed correctly that his teammate would get the ball and had already started running towards Barça's goal and de Boer - who was behind him - wasn't quick He knew Madrigal would get to the ball before he did The ball was buried in the net from twelve yards out but Barcelona needed just a small window of opportunity and they would be through but he was gripped by the fear that whatever he did would make things worse He loved crossing to the back post - and Madrigal knew that perfectly well perhaps scared of making a mistake himself He placed his header so that it would bounce and spin unpredictably Novelda's bench thundered because the fans were thumping the roof De Boer stood in the penalty box and railed at him A professional was humiliating a teammate on the pitch There were still twelve minutes there but the game was already over the fans celebrated their win and their hero: Toni Madrigal was the first player to score a hat-trick against Barcelona in the 21st century © 2025 EmCan Media - Hosted By canaryfone Two men have been arrested for illegal possession of firearms by the Guardia Civil shot himself in the penis after accidentally firing the weapon he was carrying hidden in his trousers when he was in the street a town in Alicante when agents began investigating reports of a gunshot on public roads from local residents the wounded man left the scene in a car driven by another young man of a similar age police saw that the emergency services had reported that a young man matching his description was admitted to Elda Hospital with injuries compatible with a firearm needing a four-hour operation to try and reconstruct his penis admitted to carrying the weapon in his clothes and firing it accidentally was also found to have weapons after police searched his car Both have been placed at the disposal of the Investigating Court 4 of Novelda for sentencing and thank you for choosing CamposolToday.com to publicise your organisation’s info or event Camposol Today is a website set up by Murcia Today specifically for residents of the urbanisation in Southwest Murcia providing news and information on what’s happening in the local area which is the largest English-speaking expat area in the Region of Murcia When submitting text to be included on Camposol Today please abide by the following guidelines so we can upload your article as swiftly as possible: Send an email to editor@camposoltoday.com or contact@murciatoday.com Attach the information in a Word Document or Google Doc Also attach a photo to illustrate your article