Advantech, ARM, Bosch Sensortec, Sensirion and TI developed Open IoT Sensor Platform

25 February, 2016

This powerful group announced the new M2.COM standard: A sensor platform based on a simple module design that provides standardized solution for IoT sensor nodes and sensors

This powerful group announced the new M2.COM standard: A sensor platform based on a simple module design that provides standardized solution for IoT sensor nodes and sensors

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A new powerful industrial group decided to to bring a solution to one of the most critical element of the emerging IoT market: Advantech, ARM, Bosch Sensortec, Sensirion and Texas Instruments (TI), announced at Embedded World 2016, the collaboration of a new Internet of Things (IoT) sensor platform called M2.COM; to be unveiled at Embedded World 2016.

M2.COM Low Power Wi-Fi IoT Node
M2.COM Low Power Wi-Fi IoT Node

To enable a diverse range of IoT applications, and to standardize different platforms and technologies, an open platform for IoT sensors and sensor nodes was established by sensor makers and module makers for more efficient IoT development.

By joining M2.COM, participants will define and drive the leading platform to empower the Internet of Things.

M2.COM is a sensor platform based on a simple module design that provides a solid, standardized solution for IoT sensor nodes and sensors. It adopts the standardized, frequently used M.2 form factor and is defined as an evolutionary module that combines general wireless connectivity with additional built-in computing ability powered by MCU.

M2.COM open standard

The module is a proven hardware solution with RF certification. It adopts the type 2230 M.2 form factor with a 75-position host interface connector. The compact size is only 30mm in length and 22mm in width, which is very helpful for micro sensor implementation and system integration.

Development Board for M2.COM Module
Development Board for M2.COM Module

Miller Chang, VP of Advantech Embedded Computing Group said, “Data collection will be one of the main challenges for IoT. Sensors, wireless technology, and embedded computing will be the three major core abilities for data acquisition, and that’s the reason Advantech worked closely with industrial partners to define the M2.COM open standard. We envision M2.COM will accelerate IoT sensor device deployment.”

“A standards-based industrial computing and sensor format is key to fulfil the changing demands of the IoT market,” said Zach Shelby, vice president of marketing, IoT business, ARM. “The ARM mbed OS provides the perfect foundation for this new format, supporting the needed communication protocols and formats to securely and easily integrate M2.COM based sensor devices with IoT cloud applications.”

“One of the key challenges hindering a fast growth of sensor enabled devices in IoT markets is the lack of widely adopted open Platform” said Jeanne Forget, VP Marketing of Bosch Sensortec. “It’s essential to actively participate in developing open platforms like the M2.COM. We believe that through the collaboration of these competent partners the M2.COM open platform will become a strong driver for sensors in IoT markets.”

“spirit of partnering”

M2.COM Architecture
M2.COM Architecture

“Collecting Data and creating wonderfully smart systems and devices will only move the IoT forward if those things are able to interoperate or communicate with one another. Therefore we are proud and convinced, that we are doing the right thing by defining a standard -M2.COM to simplify the integration of sensors IoT development” says Pascal Gerner, Director Product Management of Sensirion.

“In order to accelerate the change and new business opportunities created by the IoT, it’s important to have a platform that saves development time and cost with a standardized sensor interface, like M2.COM, where developers can connect anything anywhere,” said Olivier Monnier, marketing director wireless connectivity solutions/IoT, Texas Instruments.

“By leveraging TI’s low-power SimpleLink Wi-Fi CC3200 wireless microcontroller, M2.COM IoT developers have access to award-winning hardware that will enable them to get their design to market quickly and easily.” Advantech said that “in the spirit of Partnering for Smart City and IoT Solutions, it will continue to collaborate with worldwide partners.”

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