This chip adds Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and smart device chops to maker boards and gadgets
(PCWorld)

One of Raspberry Pi´s weaknesses is a lack of wireless technologies, which limits its communications capabilities with other devices. One new chipset from Qualcomm could help fill that gap. The QCA4020 chipset packs in Bluetooth Low Energy 5, ZigBee 3.0, WiFi 802.11n, and OpenThread wireless communications protocols. The chipset is like a mini-developer board-an integrated chipset with an ARM-based CPU. It can be used to create smart home or industrial devices. It can also serve as a wireless access point for Raspberry Pi and other developer boards used to make smart gadgets, drones, robots, and industrial devices. It has a number of connector protocols and can work with Arduino boards.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here