MediaTek unveils system on a chip to power the Internet of Devices

MediaTek introduced the MT2625 system on a chip - behind this unassuming name hides a narrow band Internet of Things chip that is both the smallest yet (16 x 18mm) and supports the full frequency band, allowing devices powered by it to function anywhere in the world. You've probably heard of the "Internet of Things", it's the current drive to fill your home with smart devices. But these devices need to talk to each other and standards like Wi-Fi are too power-hungry and can't support enough devices efficiently. The MT2625 and its Cortex-M processor (104MHz) will sip power. They...