E Ink and Atmosic Announce eBadge Reference Design
Low Power Solution Lasts Years on a Small Coin Cell E Ink and Atmosic Announce eBadge Reference Design (Photo: Business Wire) January 27, 2021 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time BILLERICA, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–E Ink Holdings, “E Ink” (8069.TW), the leading innovator of electronic ink technology, and Atmosic, an innovator in extreme-low-power Bluetooth® Low Energy semiconductor technology for the Internet of Things (IoT), announced today a reference design for eBadge applications. According to Markets and Markets™, the smart badge market is set for significant growth over the next few years; eBadge devices were valued at USD 17.8 billion in 2019 and the market is projected to reach USD 33 million by 2025 with a CAGR of 9.6 percent from 2020 to 2025. The smart badge with displays segment is projected to grow at a CAGR of 29.1 percent during the forecast period. The growth of smart badges can be attributed to the convenience and transaction security they provide, as well as their capability for tamper-proof storage of information and account identity of users. Through the joint project with E Ink and Atmosic, Atmosic will offer a power-optimized eBadge reference design, featuring one of E Ink’s 2.9” or 3.7” black and white displays,…