This is about as techie as things get here at Circuits And Cable Knit. We wanted to cover Intel’s new Curie chip because the implications of the module, designed exclusively for wearable devices, could be huge. At this week’s Intel Developer Forum, Intel provided a better look at the new Curie chip, which has become a bit more square since we last saw it. Originally shown at CES in January, it is designed to be compact (the size of a button) and has low-power requirements. Despite its diminutive size, Curie incorporates an Intel Quark SoC, a gyroscope, a six-axis sensor with accelerometer, a Bluetooth radio, and even 384KB of flash memory, all of which are powered by a button-cell disposable alkaline battery. The disposable battery can also be traded out for something of a rechargeable nature. With both power and space at a premium in wearables, Intel is aiming to provide integrated solutions that will allow hardware makers to continue to push the limits of what is possible. Curie has already started shipping to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to be included in upcoming devices. In fact, it is likely that the upcoming Fossil wearables will run on Curie.
