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Sigma Designs Software Tool Update Said To Cut Installation Time for Providers

Sigma Designs launched version 6.6 of its software development kit (SDK) Tuesday, which includes advanced system diagnostics and enhancements to the installation and maintenance application tool, which can shorten installation time for service providers, it said. In addition to enabling more efficient installations, the tool has the foundation to support UL approval using enhancements to the received signal strength indicator, said Sigma Designs. Also among the 30 new features in the version 6.6 SDK are enhanced network statistics, signal strength feedback for optimal network health status, more accurate identification of traffic disruption causes for faster repairs, improved node communication visibility for faster resolution of network communication issues and easier commissioning and de-commissioning of devices, said Sigma.