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Engineering for failure: why resilient telemetry matters more than perfect connectivity
Editor's Choice, Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT

One of the biggest assumptions in modern tracking systems is that connectivity will always be available. From an engineering perspective, this creates an interesting problem.
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12-bit 1-wire temperature sensing
RS South Africa , Test & Measurement

The DS18B20 digital thermometer from Analog Devices provides 9-bit to 12-bit Celsius temperature measurements in the range -55°C to 125°C.
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Enabling next-generation FPGA and SDR innovation
RFiber Solutions, Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT

Puzhi Electronic Technology has established itself as a dynamic provider of advanced ARM and FPGA-based solutions, delivering a comprehensive ecosystem of products designed for modern embedded and high-performance computing applications.
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Magnetic mount antenna takes the hassle out of 4G installations
iCorp Technologies, Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT

Designed for fast, tool-free installation, the YECN022CA 4G magnetic mount whip monopole antenna gives wireless devices a dependable cellular link in the field, where installation time and signal reliability both matters.
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From Cape Town to Johannesburg
News

Würth Elektronik South Africa has taken a significant step forward with its recent relocation from Cape Town to Johannesburg, marking a new phase of growth and ambition for the company.
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From the editor's desk: The art of measuring the truth
Technews Publishing, Editor's Choice, News

All electronic measurements are a lie. The trick is making the lie as small as possible.
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Lesley Havenga: Building partnerships for Africa’s electronics future
Editor's Choice, News

As Würth Electronik expands its footprint across South Africa and the broader sub-Saharan region, Havenga’s blend of manufacturing expertise, supply chain knowledge, and people-centred leadership appears well suited to the task.
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TSE has relocated
News

The Technology Station in Electronics (TSE) has entered a new chapter with its relocation from the CSIR campus to TUT-owned building at Ditsela Place in Hatfield.
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Power modules for solid-state transformers
RS South Africa , Power Electronics / Power Management

Microchip’s new 3,3 kV silicon carbide modules deliver the required thermal performance and efficiency for SSTs to increase power available for token generation.
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Field calibration made easy
Instrotech, Test & Measurement

Built around modern component technology, an intuitive interface, and a rugged IP54-rated housing, Instrotech’s Calog series is engineered for the demands of real industrial field calibration work.
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Easy to integrate, quick to react
Opto-Electronics

Würth Elektronik has expanded its range of WL-ICLEDs – RGB-LEDs with integrated controller – to include dual-wire ICLEDs.
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Wide range power module
Power Electronics / Power Management

The latest DC-DC modules from Würth Elektronik are characterised by high resilience to voltage transients on the 24 V bus and an extremely wide input-voltage range from 3,5 V to 38 V.
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Ultra-fast wideband RF insight
Vepac Electronics, Test & Measurement

The Harogix PXE-200 is a high-performance real-time spectrum analyser designed for demanding RF environments up to 20 GHz.
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Flat-pack enclosures
Enclosures, Racks, Cabinets & Panel Products

The launch of Rittal’s FR IT flat-pack enclosure marked a milestone for the company, introducing the local market to a high-capacity, top-tier IT enclosure in a convenient and cost-effective flat-pack format for the first time.
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Compact switch for 5G applications
RF Design, Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT

The Qorvo QPC6188 is a high-performance absorptive SP4T RF switch designed to meet the demanding requirements of modern wireless infrastructure and high-frequency communication systems.
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Non-contact linear position sensor
Electrocomp, Test & Measurement

The Vishay 40 LHE Linear Position Sensor, designed for industrial motion control and automation, delivers robust, non-contact measurement performance using Hall effect technology.
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Ultra compact multi GNSS positioning
iCorp Technologies, Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT

The compact LC76F GNSS module from Quectel delivers reliable, high sensitivity satellite positioning for compact and power sensitive applications.
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HackRF Pro targets advanced RF
IOT Electronics , Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT

The SDR can operate across an extensive frequency range from 100 kHz to 6 GHz, making it suitable for a broad range of applications, including wireless testing, signal analysis, and emerging communications technologies.
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