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Bluetooth updated for mesh networking
16 August 2017, News, Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT
A highly anticipated mesh networking standard has been introduced to the Bluetooth specification by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG).

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LoRa technology explained
16 August 2017, Otto Wireless Solutions, Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT
The technical manager of Otto Wireless Solutions delves into one of the latest additions to the collection of Internet networking and mobile communication protocols.

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Optical calculations for SSL applications
16 August 2017, Opto-Electronics
Back-of-the-envelope calculations are useful at the beginning of a project for estimating LED type and count. This article presents techniques for calculating optical quantities and estimating LED count ...

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From the chairman’s desk: Manufacturing in South Africa
19 July 2017, News, Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT
Warren Muir reflects on his attendance at the 2017 Manufacturing Indaba, and how it fits in with arei’s plans for the South African electronics industry.

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Training structure the key to successful content
19 July 2017, News
The structure and assessment of training programmes are just as important as their content when it comes to up-skilling production staff, explains Bob Willis.

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Choosing the right mezzanine module for embedded systems
19 July 2017, Rugged Interconnect Technologies, Computer/Embedded Technology
Open architecture embedded systems for military/aerospace applications have always relied on mezzanine or daughter cards to provide flexibility and modularity because they are very effective in handling ...

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Cape Town hosts Dynamic Spectrum Alliance global summit
14 June 2017, News
The three-day event brought together representatives from five continents and 21 countries around the world, including policy makers, regulators, academia, and public and private sector representatives.

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UL presents new smart meter standards
14 June 2017, News
Users throughout the supply chain need to be assured of the fact that common, consensus-based standards are being used on both a national and international basis to test and certify all smart meters.

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Keeping time to save money in smart meters
14 June 2017, Tempe Technologies, DSP, Micros & Memory
Mary Tamar Tan from Microchip Technology explains how a real-time clock and calendar module can reduce component count and cut programming costs in smart meters and other applications.

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Implementing the upcoming 71 W PoE standard now
14 June 2017, Altron Arrow, Power Electronics / Power Management
With Power over Ethernet (PoE) being a popular and mature technology, it’s no surprise that developers are eager to jump onto the next IEEE bandwagon and start delivering higher levels of power down Ethernet cables.

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How the humble op-amp plays a crucial role in medical electronics
17 May 2017, Tempe Technologies, Analogue, Mixed Signal, LSI
Vinaya Skanda from Microchip Technology shows the significance of the op-amp in certain applications, such as measuring vital signs on the human body.

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The many flavours of Bluetooth IoT connectivity
17 May 2017, NuVision Electronics, Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT
Bluetooth allows developers to build IoT systems across a variety of applications and do so in the most cost effective manner on a platform flexible enough to meet varying operating constraints.

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New-gen cellular technology for smart metering?
17 May 2017, RF Design, Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT
With 2G and 3G metering applications already so well established, why are some parts of the industry calling for smart meters to be upgraded to 4G technologies?

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WhiteSpace Alliance encouraged by ICASA draft regulation
17 May 2017, News, Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT
“We expect final regulations to be released later this year, creating additional momentum for TV white space deployments.”

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arei - from the chairman's desk
19 April 2017, News
The rumours were confirmed on 31 March 2017, but one has to wonder if this is just a lead up to a sick April Fool’s joke. Alas, there are no Zapiro cartoons in the Sunday papers with the words “Heh, Heh, ...

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8-bit microcontrollers continue to defy doomsayers
19 April 2017, Tempe Technologies, DSP, Micros & Memory
This would not be the first time that doomsayers got it wrong, after all, the ‘experts’ are human beings and we are, as a global race, surprisingly inept at predicting the future. Looking back at the ...

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Local cable harness manufacturing
19 April 2017, Otto Wireless Solutions, Interconnection
   Dataweek quizzed Chris Viveiros and Barry Culligan, respectively the general manager and CEO, about what goes on behind the scenes to produce its cable harnesses.       Dataweek: What are the benefits ...

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From the editor's desk - Out with the old
19 April 2017, Technews Publishing, News
I once mistakenly credited President Jacob Zuma with having an underrated, though diabolical, sense of humour. That was back when he decided to split the former Department of Communications into a new, ...

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Online ordering is advancing, but not yet the norm
22 March 2017, News
Two local electronic component distributors and a leading security OEM share their insights on the popularity of online ordering platforms.

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Chronicles of DesignCon 2017
22 March 2017, Cirtech Electronics, News, Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services
Cirtech EDA’s Nechain Naicker was appointed to DesignCon USA’s technical programme committee, and reports back on the conference.

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