Graphic display controllers
14 November 2018, RS Components (SA)

The BT815/816 controllers are Bridgetek’s third generation of embedded video engine (EVE) devices. Delivering support for display, audio and touch capabilities, they enable engineers to quickly and efficiently ...

Extruded aluminium enclosures
14 November 2018, Sivan Electronic Supplies

Gainta’s ALUG7XX range of extruded aluminium enclosures encompasses different sizes, with suitable lengths for indoor desktop devices or outdoor wall-mounting junction/control box use. They come in ...

Globally configurable NB-IoT module
14 November 2018, RF Design

u-blox recently announced the SARA N3, a multiband NB-IoT module that supports a preliminary set of 3GPP Release 14 features (LTE Cat NB2). The SARA N3 is available in two variants: one dedicated to China ...

Students to fly SA flag at supercomputing competition in Germany
14 November 2018

The annual Centre for High Performance Computing (CHPC) conference, which took place in Cape Town recently, provided a platform for South African students to showcase their skills in building supercomputers ...

Electronics news digest
14 November 2018

South Africa • The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has moved its head offices from Sandton to 350 Witch-Hazel Avenue, Eco Point Office Park, Eco Park, Centurion. Its offices ...

In memoriam: Zalman Orlianski
10 October 2018, This Week's Editor's Pick

The South African electronics industry reacted with shock and deep sadness to the passing of Zalman Orlianski, founder of Zetech, last month.

First-of-its-kind aircraft being designed in SA
10 October 2018, This Week's Editor's Pick

Dubbed the Pegasus Vertical Business Jet (VBJ1), the aircraft aims to combine the best features of a helicopter and a business jet.

The future of energy-harvesting IoT applications
10 October 2018, This Week's Editor's Pick

Energy harvesting offers significant advantages to the development and improvement of the Internet of Things (IoT). It is a critical component for creating an enhanced class of autonomous and mobile applications ...

EMC conference programme announced
10 October 2018

The local organising committee for the 2018 IEEE 4th Global Electromagnetic Compatibility Conference (GEMCCon) – to be held in Stellenbosch from 7 to 9 November – has released the official programme for ...

CSIR camera to be launched into space
10 October 2018

A CSIR-developed ‘K-line’ camera will be the first in the world to be launched into space on a nanosatellite. The camera, which was featured at the Africa Aerospace and Defence 2018 exhibition, will ...

New SA country manager for PCB broker
10 October 2018

Printed circuit board (PCB) broker Elmatica has hired a country manager to spearhead its push into the South African market. “A few weeks ago we announced our strategy to increase our presence in South ...

Former SA cricketer partners with Otto Wireless Solutions
10 October 2018, Otto Wireless

Otto Wireless Solutions has collaborated with former SA cricketer Daryll Cullinan to offer the local market a roaming solution for international travellers. Cullinan is the representative agent for Majesti-Fi ...