The switch to 400G Ethernet 30 August 2023, TRX Electronics, Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT The key drivers behind the adoption of 400G Ethernet will be the demands created by data-intensive applications, such as AI, cloud computing, big data analytics, and high-definition video streaming.
IEEE 802.11be: What’s the fuss? 30 August 2023, Otto Wireless Solutions, Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT The next amendment to the IEEE 802.11 Wi-Fi standard is known as IEEE 802.11be EHT (extremely high throughput), or by its common name, Wi-Fi 7.
Tracing the development of geolocation 30 August 2023, RF Design, Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT We have come a long way in the thousands of years since the innovation of physical maps based on surveying, triangulation, cartography, and other methods used to understand location.
Women in engineering: growth through influence 30 August 2023 Stepping into the footprints of compassion as we celebrate the heroines in engineering who paved the way for growth, upliftment and visionary thinking.
Mobile devices in hazardous areas 26 July 2023, Extech Safety Systems, Circuit & System Protection Five areas where the requirements of IS are important and substantial to avoid ignition via mobile devices have been selected, with all references to SANS 60079-11:2012.
Case study: material handling system 26 July 2023, Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services To promise customers short design-to-production cycles with an expansive product mix, material handling was a constant challenge, with parts being difficult to locate.
Portable GPU for AI applications 26 July 2023, AI & ML The Pocket AI module consists of an Nvidia RTX A500 GPU with 4 GB GDDR6 RAM onboard, 2048 CUDA cores, 64 Tensor cores, and 16 RT cores embedded.
Microtronix: 30 years of excellence 26 July 2023, Microtronix Manufacturing, Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services Microtronix has, however, grown its customer base and its fleet of machinery to become a major player in the SMT manufacturing industry in South Africa.
A renewed hope 26 July 2023, Technews Publishing July has been a slightly more positive time for businesses in South Africa, and for engineers and technicians in the electronic engineering and manufacturing sector.
LIDAR filters 28 June 2023, Opto-Electronics LIDAR filters must be designed with the specific application and sensor type in mind to maximise signal-to-noise ratio.
The smart future of field strength measurement 28 June 2023, Accutronics, Test & Measurement Narda has realised the future of electromagnetic field measurements with its FieldMan, an easy-to-use instrument for reliable isotropic field measurements from 0 Hz up to 90 GHz.
Why using PassThru technology can help extend an energy storage system’s life 28 June 2023, Altron Arrow, Power Electronics / Power Management PassThru mode is a controller operation that enables a power source to connect to a load directly, and is used in buck-boost or boost converters to improve efficiency and electromagnetic compatibility.
Hammond announces new flame-retardant ABS 1556 family 28 June 2023, Electrocomp, Enclosures, Racks, Cabinets & Panel Products IP54 sealed for general-purpose indoor use, the ABS material gives a lower price point than the polycarbonate used in the 1557, which is designed for installation outdoors and in aggressive environments.
From the editor's desk: Marvelling at the simple things 31 May 2023, Technews Publishing
Last month I had the opportunity to go away for a long weekend into the Gwahumbe Valley in Kwazulu-Natal. By midday on Friday, the car had been packed and we set off.
With prior knowledge of where ...
Avnet Abacus wins top distributor award 31 May 2023, Avnet Abacus, News Avnet Abacus, a regional business unit of Avnet, has been recognised by TE Connectivity as its best performing distributor for the second year running.
Altron Arrow celebrates 25 years 31 May 2023, Altron Arrow, News Altron Arrow celebrated its 25th birthday in May with a luxurious event at its offices in Jet Park, Johannesburg. The event saw current and former employees, customers, and suppliers all reflecting on the growth and successes the company has achieved.
25 years of excellence through innovation 31 May 2023, Altron Arrow, News Many of the world’s current megatrends are driven by solutions addressing some of the key challenges mankind is pressured to solve, and Altron Arrow is privileged to work in an industry that can contribute with technology solutions and services.
What is ML? – Part 3: Hardware conversion of convolutional neural networks 31 May 2023, Altron Arrow, AI & ML In this series, the CIFAR network, with which it is possible to classify objects such as cats, houses, or bicycles in images, is discussed. Part 3 explains the hardware conversion of a CNN and the benefits of using an AI microcontroller with CNN accelerator.
Company Profile: Inteto Connect 31 May 2023, Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT Where previously clients preferred to engineer their own solutions, today the focus is on providing turnkey solutions by an expert in the field with the ability to tailor it to the exact specification required by the client.
Energy storage 2023: Current state and trends for the future 26 April 2023, Future Electronics Energy storage systems are becoming increasingly important as the world transitions to a more sustainable energy future, and innovation in energy storage systems can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve grid stability and reliability, and increase energy access and security.
