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iCorp Technologies: 17 and counting!
iCorp Technologies, Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT

iCorp has emerged as a force to be reckoned with amongst the electronic component distribution players and, since its inception, has migrated from being a broad-based supplier to a more focused electronic component distributor.
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LTE Cat 1 and Cat 1 bis continue to drive cellular IoT connection growth
iCorp Technologies, Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT

LTE or 4G are now well-established as the go-to cellular technology for IoT but there is an enormous middle ground for LTE Cat 1 to serve, along with Cat 4 and other variants.
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World’s first wood-panelled satellite launched
News

Developed by researchers at Kyoto University, it is hoped that wood can be used in future designs to replace certain metals.
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Wi-Fi 8: The next evolution in wireless connectivity
Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT

It is expected that Wi-Fi 7 will be in use until 2028 before relinquishing control to Wi-Fi 8, which promises a better user experience.
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6 – 18 GHz driver amplifier
RF Design, Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT

The QPA0022D from Qorvo is a high-performance driver amplifier covering a range of 6 to 18 GHz and fabricated on Qorvo’s production 0,15 µm pHEMT process.
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Ultra-low power Bluetooth connectivity
Altron Arrow, Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT

Silicon Labs’ delivers robust security and processing for common Bluetooth devices, while BG24L supports advanced AI/ML acceleration and Channel Sounding.
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Wi-Fi 4 and Bluetooth LE 5.0 module
iCorp Technologies, Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT

The FGM840R has a built-in Cortex M33 and M23 dual-core processor and supports IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n protocol and BLE 5.0.
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xG24 is now Bluetooth 6 certified
Altron Arrow, Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT

Silicon Labs has been closely following the development of Bluetooth Channel Sounding, and is proud to announce that their xG24 SoCs and xGM240 modules are now Bluetooth 6.0 certified.
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RF arrestor provides robust protection
RFiber Solutions, Power Electronics / Power Management

NexTek’s range of coaxial RF surge and lightning arrestors are designed and built to provide robust protection for any radio or coaxial RF transmission application.
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Silicon Labs 4th quarter results
News

Silicon Labs has reported financial results for the fourth quarter with highlights including a total revenue of $166 million and Home & Life revenue up 11% to $78 million.
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Wi-Fi HaLow FGH100M-H
iCorp Technologies, Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT

The FGH100M-H Wi-Fi HaLow module is a long-range, low-power module from Quectel, compliant with the IEEE 802.11ah standard.
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INTEGRA Biosciences’ reagent dispenser now supports SiLA-2 integration
Test & Measurement

This new functionality will make it even easier to integrate the WELLJET into automated laboratory workflows, helping labs to enhance their productivity and reproducibility.
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MT8870A for NTN NB-IoT testing
Tamashi Technology Investments, Test & Measurement

Samsung Electronics has selected the Anritsu Universal Wireless Test Set MT8870A for use on the mass-production lines of the Galaxy S25.
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XJLink-PF40 JTAG controller
ASIC Design Services, Test & Measurement

XJTAG, a specialist in electronic testing, has released its new XJLink-PF40 JTAG controller together with version 4 of its popular PCB software testing suite.
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PCB-mount 40 W converter
Vepac Electronics, Power Electronics / Power Management

With an ultra-compact 2,5 x 2,5 mm package and a high-power density of 93 W/in3, these converters are optimised for efficiency and space-saving designs.
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New GNSS passive patch antenna
RF Design, Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT

The HP24510A from Taoglas is a stacked patch GNSS passive antenna that operates from 1215 to 1610 MHz covering the L1/L2 GNSS spectrum.
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Power Energy Meter for solar projects
Mimic Components, Test & Measurement

The Mi550 Power Energy Meter is a handheld three-phase power quality analyser that connects externally with Rogowski coils or voltage-type CTs, allowing for testing without disconnection.
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IoT/M2M-optimised LTE module
iCorp Technologies, Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT

The EG810M series is a series of LTE Cat 1 bis wireless communication modules specially designed by Quectel for M2M and IoT applications.
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