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Clearing the Static: The significance of cleaning in ESD control
Actum Group, Circuit & System Protection

It is essential that ESD-protected workplace areas and equipment (tables, floors, work mats, trays, tools, machine elements) are cleaned with specialised antistatic cleaners.
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Nanomaterials to build next-gen AI hardware?
AI & ML

From improving scientific analyses and imaging capabilities, to predictive maintenance and monitoring operations in industrial settings, artificial intelligence is becoming ever more present in modern-day society.
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Matter 1.2 adds new capabilities
NuVision Electronics, Editor's Choice, Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT

This update introduces new device types and expands the reach of Matter into new markets, while also bringing other improvements that enhance interoperability and user experience.
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Samtec’s new 2024 catalogue
Interconnection

Samtec has released its catalogue for the 2024 period, which has over 50 new product series and is categorised into six solution blocks.
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Mouser signs global agreement with MediaTek
News

Mouser Electronics has announced a global distribution agreement with MediaTek, a company that develops innovative systems-on-chip for mobile devices, home entertainment, connectivity and IoT products.
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Nobel prize for work on quantum dots that add colour to LEDs
News

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said the scientists’ findings held great potential in many fields dealing with nanotechnology.
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IoT module receives high security score
Quectel Wireless Solutions, Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT

Quectel Wireless Solutions has announced that extensive testing by Finite State shows that Quectel’s products exceed industry standards and best practices in multiple security measures.
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Colour and contrast sensors
Test & Measurement

Detection of colours by a sensor is performed using different approaches, with various types of vision systems and sensors that detect colour and contrast being used, depending on what the outcome needs to be.
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Graphical source measure unit
Conical Technologies, Test & Measurement

The IT2800 Series from ITECH are compact and cost-effective bench-top source measure units with the capability to source and measure both voltage and current.
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RF antenna solutions for IoT devices
News

Mouser Electronics and Amphenol RF have teamed up for a brand-new webinar titled ‘RF antenna solutions for IoT devices and smart technology’.
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MAX78000 neural network accelerator chip
Altron Arrow, AI & ML

The hardware-based convolutional neural network accelerator enables even battery-powered applications to execute AI inferences.
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RS unveils Better World product range
RS South Africa , News

RS South Africa recently announced the launch of its Better World product range, which includes products that are supported by trusted certifications and eco-labels.
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Powering factory automation into the future
Rugged Interconnect Technologies, Computer/Embedded Technology

Powered by the newest 13th Gen Intel processors, ADLINK Technology’s COM-HPC-cRLS module is a future-proof edge AI solution.
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High precision MEMS nano pressure sensor
Avnet Silica, DSP, Micros & Memory

The LPS22DF from STMicroelectronics is an ultracompact, piezoresistive, absolute pressure sensor that functions as a digital output barometer.
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MPLAB PICkit 5
ASIC Design Services, DSP, Micros & Memory

Microchip Technology’s MPLAB PICkit 5 in-circuit debugger/programmer enables quick prototyping and portable, production-ready programming for all Microchip components, including PIC, dsPIC, AVR, and SAM devices.
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OTDR evaluates 20 000 km of submarine cables
Coral-i Solutions , Test & Measurement

The MW90010B from Anritsu can evaluate up to 20 000 km of submarine cable, and has an easily selectable wavelength that covers the full C-band.
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Indoor air-quality monitor
RS South Africa , Test & Measurement

Manufactured by ebm-papst, the new indoor air-quality (IAQ) monitor constantly assesses five key factors that can affect people’s health, including particulate matter (PM2.5), carbon dioxide (CO 2), volatile organic compounds (TVOC), temperature, and humidity.
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Portable 100 MHz digital oscilloscope
Vepac Electronics, Test & Measurement

The PeakTech P1331 is a powerful 100 MHz four-channel portable digital oscilloscope that is ideal for mobile use on a laptop, or for permanent installation in control cabinets.
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