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Innovative satellite navigation receiver
Altron Arrow, Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT

STMicroelectronics has released an innovative satellite navigation receiver to democratise precise positioning for automotive and industrial applications.
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u-blox expands NORA-B2 BLE modules
RF Design, Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT

The new nRF54L chipset-based wireless modules reduce current consumption and double processing capacity, catering to diverse mass market segments.
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Danfoss radiator valve modification project demonstrates effectiveness of NeoMesh wireless mesh networking technology in smart buildings
Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT

To demonstrate the suitability of NeoMesh in the Danfoss radiator valve, NeoCortec took the unusual step of modifying store-bought Ally eTRVs to produce proof-of-concept devices.
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HiRel components from Kyocera AVX
Electrocomp, Passive Components

Kyocera AVX Corporation is a leading supplier of advanced components and interconnect solutions, offering a broad selection of passive components and connectors.
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Multicell battery monitoring
Altron Arrow, Power Electronics / Power Management

The LTC6811 from Analog Devices is a multicell battery stack monitor that measures up to 12 series connected battery cells with a total measurement error of less than 1,2 mV.
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GNSS antenna redefining what’s possible
RF Design, Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT

u-blox has achieved what was once thought impossible with the launch of the DAN-F10N, the industry’s smallest and most reliable L1, L5 dual-band GNSS antenna module.
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Quad-channel 16-bit converter
RFiber Solutions, Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT

The ARF0468 from Advance RF is a quad-channel mixed-signal processing chip, with each channel comprising three major functional modules: ADC/DDC/DDS.
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Remote provisioning firmware added to SIMCom modules
Otto Wireless Solutions, Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT

SIMCom recently announced that its range of Cat 1 bis IoT modules are now being prepared with the firmware necessary to support SGP.32 functionality.
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Smart module for multi-media devices
iCorp Technologies, Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT

Powered by a Qualcomm processor, Quectel’s new SC200V is designed to deliver exceptional performance across system capabilities, multimedia functions, and network connectivity.
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Flexible and high-density heat rejection system
Enclosures, Racks, Cabinets & Panel Products

The introduction of the Vertiv CoolLoop Trim Cooler supports air and liquid cooling applications for high-performance computing.
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LTE Cat 1 bis communication
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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14-bit AWG at 20 GS/s
Vepac Electronics, Test & Measurement

The Arb Rider AWG-7000 is the world’s fastest 14-bit Arbitrary Waveform Generator, featuring a 20 GS/s real time update rate and 14-bit vertical resolution.
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Additions to APD5000 series oscilloscopes
Osiris Technical Systems, Test & Measurement

Each unit is equipped with an integrated CAT II digital multimeter, three programmable power supplies, a dedicated trigger line, and an arbitrary waveform generator.
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Reference board for cardio monitoring
Altron Arrow, Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT

The STDES-ESP01 reference board from STMicroelectronics demonstrates the capability of the ST1VAFE6AX and ST1VAFE3BX biosensors to detect ECG and SCG signals.
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Power efficiency and robustness in electronics design
Power Electronics / Power Management

Mouser Electronics recently announced a new eBook in collaboration with Analog Devices highlighting essential strategies for optimising power systems.
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USB Type-C-powered controllers
Future Electronics, Power Electronics / Power Management

Diodes Incorporated has released two USB Type-C PD 3.1 extended power range sink controllers that can be embedded into battery-powered devices.
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Tactical navigation system
Etion Create, Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT

Etion Create’s CheetahNAV Compact is a versatile tactical navigation system designed for security services, emergency services, and light all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) using offline navigation maps.
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Super-fast H.264 encoder FPGA core
EBV Electrolink, DSP, Micros & Memory

An ITAR-compliant H.264 core designed for AMD FPGAs provides baseline H.264 support and is currently the smallest and fastest FPGA core in the industry.
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