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New solar panel plant to provide power to the community
28 February 2023, News
A new solar panel plant in Cape Town hopes to make a difference in providing both employment and affordable solar panels to low-income households across southern Africa.

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Measuring over-the-air uplink interference
28 February 2023, Concilium Technologies
Cell phones are more prone to interference impairments since their transmission power (UL) is much lower than the base station one (DL). This means that any interfering signal in the uplink (UL), even ...

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AI set to revolutionise the education sector
28 February 2023, AI & ML, Edge Computing & IIoT
Artificial Intelligence has made remarkable strides in numerous industries, and the integration of AI into the educational sector has the potential to revolutionise the way we learn and teach.

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From the editor's desk: The dawn of a new era in education
28 February 2023, Technews Publishing, News
During the recent holiday season, I was having a discussion regarding AI, and the conversation eventually found its way to the pros and cons of this relatively new technology. As with all new tech that ...

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What to look for when choosing a soldering station
EMP 2023 Electronics Manufacturing & Production Handbook, Allan McKinnon & Associates, Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services
If you’re in the market for a soldering iron, there are many options available, and whether you are an old hand at these tools or newer to the scene, there is value in knowing the full range of options available.

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The advantages of using a micro nozzle
EMP 2023 Electronics Manufacturing & Production Handbook, MyKay Tronics, Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services
A micro nozzle is Pillarhouse’s patented 1,5 mm nozzle which helps to solve the challenges of particularly small nozzle requirements in selective soldering.

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Complete engineering solution for PCB assembly and test
EMP 2023 Electronics Manufacturing & Production Handbook, ASIC Design Services, Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services
Valor Process Preparation provides a single environment for all stages of the manufacturing process, including assembly, test. and inspection. It is the only complete process engineering solution available for PCB manufacturing.

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Is it ‘back to normal’ or should we continue with digital resilience?
EMP 2023 Electronics Manufacturing & Production Handbook, Schneider Electric South Africa, Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services
As companies in South Africa revert to a semblance of ‘normality’, many businesses are moving their employees and operations back to the original workplace. However, digital transformation and the mobilisation of a remote workforce should not have been in vain, and organisations should continue to leverage these established systems and investment.

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Matter protocol is finally released
23 November 2022, News
The Connectivity Standards Alliance and its members have released the Matter 1.0 standard and certification programme which will usher in a new era of the IoT.

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The significance of the Matter standard
23 November 2022, Altron Arrow, DSP, Micros & Memory
Matter is an automation connectivity standard that has been designed with the main purpose of reducing fragmentation across IoT products from different vendors, and this will transform the automation landscape by achieving interoperability among smart home platforms.

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A perfect match: Cloud-based positioning and LoRaWAN
23 November 2022, RF Design, Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT
u-blox’s cloud-based positioning solution, M10 + CloudLocate, makes a perfect match for use with LoRaWAN. This combination allows for best-in-class synergy between GNSS technology and long-range wireless

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New 450 MHz networks to accelerate utility services
23 November 2022, iCorp Technologies, Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT
As the world moves from 3G to 4G and the much-hyped 5G, there is talk of a different kind of network, using the very low-frequency networks around 450 MHz in Africa. These are wireless networks operating in the frequencies around 380 MHz, 410 MHz and 450 MHz.

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Machine Learning with Microchip Technology
23 November 2022, TRX Electronics, DSP, Micros & Memory
Microchip Technology machine learning involves selecting the software and hardware kits, reference designs, and silicon platforms that are required to build a machine-learning model.

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Opto-electronic health monitoring
26 October 2022, NuVision Electronics
OSRAM Opto Semiconductors offers especially small and compact LEDs, photodiodes and integrated modules in wearable and automotive applications for health monitoring.

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Five key routes to better Li-ion batteries
26 October 2022, Power Electronics / Power Management
The current iteration of Li-ion batteries, which are based on graphite anodes, liquid electrolytes, and cathode materials such as NMC and LFP, are generally considered to be reaching their performance limits. However, from cell materials to battery designs, there are still several routes that can lead to further improvements in performance and cost.

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The CHIPS act is a big deal
28 September 2022
Recently, the CHIPS and Science Act was signed into US law, a $280 billion bill that paves the way for new chip foundries to be built on US soil. This is a significant investment in the US semiconductor industry, with repercussions due to be felt in all parts of the globe.

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Extended Producer Responsibility in South Africa
31 August 2022, News
The increase in consumerism and convenience lifestyle has led to many challenges for our environment. Irresponsible disposal, lack of widespread awareness and the production of badly designed packaging has led to the rise in waste and litter in the environment and the rapid loss of landfill space all over South Africa.

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Location tracking: the road to ultra-wideband
31 August 2022, RF Design, Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT
Ultra-wideband (UWB) technology is considered the new ‘location technology’ kid on the block due to its precise location and tracking capabilities.

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Advantages of Wi-Fi 6 for the IoT
31 August 2022, EBV Electrolink, Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT
From the IoT perspective, Wi-Fi developers have recognised that faster is not always the best choice. In generations prior to Wi-Fi 6, increased raw throughput was the primary objective. Now, the trade-offs between some KPIs allow system designers the flexibility to focus on the aspects important in their design.

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Perspectives on education and the role that women play in engineering: Sune von Solms
31 August 2022, News
Sune von Solms, Associate Professor at the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Science at UJ, provides insight into the state of education and her thoughts on the role of women in engineering.

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