In a demonstration of innovation and teamwork, Texpand, a South African youth robotics team based in Cape Town, recently made history by winning the 2024 FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) World Championships ...

Würth Elektronik has launched a new programme for optical sensors with the first two components available. These compact modules contain both emitters and detectors for infrared light at 940 nm ...

The idea to start a company came to Steven Ferraris when he recognised the need for a distributor that provides a better service, and one that is value driven. Soon after, in October 2010, Seven Labs ...

Tibbo has released a major update to IO Ninja, its versatile communications debugging tool for Windows, Linux, and macOS. The highlight of this release is the comprehensive support for dark mode on ...

The AD5766 is a 16-channel, 16-bit, voltage output denseDAC digital-to-analogue converter (DAC). The DAC generates output voltage ranges from an external 2,5 V reference. Depending on the voltage ...

The recent proposal by Eskom for a 44% increase in electricity prices over the next three years, starting April 2025, could pose a significant challenge to South Africa’s energy market reform, ...

TME has now added new components to its catalogue. Available from KEMET, one of the largest suppliers of passive components, these new components consist of toroidal inductors (ferrites) and ...

To safeguard PCBs from both electrostatic discharge (ESD) and moisture, they should be stored in a vacuum-sealed Moisture Barrier Bag (MBB). For optimal storage, it’s essential to complete the ...

The broad portfolio of Microchip PIC32 Microcontrollers (MCUs) ranging from entry-level to high-performance devices feature a variety of memory sizes and processing speeds along with robust security, ...

The Matchstiq X40 from Epiq is a high-performance low SWaP SDR optimised for AI and ML and the RF edge. The unit has been designed for small form factor applications with challenging SWaP-C ...

Between 2006 and 2022, over 9400 African rhinos were lost to poaching, while almost 500 rhinos were killed in South Africa in 2023 alone. These numbers are alarming, and rhino poaching remains a ...

Driven by the need for higher bandwidth, advanced features, enhanced security and standardisation, automotive OEMs are transitioning to Ethernet solutions. Automotive Ethernet provides the necessary ...