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EHang, a prominent urban air mobility technology platform company announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Guangdong EHang General Aviation and its joint venture Hefei HeYi Aviation have been granted the first batch of Air Operator Certificates (OC) by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). The certificates authorize the operation of pilotless human-…

Vishay Intertechnology has launched the AEC-Q100 qualified RGBIR color sensor, the VEML6046X00. It is compact and packed into a tiny 2.67 mm × 2.45 mm package with an ultra-slim 0.6 mm profile. This compact sensor is designed for automotive applications like display backlight control, infotainment systems, interior lighting, and heads-up displays.

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If you love retro games and enjoy DIY electronics, this project made by YK Electrical is perfect for you. It’s a tiny handheld gamepad powered by an ESP32, lets you play classic games like Snake, Pong, and Dozer. And the best part is you can customize it however you want and even add more games to the console to make it even more fun. This mini handheld gamepad is easy use and compact in size…

Mysuru-based Kaynes Semicon facility is set to deliver India’s first packaged semiconductor chip by July. According to CEO Raghu Panicker, the company’s pilot production line is almost complete with machinery and clean room facilities scheduled for finalization by early May. Qualification testing is planned for June and the first samples will be provided to US-based…

Engineers at the University of California, Berkeley, have developed a tiny flying robot inspired by flying insects. It is less than 1 centimeter in size with only two tiny magnets and weighs only 21 milligrams, making it the smallest flying robot that can be controlled without wires. Unlike normal drones that need batteries and sensors, this robot moves using an external magnetic field. Though…

Chhattisgarh’s government and the India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA) have officially announced their collaboration by signing a memorandum of understanding. The agreement signed by Rajat Kumar, secretary of Chhattisgarh’s commerce and industries department and Ashok Chandak, IESA president aims to strengthen the electronics system design and…

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minnesota, USA - DigiKey, a leading global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, announced the debut of its new Sustainable Futures video series on innovators driving eco-friendly technology. Sponsored by Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI), the series’ first…

Nexperia has introduced a new 12-channel, 40V LED driver IC, especially made for automotive lighting. Such as tail lights, brake lights, signal lights, and in-cabin illumination, it is AEC-Q100 qualified and ASIL-B compliant. 

One of the biggest advantages of the NEX13120FPC-Q100 is its exceptional thermal performance. It has a…

The Maker’s Pet Robotics Kit is a DIY learning kit designed for robotics enthusiasts, students, and hobbyists who want to explore autonomous navigation and mapping. At its core, the ESP32 works with both Arduino and ROS2, using a LiDAR sensor to detect obstacles, map its surroundings, and move independently. As it comes with a 120mm round base, two N20 motors for smooth movement, and a 360°…

The Union Cabinet led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme with a funding of Rs.22,919 crore. The scheme is designed to strengthen India’s electronics supply chain by attracting both global and domestic investments. Its primary objective is to develop a robust ecosystem for component manufacturing, which will…

RIR Power Electronics Ltd has secured approval under the Odisha Semiconductor Manufacturing and Fabless Policy 2023 for a customized incentive package to establish a Silicon Carbide (SiC) semiconductor plant in Odisha. The approved investment of ₹618 Crores is aimed at advancing domestic semiconductor production while meeting growing industry demands. The facility…

Molex has launched its new VersaBeam Expanded Beam Optical (EBO) Interconnect Solutions, designed to make high-speed data center connections faster, cleaner, and easier to manage. It uses 3M EBO Ferrule technology to expand the light beam between connectors, making them less sensitive to dust and debris, making it easy to keep them clean.

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