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Find the latest electronics industry news covering new electronics components releases in various electronics domains such as embedded, power electronics, analog, digital, IoT and Automotive industries. 

 

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 STMicroelectronics made a significant splash at Electronica India 2024, showcasing a range of cutting-edge solutions across various sectors. One highlight was the Ki cordless kitchen transmitter evaluation kit (STEVAL-KITXCB), a modular system designed to advance the concept of wireless kitchen appliances. This evaluation kit, featuring NFC communication and a powerful 2.2 kW…

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 Raspberry Pi has introduced its newest AI Camera, which is now available for $70. This new camera module, built around Sony’s IMX500 Intelligent Vision Sensor, is designed to run neural network models directly on the camera, offloading the processing workload from the Raspberry Pi. The camera is equipped with a 12 MP sensor with manual focus and an integrated RP2040…

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 Last month Raspberry Pi launched its new development board Raspberry Pi Pico featuring the all-new RP2350 chip. Even though the Pico 2 came with a ton of upgrades and new features, it lacked one major feature, ie wireless connectivity. Just like the Pico, Pico 2 also lacked any kind of wireless connectivity options such as Bluetooth or WiFi. As we know Pico got the wireless…

Recently, a maker introduced an impressive open-source project called Sci-Calc on Reddit. Sci-Calc goes beyond being just a calculator, combining multiple tools into one compact and sleek device. It functions as a scientific calculator, handheld gaming console, ESP32 development board, and a customizable numpad with mechanical switches—all in a single unit.

At its core, the device is…

Waveshare has just introduced the ESP32-C6 1.47inch Display Development Board, adding another impressive board to its lineup. This little powerhouse comes with a 1.47-inch high-resolution display and the advanced ESP32-C6 microcontroller, which features a RISC-V single-core CPU, Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth 5.0. With this combination, it’s perfect for a variety of projects, from IoT devices to smart…

Castrol, one of the major players in the oil industry is now collaborating with MIT Media Lab for research on lunar landing. Castrol is not new to the space industry as they have been supplying mission critical lubricants for advanced space missions for more than 65 years and even a part of NASA’s ​​Mars Perseverance and Curiosity Rover missions. With this collaboration, MIT Media Lab is…

KittenBot has launched the AgileWhisker Keyboard, a customizable mechanical keyboard designed for hobbyists, coders, and tech enthusiasts. This compact keyboard is ideal for anyone who wants to adjust their setup for better performance and functionality, thanks to its many programmable features.

Some key highlights include the use of an RP2040 microcontroller and support for programming…

Recently, a Reddit user posted a new project where they created a Playable Pallet Town project , combining creativity and technical skill using a custom PCB and a magnet to bring the town to life. The project features a magnet that moves across 3D-printed buildings, controlled by electromagnetic coils built into the PCB, simulating movement within the scene.

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The LiteWing ESP32 drone is a compact, feature-rich, and affordable solution for drone enthusiasts and makers alike. Designed with simplicity and accessibility in mind, LiteWing allows even beginners to get into the world of drone building without breaking the bank. Whether you’re looking to build it as a hobby or explore the potential of ESP32 for drone applications, LiteWing provides a…

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PCBs are the backbone of every electronic circuitry. PCBs make them compact, easy to build and easy to troubleshoot. Every maker starts with breadboards for initial developments and moves forward with PCBs for faster and more reliable product development. In the past, the best way to make the prototype PCBs was to make them at home. One major reason for relying on a homemade PCB was…

With 12 billion parameters, this advanced model is designed for tasks like image captioning and object counting. Pixtral 12B, built on Mistral’s earlier text model Nemo 12B, can handle images of any size or quantity through either URLs or base64 encoding, making it versatile for a wide range of applications in fields requiring visual data analysis, such as content moderation, healthcare, and…

Diodes Incorporated has expanded its automotive-compliant product lineup with the introduction of two new high-voltage Hall effect switch IC series: the AH332xQ (unipolar) and AH352xQ (omnipolar). These switches are designed for contactless position and proximity detection applications, making them ideal for automotive uses such as seat belt fastening, door and trunk latches, windshield wipers…