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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. 

 

The exciting news is that the new Zeekr 007 Sedan 2025 model can charge from 10% to 80% in just 10.5 minutes. They have used the 75 kWh second generation Golden Battery in the new model which is also known as Golden Brick Battery. Zeekr claims they have greatly enhanced their battery technology to support ultra-rapid 5.5C charging. 

Chinese Automobile Manufacturer Zeekr…

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  Researchers at MIT and Brigham and Women’s Hospital have developed a new implant to overcome drug overdoses. This new implantable device called the Implantable System for Opioid Safety (iSOS), has shown significant potential in reducing fatalities from drug overdoses. This implant continuously monitors vital signs and uses a sophisticated sensor fusion algorithm to detect…

The story so far - India’s National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) has created a ‘Kamikaze’ unmanned aerial vehicle equipped with an indigenous engine, providing a 1000 km range. The Kamikaze drone is designed to strike the targets precisely and can continuously hover above targets for up to 9 hours. These ‘do-and-die’ drones are widely regarded as a major breakthrough…

Microchip Technology has expanded its TrustFLEX portfolio with the addition of the ECC204, SHA104, and SHA105 CryptoAuthentication™ ICs, designed to simplify secure key provisioning and accelerate prototyping processes. These hardware-based security devices offer robust protection by keeping secret keys secure from unauthorized access. Preconfigured with…

An important milestone for India’s deep tech industry has been achieved by maritime robotic startup EyeROV, which raised Rupees 10 crore (about USD 1.2 million) in a Pre-Series A Funding round led by Kochouseph Chittilappilly, founder of V-Guard and Wonderla Group of Companies. Unicorn India Ventures organized the fundraising round.

EyeROV is a Kochi-based maritime and AI robotics firm…

Due to the increasing utilization of technologies such as 5G, AI, IoT, and Electric Vehicles, the Indian semiconductor market is expected to reach USD 110 billion by 2030.

Under the Semicon India Program, the Government of India has announced an investment of USD 10 billion in the semiconductor sector and display manufacturing…

Infineon Technologies has added eight new products to its AIROC™ CYW20829 Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4 microcontroller (MCU) family. These include System-on-Chip (SoC) solutions and modules designed for industrial, consumer, and automotive applications. The CYW20829 family is designed to reduce both the cost and size of devices, making them ideal for use in products like…

The twin-engine aircraft, with a wingspan of 16.1 meters and a height of 4.6 meters, capable of carrying two metric tons of cargo, took off for its first flight in southwest Sichuan province and travelled for twenty minutes.

China has successfully tested the largest unmanned cargo drone developed by state-funded Sichuan Tengden Sci-tech Innovation Co., significantly advancing its low-…

Nearly 100 3D-printed homes are on the verge of completion using a robotic printer called Vulcan. This enormous printer is nearly 45 feet wide and weighs over 4,750 kg.

The developers in the US are creating a housing community known as Wolf Ranch using the robot 3D-printing technology. They are nearing the completion of the 3D-printed houses which was started in November 2022. The…

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When designing a microcontroller-based product, it is crucial to include a programming connector on the PCB. Without it, flashing the firmware to the MCU becomes impossible. However, this connector can take up precious board space, which is a significant issue for size-constrained designs. To address this, designers often use techniques like test points with specialized jigs or…

Power semiconductors, especially those based on wide bandgap materials, is likely to see robust market expansion as a result of the decarbonization trend. 

First Phase of a new 200-millimetre Silicon Carbide (Sic) power semiconductor fab in Kulim, Malaysia was officially launched by Infineon CEO Jochen Hanebeck, along with…

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The Raspberry Pi Foundation has announced the release of the Raspberry Pi Pico 2, priced at $5, designed for both performance and compatibility with its predecessor, the Raspberry Pi Pico. This second-generation development board is built around Raspberry Pi’s own in-house developed microcontroller, the RP2350. The RP2350 is a high-performance microcontroller featuring dual-core…