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STMicroelectronics has launched the new EVSPIN32G4-DUAL demonstration board that controls two motors from a single STSPIN32G4 integrated driver, accelerating product development and simplifying the PCB design and bill of materials. The EVSPIN32G4-DUAL board cuts the time to market for advanced industrial and consumer products such as robots,…

Nexperia has introduced its latest innovation in power electronics, announcing the availability of 1200 V silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFETs in D2PAK-7 surface mount device (SMD) packaging. With RDS (on) values ranging from 30 to 80 mΩ, this release marks a significant expansion of Nexperia's SiC MOSFET portfolio. Following the introduction of SiC MOSFETs in TO-247…

Felix Biego, an embedded software engineer from Kenya, has recently developed an open-source user interface for a smartwatch using LVGL on the Arduino framework. This UI runs on the ESP32 C3 Mini with a 240x240 touch display. Amazingly, it includes all the basic features of an entry-level smartwatch in the 2024 market.

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Derek Woodroffe from Extreme Electronics is working on a portable VOIP handset called the Pi Tele Cow, which utilizes the Raspberry Pi Pico W microcontroller. This innovative device features a 15-key keypad, microphone, speaker, and display, all powered by a rechargeable battery. Woodroffe describes the Pi Tele Cow as a straightforward VOIP/SIP handset that uses the…

As per the new electric vehicle policy 2024, customs duty has been reduced to 15 percent and it will be imposed on EVs with a minimum CIF (Cost, Insurance, and Freight) value of USD 35,000 or above for a total period of 5 years.

A senior government official has now told the media that all the EV firms in the country including the…

The White House also mentioned that in order to protect employment in the US and to counter the unlawful trade practices, the President has undertaken this decision.

In an effort to bolster the electric vehicle industry in the US, incumbent president Joe Biden has now passed an order to increase heavy duty on EVs manufactured by…

HackBat is a new open-source hardware platform designed for cybersecurity professionals and hobbyists, offering an affordable and customizable alternative to existing pen-testing tools like the Flipper Zero and M1 multitool. Developed by Pablo Trujillo, HackBat is equipped with a Raspberry Pi RP2040 microcontroller, an ESP8266 WiFi module, a sub-GHz RF transceiver,…

A research team from Taiwan has developed a remarkable climbing robot named GLEWBOT, specifically designed for inspecting wall tiles. This robot moves smoothly in any direction using two separate bodies connected by a linear servo motor, with feet equipped with suction cups for secure tile gripping. The robot's control center is managed by an Arduino Nano for basic…

Infineon Technologies has introduced the new XENSIV TLE49SR angle sensor family, which combines excellent stray field immunity with high accuracy. These sensors are ideal for applications of safety-critical automotive chassis systems such as electric power steering and vehicle height leveling. All products in the XENSIV TLE49SR family withstand stray…

At Google I/O 2024, DeepMind Founder Demis Hassabis introduced their latest work on an advanced AI assistant known as ASTRA. This new technology, built on the latest Gemini model, aims to enhance AI interactions to feel more natural and intuitive. ASTRA processes video and speech simultaneously, organizing them into a timeline of events for efficient recall.

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South Korea is now aiming to unleash 10 trillion won ($7.3 billion) as incentives to grow the semiconductor industry.

In an effort to strengthen the semiconductor industry in the country, South Korea is now aiming to unleash 10 trillion won ($7.3 billion) as incentives. According to the country’s Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok, the…

Qorvo has introduced the industry’s first single-chip variable inverse cable equalizer, the QPC7330. This IC is designed specifically for CATV application developers aiming to upgrade their networks to the advanced DOCSIS 4.0 standard, facilitating symmetrical multi-gigabit speeds over cable’s hybrid fiber coax (HFC) networks. The QPC7330 simplifies field…