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Microchip and Arrow Electronics announce collaboration on IoT Security

Microchip Technology and Arrow have announced an engineering services collaboration which aims to simplify connectivity and security across industrial, smart building and energy markets. According to NIST, cybersecurity and privacy risks for IoT devices can be thought of in terms of three high-level risk mitigation goals, including protecting: device security, data security, and individuals’ privacy. ...

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BrightSparks judging panel highlight: Lizzie Truett, IET

A few weeks ago, we shone a spotlight on a new addition to the EW BrightSparks judging panel, Dr. Frederick Schulze Spüntrup. Today, we’re welcoming back the IET’s young professionals strategic development manager, Lizzie Truett. The BrightSparks programme, run in partnership RS Components, aims to find and highlight the best and brightest young engineers working ...

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Kemet film capacitors enable growth in electric automotive

Kemet has launched the R41T and R76H series AEC-Q200 qualified metallized polypropylene film capacitors. The series is aimed at automotive applications, including those for electric vehicle (EV) powertrains and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). The capacitors have a 125ºC maximum operating temperature and exceed the requirements of 85ºC/85% relative humidity temperature-bias-humidity tests. They support the ...

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Murata announces LoRa-based module with reduced current consumption

Murata has announced a LoRa-based module measuring 10x8x1.6mm. The manufacturer says the Type 1SJ is designed for high-volume applications where small size, long range, extended battery life, security and a competitive price point are requirements. Based on a second-generation Semtech SX1262 radio frequency IC (RFIC), the LoRa-based module also features an open STM32L0 MCU from ...

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Where are they now? – Nathan Ruttley, EW BrightSpark of 2019

In the lead up to our fourth annual EW BrightSparks competition, which remains open for entries until February 24, we’re catching up with a few previous winners to hear about their exciting career developments since being a part of the programme. Today, we’re speaking with Nathan Ruttley, a member of last year’s cohort. The former ...

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Powerbox launch PSU for medical laser applications

Powerbox has announced a power supply for high peak load applications in the medical sector. Based on digital control and high energy storage management techniques, the SMM3000A80024C series delivers 2.25kW repetitive peak power to medical lasers with high efficiency (the manufacturer does not provide an exact figure). The device also complies with medical safety standards ...

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Huawei approved for limited role in UK 5G infrastructure

The government has outlined the role “high risk” vendors, specifically Huawei, will be permitted to play in the development of the UK’s 5G infrastructure. Under pressure from the US government, which has banned the Chinese telecommunications giant from its own networks over security concerns, to deny Huawei any involvement, Baroness Morgan announced today the UK ...

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Survey results show Britons’ unconcerned about smart home security

A survey carried out by Specops Software, a “password management and authentication solution vendor,” asked 1,230 people from the UK and US their opinions on the security of smart home devices. A majority of UK respondents proved unaware that the devices could be hacked, with only 27% demonstrating knowledge of the risk. This compared to ...

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Toshiba launches 10Mbps logic output photocoupler for PLCs

Toshiba has launched a 10Mbps logic output photocoupler for 24V digital input PLCs along with other measurement and control equipment. The TLP2363 requires a supply current of 4mA and is rated for an operating temperature range of -40 to 105℃. The threshold input current (IFHL) is specified with min, 0.3mA and max. 2.4mA, which conforms ...

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Element14 launches “Connected Cloud” IoT design challenge

Element14, an Avnet community, is launching a design contest called “Connected Cloud” in collaboration with Cypress Semiconductor and Amazon Web Services. The challenge tasks entrants with the broad remit of “applying innovative IoT solutions to anything in their world that needs improving”. All participants are required to post at least 10 blogs about their design ...

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