Nordic Semiconductor has launched a tiny footprint, ultra low IQ power management IC for nRF52/nRF53 Series SoCs – the nPM1100. It combines a USB compatible input regulator, 400mA battery charger and 150mA DC/DC buck voltage regulator in a 2.075 x 2.075mm WLCSP. The company’s first power management product, it is described as a generic PMIC ...
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The industrial circular connector specialist binder has announced locking clips for its 620 and 720 Series. The accessory provides extra security and safety for snap-in connectors. The 620 and 720 Series are subminiature and miniature connectors designed for use in automation engineering and medical applications. These markets are seeing a growing demand for fast-acting mating ...
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Isotropic Systems, a specialist in next-gen satellite connectivity, has been awarded a development contract with the European Space Agency (ESA), supported by the UK Space Agency (UKSA). The Reading-based company will receive €18.5m to develop its multi-beam, high-bandwidth broadband terminal technology. The agreement supports “the development of all major components of Isotropic Systems’ multi-beam terminals ...
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The European Space Agency has announced its Moonlight initiative, to provide telecommunications and navigation services for future missions to the Moon. Two consortia have been selected to create the necessary commercially viable constellation of lunar satellites, designed to enable sustainable space exploration. Surrey Satellite Technology will lead the first consortium, both through its lunar services ...
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New regulations to be put in place by the UK government should officially pave the way for commercial space launches from UK soil, from spaceports in Scotland, Wales and England. The government has tabled legislation – The Space Industry Regulations – that it believes will “help propel the development of commercial spaceflight technologies”, from traditional ...
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The European Space Agency has announced a three-week extension for applying to be an ESA astronaut. The move comes with agency officially welcoming Lithuania as a new Associate Member state. The application process for ESA’s first astronaut selection in over a decade began on 31 March 2021 and the deadline for entries is now 18 ...
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The UK Electronics Skills Foundation (UKESF) is undertaking an industry-wide study into future skills needs, particularly around the use of AI. Titled Future Engineering Skills Needs in the Era of Digital and AI, you can take part online to help shape the findings. The organisation’s wider mission is to encourage more young people to study ...
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Digi-Key has signed a global distribution partnership with Mini-Circuits for its MMIC (monolithic microwave integrated circuit) product line. Through the agreement, Digi-Key is now stocking its 50 GHz, LTCC filters, baluns and couplers, and patented reflectionless filters. Mini-Circuits is a specialist in radio frequency (RF), microwave and millimeter-wave components and systems. Its products are used ...
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Farnell is hosting, along with Nordic Semiconductor, an IoT webinar which considers these questions: What are the current top IoT applications? Do IoT solution engineers use AI in IoT designs? Farnell surveyed more than 2,000 customers from around the world for its latest IoT survey and will reveal some of its insights, to help shed ...
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The UK’s Space Agency (UKSA) has highlighted in its latest report that more than 3,000 jobs have been created as the space sector grows across the country. The ‘Size and Health of the UK Space Industry 2020’ update suggests a growth in both space-related jobs and revenue (a related infographic can be seen below). Commissioned ...
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