BMA400 is a low-power acceleration sensor for wearables applications from Bosch, consuming as little as 4µA

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Mouser has signed  a global distribution agreement with Espressif Systems. Through the agreement, Mouser is now an authorized distributor of Espressif’s line of ESP8266 and ESP32-based low-power wireless SoC modules, and development boards for IoT. Espressif makes ESP8266EX, ESP8285, and ESP8089 Wi-Fi SoCs  based on a  32-bit Tensilica microcontroller. The SoCs incorporate antenna switches, a …

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Renesas has announced immediate availability of 38 new MCUs in its RX130 Group which extend flash memory size to 256 KB, 384 KB and 512 KB, and increase package size up to 100-pins to provide higher performance and compatibility with the RX231/RX230 Group of touch MCUs. The ultra-low power, low-cost RX130 Group adds higher responsiveness …

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Harwin, a company that is proud to say it is a UK Manufacturer of connector systems, has developed their popular Datamate connector series.

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Rolec’s technoBOX ABS electronic enclosures are now available in 10 sizes, for use in a range of industrial electronic and electrical applications. Separate screw channels outside the enclosure’s interior maximise the space available for components. The enclosure’s bevelled lid is recessed to accommodate a membrane keypad or front plate. The lid screws are made of …

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New Yorker Electronics is a long-established US-based distributor of passives and specialist semiconductors sells world-wide via its website. It has announced a new inductor franchise for MoxiE Inductor, which manufactures inductors, chokes, coils, LAN magnetics, and transformers. MoxiE’s components are used in professional audio as well as hi-rel industrial electronics and defence sectors. New Yorker …

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The number of jobs advertised in the UK technology sector grew by 12%  last year, one of the fastest rates across UK industries, according to new data from Reed Technology. The agency’s survey also found that advertised salaries in the sector grew by 1.6%  in the last year alone with advertised salaries for some roles …

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In appointing Jean-Marc Chery CEO, ST has done the right thing. At last the puerile block on non-Italians has been broken, and a fresh approach is possible. The French approach to ST has been more aspirational and expansionist than the Italian defensive strategy. One understands the caution of the outgoing management. They took over in …

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A £40 million Institute of Coding is to be set up in the UK under the auspices of Microsoft and 60 universities and businesses. The Institute will teach cybersecurity and AI skills via courses at 25 universities. The Open University, Birkbeck and FutureLearn are also providing tuition. The courses will offer a technology curriculum that will …

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Varta Microbattery will be showing its miniaturised cells for wearables at the Wearable Technologies Conference which takes place in Munich this week (January 30-31). The microbattery firm will demonstrate its CoinPower series with a capacity of 85mAh, from a diameter of 14.1mm cell with a weight of just 2.4 grams. “Their compact and stable cylindrical …

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