For the automotive market, Melexis is releasing the MLX81119, an 18-channel LIN RGB LED controller with an integrated 1A DC/DC converter. The latter generates an optimised local LED supply voltage …
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MicroPython is now 12 years old! Created by Damien George, it’s the version of the popular Python programming language that is optimised to run on an MCU. The post Happy 12th Birthday, MicroPython! appeared first on Electronics Weekly.
AI, geopolitics and the new constraint model Sourceability’s SVP digital transformation, Rob Picken, explained: “We will see continued shifts toward an AI-centric, capacity-constrained model through 2026 and into 2027. High-performance components will continue to take priority amid ongoing supplier restructuring, with AI taking precedence. We are seeing sustained investment in AI infrastructure, despite concerns about the AI bubble. Suppliers warn that…
BAE Systems says it has entered production, and begun initial deliveries, of its portable NavGuide M-Code GPS receiver. The use of M-Code provides secure positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) for vehicle, … The post BAE Systems introduces NavGuide M-Code GPS receiver appeared first on Electronics Weekly.
SatVu, the UK thermal imagery specialist, is releasing the first imagery from its latest LEO satellite, HotSat-2, which was launched in March 2026. Its mid Wave Infra-Red (MWIR) thermal imaging … The post SatVu’s HotSat-2 First Light images examine strategic energy sites appeared first on Electronics Weekly.
Microelectronics US brought together the semiconductor supply chain for a two-day event in Austin, Texas, reports Caroline Hayes For some, Austin is known as the Silicon Hills. The capitol city … The post Destination Austin – Microelectronics US focuses on industry supply chain appeared first on Electronics Weekly.
Diversification becomes a strategic imperative Smith’s CEO, Nick Bedford, emphasized: “The semiconductor industry is shifting and supply chains need to shift alongside. Geopolitics and AI infrastructure have taken on significant importance recently, creating uncertainty and unexpected disruptions for manufacturers. With lead times extending and prices rising, procurement teams need to reconsider their strategies to ensure they have the flexibility to…
