Dot introduces Braille to smartwatch

Powered by Dot’s Dot Rotor technology, the Dot Watch is believed to be the first smartwatch to use Braille, bringing the smartwatch to the blind.

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u‑blox claims quad‑band LTE Cat M1 module is world’s smallest

The low‑power u‑blox SARA‑R410M is the world’s smallest quad-band LTE Cat M1 module, says u-blox. It can be used in a range of markets including smart cities and connected healthcare.

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TTI offers Murata’s range of inductors for power lines

TTI offers Murata’s range of inductors for power lines: Distributor TTI has added a range of inductors from Murata.

Now available in Europe through specialist electronic component distributor, TTI, the broad range of inductors for power lines from Murata covers a range of sizes from 1.6 x 0.8mm up to 12mm square. The devices are manufactured using multiple techniques including metal alloy, wire-wound construction techniques and ferrite, multi-layer techniques. The components are particularly suited for many different applications including wearable devices, smartphones, automotive, industrial electronics, as well as on-board devices.

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Silego introduces GFET3 power switches in WLCSP

Silego introduces GFET3 power switches in WLCSP: Combining its FET IP and system level protection features, the GFET3 Integrated Power Switch (IPS) offer low RDS ON.

The GFET3 IPS addresses space-constrained PCB applications, typical in fitness bands, smartphones and tablet PCs. The three new switchescover high-side power control applications from 1.0 to 4.0A.

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