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This section includes news and design articles that deal with devices that measure or detect motion, heat or light, and then convert this condition into an analog or digital representation.

Market Watch

Analyst anticipates steady growth for MEMS players
Over the past year, there have been major changes in the rankings of MEMS foundries, according to market research group Yole Developpement, with several new players entering the field such as TI and TSMC.

New Products (Sorted By Date)
•	NI LabVIEW drivers roll for wireless sensor networks (2006-10-25)
•	Freescale unveils MCUs for collision-avoidance systems (2006-10-24)
•	Tire pressure sensor includes all TPMS active functions in one package (2006-10-24)
•	Atmel's MCU-transmitter suits TPMS gauge systems (2006-10-23)
•	MTS Systems adds sealing option to sensor line-up (2006-10-23)

•	Freescale accelerometers feature selectable sensitivity (2006-10-17)
•	SGA camera chip sensor targets 3G video phone market (2006-10-11)
•	DC-LVDTs enable frictionless operation (2006-10-09)
•	STMicro intros new line of low-g linear accelerometers (2006-10-09)
•	CMOS sensor enables ultraslim camera phones (2006-10-09)

•	CMOS image sensors enable smaller camera modules (2006-10-04)
•	Digital sensor detects abnormal temp (2006-10-03)
•	Hitachi Metals makes 'smallest' acceleration sensor (2006-09-28)
•	Avago unrolls new line of transmissive photointerrupters (2006-09-28)
•	VGA SoC image sensor integrates advanced ISP algorithms (2006-09-25)

•	NFC shell turns Nokia 3220 into an e-wallet (2006-09-19)
•	Thermal sensor delivers ±1°C accuracy (2006-09-08)
•	Temp sensors suit 65nm, 90nm processors (2006-08-31)
•	Accurate temp sensor suits 65nm process tech (2006-08-30)
•	Quantum unrolls 'breakthrough' touch sensor IC (2006-08-30)

•	NEC image processor lets cars detect pedestrians (2006-08-29)
•	Fingerprint sensor IC adds security to PCs, notebooks (2006-08-29)
•	IR reflective switch operates in dusty environs (2006-08-25)
•	Light sensors suit smart display apps (2006-08-24)
•	Op amp targets acceleration, vibration, optical sensors (2006-08-24)

•	Ambient light sensor tunes LCD light to eye-friendly level (2006-08-23)
•	Sensor improves SNR, reduces signal badwidth (2006-08-22)
•	Avago unrolls development kits for RGB color sensors (2006-08-18)
•	Image sensor enables better images, thinner cellphones (2006-08-17)
•	New GaN sensor is sensitive to UV-A/B/C radiation (2006-08-16)

•	Semicon biosensor IC shrinks immunoassay test systems (2006-08-16)
•	Vishay rolls out light sensing development kit (2006-08-15)
•	Nike gizmo turns iPod into runner's virtual trainer (2006-08-08)
•	Sensor housing enables operation in harsh environments (2006-07-31)
•	Pressure sensor targets steel, aluminum industry (2006-07-28)

•	Signal conditioner features fault-tolerant line driver (2006-07-27)
•	New 1.5-inch potentiometer promises 50 million cycles (2006-07-25)
•	Solution improves efficiency of CMOS image sensors (2006-07-13)
•	Light sensors enable automatic brightness control (2006-07-13)
•	Crash sensor improves automotive safety testing (2006-07-12)

•	LVDTs suit all turbine installations (2006-07-11)
•	Displacement sensor eases linear positioning (2006-07-10)
•	Avago unrolls higher resolution optical encoder (2006-07-10)
•	New temp, voltage sensors support SST platform (2006-07-10)
•	Secure processor integrates RFID tech (2006-07-05)

•	'Breakthrough' sensor uses new detector material (2006-07-04)
•	Magnetic linear position sensor comes in TSSOP20 (2006-07-04)
•	Laser device improves night-time security cameras (2006-07-04)
•	RGB color sensor suits automotive apps (2006-06-30)
•	Ambient light sensor mimics human eye (2006-06-29)

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Top Ranked Articles

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