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MEMS/IC environment handles co-simulation, co-verification
Cadence Design Systems Inc. and Coventor Inc. have developed what they claim to be the first environment to allow 3D MEMS models to be designed and simulated in tandem with CMOS integrated circuitry.

Application Notes (Sorted By Date)

Using GMR sensors with the MSP430 scan interface (2007-05-04)
A simple glass breakage detector using the MSP430 (2007-05-04)
Rotary and linear motion detection using the MSP430 scan interface and optical sensor (2007-05-04)
Tilt sensing using linear accelerometers (2007-04-18)
Measuring freefall using Freescale's MMA7360L 3-axis accelerometer (2007-04-18)

Using Absolute Output iMEMS Gyroscopes with Ratiometric ADCs (2007-04-17)
Using the ADXRS150/ADXRS300 in continuous self-test mode (2007-04-17)
Achieve better thermal protection (2005-12-01)
Interfacing the MCP9800 I (2005-06-17)
Interfacing a MCP9700 analog output temperature sensor to a PICmicro microcontroller (2005-06-17)

Analog sensor conditioning circuits- an overview (2005-06-17)
Synthesis and characterization of nickel manganite from different carboxylate precursors for thermistor sensors (2005-06-14)
Monitor heat dissipation in electronic systems by measuring active component die temperature (2005-06-08)
Upgrading from mechanical potentiometers to digital pots (2005-06-07)
IR-Linked temperature sensor (2005-06-07)

Positive analog feedback compensates PT100 transducer (2005-06-07)
Driving strain-gauge bridge sensors with signal-conditioning ICs (2005-06-06)
Interfacing Micron MT9V022 image sensors to Blackfin processors (2005-06-01)
Temperature compensation IC pressure sensors (2002-05-14)
Using accelerometers to realize rate information (2002-05-14)

An electrostatically actuated micro-relay (2002-05-13)
A new view on multiplexing (2002-05-10)
An inertial-grade, micromachined vibrating beam accelerometer (2002-05-10)
A miniature Fabry-Perot interferometer with a corrugated silicon diaphragm support (2002-05-09)
The fabrication and use of micromachined, corrugated silicon diaphragms (2002-05-09)

Water tank pressure sensing, a fluid solution (2002-05-08)
Speed sensors (2002-05-08)
4mA to 20mA circuit (2002-05-08)
Measuring temperature with PowerLab using thermistors (2002-04-17)
Flow injection potentiometric analysis with PowerLab (Chart & Peaks) (2002-04-16)

Scanning probe/atomic force microscopy: Technology overview and update (2002-03-26)
Atomic force profilometry for characterization of chemical mechanical planarization (2002-03-25)
Applications of atomic force microscopy in optical disc technology (2002-03-25)
Calculating dew point from RH and air temperature (2002-03-08)
EM Aware ESD Event Monitors: A key component of your ESD program (2002-03-01)

Custom thermal test enclosure (2002-02-25)
DaqBook system eases field-service work (2002-02-23)
Stability of silicon photodiodes for laser emission measurements (2001-10-15)
Use of CALEX bridgesensors in hazardous locations (2001-10-05)
Bridgesensor application tips (2001-10-04)

Applying the AN10E40 interfacing a linear variable displacement transducer (2001-10-04)
Using the PT6100/6210/6300 as a constant current source (2001-09-21)
Effect of facet flatness variations on jitter (2001-09-10)
Selection of filters for use on signal/data lines (2001-08-22)
Heatsink issues for IGBT modules (2001-08-20)

Microwave mass movement car security sensor (2001-08-20)
Detecting mine explosions with rate-of-change alarms for quick emergency response (2001-06-18)
Closed loop techniques using a quadrature shaft encoder (2001-06-07)
3.3V DSP for digital motor control (2001-05-16)
Implementing a fast 3D vision with multiple TMS320C31 DSPs (2001-05-08)

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