| MEMS accelerometer operates at up to 175°C
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2011-05-26 |
| ADI released the ADXL206 dual-axis iMEMS accelerometer with signal conditioned analog voltage outputs and measures both dynamic acceleration such as tilt and static acceleration such as gravity. |
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| Automated wafer identifies defective devices
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2011-05-24 |
| Sonoscan has started shipping its automated double-throughput 300 mm bonded wafer inspection system that could identify and remove devices with defects in the production process. |
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| MEMS sensor offers 10 degrees of freedom
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2011-05-13 |
| STMicroelectronics unveils a hardware solution for advanced sensing applications with 10 degrees of freedom (DoF). |
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| VCXOs tout widest pull range up to ±1600PPM
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2011-05-12 |
| SiTime Corp. introduces the SiT380X family of MEMS-based VCXOs for telecom, networking and embedded applications |
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| MEMS module saves power, solves space constraints
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2011-05-04 |
| STMicroelectronics is introducing its geo-magnetic module, the LSM303DLHC, with operating consumption of 110ΩA and meets the size and power constraints of portable consumer applications with accuracy and performance. |
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| MEMS test solution responds to the lowest-cost products
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2011-05-02 |
| OpenATE Inc. has developed the PXI test system to use the QSPI and NI Chassis for a variety of MEMS tests to validate performance |
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| Digital MEMS microphones boast advanced sound quality
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2011-04-29 |
| The MP34DB01and MP45DT02 MEMS microphones integrates ST's electronic control circuit and OMRON's micro-machined sensor in a single package |
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| MEMS module offers advanced navigation, LBS
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2011-04-27 |
| STMicroelectronics introduces the LSM303DLM geo-magnetic modules that address advanced navigation and location-based services in portable consumer applications. |
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| Advanced Macro Inspection Module
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2011-04-21 |
| Rudolph Technologies Inc. releases the F30 Advanced Macro Inspection Module, further extending the capabilities of the Explorer Inspection Cluster product line. |
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| MEMS oscillators for tablet PCs, E-book readers
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2011-04-14 |
| SiTime Corp. introduces a portfolio of MEMS oscillators for tablet PCs and E-book readers, based on the SiT8003 Low Power MEMS Oscillator platform |
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| STMicroelectronics engine expands motion sensing in CE
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2011-03-29 |
| STMicroelectronics' iNEMO filtering and predictive software engine integrates the output from a 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyroscope and 3-axis magnetometer to deliver accurate and reliable sensor performance as required by motion-based apps in smart consumer devices. |
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| SiTime oscillator cuts power use 66 percent
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2011-03-21 |
| SiTime's SiT8004 MEMS-based programmable oscillator features 6.7mA of typical current consumption at 125MHz and supports any frequency between 125MHz and 150MHz |
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| Signal conditioner ups capacitive sensor accuracy
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2011-03-02 |
| ZMD AG's ZSSC3122 cLite device delivers 14-bit resolution and 0.25 percent full-scale-output accuracy, making it suitable for low-power battery applications in industrial and rugged environments. |
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| Audio chip interfaces with MEMS microphones
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2011-02-09 |
| STMicroelectronics' STA321MP IC features a built-in interface for MEMS digital and standard microphone inputs claiming improved performance from small, low-cost speakers |
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| Third-generation platform for microcontroller development
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2011-01-18 |
| STMicroelectronics releases the new EvoPrimer development platform for IC design |
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| NanoBattery tips programmable triggering
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2010-12-13 |
| mPhase Technologies Inc. has prototyped a MEMS-based multi-cell reserve battery that has very long shelf life |
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| MEMS resonator eliminates need for quartz
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2010-12-02 |
| MEMS resonators from SiTime can be integrated inside a semiconductor device's plastic package, cutting the need for an external quartz crystal for real-time clocks |
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| Pressure sensor promises better accuracy
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2010-12-01 |
| STMicroelectronics offers tiny silicon pressure sensor that can pinpoint height variation to better than one meter |
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| MEMS gas mass flow meters target industrial use
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2010-11-25 |
| MEMSIC Inc. launched its first generation family of high-performance MEMS Gas Mass Flow Meters. The METF2000 is the initial device released in this series of gas mass flow meter products which contends with the price and performance of traditional gas flow meters |
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| Accelerometers for automotive airbags
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2010-11-15 |
| STMicroelectronics introduced a new family of high-g acceleration sensors for advanced airbag systems. These micro devices pick up rapid deceleration of the vehicle during a collision and relay instantaneous information to the airbag control unit. |
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| Gyroscopes pave the way for specialized models
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2010-11-12 |
| MEMS accelerometer maker Kionix Inc. expands to gyros to meet the demand from a market forecast to exceed $1 billion by 2014 |
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| MEMS device claims complete inertial measurement
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2010-11-11 |
| When used with a magnetometer, the device provides nine-degree-of-freedom functionality for smart phones, touchscreen tablets, 3D TV remote controls, gaming consoles, DSCs and video cameras. |
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| Car sensor chips improve safety
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2010-11-11 |
| Freescale's low-g MEMS accelerometers reduce the space and cost of implementing advanced electronic stability control systems that meet or exceed the requirements of emerging new safety standards |
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| VTI makes consumer-grade MEMS
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2010-11-10 |
| VTI Technologies Oy takes its automotive MEMS expertise into the consumer arena with consumer-grade MEMS chips targeting mobile handsets, gaming consoles and TV remote controls |
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| Flow sensor supports electronic gas meter
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2010-11-09 |
| Omron joins forces with STMicroelectronics to create smart gas meter flow sensor |
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| ResMed collaborates with ST to address sleep apnea
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2010-11-08 |
| ResMed has designed-in STMicroelectronics' STM32 32bit microcontroller into a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device that addresses sleep apnea. |
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| 3D modelling tool eases verification
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2010-10-18 |
| Coventor Inc.'s 3D modeling tool for MEMS chip design now enables design engineers to use Mathlab's Simulink behavior modeling tools to verify that the design functions correctly |
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| 40W PAs target piezoelectric, electro-optic, MEMS
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2010-07-19 |
| Trek Inc. rolls the 2200 series of 40W high voltage amplifiers, claiming a combination of high performance and attractive pricing. |
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| MEMS sensors integrate 32bit MCU, accelerometer
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2010-07-01 |
| From Freescale Semiconductor come the Xtrinsic smart MEMS sensors in system-in-package that combines a ColdFire 32bit MCU alongside a three-axis MEMS accelerometer |
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| iPhone 4 teardown reveals design reuse
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2010-06-28 |
| The new Apple iPhone 4 could very well be called an iPad since it uses at least seven chips from the popular Apple tablet, according to analysts from UBM TechInsights. |
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