| 3D hall sensor operates at higher temp range
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2009-06-01 |
| Micronas has developed a 3D hall sensor implemented as a monolithic component, allowing for higher operational temperature range than competing products. |
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| E-beam litho tool tailored for 8nm
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2009-05-29 |
| Vistec Lithography Inc. has launched the out its EBPG5200 electron-beam lithography tool to generate and devise structures at less than 8nm on any substrate. |
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| Boost converter packs dual half-bridge switches
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2009-05-29 |
| Linear Technology Corp. has launched the LT8415 low noise micropower boost converter with integrated dual half-bridge switches. |
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| Shock, vibration sensors roll for industrial monitoring
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2009-05-28 |
| Analog Devices Inc. has extended its iSensor intelligent sensor product family with the introduction of two integrated inertial sensors that simplify the task of embedded shock and vibration sensing within harsh industrial environments. |
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| High-voltage amp fits piezoelectrics, MEMS apps
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2009-05-26 |
| Trek Inc. is offer the PZD350A high voltage power amplifier, which offers wide bandwidth and additional features important in piezoelectrics, electro-optics, MEMS and other applications |
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| MEMS/IC environment handles co-simulation, co-verification
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2009-05-20 |
| 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 |
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| Sensor hardware kit rolls for RFID, security apps
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2009-05-08 |
| STMicroelectronics has released the a comprehensive hardware developer kit for building active RFID tags and readers that comply with the global standard for 433MHz active RFID technology, ISO 18000-7. |
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| Pitch-and-yaw MEMS gyro readies for Wii
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2009-05-05 |
| InvenSense Inc. has launched what is claimed to be the first pitch-and-yaw MEMS gyroscope, that is able to sense the two axes used by remote controls and baton-shaped game controllers like the Wii, creating a new category of 3D motion sensor |
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| MEMS accelerometers pack smart algorithms
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2009-04-29 |
| Freescale's MMA7660FC MEMS accelerometer has three power modes, along with eight power-select options, that allow devices to draw the minimum amount of power necessary for specific applications |
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| MEMS oscillator offered in smaller packages
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2009-04-02 |
| SiTime Corp. takes claims that it has developed a solution called a voltage-controlled MEMS oscillator (VCMO), which measures just 2.5mm x 2mm, compared with VCXOs enclosed in 3mm x 3mm packages |
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| MEMS motion sensor delivers analog output
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2009-04-02 |
| STMicroelectronics has beefed up its portfolio of ultracompact, high-performance MEMS sensors with a 3-axis accelerometer with absolute analog output |
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| MEMS user interface enables control functions
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2009-04-01 |
| A new type of MEMS-based user interface enables 12 different device control functions while also eliminating expensive touchscreens. A tri-axis accelerometer developed by Kionix Inc. uses embedded algorithms to detect single- or double-taps on the six faces of a consumer electronic device |
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| Biometric sensor boasts durability, accuracy
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2009-03-26 |
| A biometric sensor that relies on ultrasound technology is claimed to be the thinnest, most durable and accurate fingerprint sensor for wireless and smartcard applications. |
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| Digging up a mechanical, electronic beauty
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2009-03-12 |
| Here is a teardown of a Sperry Flight Systems Vertical Gyro, a surplus from a Boeing 747 aircraft and a strikingly beautiful piece of mechanical and electronic craftsmanship. |
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| MEMS sensor tracks air pressure
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2009-02-25 |
| Epcos AG introduces a compact MEMS pressure sensor that could be used to enable portable navigation devices, watches and mobile phones to measure air pressure and/or altitude above sea level |
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