MEMS mic enables thinner phone designs
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2005-11-01 |
| The many advantages of MEMS microphones will inevitably win them a place in new cellphone designs |
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Advanced MEMS usher in all-optical networks
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2003-04-01 |
| MEMS-based networks enable all-optical communication, freeing up networks from the data rate, bandwidth, latencies, signal loss, cost and protocol dependencies intrinsic in optical networks with electrical conversion |
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Examine DNA samples with MEMS
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2007-09-17 |
| MEMS technology, in the form of a DNA lab-on-a-chip, is starting to assume a key role as part of a set of instruments for making quick analyses of microbiological samples |
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Living up to MEMS sensor's initial promise
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2010-03-02 |
| MEMS inertial sensors have been around for more than 25 years—from the first prototypes developed in universities to initial product offerings. It is time to examine why MEMS inertial sensors have failed to live up to their initial promise and to propose a different approach that could jump-start those advancements |
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Advanced mobile apps employ MEMS sensors
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2011-06-27 |
| Read about the role of MEMS sensors in advanced applications in mobile devices |
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Gear up for mobile-ready MEMS microphones
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2007-07-02 |
| MEMS microphones are more robust against heat, RF and vibration than electret microphones. It also permits fully automated SMT manufacturing, resulting in greater design freedom and system cost advantages |
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Evaluating MEMS, ASIC chips for automotive apps
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2009-07-31 |
| This article describes the technical challenges related to automotive electronics qualification and verification of a MEMS-based sensor and ASIC system |
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| Utilize interrupt features of a MEMS accelerometer
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2011-12-26 |
| Find out how to implement reliable and robust interrupt-based applications using MEMS-based accelerometers |
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Looking acoustically into MEMS devices
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2010-06-09 |
| Acoustic imaging of MEMS devices before dicing provides the advantage of identifying gap-type defects before further value is added |
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Measure MEMS gyros for image systems
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2007-08-01 |
| You may never use a MEMS gyroscope, but you probably have—and will—run across sensors with similar characteristics or systems with similar requirements. This article provides a methodology for designing image systems with reprogrammable mixed-signal microcontrollers |
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Exploring, looking ahead to MEMS integration
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2004-12-01 |
| The article tackles MEMS integration and peeks into future trends of commonly applied MEMS-based products |
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Integrating MEMS-based motion processing devices
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2009-07-20 |
| Motion processing is the next major disruptive technology that will drive innovation in handheld consumer electronic product design. This article defines a six-axis motion processing solution. |
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MEMS-based tunable chromatic dispersion compensator
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2003-10-01 |
| For compensating chromatic dispersion fixed values, a dispersion compensating fiber is one of the most practical alternatives. |
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Breaking into the consumer arena
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2008-02-18 |
| The availability of inexpensive, ultracompact and power-efficient MEMS sensors has revolutionized the way in which people interact with mobile terminals, game console and remote controller allowing the implementation of advanced functions and compelling user interfaces |
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Getters: Molecular scavengers for packaging
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2001-05-16 |
| Getters will play a key role in MEMS and MOEMS to enable lower-cost packaging |
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Geo-magnetic sensors: propelling disruptive consumer apps
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2010-03-19 |
| The recent introduction of tiny, reliable and inexpensive MEMS gyroscopes and magnetometers, often integrated with MEMS accelerometers, makes enhanced motion tracking and more immersive user experience a reality in several consumer devices |
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| JasonTech gives tech support to Microcosm in South Korea
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2001-03-01 |
| Microcosm Technologies Inc., a provider of MEMS CAD/simulation tools and professional services, is setting up a design house in South Korea with JasonTech Inc. providing the necessary technical support |
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Shrink current transducers with Hall-effect sensor integration
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2008-10-16 |
| The trend in power electronics is no different from other fields: greater integration and lower component count. The development of an ASIC is one of the first steps toward miniaturization. |
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Calibrate accelerometers for industrial apps
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2008-03-17 |
| With the introduction of higher integration and more accurate accelerometer products, system designers still need to understand how parts are calibrated; this allows them to decide whether to purchase this capability or develop their own calibration routines. This article outlines the calibration process used for a dual-axis accelerometer and highlights its most common error sources. |
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| Making low power possible in wireless sensor networks
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2011-11-16 |
| Find out why low power features and integration of modules in a single chip are vital for a rugged and efficient node development. |
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| Rapid acoustic inspection for 300MM wafer generation (Part 1)
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2011-12-30 |
| As wafers become larger and individual die become smaller, acoustic micro imaging is developing the non-destructive tools that can remove defective die to boost reliability and yield. |
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| Incorporating M2M into smartphones
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2011-12-01 |
| Read about leveraging the latest smartphone technology into a commodity M2M engine. |
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| Rapid acoustic inspection for 300MM wafer generation (Part 2)
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2012-01-09 |
| Read about a system that is touted to deliver superior precision, resolution and throughput in wafer inspection. |
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| Eliminating coexistence issues with integrated RF module
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2011-09-22 |
| Find out how integrated RF modules can provide superior coexistence faster and more efficiently than discrete components. |
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| Galaxy tab: A worthy foe for iPad?
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2011-03-28 |
| With the launch of its Galaxy Tab, Samsung hopes to bite into Apple's market share with a tablet platform designed to give the iPad real competition. |
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| Recent developments in 3D integration
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2011-10-19 |
| Here's a discussion on through-silicon via and mechanically flexible interconnect, and how these are being currently developed. |
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| Peek inside iPhone 4S
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2011-10-25 |
| Here's an image gallery of what can be found inside the iPhone 4s. |
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The new century of high-density functional circuits
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2001-06-01 |
| With every "electronic" product getting smaller and more powerful, manufacturing will need more innovation, denser interconnect schemes and better tools to meet the challenges ahead. |
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Design low-noise microphones for laptops
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2006-09-18 |
| The laptop is a challenging environment in which to embed microphones. Fortunately for the designer, there are several simple steps that can be taken to overcome many of the challenges in order to quickly achieve a high-quality audio input solution. |
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Generating testbed for wireless sensor nets
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2004-11-01 |
| Embedded system-based testbeds for wireless sensor networks are useful for protocol and related algorithm verification. |
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