| 2007-7-2 |
Gear up for mobile-ready MEMS microphones
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. |
| 2007-7-2 |
EDA tools add MEMS capability
By integrating its tools with existing EDA tool sets, SoftMEMS claims to be uniquely positioned to enable EEs to co-design electronics-with-MEMS chips from the comfort of their familiar EDA platform. |
| 2007-6-22 |
MEMS switches target ATE apps
TeraVicta Technologies Inc. announces the addition of two new products to its switch family¡ª a double pole double throw (DPDT) and a single pole four throw (SP4T) configuration in the DC to 7GHz switch product line. |
| 2007-6-21 |
Growing MEMS popularity puts TeraVicta in the spotlight
For TeraVicta Technologies Inc., it has been quite a journey, six years to be exact, before they were able to roll out their first MEMS product (a 7GHz, single-pole double-throw switch). But the timing couldn't' have been perfect. |
| 2007-6-20 |
Accurate evaluation of MEMS piezoelectric sensors and actuators using the Agilent 4294A precision impedance analyzer
This application brief describes the benefits of using the Agilent 4294A for device characterization of MEMS piezoelectric sensors and actuators, along with its wide variety of analysis functions and features and how it improves design efficiency. |
| 2007-6-19 |
MEMS accelerometer taps advanced sensing
Smart features embedded in ST's new LIS202DL accelerometer include click and double-click recognition, motion-detection/wake-up and high-pass filters. |
| 2007-6-19 |
Experts see potential for nanotech, MEMS in energy harvesting
Though still at the research phase, using nanotechnology and MEMS technology in energy harvesting applications shows huge potential, experts at the Sensors Expo said. |
| 2007-6-18 |
MEMS device ups motion, navigation control
ADI's ADIS16355 inertial measurement unit allows industrial designers for the first time to equip their systems with sophisticated motion analysis and navigational dead reckoning functions. |
| 2007-6-13 |
Ultrathin MEMS-based sensor suits portable devices
Freescale Semiconductor has started sampling a MEMS-based sensor with a three-axis digital-output accelerometer that the company says is the thinnest on the market. |
| 2007-6-11 |
Automotive, CE apps drive MEMS sales
Yole has identified key trends in the growth of inertial MEMS sales, among which are the stabilization of the automotive market and a boom in consumer applications. |
| 2007-6-1 |
MEMS chips integrate more intelligence
According Freescale, its ESC-capable combo MEMS sensor for vehicles will capitalize on two trends driving MEMS development: integration of multiple sensing elements and integration of more intelligence. |
| 2007-5-31 |
Characterizing electromagnetic MEMS optical switch actuators using the Agilent E4980A precision LCR meter
This application brief describes how the Agilent E4980A improves the test efficiency of electromagnetic MEMS optical switch actuators. |
| 2007-5-31 |
Improving the test efficiency of MEMS capacitive sensors using the Agilent 4980A precision LCR meter
This application brief describes the features of the Agilent E4980A precision LCR meter and how it can improve the test efficiency of MEMS capacitive sensors. |
| 2007-5-31 |
Characterizing MEMS magneto-impedance sensors using Agilent 4294A and E4991A impedance analyzers
This application brief describes the benefits of using Agilent impedance analyzers for device characterization of MEMS magneto-impedance (MI) sensors. |
| 2007-5-31 |
Improving test efficiency of MEMS electrostatic actuators using the Agilent E4980A precision LCR meter
This application brief describes how the Agilent E4980A can greatly improve the test efficiency of MEMS electrostatic actuators. |
| 2007-5-23 |
Analysis: MEMS making inroads in industrial automation
MEMS-based sensors and actuators are on a slow but steady climb into taking a key role in the industrial automation sector, new analysis from Frost & Sullivan revealed. |
| 2007-5-22 |
Low profile MEMS microphone is slim at 1.05mm
Matsushita Electronic Industrial Co. Ltd has developed a slim MEMS microphone suitable for portable electronic devices such as mobile phones. |
| 2007-5-18 |
ST, SAES team on multi-axis MEMS gyroscopes
The SAES Getters Group and STMicroelectronics (ST) have signed a co-operation agreement that will support development and production of next-generation MEMS gyroscopes. |
| 2007-5-16 |
MEMS sensor tracks down ultrasonic sound in air
Knowles Acoustics has introduced a sensor that detects/receives ultrasonic sound in air using the latest MEMS technology. |
| 2007-4-27 |
Study: MEMS market poised for solid growth
Yole Developpement reports that the global MEMS market reached almost $6 billion in 2006, and is growing at a compound annual growth rate of 14 percent. |
| 2007-4-16 |
Making MEMS the new 'mouse'
This article features ST's MEMS Product Division General Manager Benedetto Vigna, who views MEMS as the new 'mouse.' ST first ventured into developing MEMS in 2001. Last year, the company inaugurated a 200mm semiconductor wafer fabrication line dedicated to MEMS devices. |
| 2007-4-4 |
MEMS device controls distance between human cells
Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology announced that they have developed a MEMS that they claim will allow biologists to manipulate the distance between human cells in laboratory experiments. |
| 2007-4-2 |
MEMS flow sensors suit medical applications
Omron's D6F series of MEMS flow sensors is suitable for oxygen concentrators, inhaled anesthetics, CPAP and ventilator applications. |
| 2007-3-21 |
MEMS flow sensors target medical apps
Omron's D6F series of MEMS flow sensors are said to be the first to use thermopile technology that converts thermal energy into electrical energy to more accurately and efficiently measure air/gas flow speed in medical applications. |
| 2007-3-16 |
MEMS growth hinges on CE design-ins
A hard-fought battle for MEMS business looms on the horizon as IDMs bang heads with specialized automotive MEMS makers. Meanwhile, fabless MEMS startups are entering the picture with devices for consumer products. |
| 2007-3-12 |
Consumer apps to drive MEMS
The future of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) will be consumer-driven, according to a Gartner Inc. analyst. |
| 2007-3-12 |
MEMS device suits tiny motion-sensing apps
The tiny, low-power MEMS device from STMicroelectronics provides precise acceleration values in all three dimensions, meeting the growing demand for miniature motion-sensing solutions in portable electronic devices. |
| 2007-3-6 |
MEMS switch touts 26GHz operation
MEMS switch maker TeraVicta Technologies is announcing a 26.5GHz spdt MEMS switch, claimed to be the world's fastest. |
| 2007-2-20 |
SEMI releases 11 tech standards for FPD, MEMS
SEMI has published 11 technical standards for the semiconductor, flat panel display and MEMS manufacturing industries. |
| 2007-2-1 |
CMOS MEMS oscillator enters realm of reality
In the future, the natural progression of MEMS oscillator is from digital to mixed signal to RF. |
| 2007-1-25 |
MEMS devices gained inroads in consumer apps, reports industry group
Microelectromechanical systems made significant inroads into the consumer electronics market last year, according to the MEMS Industry Group, the association representing the MEMS and microstructures industries. |
| 2007-1-16 |
Gyroscopes take MEMS to consumer devices
InvenSense announced volume production of low-cost integrated dual-axis gyroscopes that could give accelerometers a run for their money as the MEMs of choice in new consumer gadgets. |
| 2007-1-1 |
New CE apps clearing way for MEMS
Emerging consumer apps combined with strides in manufacturing, testing and packaging could transform MEMS from last year's trendy tech into a viable market. |
| 2006-12-5 |
GenISys layout tool speeds MEMS design
GenISys has started sampling a flexible simulation platform for mask aligner lithography that lets them virtually model, redesign and optimize device layouts and processes in hours rather than weeks. |
| 2006-11-29 |
ST, Ball-IT make MEMS-based wireless controller ball
STMicroelectronics and Ball-IT have announced a MEMS-based wireless motion-control device that can operate as a freehand personal computer mouse, compass, measuring tape, pedometer and a 3D-object controller. |
| 2006-11-20 |
Infineon rolls out tiny silicon MEMS mic
Infineon Technologies AG has unveiled a "miniature" silicon microphone for consumer and computer communications devices. |
| 2006-11-7 |
Ecliptek ships samples of MEMS oscillators
Ecliptek has started releasing samples of its EMO family of MEMS oscillators, which can be shipped in as little as two days. |
| 2006-11-1 |
MEMS resonator operates at 5.1MHz
The SiT0100 MEMS resonator from SiTime measures 0.8(H)-by-0.6(W)-by-0.15(T)mm, and is compatible with standard semiconductor packaging for SIP and MCM. |
| 2006-8-21 |
Researchers focus on integrating MEMS unto CMOS
The world's first microelectromechanical systems directly integrated onto a CMOS chip is the aim of a new joint effort among U.S. laboratories, industry and academia. |
| 2006-7-26 |
New wafer bonding system targets advanced MEMS
Touted to be an industry-first, SUSS MicroTec's field upgradable load locked wafer bonding system was developed for advanced MEMS devices. |
| 2006-6-9 |
MEMS gyro delivers digital range scaling
The new ADIS16250 from Analog Devices is touted to be the industry's first programmable MEMS gyroscope and is the first to provide digital range scaling and embedded programmability for industrial apps. |
| 2006-6-1 |
MEMS puts effects at guitarists' fingertips
It's the stuff of rock 'n' roll fantasy: a ring that gives its wearer the power to morph the sound of an electric guitar at will. Thanks to the pairing of an automotive airbag accelerometer with a customized version of a popular audio processor, a technology called Hot Hand claims to make that scenario possible. |
| 2006-5-16 |
Oscillator aims MEMS at the mainstream
SiTime Corp. attempts to revolutionize the quartz-crystal industry with a silicon MEMS alternative that's completely compatible with standard CMOS processing. |
| 2006-4-10 |
MEMS tester works at wafer level
Tokyo Electron has delivered the Temeon, a new wafer-level microelectromechanical system tester to a MEMS device manufacturer located in Japan. |
| 2006-4-3 |
Digital MEMS mic put on single chip
Microelectromechanical systems are the best possible successor to analog electret technologies; but so far, analog MEMS microphones have been largely relegated to a single market: hearing aids. |
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