CES 2012: Hillcrest Labs' 9-Axis Sensor Module
January 12, 2012 8:15 am | Videos | CommentsIn this video Dan Simpkins, CEO of Hillcrest Laboratories, discusses their FSMSI 2 module, a 9-axis sensor that includes a 3-axis gyroscope.
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Smart Sensor Technology for Precise, Real-Time Body-Motion Reconstruction
January 12, 2012 6:01 am | Stmicroelectronics | Product Releases | CommentsSTMicroelectronics today unveiled a smart suit prototype with sewn-in new multi-sensor ST iNEMO® motion co-processor that recognize complex movements of the wearer’s body and translate them to a digital model with outstanding precision and speed.
LISTED UNDER: Sensors & ActuatorsWaterproof Piezoelectric Speakers for Smart Phones Tout Small Size and Advanced Design
January 11, 2012 10:46 am | Murata Power Solutions Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMurata Electronics North America expanded what it asserts is the world’s thinnest waterproof piezoelectric speaker product line. The new VSLBG2216E1100-T0 build’s on the company’s earlier waterproof model with enhanced sound quality through
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Smart Sensor Technology Enables Real-time Body-Motion Reconstruction
January 11, 2012 9:47 am | Stmicroelectronics | Product Releases | CommentsSTMicroelectronics unveiled a smart suit prototype with sewn-in new multi-sensor ST iNEMO motion co-processor that recognize complex movements of the wearer’s body and translate them to a digital model with outstanding precision and speed. The iBMR, iNEMO Body Motion Reconstruction technology could improve outcomes in clinical and sports medicine applications, as well as enhancing augmented reality where users could, for example, jog side by side with the world champion on their local running track.
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Piezoelectric Sounders Target Portable, Industrial, and Automotive Apps
January 10, 2012 12:22 pm | Murata Power Solutions Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMurata Electronics North America announced the expansion of its PKLCS Family with two new SMD piezoelectric sounders at 2.4 kHz for the portable, industrial, and automotive markets. The PKLCS1212E2400-R1 (consumer version) and
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BLE SoC Promises Increased Battery Life, Consumes 33 Percent Less Power
January 10, 2012 11:49 am | Product Releases | CommentsTexas Instruments Incorporated announced its new CC2541 Bluetooth low energy system-on-chip (SoC), aimed at Bluetooth Smart sensor applications for consumer medical, sports and fitness, security, entertainment and home automation. The SoC offers
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MEMS Capacitive Accelerometer Module Series Offers Plus-minus 5-g Model
January 9, 2012 1:44 pm | Product Releases | CommentsSilicon Designs has announced the recent introduction of a ±5 g model to its 2210 Series. Designed to support a variety of lower frequency aerospace, automotive, defense, energy, industrial, and general test and measurement requirements, the low-noise, single-axis model
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Digital Triaxial Gyroscope is Presented as World’s Smallest
January 9, 2012 5:57 am | Product Releases | CommentsBosch Sensortec announced the BMG160 digital triaxial gyroscope for smartphone and gaming applications. Asserted to be the world’s smallest triaxial gyroscope, the part features
LISTED UNDER: Sensors & ActuatorsMaxim’s Optical Sensor Combines Ambient Light and Proximity Sensors to Deliver Optical Fusion
January 3, 2012 8:12 am | Product Releases | CommentsMaxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX44000, a digital ambient-light and infrared proximity sensor that detects light like a human eye. Designed using the company’s proprietary BiCMOS technology, this IC integrates three optical sensors...
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Absolute Rotary Encoders Target DeviceNet and Ethernet-IP-based Systems
December 21, 2011 8:44 am | Product Releases | CommentsPOSITAL's OPTOCODE absolute rotary encoders are available with full support for DeviceNet and EtherNet/IP interface standards. This ensures that these devices can be readily integrated into control systems based on Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley and Schneider PLC’s, providing
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High Stability Infrared Sensor IC Suits Demanding Environments
December 21, 2011 6:35 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe new MLX90616ESF-HCA thermopile sensor addresses common challenge for current high end thermometer guns: their sensitivity to fast temperature changes in their environment.
LISTED UNDER: Sensors & ActuatorsST-TS Series Provides Remote Temperature Sensing
December 19, 2011 8:18 am | Product Releases | CommentsKele Precision Manufacturing is proud to announce the latest addition to its line of thermistors and RTD Sensors, the ST-TS* Series.
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Yassir Ali of Atmel on the Touch Interface
December 15, 2011 4:48 am | Podcasts | CommentsIn this podcast we talk to Yassir Ali of Atmel on the Touch Interface and discuss their maXStylus technology, an active stylus solution for tablets and smartphones.
LISTED UNDER: Optoelectronics & Displays | Sensors & Actuatorsaustriamicrosystems supplies light sensors in high volume for Samsung Galaxy smartphones
December 14, 2011 5:33 am | Product Releases | Commentsaustriamicrosystems today announced that the company is supplying high volumes of intelligent ambient light and proximity sensors for four Samsung Galaxy models.
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12-bit Encoder IC Includes Absolute, Incremental and BLDC Motor Commutation Signals
December 14, 2011 4:06 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe iC-MH8 system on chip magnetic encoder device provides fast step response for motor control applications. Combined with a diametrically magnetized permanent magnet, this compact device (QFN28 5x5 package) can be used to
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