Sensor Zone
MEMS Motion-Sensing Module Packs Five Degrees of Freedom
June 7, 2011 5:03 am | Stmicroelectronics | Product Releases | CommentsSTMicroelectronics, a leading supplier of MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) for consumer and portable applications, announced a multi-sensor module with five degrees of freedom.
Electric Potential Technology Creates New Sensors
June 1, 2011 6:30 am | Product Releases | CommentsPlessey Semiconductors announced that it will be demonstrating its Electric Potential Integrated Circuit (EPIC) sensor technology at Sensors Expo (Chicago, USA June 6-8 2011). The EPIC sensor is a completely new area of sensor technology that measures changes in an electric field in a similar way to a magnetometer detecting changes in a magnetic fiel
Smart Parking Sensor Platform Saves Motorists Time and Fuel
June 1, 2011 6:06 am | News | CommentsLibelium announced the launch of its Waspmote-based Smart Parking platform, designed to be buried in parking spaces and to detect the arrival and departure of vehicles.
Non-Contact Triaxis Sensors Deliver Linear, Rotary and 3D Position Information
May 31, 2011 8:16 am | Articles | CommentsThe second generation of Triaxis sensors from Melexis addresses a variety of position sensing requirements in advanced device and subsystem control as well as in human/machine interfaces.
New Sensing Solutions to be Introduced at Sensors Expo and Conference
May 26, 2011 7:10 am | News | CommentsMore than 150 exhibitors will showcase the newest technologies for sensors and sensors-related industries at the 2011 Sensors Expo & Conference, June 7-8 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. The following is a sampling of the state-of-the-art measurement and monitoring devices for MEMS, Energy Harvesting, Mobile Sensing, Wireless Sensor Networking and more that will be on display Tuesday, June 7 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Wednesday, June 8 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The Tinker's Toolbox - a Radical Improvement in Sensor Design
March 4, 2011 6:20 am | Podcasts | CommentsIn this episode of the Tinker's Toolbox we talk to Anita Ganti of National Semiconductor about their new configurable sensor AFE ICs and the enhanced functionality of the WEBENCH Sensor AFE Designer.
ON Semiconductor Completes Acquisition of ISBU from Cypress Semiconductor
February 28, 2011 5:51 am | News | CommentsON Semiconductor has completed its acquisition of the CMOS Image Sensor Business Unit (ISBU) from Cypress Semiconductor in an all cash transaction for approximately $31.4 million, subject to adjustment under the purchase agreement. The purchase price was approximately
Pelican Imaging Unveils Revolutionary Approach to Smartphone Cameras
February 9, 2011 7:16 am | News | CommentsPelican Imaging Corporation announced that it has developed the first prototype array camera for mobile devices. In addition, the company has announced its Technical Advisory Board that is comprised of three leading experts in computational imaging. The members are
The Gesture Recognition Market
January 7, 2011 6:00 am | by Sinclair Vass, JDSU (www.jdsu.tv) | Blogs | CommentsSince the gesture recognition market is still in its early stages, there are a variety of suppliers around the world that are just emerging as key players
Nordic Semiconductor and ANT Partner with Yellow Digital to Demonstrate eWellness Platform
January 6, 2011 6:52 am | News | CommentsUltra low power (ULP) RF specialist Nordic Semiconductor ASA (OSE: NOD) and ANT Wireless announce their participation in an “eWellness” cycling performance monitoring exhibit with leading consumer electronics and technology companies today at CES. Yellow Digital Health Lab, Inc., a leading eWellness platform and service provider based in Santa Monica, CA and Tokyo, is coordinating the companies and products used in the exhibit; these include
Embedded Motion-Control System Suits Next-Generation Connected TV Applications
January 5, 2011 7:22 am | Hillcrest Labs | Product Releases | CommentsHillcrest Labs, a leader in motion-control technology and interactive television applications, announced a new low cost, embedded motion-control system for TV manufacturers.
Low-energy DECT Variant Aids Sensor Networks
January 4, 2011 7:49 am | by Steven Leussink, SiTel Semiconductor | Blogs | CommentsWireless sensor nodes need to run on batteries for many years. SiTel Semiconductor and RTX Telecom are proposing a new ultra-low-energy extension to the existing DECT standard especially for this kind of application.
Hall-Effect Sensor IC Offers Low Jitter and High Sensitivity
December 28, 2010 8:23 am | Product Releases | CommentsAllegro MicroSystems, Inc. introduces a user-programmable linear Hall-effect sensor IC with pulse width modulated output.
Ensuring Reliability: A New Method for Measuring Pressure Distribution During Encapsulation
November 23, 2010 5:45 am | by Dr. Thomas Schreir-Alt, Fraunhofer IZM, www.izm.fraunhofer.de, and Jeffrey G. Stark, Sensor Products Inc.,www.sensorprod.com | Articles | CommentsThe integration of sensors and actuators into encapsulated multi-chip modules creates formidable challenges to characterizing and controlling process pressure. However, a new measurement method developed by Fraunhofer IZM shows that pressure-indicating sensor film can fully characterize the area pressure distribution on the cavity and on substrate surfaces within a mold cavity during encapsulation.
Ultra-Miniature SMD Through-Shaft Rotary Sensor Delivers 360º Absolute Position
September 28, 2010 9:24 am | Product Releases | CommentsPiher International has introduced the non-contacting MTS 360 SMD Rotary Position Sensor, which combines through-shaft design with 360º absolute position feedback in an ultra-miniature size.
Digital Hall-Effect Sensors and the Basics of Digital Switching Methods
August 10, 2010 5:08 am | Videos | CommentsMelexis presents a video demonstration of magnetic digital Hall-effect sensors
SID 2010: Ocular Multi-touch Touchscreen Technology
May 28, 2010 6:37 am | Videos | CommentsAt the 2010 Society for Information Display (SID) Conference, Phil Spivey, President and CEO of Ocular, discusses their newest advancements in multi-touch touchscreen technology, with input for up to 10 fingers.
mTouch Projected Capacitive Touchscreen at SID 2010
May 28, 2010 6:29 am | Videos | CommentsAt the 2010 Society for Information Display (SID) Conference, Carol Crawford from Microchip discusses their mTouch projected capacitive touchscreen sensing technology.
Sensor Captures both Linear and Angular Motion
January 5, 2010 6:16 am | Stmicroelectronics | Product Releases | CommentsSTMicroelectronics, a leading supplier of MEMS for consumer and portable applications, has integrated a 3-axis digital accelerometer with a 2-axis analog gyroscope in a single module.
Omron MEMS Flow Sensor Product Training Module
December 21, 2009 4:14 am | Videos | CommentsThis product training module offers a succinct and informative presentation of Omron's MEMS flow sensor line-up, as well as their MEMS technology.
Human Fall Detection Using New MEMS Accelerometer Technology
December 9, 2009 6:10 am | by Ning Jia, field applications engineer, Analog Devices, Inc., www.analog.com | Articles | CommentsFor humans, an unobserved fall can have very serious consequences. In some cases, the initial injury can become more traumatic if not treated within a short time. In other cases, an individual can suffer an accidental fall as the result of weakness or dizziness due to a diminished self-care and self-protective ability.
The Role of Pressure Sensors in Medical Devices
October 5, 2009 5:16 am | by Robert Guziak, Sr. Engineering Manager & Lori Appel-- Manager, Marketing Communications, Kavlico | Articles | CommentsThe current state of healthcare today in the US is one which focuses upon cost containment, while at the same time, providing the advancements of modern technology to an aging population. Finding effective treatment methods at affordable levels, while at the same time providing patients with high quality care is certainly a tightrope act many healthcare providers walk.
Practical Considerations for Wireless Sensor Networks and Mesh Networking
September 22, 2009 7:25 am | by Robert Jackson, Wireless and Energy Product Manager, National Instruments | Articles | CommentsIn Crossing the Chasm, Geoffrey A. Moore introduced the Technology Adoption Lifecycle. This curve highlights a chasm that exists between visionaries who are early adopters of technology and pragmatists who wait for proven technologies and products. For technologies to “cross the chasm” one key component are products with defined product specifications and system deployment guidelines.
Sensors Expo Report, 2009
July 1, 2009 2:12 pm | Articles | CommentsEnergy harvesting technology took center stage at this year’s Sensors Expo in Rosemont, IL. Whether the solution obtained its power from the sun, heat, vibration, wind, RF or magnetics, there was a device at the show to take advantage of many of these or other ambient conditions. Infinite Power Solutions’ THINERGY thin micro-energy cells (MECs), in capacities of .0 mAh and 0.4 mAh initially, are positioned as the world’s most powerful batteries for their size and outperform all other micro-batteries.
The Climate is Right for Wireless Environmental Sensors
May 21, 2009 2:39 pm | by Sol Jacobs, Tadiran Batteries, www.tadiran.com | Articles | CommentsThe effects of man-made climate change, once seen as a problem for future generations, is now viewed as an immediate threat, have led to significant technological investments to build a more sustainable future. From measuring the decline of snow packs in Antarctica and the North Pole, to measuring the impact of man-made dams on salmon migration patterns, to the development of systems that better predict natural disasters, remote wireless sensors are playing an increasingly critical role in advanced scientific technology.
