Sensors
OMNIVISION Introduces OV50R Image Sensor with Advanced HDR for Smartphone and Action Camera Applications
OMNIVISION launched OV50R CMOS image sensor, designed for high-end smartphones, action cameras, vlog cameras, and pocket cameras. The 50-megapixel sensor, featuring a 1.2-micron pixel and a 1/1.3-inch optical format, delivers an ultra-high dynamic range (HDR) of up to 110 decibels for video and p
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Contactless sensing and contact-free identification: Trends, Devices and Systems
Touchless Technologies: The Future of Safe Access and Transactions in a Post-COVID WorldWith the onset of COVID-19, minimizing physical contact and practicing social distancing have become critical to preventing the spread of infections. Public and multi-user electronics systems, resources, f
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STMicroelectronics further strengthens its top leadership position in MEMS with $950M Acquisition of NXP’s Business
Long standing MEMS leader STMicroelectronics has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire NXP Semiconductors’ MEMS sensors business for up to $950 million in cash, comprising $900 million upfront and $50 million contingent on achieving technical milestones. The transaction, funded thr
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Vishay Intertechnology Releases NTCAIMM66H NTC Immersion Thermistor for Liquid-Cooled Automotive Systems
Vishay Intertechnology announced the release of the AEC-Q200 qualified NTCAIMM66H NTC immersion thermistor on July 04, 2025. The device features a miniature sensor tip and thin insulated wire, designed for temperature measurement in the constrained spaces of liquid-cooled automotive systems, with
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MEMS Market Reaches $15.4 Billion in 2024, Forecast to Grow to $19.2 Billion by 2030
On June 19, 2025, Yole Group released its Status of the MEMS Industry 2025 report, detailing a 5% year-over-year increase in global MEMS revenue, reaching $15.4 billion in 2024, with 31 billion units shipped. The report projects a 3.7% CAGR, with the market expected to reach $19.2 billion by 2030
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Murata introduces resin-molded NTC thermistor with wire-bonding for automotive applications
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. announced the launch of the FTI Series (FTN21XH502F0SRU), an NTC thermistor designed for automotive thermal management. The thermistor combines a resin-molded structure with wire-bonding compatibility, allowing installation directly on printed circuit boards (PCBs)
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Det-Tronics acquires R.C. Systems to expand gas detection capabilities
Det-Tronics, a Bloomington, Minnesota-based company specializing in fire and gas safety systems, announced the acquisition of R.C. Systems LLC, a Texas-based company focused on gas detection products. Founded in 1979, R.C. Systems developed the first “through the window” interface for
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STMicroelectronics Introduces dual-accelerometer AI-enabled sensor for activity tracking and impact detection
Semiconductor MEMS based sensor leader STMicroelectronics launched the LSM6DSV320X, an inertial measurement unit (IMU) combining activity tracking and high-impact sensing in a 3mm x 2.5mm package. The device integrates two accelerometers, one measuring up to ±16g for activity tracking and
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STMicroelectronics boosts Singapore’s Lab-in-Fab for Piezoelectric MEMS development
STMicroelectronics, in collaboration with ASTAR Institute of Microelectronics (ASTAR IME) and ULVAC, announced the expansion of the “Lab-in-Fab” initiative in Singapore on May 21, 2025. The new phase includes projects with ASTAR Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (ASTAR I
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Current sensing in electric vehicles: Practical details of key technologies
Current sensing is crucial for monitoring and managing the battery systems in electric vehicles, ensuring safety, efficiency, and longevity. EVs rely on batteries that can deliver hundreds of amps, making accurate current measurement essential for mo
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Bourns expands SSD digital current sensor series with integrated 120 ohms termination resistor for bus interface
Bourns announced the expansion of its SSD Digital Current Sensor Series to include an internal 120 Ω termination resistor option. This enhancement is now available for both CANbus and RS-485 interface versions, offering engineers a streamlined solution for improved signal integrity and comm
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Sonair ADAR: the world's first safe 3D ultrasonic sensor for autonomous robots
Sonair is set to launch ADAR, the world’s first safe 3D ultrasonic sensor, at Automate 2025 in Detroit, Michigan, from May 12-15. This sensor is poised to change the field of robotics perception, offering a safer and more cost-effective alternative to traditional LiDAR systems.
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