Sensors
Uviquity secures $6.6M seed funding to advance solid-state far-UVC semiconductor technology for safe and scalable photonic disinfection
Uviquity announced it has emerged from stealth with $6.6 million in seed funding. The round was led by Emerald Development Managers, an early-stage venture capital firm specializing in deep tech, with participation from AgFunder and MANN+HUMMEL, global leaders in food and agriculture venture capi
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Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launches guidelines and portal for the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme
On April 26, 2025, Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw launched the guid
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Spin photo detector achieves 20 picoseconds response time for next-gen data transmission
TDK proudly announces the development of the world’s first “Spin Photo Detector,” a groundbreaking photo-spintronic conversion element. This innovative device combines optical, electronic, and magnetic elements to achieve ultra-high-speed responses of 20 picoseconds (20 &t
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Vishay introduces industry's first AEC-Q100 qualified RGBIR color sensor in compact package
The Optoelectronics group of Vishay Intertechnology announced the launch of the industry's first AEC-Q100 qualified RGBIR color sensor, the VEML6046X00. This innovative sensor features a highly sensitive photodiode, low noise amplifier, and 16-bit ADC, all housed in a miniature, opaque 2.67 mm by
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UK based magnetic sensing innovator Neuranics secures $8M funding
UK based Neuranics has successfully raised $8 million in seed funding to accelerate the global growth and commercial adoption of its pioneering Tunnelling Magnetoresistance magnetic sensing technology.
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Elliptic Labs integrates AI virtual smart sensor platform in seven new smartphone models
Elliptic Labs proudly announces the integration of its AI Virtual Smart Sensor Platform in seven new smartphone models from Transsion and vivo. This milestone highlights Elliptic Labs' continued momentum in the smartphone industry, with its innovative technology now deployed in over half a billio
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Diodes launches AH4930Q: Advanced 12-Bit I2C 3D linear hall-effect sensor for precision automotive motion and proximity detection
Diodes launched its first automotive-compliant 3D linear Hall effect sensor, the AH4930Q. This innovative sensor is designed to deliver reliable and high-precision contactless rotary motion and proximity detection, making it ideal for a wide range of automotive applications. The AH4930Q is
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Space saving world's smallest PPG sensor for health monitoring wearables
SCIVAX announced the development of the world's smallest PPG (PhotoPlethysmoGraphy) sensor head. This innovation to be showcased at the "Touch Taiwan" exhibition in Taipei, Taiwan, from April 16 to 18, 2025. PPG sensors can be used to measure a variety of physiological parameters, including the h
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Murata introduces IMG-CA0012-12: high-precision, long-term stable CO2 sensor for agricultural applications
Murata announced the commercialization of the "IMG-CA0012-12," a high-precision, case and cable type CO2 sensor designed for agricultural greenhouses. This innovative product is set to revolutionize the way CO2 concentration is measured and managed in agricultural environments, contributi
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TDK announced first advanced immersion temperature sensors for enhanced EV powertrain cooling efficiency
TDK launches B58101A0851A000, the first in a new line of immersion temperature sensors (ITS), designed specifically for EV powertrain cooling applications. This highly responsive, fully sealed NTC thermistor is engineered to provide fast and precise temperature control, e.g., for oil-cooled sys
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Diodes introduces high-sensitivity InSb hall element sensors for precision rotation and current detection
Diodes introduces its first series of advanced InSb Hall element sensors for rotation speed detection and current measurement in consumer applications such as laptops, mobile phones, joysticks, and motors found in various home appliances. In industrial applications, they are designed for use in
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STMicroelectronics launched latest PnP MEMS sensor evaluation board powered by STM32H5 MCU
STMicroelectronics, only IDM chipmaker with broadest range of devices both in the area of MEMS and microcontrollers in terms functions as well as applications has announced availability of upgraded sensor evaluation board named STEVAL-MKI109D for quick evaluation of its sensors. STEVA-MKI109D upg
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