Sensors
MegaChips to acquire MEMS expert SiTime for $200 million
Japan-based fabless semiconductor company MegaChips is acquiring mems device maker SiTime for $200 million in cash. SiTime makes mems-based timing devices such as oscillators, which offer highest performance in smaller size compared to quartz-based crystal oscillators. MegaChips has also rec
2 min readDistance measuring proximity sensor for both consumer and industrial electronics
Now you have a sensor that not only detects nearby object but also the distance from the sensor to the object. The new proximity sensor from STMicroelectronics based on FlightSense Time-of-Flight technology offers accurate distance measurement in range of applications. The light-based sensor sens
3 min readiNEMO ultra 3-axis accelerometer 3-axis gyroscope in SiP for wearble and IoT
STMicroelectronics developed first iNEMO Ultra product - an always-on, high-performance 6-axis combination accelerometer and gyroscope for designing battery-powered smart sensor systems to be embedded in mobile and wearable devices and innovative objects for the Internet of Things (IoT). 2.5mm x
3 min readIITM invites tech papers on MEMS
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) is organising an International Conference on MEMS and Sensors (ICMEMSS 2014) in Chennai, India from 18 - 20 December, 2014. IITM inviting original technical papers in all areas pertaining to design, fabrication and applications of MEMS and sensors fo
1 min readAnalog IC vendor MPS acquires sensor expert Sensima
Analog IC maker Monolithic Power Systems has acquired Swiss magnetic sensor maker Sensima Technology SA. Sensima's patented magnetic angle sensors are used in rotary encoders, electronically commutated motors and such products. "We are pleased with this high quality technology acquisition," sa
1 min read1 watt metal plate chip current sense resistor
KOA Speer Electronics introduces the TLR2BW metal plate chip current sense resistor, featuring a 1 watt power rating in a 1206 chip size, and a low resistance of 1 mΩ ~ 20 mΩ. The metal alloy of the TLR2BW provides superior corrosion and heat resistance, with small size SMD type metal plate providin
1 min readAudience to acquire sensor platforms
Audience has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Sensor Platforms for $41 million. Sensor Platforms develops software and algorithms that interpret sensor data to enable broad context awareness on smartphones, wearables and other consumer devices. Peter Santos, president and CEO of Audi
1 min read3D gesture sensor for cars
Melexis is offering time of flight (ToF) 3D sensor MLX75023 sensor by using SoftKinetic technology and manufactured in Melexis’ Automotive grade CMOS mixed signal process. This QVGA 320 x 240 pixel resolution 3D sensor can work in full sunlight, which can be used for natural 3D gesture recognition a
3 min readTE expanding into sensor market through Measurement Specialties
By seeing huge potential in sensor market, TE Connectivity has decided to acquire a big sensor maker Measurement Specialties for approximately $1.7 billion. TE wanted to become one of the largest sensor companies in the world through this acquisition. The sensor market is a fragmented, large and
2 min readSand 9 gets China-market expert Alan Zhou to its Board of Advisors
Dr. Alan Zhou, mobile communication technology market expert has joined the Sand 9’s advisory board. Sand 9 makes MEMS based timing devices as a better replacement for quartz timing devices. Earlier as a VP of Qualcomm China, Dr. Zhou and his team is said to behind Qualcomm's super success in Ch
2 min readTLE4966V with dual sensors senses both direction and speed in automotive
The hall sensor TLE4966V from Infineon with dual sensors senses both rotation direction and speed in energy-sensitive electronic automotive systems and also for escalators, and electric shades and blinds. TLE4966V consumes a power of 4mA to 7mA. In TLE4966V the orientation of the two Hall plates
2 min readMEMS applications: It's just the beginning, lot of space to explore
Mems expert ST Microelectronics is shipping billions of mems sensors each year, and is the first company which has generated a revenue exceeding US dollar 1 billion from mems alone. The reason for such a huge growth is due to the use of mems in consumer electronic devices such as smart phones and al
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