Sensors
Accelerometer mems in car can make emergency call
STMicroelectronics has added another “world’s first” device to its industry-leading portfolio of motion sensors. The new AIS3624DQ, a 3-axis accelerometer with digital output, is the first to provide a full-scale range of +/-24g (acceleration of gravity) while meeting the automotive industry’s deman
3 min readReprogrammable Hall effect switch/latch IC from Melexis
MLX92242, The new two wire Hall effect switch/latch IC from Melexis Technologies NV is a reprogrammable device with voltage regulator, Hall sensing element and a current sink-configured output driver in a single low profile package. MLX92242 has built-in EEPROM supporting end-of-line (EOL) programm
3 min readGlobal automotive sensor demand to exceed $25.8 Billion by 2021
Strategy Analytics predicts that the market for automotive sensors will grow at a CAGR of 5.9% - expanding from $18.1 billion in 2013 to $24.1 billion in 2018. This report details the growth of automotive sensor demand driven by growing demand for safe, fuel efficient and clean vehicles worldwide.
2 min readNon-IC semiconductor vendor ranking by IC Insights
IC insights has released supplier ranking in 2013 for non-IC semiconductor vendor ranking which includes optoelectronics, sensors/actuators and discrete semiconductor vendors. IC insights finds weak Japanese yen hits major optoelectronics and discretes companies in Japan and lowers overall O-S-D
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Micronas launches enhanced angle sensor for automotive and industrial
Advanced sensor expert Micronas releases new direct angle sensors the HAL 372x featuring a ratiometric analog output and the HAL 373x with PWM and SENT output according SAE-J2716 release 2010. These sensors feature 30% improvement in angular measurement compared to its previous family due to improve
4 min readFairchild acquires Xsens
Fairchild Semiconductor has acquired 3D motion tracking product maker Xsens. Xsens supplies 3D motion tracking products for the industrial, health, fitness and entertainment markets. "Building on a transformation of the company that started over a year ago, Fairchild is intent on creating a prod
2 min readMEMS inside a baseball bat to help players analyse the swing
To give an example of how the MEMS sensor can be used for a creative application such as sports, Blast Motion has launched a product called Blast Baseball by using the MEMS sensors from ST microelectronics to help players to analyse the mechanics of their swing, empowers them to make meaningful adj
3 min readSensors and actuators market to grow by 14% in 2014, forecasts IC Insights
IC Insights has forecasted the worldwide sales of sensors and actuators to grow 14% to a new all-time high of $9.9 billion in 2014, followed by a 16% increase in 2015 to $11.4 billion. Other latest findings shared by IC Insights based on its new 2014 O-S-D Report—A Market Analysis and Forecast
4 min readOpen source software for sensor hub applications
A open source software for sensor hub applications called Open Sensor Platform (OSP) was released by Sensor Platforms. OSP is designed for the ARM architecture. OSP developers will also be able to take advantage of higher-level sensor interpretation such as that available through Sensor Platform
1 min readWireless sensor network tech supports multiple standards
By using a single IC Panasonic has developed a new wireless communication technology for M2M (Machine-to-Machine) sensor networks, where devices communicate with each other in an autonomous way without human intervention. This Wireless sensor network simultaneously detect multiple wireless commun
3 min readUSB kit for programming Micronas' Hall-effect sensors
Micronas is offering a new tiny USB kit looking like a standard USB flash drive for easy programming of its broad Hall-effect sensors. The new USB programming kit is suitable for all members of Micronas sensor families HAL 18xy, HAL 24xy, HAL 36xy, HAL 38xy. Micronas says "This easy way to prog
1 min readHall effect based precision current sensor with ac/dc range up to 50 A
Infineon Technologies AG has announced precision current sensor TLI4970 to measure alternating and direct currents up to +/-50A. The digital sensor which does not require external calibration is not affected by external magnetic fields. While maintaining the precision after years of use, this sens
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