The large and rapidly growing smartphone, tablet, and health and fitness devices market can take advantage of advanced motion sensing technology. At the 2013 International CES, several companies announced new products to address these applications. With proprietary calibration and sensor fusion algorithms, Kionix KMX61G is a 6-axis device can provide 9-axis accelerometer, magnetometer (e-compass) and […]
Tracking Motion in Portable Products -2
Augmented reality (AR), more immersive gaming, personal health and fitness, indoor navigation and other appliances requiring context awareness can take advantage of advanced motion sensing technology. At the 2013 International CES, several companies announced new products to address these applications. Bosch Sensortec describes its BNO055 as the first in a family of Application Specific Sensor […]
Tracking Motion in Portable Products -1
Mobile devices, wearable sensors, fitness watches and remote health monitoring appliances are among the products that can take advantage of advanced motion sensing technology. At the 2013 International CES, several companies announced new products to address these applications. InvenSense MPU-9250, in a 3x3x1mm QFN package, is a fully-integrated 9-axis device that includes a gyroscope, accelerometer […]
Achieving Industry Milestones for Accelerometers
At the 2013 International CES, 3-axis microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) accelerometers were among the new devices that suppliers introduced to help electronics companies include new features in portable consumer electronics products. With the differentiation that MEMS technology can provide and the intense competition in the MEMS area, it is tough to achieve an industry leading milestone, […]
Rotary Position Sensor Adds Mating Connector
Packaging provides a critical success factor for just about any product including sensors. Recognizing that some potential customers would prefer a connector rather than a surface mounted package, Piher designed a printed circuit board (PCB) to mount both its MTS-360 Rotary Position Sensor and a couple of mating connector options. The MTS-360PCB Rotary Position Sensor […]
Easily Monitor Equipment Performance
Manufacturers need to keep the lines running to keep costs down so scheduling maintenance when it is not required is an issue. Timely detection of problems allows maintenance and prevents unscheduled downtime. In addition, appropriate machine monitoring can avoid the production of out of tolerance parts. With these considerations, PHD, Inc.’s Series KG Impact Sensor […]
Solving MEMS Packaging Issues
In this Frank Talk About Sensors, David DiPaola and Matt Apanius discuss some of the issues associated with sensor packaging. To watch the video, click here.
Process Technology for MEMS Sensors and More
Microelectromechanical system (MEMS) and nanotechnology applications rely on Deep Reactive Ion Etching (DRIE) or Deep Silicon Etching (DSE) to create high aspect ratio features in silicon. The most common DSE method is known as the Bosch DRIE process, where an anisotropic technique etches silicon indiscriminately with regards to the crystal planes, creating deep straight, trenches, […]
AEC Q100 Qualified Automotive Pressure Sensor
Designed for 1 Bar (14.7 psi) automotive applications, Melexis MLX90809 pressure sensor meets Automotive Electronics Council (AEC) Q100 requirements. The piezoresistive microelectromechanical system (MEMS) technology sensor and its signal conditioning circuitry are fabricated in a standard CMOS process producing a completely monolithic sensor on the same wafer. Signal conditioning includes a low-noise analog front end […]
Sense Torque – Save Fuel and More
Carmakers investigate and implement many technologies to save fuel. Rather than have a hydraulic, belt-driven power steering system, electronic power steering systems with a torque sensor measure the resistance and provided the appropriate amount of assistance and save fuel – as much as 5% reduced fuel consumption. Based on Hall Effect technology, TT electronics SX-4428 […]