The MIS2DU12 MEMS accelerometer from STMicroelectronics is a 2.0mm x 2.0mm x 0.74mm device designed for wearable and implantable medical applications, combining 20nA power-down current with sub-1µA active mode operation. It integrates motion processing for free-fall, wake-up, tap detection and 6D or 4D orientation, along with an anti-alias filter and 128-level FIFO to reduce host […]
Accelerometer
Low-SWaP accelerometer replaces quartz sensors
The Tronics AXO315®T1 from TDK Corporation is a single-axis, closed-loop MEMS accelerometer for measurement while drilling and related downhole navigation tasks, with a ±14 g input range and an operating temperature range of -30°C to +175°C. Designed for high vibration and high-temperature drilling environments, it provides a 24-bit digital SPI interface, specified vibration rectification error […]
Compact sensor integrates dual accelerometers and gyroscope
STMicroelectronics has developed a three-in-one motion sensor designed for industrial IoT systems requiring both precision and durability. The device integrates low-g and high-g accelerometers with a gyroscope in a compact package that supports simultaneous detection of a wide range of accelerations. This enables accurate monitoring of both subtle vibrations and sudden shocks in demanding industrial […]
Motion sensor for smart glasses learns how people move
TDK Corporation announces a new custom sensing solution for intelligent eyewear: InvenSense SmartMotion for Smart Glasses, which enables precise, responsive, context-aware motion tracking for smart glasses, at ultra-low power. Ideal for augmented reality and seamless AI accessibility, this solution enables high-accuracy head tracking, stable image/video capture, intuitive UI control, and posture recognition. The custom ICM-45685 […]
Sensors expert talks data acquisition, IoT, wearables, and AI
Sensors veteran Roger Grace spoke with EE World about his award, data acquisition, IoT, and the trouble with AI.
IMU family reduces power consumption for mobile OIS application
TDK Corporation announces the availability of the new InvenSense SmartMotion ICM-536xx family of high-performance 6-axis IMUs to select customers, bringing high-performance optical image stabilization (OIS) to a wide range of smartphones, tablets, and cameras, for crisp, blur-free photos and videos. OIS technology compensates for hand shake and movement, delivering clearer photos and smoother videos in […]
Accelerometer boasts ±14g Range and 150 °C operating temperature
TDK Corporation has expanded its MEMS inertial sensors portfolio with the Tronics AXO315T0, a high-temperature MEMS accelerometer with ±14 g input range and a digital interface for measurement while drilling (MWD) applications in the energy market. Leveraging TDK’s unique closed-loop architecture that provides an unprecedented level of vibration rectification and resistance to operational shocks, AXO315T0 exhibits […]
Automotive 6-axis IMU extends temperature range
TDK Corporation announced global distribution availability of the InvenSense SmartAutomotive IAM-20680HV, a high-value 6-axis IMU for a variety of in-cabin applications that also require the component to survive in harsh conditions up to +125 °C, with performance guaranteed up to +105 °C. It relies on robust TDK technology and design that are widely adopted in […]
Industrial accelerometer with embedded MLC/FSM Technology for battery-powered sensor nodes
STMicroelectronics’ IIS2DULPX industrial MEMS accelerometer combines machine learning, power saving, and capability to operate at high temperatures, facilitating intensive sensorization for smarter, data-driven operations and decision making in asset tracking, robotics, and factory automation, as well as industrial-safety equipment and healthcare devices. With in-sensor AI to relieve the host processor and automatic self-configuration to optimize […]
Vented miniature LVDTs for hydraulic and material testing applications
NewTek offers a vented design for its miniaturized series of AC-operated position sensors that provides greater endurance to pressure, temperature, shock, and vibration. These attributes result in greater accuracy and the ability to fit into restrictive spaces when measuring the deformation of samples in test chambers for hydraulics and material testing applications. In geologic […]
