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USC researchers develop MEMS thermal sensor to identify pre-atherosclerotic lesions
 When deployed by an angiogram catheter, a micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) thermal sensor can detect the early onset of atherosclerosis. Shear stress is the frictional force, which acts on the vessel walls due to the flow of blood. Combination of oxidative stress ...
 
Knowles Acoustics introduces an ultra low-power digital MEMS joystick for handheld consumer devices
The ultra low-power KMJ0401IC, 40μA in Active Mode and 3μA in Sleep Mode, was developed to change the way consumers interact with their mobile devices by merging entertainment and data management with mobile communications. This versatile Joystick can be integrated into ...
 
ISSYS Inc. awarded patent for catheter-delivered, wireless, batteryless, implantable sensors
This patent covers advanced methods for utilizing miniature, wireless, batteryless, implantable sensors anchored within the heart, as well as other organs, for non-invasive monitoring of cardiovascular biological pressures.

ISSYS’ wireless, batteryless, ...
 
STMicroelectronics introduces the market’s smallest 3-axis analog gyroscope
STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and the leading supplier of MEMS for consumer and portable applications 1 has extended its motion-sensor portfolio with the market’s smallest ...
 
STMicroelectronics unveils next-generation iNEMO™ engine; Enables new level of motion-sensing applications on smart consumer devices
STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and the number one supplier of MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) sensors for consumer and portable applications[1], today unveiled first ...
 
FUJIFILM Dimatix launches new family of Spectra® Polaris 512-jet two-color printheads
  • New Polaris 512-jet family continues to demonstrate the flexibility of Q-Class, with launch of three new printhead products.
  • Shared physical features allow easy design migration across many printer models, applications and price points.
  • ...
 
Kionix’s production speed advances fivefold with SPEA robotic test systems
Kionix, Inc. today announced another important step in expanding capacity for reliability and quality testing of its complete portfolio of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) inertial sensors.  Responding to an ever-increasing demand for its products—sold in the ...
 
JICA extends support to nanotechnology initiative
The equipment will further support the Government of Sri Lanka’s (GoSL) “Nanotechnology Initiative” launched in 2007.

The initiative aims to facilitate scientists’ investigations into nanotechnology applications with a view to achieving ...
 
Akustica to unveil its MEMS device at Globalpress Electronics Summit 2011
Akustica President and Chief Executive Officer Stefan Finkbeiner will present the company's 4th-generation microphone and its first new product since Akustica joined the Bosch Group in 2009.

The Globalpress Electronics Summit is the annual gathering of ...
 
SiTime launches the industry’s lowest power oscillator for high frequency applications
SiTime Corporation, the leader in MEMS-based silicon timing solutions, today introduced the SiT8004, the industry’s lowest power high frequency oscillator. The SiT8004 reduces oscillator power consumption by up to 66% and is ideally suited for high performance ...
 
IMT adds sixth bond option to its arsenal of hermetic wafer level packaging
In development for nearly a year, this bond is being actively used in production, and it represents one of the lowest cost methods of achieving a hermetic wafer level package (WLP) bond available in the market. In addition to the Au-Au thermo compression and the other bond ...
 
DiCon's MEMS split and select paves a new road to directionless ROADM network management
As each switch selects from all the signals, any signal can be routed to one or more output ports. The signals may be directed through the switches to the splitters as well. The Split and Select arrives as part of DiCon's inauguration of a new colorless/directionless ROADM ...
 
Knowles Acoustic: MEMS-based joystick for small electronic devices
The new digital output navigation product is claimed to combine the real analogue joystick feel for an excellent navigation and gaming experience with the general benefits of MEMS technology in terms of robustness, temperature stability, a low-profile miniature package and uA ...
 
Optics: Mastering bandwidth
Transmitting information as pulses of light through fiber-optic cables is the fastest and highest-bandwidth communications technology that exists today. Yet even this technology is being pressed to carry ever-greater quantities of information. One way to overcome this problem ...
 
HP speeds drug discovery research with inkjet technology
HP high-performance inkjet dispensing technology is now being used to speed the evaluation of how potential drug compounds impact biologic agents like cancer cells at very low concentrations. This new capability can help researchers significantly improve accuracy when ...
 
Coventor SEMulator3D software reduces cost and development cycles for semiconductor and MEMS processes
Coventor®, Inc., the leading supplier of software for developing micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), today announced availability of SEMulator3D® 2011, the latest version of its virtual fabrication software for semiconductor and MEMS process development ...
 
MEMS thermal sensor detects pre-atherosclerotic lesions
The MEMS thermal sensor used convective heat transfer to detect pre-atherosclerotic regions of arteries that otherwise showed no clinical signs of atherosclerosis.

Although diet and lifestyle changes can often reverse atherosclerosis in its earliest stages, no ...
 
ZMDI ZSSC3122 capacitive sensor signal conditioner benefits MEMS, industrial, harsh environments especially battery powered applications
New design technology allows the integrated circuit to deliver 14-bit resolution and 0.25% full-scale-output accuracy. Capacitive Sensor Benefits and Applications
Capacitive sensors are often favored for their small size and lower power consumption over resistive ...
 
ADI ups ante in high-precision MEMS gyros
(ADI) has upped the ante for high-precision with its invention of quad-differential iMEMS gyros, which combine four separate sensing elements to cancel out the effects of vibration, noise and other environmental stimuli. MEMS gyroscopes use a vibrating "proof mass" ...
 
Microelectronics Innovation Collaborative Centre licenses Alchimer’s wet deposition products for MEMS 3D research
Alchimer, a leading provider of nanometric deposition technology for through-silicon vias (TSVs), semiconductor interconnects, MEMS and other electronic applications, today announced that the Centre de Collaboration MiQro Innovation / MiQro Innovation Collaborative Centre ...
 
DiCon’s new MEMS Tunable Filter array adds colorless functionality to ROADM networks
Fitted with four of DiCon's well-recognized MEMS Tunable Filters, the Filter Array multiplies wavelength selection. The Filter Array arrives as part of DiCon's inauguration of a new colorless/directionless ROADM product family aimed at optimizing metro and regional optical ...
 
A*STAR IME works with Pirelli to reinvent the wheel
Working as part of a sensor node consisting of MEMS accelerometer packaged in a very small form factor, IME’s UWB radio allows the tyre to send a wealth of information to the vehicle’s control unit in real time. The data received from the tyre allows, among other ...
 
Bosch acceleration sensors for chassis control
  • Precise acceleration measurement in the ±1.6 g and ±16 g range
  • PSI5 interface digitally outputs measured values
  • Programmable for application engineering
Chassis control systems can make an important ...
 
MEMSCAP demonstrates more than 200 million cycles on its Thermally Actuated Variable Optical Attenuator
Fueled by the demand for faster internet connection and multiservice solutions, investments in existing and new optical network infrastructures are steadily growing to benefit the optical networking industry. Optical system integrators are looking for proven high quality and ...
 
Chip-to-Wafer direct-metallic-bonding technology developed at Leti used in customized 300mm device bonder
CEA-Leti today announced a multi-partner project to demonstrate high-alignment-accuracy (<1µm) chip-to-wafer structures made by direct metallic bonding. Such structures are required for high-performance 3D integrated circuits and could enable a wide range of ...
 
SiTime raises the bar on frequency stability of timing components
SiTime Corporation, the leader in MEMS-based silicon timing solutions, today announced that it is the first timing component supplier to offer 25 PPM frequency stability for the same price as 50 or 100 PPM. Networking, storage, consumer and industrial electronics customers can...
 
TI puts USB Pico Projector on display at MWC
You will notice that it is small enough to fit in the palm of the hand, and as thin as a coin. It is small and light, and produces 20 lumens and uses a USB display driver to send both image and power over the cable, which is good for presentations or home movies a breeze. It...
 
Pressure sensing integration in portable devices
A growing number of OEMs are opting to incorporate MEMS-based pressure sensing components into portable device and equipment designs. As a device designer, it's important to recognize that the choice of pressure sensing type within these applications tends to be highly ...
 
Harvard University researchers fabricate MEMS paper sensors
The device is based on the piezo resistive silicon MEMS sensor that displays resistivity changes in a material when it is subjected to pressure. According to George Whitesides, who is a chemistry professor at the university, does not expect paper sensors to replace silicon ...
 
Axsun Technologies unveils data acquisition board for Optical Coherence Tomography systems
The AXSUN DAQ board features a 12-b resolution 500 MSPs front end that can be configured witha base Camera Link (CL) interface and an internal trigger or an external k-trigger to send OCT spectral data to end users’ image processing electronics. The Axsun CL-DAQ card is ...
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