Rohm develops a new Op Amp that minimises current consumption

Rohm has developed a linear operational amplifier (op amp) – LMR1901YG-M – featuring the ... 

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ST boosts sensing creativity with new all-in-one MEMS Studio desktop software solution

ST’ MEMS Studio is a new all-in-one tool for MEMS sensor evaluation and development, connected closely ... 

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ST expands into 3D depth sensing with latest time-of-flight sensors

ST has announced an all-in-one, direct Time-of-Flight (dToF) 3D LiDAR module with market-leading 2.3k ... 

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HaiLa showcases first Wi-Fi-based extreme-low-power backscatter chip

HaiLa Technologies has announced the availability of the BSC2000 RF evaluation chip development and ... 

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Bosch launches world’s smallest MEMS accelerometers for wearables and hearables

Bosch Sensortec has announced the BMA530 and BMA580, the world’s smallest MEMS accelerometers. ... 

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Prophesee claims event-based vision sensor is world’s smallest 

Claimed to be the world’s smallest and most power efficient event-based vison sensor, ... 

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Differential pressure sensors save power, says AMSYS

Sustainable differential pressure sensors have been added to the AMSYS portfolio. The AMS ... 

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Compact VCSEL proximity sensor lends an ear to miniaturisation

Rohm has developed a compact 2.0 x 1.0mm proximity sensor, the RPR-0720. It is optimised, said the ... 

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RGB laser diodes light up laser bean scanner for AR smart glasses

Sub-assembled RGB laser didoes by ams Osram are used to illuminate TriLite’s Trixel 3 ... 

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Sports sensor kit connects new and legacy fitness equipment

North Pole Engineering’s WYÛR and CÔRD sports sensor connectivity kits allow users ... 

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Proximity sensing Hall switches save board space

Two monolithic, unipolar Hall-effect switched have been designed by Diodes for proximity sensing in ... 

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IMU is equipped with six DoF sensor to measure slow and fast motion

IMUs (inertial measurement units) from Epson now include the M-G370G, which has been added ... 

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Small and versatile geo-location tracker has temperature sensor

Netherlands based SkyNet IoT claims that the LoRaWAN NanoTag is the smallest, most affordable, ... 

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HD image sensor enables AI face recognition in thin bezel computers

The OV02E 1080p high definition (HD) image sensor has staggered high dynamic range (HDR) ... 

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Nanusens shrinks sensor and control circuit for ASICs with embedded sensors

By simultaneously shrinking the sensor and control circuit, Nanusens has created a digital ... 

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SigmaSense partners with NXP Semiconductors for future sensing systems

Texas company, Sigma Sense has developed a sensing technology which it says will improve ... 

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Low-power multi-gas sensor can be used in wearable and portable devices

The ScioSense ENS161 multi-gas sensor draws an average current of 700 microA that duty-cycles ... 

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Accelerometers are enhanced by AI, says STMicroelectronics

Three accelerometers released by STMicroelectronics are claimed to have advanced processing ... 

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Sensor uses motion and bone conduction to save space and power

Headsets and hearable devices can be reduced in size and power budget using the STMicroelectronics’ ... 

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Time of flight imager enables smallest 3D camera systems, says Infineon

In collaboration with 3D time of flight (ToF) specialist pmdtechnologies, Infineon has ... 

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Farnell takes a global view for ams-Osram

Optical products for automotive, consumer, industrial and healthcare products by ams-Osram ... 

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Real time face authentication is invisible behind OLED

At MWC 2023 Barecelona later this month, trinamiX will demonstrate its face authentication ... 

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Barometric pressure sensor tracks altitude in harsh conditions

Barometric pressure sensors are a key component in fitness tracking wearables, to determine ... 

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TDK adds machine learning IMU to SmartBug

An all-in-one multi-sensor developed by TDK includes the ICM-456xy balanced gyro IMU (inertial ... 

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Smart AI sensor system is a digital fitness coach, says Bosch

The BHI360 is a new programmable IMU-based sensor system from Bosch Sensortech which combines ... 

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Global shutter image sensor addresses AR / VR / MR and metaverse

The OG0VE global shutter (GS) image sensor is the latest addition to Omnivision’s portfolio. ... 

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Temperature and humidity sensors lead the industry in accuracy, says ScioSense

Claimed to have industry-leading accuracies in temperature and humidity sensing, the ENS21x ... 

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Priced for consumer market, IMU is accurate and efficient, says Bosch

Priced for cost-sensitive consumer applications, the cost-effective BMI323 motion sensor ... 

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2K2K square resolution CMOS image sensor maximises vertical coverage

For security wide-field of view and AR / VR / MR pass-through cameras, Omnivision’s first ... 

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Temperature sensor in Apple Watch monitors women’s health

Features for women’s health are enabled with the addition of a temperature sensor in ... 

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Rutronik adds Bosch’s barometric absolute pressure sensor

Distributor, Rutronik has added Bosch’s latest pressure sensor, the BMP581. The small, ... 

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Waterproof pressure sensors resist organic constituents in gases

Waterproof pressure sensors have been added to Alps Alpine’s pressure sensor range, starting ... 

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Thick film conductivity sensor serves single use applications

Equipped with four electrodes and four Pt/Ni wires, the latest thick-film conductivity ... 

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Renesas delivers intelligent sensor solutions for IoT applications

Renesas Electronics is releasing the HS4XXX family and the ZSSC3281 IC, targeted at faster ... 

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ToF sensors advances use less energy or double range

Metasurface lens technology is introduced by STMicroelectronics in its second generation, ... 

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Radio wave ranging sensor is sensitive enough for gesture initiation 

Radio wave ranging sensors announced by Socionext are able to detect minor movements in ... 

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ADI improves power consumption in latest MEMS accelerometer 

The ADXL367, three-axis MEMS accelerometer by Analog Devices (ADI) has improved power consumption ... 

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FlightSense software makes gestures speak volumes

STMicroelectronics said it is now making gesture detection simpler and more affordable ... 

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Barometric pressure sensor tracks at altitude

Precision and low power consumption are combined in the BMP581, said Bosch Sensortec. It ... 

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Sensor tags detect temperature, moisture and liquid volume 

For use in a range of healthcare, industrial and IT applications, the Sense passive range ... 

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MEMS sensors add machine learning in the edge and electrostatic sensing 

A third generation of MEMS sensors are intended for consumer mobiles and smart industries, ... 

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CEVA streamlines 5G NR modem design to accelerate time to market

The second generation 5G architecture by Ceva, PentaG2, has been announced by wireless ... 

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STMicroelectronics integrates AI to MEMS sensors

Signal processing and AI algorithms have been combined in MEMS (micro electromechanical ... 

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Sensor Watch pares down connectivity to add functionality 

Crowd Supply has added an Arm Cortex M0+ to the classic Casio wristwatch to produce the ... 

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Gluocmeter is worn on the wrist – no needle required

A non-invasive glucometer will be launched at CES 2022 this week by Quantum Operation. ... 

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Motion sensor learns mistakes in fitness routines

At next month’s CES, Bosch Sensortec will unveil a sensor that is one step closer to ... 

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NanoPower modules extend battery life in space-constrained applications

Designers can extend battery life and reduce size in space-constrained Internet of Things ... 

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RFID UHF tags are designed to be inserted into textiles

Small RFID UHF RAIN transponders designed to be discretely inserted into small pieces of ... 

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Sensor development kit delivers AI/ML for smart industrial applications

AI tool developer, SensiML has teamed up with onsemi to deliver ML for autonomous sensor ... 

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Intelligent sensors automatically sense human presence

Three sensors, the PerSe Connect, PerSe Connect Pro and PerSe Control, have been released ... 

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Software simplifies design and configuration of printed sensors

Software downloadable from InnovationLab is claimed to significantly simplify the use of ... 

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Compact barometric pressure sensor takes on temperature fluctuations

Rohm has developed a compact barometric pressure sensor that is waterproof and strong against ... 

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Force rebalance MEMS accelerometer reduces weight in navigation systems

Designed for challenging environments, the Tronics AXO315 force-rebalance digital MEMS ... 

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TDK offers miniaturised, highly sensitive MEMS pressure sensor element

Designed to measure a range of 0 to 100 mbar, TDK Corporation’s C35 type pressure sensor ... 

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Smallest Arduino Pro board brings sensing to the edge

Claimed to be the smallest Arduino board to date, Nicla Sense ME has been created by Arduino ... 

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Sensor evaluation board accelerates IoT development, says Bosch Sensortec

R&D effort can be simplified to assist rapid prototyping and reduce time to market ... 

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Magnetic sensor is basis for image diagnosis technology

Yokohama National University, Japan and TDK have developed a prototype image diagnosis ... 

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Mouser stocks ams TMD2712 ambient light and proximity sensor

The TMD2712 ambient light and proximity sensor from ams is now available from Mouser Electronics.

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Compact battery chargers are dedicated to charging in tight spaces

As wearable, medical and smart sensor products use streamlined power management for energy ... 

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Image sensor is smaller than a grain of rice

A collaboration between AT&S and ams Osram has resulted in an image sensor that is ... 

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Payment bracelets interpret gestures and use biometric data

Collaboration between Italian start-up, DEED and Infineon Technologies, is showcased at ... 

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Air quality sensor personalises ozone detection

Low power outdoor air quality sensors have been added to the ZMOD4510 sensor platform by ... 

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Proximity sensor reduces power consumption in wearables

Power consumption is reduced to just 6.63 microA by the Optoelectronics Group of Vishay ... 

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MEMS barometric pressure sensors have lowest noise pressure, says TDK

Claimed to achieve the industry’s lowest pressure noise of 0.4 Pa RMS and attain the ... 

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Farnell builds IoT development framework with ON Semiconductor

To remove development obstacles and to accelerate IoT innovation, Farnell and ON Semiconductor ... 

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Mouser adds ams’ blood oxygen monitoring for wearables

A thin sensor from ams, which brings blood oxygen monitoring capability to wearable devices, ... 

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Barometric pressure sensor is in gel package to protect against water ingress

Packaging a barometric pressure sensor into a compact package, small enough for use in ... 

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Light-sensitive photodiode improves bio sensors for slim wearables

Featuring an increased photocurrent of 33 microA, the VEMD8081 is a high speed, silicon, ... 

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Omni-ID adds three active RFID devices to Sense range

Three active RFID devices extend the Sense range by Omni-ID, and include a device to support ... 

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Sensor provides health check via wearables

Smartphones, wearables and mobile devices with V-Sensor are able to measure blood pressure, ... 

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Glucose measuring wristband means non-stop monitoring

At this year’s CES, Quantum Operation will showcase what it claims is the world’s first ... 

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Waterproof sensor is sealed to IP67 in splash-prone areas

Believed to be the industry’s first IP67 waterproof sensor for high-humidity environments, ... 

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LDO regulators deliver enhanced power rail stabilisation in tight spaces

Low noise, compact, low dropout (LDO) voltage regulators from Toshiba Electronics Europe ... 

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Maxim MAX77655 is smallest SIMO PMIC yet

Claimed to provide the highest number of output channels and to reduce overall product ... 

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Maxim has healthy regard for reducing development time for wearable devices

Developers can save at least six months of development time using the Health Sensor Platform ... 

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MCUs integrate peripherals for sensor-based IoT applications

Sensor-based IoT applications use a combination of analogue functionality and digital control ... 

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Image sensor minimises distortion in machine vision and mixed reality applications

A combination of a high dynamic range and pixel design means that the AR0234CS CMOS global ... 

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3D spatial audio allow motion-aware hearables

3D spatial audio technology company, VisiSonics and wireless IP company, Ceva, have collaborated ... 

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Temperature sensor enables privacy-first health screenings

QuikSense is a cost-effective and scalable temperature solution that integrates with existing ... 

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Binder unveils printing technique that gives sensors a new dimension

Functional electronic layers can be laid directly on a component, says binder. The binder ... 

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Multi-sensor module is for developers with the IoT bug

SmartBug is an intelligent multi-sensor IoT module by TDK. The InvenSense module combines ... 

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Maxim says dual-photo detector optical sensor is thinnest available

Sensors can be quickly and easily designed into wearable health and fitness products, says ... 

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LDO regulator has high PSRR for noise-sensitive applications

The AP7353 low dropout (LDO) regulator is designed to meet the need for voltage regulation ... 

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Smart sensors are the jewel in the crown

Scientists have taken inspiration from the biomimicry of butterfly wings and peacock feathers ... 

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Signal conditioner IC targets industry 4.0, medical and IoT sensor applications

The latest addition to the sensor signal conditioner (SSC) range is the ZSSC3240. According ... 

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Wristband alerts wearer to social distancing parameters

To ensure social distancing is maintained in the work environment, Tended offers a wristband ... 

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PMICs halve current to boost efficiency, says Silicon Labs

Energy-friendly power management ICs (PMICs) from Silicon Labs, the EFP01 family are companion ... 

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Putting your finger on detecting sleep apnea

Belgian start-up, Ectosense, has developed a finger sensor to determine if sleep apnea ... 

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Digi-Key adds biometric systems with Fingerprint Cards signing

Digi-Key Electronics has signed a global distribution partnership with Fingerprint Cards ... 

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Barometric pressure sensor provides indoor location

Pressure sensing is used in the BMP390 barometric pressure sensor which delivers altitude ... 

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G-Shock uses Renesas RE microcontroller for heart rate and GPS

At the end of last month Casio Computer unveiled its latest smartwatch. The G-Shock watch ... 

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Bluetooth-enabled V-Sensor checks up on the wearer

Leman Micro Devices (LMD) has announced that its V-Sensor is now Bluetooth-enabled. Coupled ... 

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NIR sensor saves power for mobile 3D optical sensing systems

3D optical sensing applications such as face recognition, payment authentication can operate ... 

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Integrated IP and software develop contextually-aware IoT devices

At CES this week, Ceva will demonstrate its SenslinQ integrated hardware IP and software ... 

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Wireless VR/AR haptic glove allows gamers to “feel” digital objects

At CES next week, BeBop Sensors will announce the Forte Data Glove, claimed to be the first ... 

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Image sensor evaluation kits support VR and smart buildings

Evaluation kits from ams support eye tracking, presence detection and object recognition ... 

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Fingerprint sensor authenticates via smartphone’s display

Believed to be the largest surface fingerprint-on-display (FoD) module, designed with organic ... 

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Sounder driver shrinks audio user interface, says Diodes

An enhanced version of Diodes sounder driver, the PAM8904E, is designed for small and portable ... 

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Cuffless BP monitor meets Class-II regulatory accuracy

Blood pressure (BP) monitoring is conventionally achieved with bulky and mechanical cuff-based ... 

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Temperature sensors in WLCSP integrate into wearable designs

Temperature sensors from ams are available in a tiny 1.5mm2 wafer level chip ... 

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Waterproof digital sensor measures air and water pressure

Low power consumption, due to a dedicated, customised application specific integrated circuit ... 

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Listen to your heart with wearable sensor

Small, low power healthcare sensors from Maxim Integrated enable new wearable health and ... 

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Ambient light sensor is sensitive for wearables and smartphones

In small form factor applications such as smart watches and sport bands where very high ... 

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Bosch adds user interaction and activity tracking to ear accelerometer

User interactions and accurate activity tracking are enabled by the BMA456 accelerometer ... 

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Analog Devices integrates electrochemical and impedance measurement

The AD5940 is an electrochemical and impedance measurement front end released by Analog ... 

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Miniature barometric pressure sensor offers protection

Protected against water, dust and humidity, the small barometric pressure sensor Xensiv ... 

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Embedded Vision Alliance awards REAL3 image sensor as “Product of the Year”

Smartphone cameras increasingly require 3D vision capabilities as differentiating factor. ... 

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Pressure sensor is sensitive for extended temperatures

A ceramic port is included in the design of the Bourns Model BPS140 pressure sensor to ... 

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Maxim’s Heart-Rate Sensor Designed Into Fujitsu Connected Technologies’ New Raku Raku Smartphone F-01L for Seniors

MAX30101 enables users to measure stress levels and arterial ageing

Maxim Integrated have ... 

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Water-resistant MEMS pressure sensors meet consumer budgets

Water-resistant MEMS pressure sensors, the LPS33W series from STMicroelectronics, exhibit ... 

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The Sensors Behind the GEN II Wearable Device

The population is ageing and more people need healthcare support, which is having a big ... 

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Smart health sensor provides premium cardiovascular check

Ams has launched the AS7026, an optical sensor for continuous cardiovascular health monitoring ... 

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Nanotechnology shrinks sensors to increases battery life of earbuds 

Since pioneering sensors built inside CMOS, Nanusens has announced that its proprietary ... 

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Colour ambient light sensor has flicker-detect to enhance cameras

Low-power and miniature multi-spectral colour sensors can be integrated and hidden to adjust ... 

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Sensors use Bluetooth Low Energy for IoT development

Sensor technology, with what is claimed to be the industry’s lowest power Bluetooth Low ... 

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Motion sensor uses machine learning for activity tracking

Machine learning technology is used to classify movement data and improve activity tracking ... 

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Location-aware sensors distribute data in smart factory

Location-aware wireless sensors from Nanotron target manufacturing, healthcare and mining, ... 

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