Renesas Electronics is releasing the HS4XXX family and the ZSSC3281 IC, targeted at faster ...
Weartech-Sensors
ToF sensors advances use less energy or double range
Metasurface lens technology is introduced by STMicroelectronics in its second generation, ...
Radio wave ranging sensor is sensitive enough for gesture initiation
Radio wave ranging sensors announced by Socionext are able to detect minor movements in ...
ADI improves power consumption in latest MEMS accelerometer
The ADXL367, three-axis MEMS accelerometer by Analog Devices (ADI) has improved power consumption ...
FlightSense software makes gestures speak volumes
STMicroelectronics said it is now making gesture detection simpler and more affordable ...
Barometric pressure sensor tracks at altitude
Precision and low power consumption are combined in the BMP581, said Bosch Sensortec. It ...
Sensor tags detect temperature, moisture and liquid volume
For use in a range of healthcare, industrial and IT applications, the Sense passive range ...
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, ...
CEVA streamlines 5G NR modem design to accelerate time to market
The second generation 5G architecture by Ceva, PentaG2, has been announced by wireless ...
STMicroelectronics integrates AI to MEMS sensors
Signal processing and AI algorithms have been combined in MEMS (micro electromechanical ...
Sensor Watch pares down connectivity to add functionality
Crowd Supply has added an Arm Cortex M0+ to the classic Casio wristwatch to produce the ...
Gluocmeter is worn on the wrist – no needle required
A non-invasive glucometer will be launched at CES 2022 this week by Quantum Operation. ...
Motion sensor learns mistakes in fitness routines
At next month’s CES, Bosch Sensortec will unveil a sensor that is one step closer to ...
NanoPower modules extend battery life in space-constrained applications
Designers can extend battery life and reduce size in space-constrained Internet of Things ...
RFID UHF tags are designed to be inserted into textiles
Small RFID UHF RAIN transponders designed to be discretely inserted into small pieces of ...
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 ...
Intelligent sensors automatically sense human presence
Three sensors, the PerSe Connect, PerSe Connect Pro and PerSe Control, have been released ...
Software simplifies design and configuration of printed sensors
Software downloadable from InnovationLab is claimed to significantly simplify the use of ...
Compact barometric pressure sensor takes on temperature fluctuations
Rohm has developed a compact barometric pressure sensor that is waterproof and strong against ...
Force rebalance MEMS accelerometer reduces weight in navigation systems
Designed for challenging environments, the Tronics AXO315 force-rebalance digital MEMS ...
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 ...
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 ...
Sensor evaluation board accelerates IoT development, says Bosch Sensortec
R&D effort can be simplified to assist rapid prototyping and reduce time to market ...
Magnetic sensor is basis for image diagnosis technology
Yokohama National University, Japan and TDK have developed a prototype image diagnosis ...
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 ...
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 ...
Payment bracelets interpret gestures and use biometric data
Collaboration between Italian start-up, DEED and Infineon Technologies, is showcased at ...
Air quality sensor personalises ozone detection
Low power outdoor air quality sensors have been added to the ZMOD4510 sensor platform by ...
Proximity sensor reduces power consumption in wearables
Power consumption is reduced to just 6.63 microA by the Optoelectronics Group of Vishay ...
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 ...
Farnell builds IoT development framework with ON Semiconductor
To remove development obstacles and to accelerate IoT innovation, Farnell and ON Semiconductor ...
Mouser adds ams’ blood oxygen monitoring for wearables
A thin sensor from ams, which brings blood oxygen monitoring capability to wearable devices, ...
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 ...
Light-sensitive photodiode improves bio sensors for slim wearables
Featuring an increased photocurrent of 33 microA, the VEMD8081 is a high speed, silicon, ...
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 ...
Sensor provides health check via wearables
Smartphones, wearables and mobile devices with V-Sensor are able to measure blood pressure, ...
Glucose measuring wristband means non-stop monitoring
At this year’s CES, Quantum Operation will showcase what it claims is the world’s first ...
Waterproof sensor is sealed to IP67 in splash-prone areas
Believed to be the industry’s first IP67 waterproof sensor for high-humidity environments, ...
LDO regulators deliver enhanced power rail stabilisation in tight spaces
Low noise, compact, low dropout (LDO) voltage regulators from Toshiba Electronics Europe ...
Maxim MAX77655 is smallest SIMO PMIC yet
Claimed to provide the highest number of output channels and to reduce overall product ...
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 ...
MCUs integrate peripherals for sensor-based IoT applications
Sensor-based IoT applications use a combination of analogue functionality and digital control ...
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 ...
3D spatial audio allow motion-aware hearables
3D spatial audio technology company, VisiSonics and wireless IP company, Ceva, have collaborated ...
Temperature sensor enables privacy-first health screenings
QuikSense is a cost-effective and scalable temperature solution that integrates with existing ...
Binder unveils printing technique that gives sensors a new dimension
Functional electronic layers can be laid directly on a component, says binder. The binder ...
Multi-sensor module is for developers with the IoT bug
SmartBug is an intelligent multi-sensor IoT module by TDK. The InvenSense module combines ...
Maxim says dual-photo detector optical sensor is thinnest available
Sensors can be quickly and easily designed into wearable health and fitness products, says ...
LDO regulator has high PSRR for noise-sensitive applications
The AP7353 low dropout (LDO) regulator is designed to meet the need for voltage regulation ...
Smart sensors are the jewel in the crown
Scientists have taken inspiration from the biomimicry of butterfly wings and peacock feathers ...
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 ...
Wristband alerts wearer to social distancing parameters
To ensure social distancing is maintained in the work environment, Tended offers a wristband ...
PMICs halve current to boost efficiency, says Silicon Labs
Energy-friendly power management ICs (PMICs) from Silicon Labs, the EFP01 family are companion ...
Putting your finger on detecting sleep apnea
Belgian start-up, Ectosense, has developed a finger sensor to determine if sleep apnea ...
Digi-Key adds biometric systems with Fingerprint Cards signing
Digi-Key Electronics has signed a global distribution partnership with Fingerprint Cards ...
Barometric pressure sensor provides indoor location
Pressure sensing is used in the BMP390 barometric pressure sensor which delivers altitude ...
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 ...
Bluetooth-enabled V-Sensor checks up on the wearer
Leman Micro Devices (LMD) has announced that its V-Sensor is now Bluetooth-enabled. Coupled ...
NIR sensor saves power for mobile 3D optical sensing systems
3D optical sensing applications such as face recognition, payment authentication can operate ...
Integrated IP and software develop contextually-aware IoT devices
At CES this week, Ceva will demonstrate its SenslinQ integrated hardware IP and software ...
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 ...
Image sensor evaluation kits support VR and smart buildings
Evaluation kits from ams support eye tracking, presence detection and object recognition ...
Fingerprint sensor authenticates via smartphone’s display
Believed to be the largest surface fingerprint-on-display (FoD) module, designed with organic ...
Sounder driver shrinks audio user interface, says Diodes
An enhanced version of Diodes sounder driver, the PAM8904E, is designed for small and portable ...
Cuffless BP monitor meets Class-II regulatory accuracy
Blood pressure (BP) monitoring is conventionally achieved with bulky and mechanical cuff-based ...
Temperature sensors in WLCSP integrate into wearable designs
Temperature sensors from ams are available in a tiny 1.5mm2 wafer level chip ...
Waterproof digital sensor measures air and water pressure
Low power consumption, due to a dedicated, customised application specific integrated circuit ...
Listen to your heart with wearable sensor
Small, low power healthcare sensors from Maxim Integrated enable new wearable health and ...
Ambient light sensor is sensitive for wearables and smartphones
In small form factor applications such as smart watches and sport bands where very high ...
Bosch adds user interaction and activity tracking to ear accelerometer
User interactions and accurate activity tracking are enabled by the BMA456 accelerometer ...
Analog Devices integrates electrochemical and impedance measurement
The AD5940 is an electrochemical and impedance measurement front end released by Analog ...
Miniature barometric pressure sensor offers protection
Protected against water, dust and humidity, the small barometric pressure sensor Xensiv ...
Embedded Vision Alliance awards REAL3 image sensor as “Product of the Year”
Smartphone cameras increasingly require 3D vision capabilities as differentiating factor. ...
Pressure sensor is sensitive for extended temperatures
A ceramic port is included in the design of the Bourns Model BPS140 pressure sensor to ...
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 ...
Water-resistant MEMS pressure sensors meet consumer budgets
Water-resistant MEMS pressure sensors, the LPS33W series from STMicroelectronics, exhibit ...
The Sensors Behind the GEN II Wearable Device
The population is ageing and more people need healthcare support, which is having a big ...
Smart health sensor provides premium cardiovascular check
Ams has launched the AS7026, an optical sensor for continuous cardiovascular health monitoring ...
Nanotechnology shrinks sensors to increases battery life of earbuds
Since pioneering sensors built inside CMOS, Nanusens has announced that its proprietary ...
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 ...
Sensors use Bluetooth Low Energy for IoT development
Sensor technology, with what is claimed to be the industry’s lowest power Bluetooth Low ...
Motion sensor uses machine learning for activity tracking
Machine learning technology is used to classify movement data and improve activity tracking ...
Location-aware sensors distribute data in smart factory
Location-aware wireless sensors from Nanotron target manufacturing, healthcare and mining, ...
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