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Sensorex's TX-3000 pH/mV Transmitter Monitors Changes in Process Fluids

Sensorex's TX-3000 pH/mV Transmitter monitors changes in process fluids, displaying pH or oxidation reduction potential (ORP, measured in mV), and temperature for more accurate control in water, chemical, electronics, food production, environmental and wastewater applications.

From Sensorex Corporation 1 Dec 2012

EDN Adds ams’ Lightning Sensor and Single-Chip ANC ICs to Hot 100 Products List

ams, has announced that two of its products have been selected as EDN’s “Hot 100 Products for 2012“. The award-winning AS3935 Franklin Sensor IC and the innovative AS3421/3422 ANC (active noise cancellation) ICs have been selected for the “Sensors” and “Microcontrollers and Processors” categories, respectively.

30 Nov 2012

Diodes Introduces Four Omnipolar Hall Effect Switches

Diodes Incorporated, a leading global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality application specific standard products within the broad discrete, logic and analog semiconductor markets, today announced four omnipolar Hall effect switches offering sensitivities to closely match the magnetic field strengths used in proximity and position detection duties in a variety of different product designs. These micropower devices have also been optimized for battery and low power operation, typically consuming just 24µW with a 3V supply.

From Diodes Incorporated 29 Nov 2012

New Conductive Material for 3D Printing of Electronic Sensors

Scientists are developing new materials which could one day allow people to print out custom-designed personal electronics such as games controllers which perfectly fit their hand shape.

22 Nov 2012

CSR Bluetooth Smart Technology Plays Key Role in New LG One Key Wireless Remote

CSR plc today announced that CSR µEnergy®, its low energy technology for Bluetooth® Smart connectivity, is at the heart of the new One Key wireless smartphone remote control from LG Electronics. An accessory for LG’s new flagship Android® smartphone, the Optimus VU2 is an LG One Key remote that delivers a number of innovative capabilities and relies on the CSR1000™ single-mode Bluetooth low energy solution to achieve Bluetooth Smart wireless connectivity.

22 Nov 2012

MEI Technologies Receives Contract Extension from NASA

NASA has awarded a contract extension to MEI Technologies, Inc., of Houston for the Headquarters Electrical Systems Engineering Services (ESES) Interim contract.

From National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) 22 Nov 2012

Microchip Technology Introduces Controllers for Multitouch Projected-Capacitive Touchscreens

Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller, analog, mixed-signal and Flash-IP solutions, today announced the expansion of its mTouch™ Sensing Solutions portfolio, with four turnkey controllers for multitouch projected-capacitive touchscreens and touchpads, proximity detection, and haptic touch feedback.

From Microchip Technology Inc. 21 Nov 2012

TransCore Installs RFID-based Access Control System at New Doha International Airport

TransCore was selected by Amana-Walbridge Joint Venture to design, implement, and maintain through June 2017 a state-of-the-art, radio frequency identification (RFID)-based parking and car/bus terminal access control system for authorized staff of the New Doha International Airport Authority. TransCore is providing and installing the system that will be operational in mid second quarter 2013.

20 Nov 2012

Omron Announces Development of New NX Series Integrated I/O Safety System

OMRON Corporation today announced the development of its new NX series I/O safety system. The products below will be exhibited at SPS/IPC/DRIVES 2012 to be held in Germany from November 27 to 29 and SEMICON Japan 2012 to be held from December 5 to 7*1.

20 Nov 2012

Increased AN/TPQ-53 Counterfire Target Acquisition Radar Capabilities for Soldiers

A seamless link from development to production helped to distinguish a recent Department of Defense-awarded radar as one of the top five 2012 defense programs of excellence in systems engineering in October.

From Lockheed Martin Corporation 19 Nov 2012