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InterDigital, Peraso and imec Integrate their Technologies into WiGig-based Millimeter Wave Mesh Backhaul System

InterDigital, Inc., a mobile technology research and development company, nanoelectronics research center imec, and WiGig chip developer Peraso Technologies Inc. today announced the integration of their respective technologies into the world's first WiGig-based Millimeter Wave Mesh Backhaul system. The technology will enable easier deployments for small cell mobile backhaul resulting in lower cost solutions for high-speed data delivery in 4G and 5G networks.

2 Mar 2015

NASA and JAXA Launch Global Precipitation Measurement Core Observatory

Four new NASA Earth-observing missions are collecting data from space - with a fifth newly in orbit - after the busiest year of NASA Earth science launches in more than a decade.

From National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) 28 Feb 2015

New Reference Design from ams and STMicroelectronics Holds Promise for Enhancing Usability of NFC Technology

ams AG, a leading provider of high-performance analog ICs and sensors, and STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, today introduced an NFC system reference design that assures easy, reliable and secure contactless transactions while suiting the sleek form factor of mobile and wearable devices. On display at Mobile World Congress in early March, the ams/ST design promises to transform and greatly enhance the usability of NFC technology.

From STMicroelectronics 28 Feb 2015

Miniaturized Mid-IR Light Source for Highly Sensitive, Handheld Gas Sensors

Using their expertise in silicon optics, Cornell engineers have miniaturized a light source in the elusive mid-infrared (mid-IR) spectrum, effectively squeezing the capabilities of a large, tabletop laser onto a 1-millimeter silicon chip.

28 Feb 2015

USPTO Awards I.D. Systems Patent for Advanced Cargo Sensing System

I.D. Systems, Inc., a leading provider of wireless M2M asset management solutions, has received a notice of allowance from the United States Patent and Trademark Office for a patent on an advanced cargo sensing system for dry van trailers and intermodal containers.

28 Feb 2015

DECTRIS Introduces MYTHEN2 R High-Performance Microstrip X-Ray Detectors

DECTRIS Ltd. has announced its new generation of MYTHEN2 R high-performance microstrip X-ray detectors for OEM use in laboratory and portable diffractometers.

28 Feb 2015

Toshiba Commences Mass Production Shipments of T4KA3 BSI CMOS Image Sensor

Toshiba Corporation's Semiconductor & Storage Products Company today started mass production shipments of “T4KA3”, an 8-megapixel BSI CMOS image sensor.

27 Feb 2015

Vishay Introduces New Integrated Ultraviolet Light Sensor Featuring Filtron UV Technology

The Optoelectronics group of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. today introduced a new integrated ultraviolet (UV) light sensor featuring Filtron™ UV technology for high UV sensitivity and linearity.

27 Feb 2015

Texas Instruments Announces New SimpleLink Ultra-Low Power Wireless Microcontroller Platform

Texas Instruments (TI) today announced the new SimpleLink™ ultra-low power wireless microcontroller (MCU) platform that helps customers go battery-less with energy harvesting or enjoy always-on, coin cell-powered operation for multiple years.

27 Feb 2015

MotionDSP Announces Partnership with PV Labs

MotionDSP, a leading provider of image processing and computer vision software, and PV Labs Inc., an advanced imaging solutions company specializing in the design and development of turnkey aerial imaging systems, today announced a partnership to provide high-end video capture and analysis capabilities for Wide Area Motion Imagery (WAMI).

27 Feb 2015

Comprehensive Market Research Report on CMOS Image Sensor Industry

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Status of the CMOS Image Sensor Industry report" report to their offering.

27 Feb 2015

Compact Eddy Current Sensor with Integrated Electronics from Micro-Epsilon for OEM Applications

Precision sensor manufacturer Micro-Epsilon UK has launched an extremely compact, high performance eddy current sensor with integrated electronics. Although the sensor is similar in size to a typical proximity or inductive sensor, its measuring performance is much greater, making it ideal for OEM applications.

From Micro-Epsilon 27 Feb 2015

Robust Humidity Sensor from Michell Instruments Reacts to Weather Conditions to Keep Railway Points Working

A manufacturer of safety equipment for railways relies on Michell’s Humidity and Temperature sensor, PF72-Series, to monitor and control its range of railway switch-point heating systems.

From Michell Instruments Ltd 26 Feb 2015

MKS’ New High Flow Mass Flow Controllers for Use in Harsh Environments

MKS Instruments, Inc., a global provider of technologies that enable advanced processes and improve productivity, has introduced the I-250, I-500 and I-1000 Mass Flow Controllers. These products extend MKS' I-Series full scale flow rate capabilities to 250, 500 and 1000 slm, respectively, and provide mass flow control for large scale production processes such as in Biopharm, Heat Treatment and Spray Coating.

From MKS Instruments, Inc. 26 Feb 2015

Mercury Systems Announces Opening of Second Innovation Center

Mercury Systems, Inc., a leading high-tech commercial provider of more affordable secure and sensor processing subsystems powering today's critical defense and intelligence applications, announced it has opened the second of four planned, world-class Mercury Innovation Centers – this one located at its corporate headquarters in Chelmsford, Mass.

26 Feb 2015

Sensors News

InterDigital, Peraso and imec Integrate their Technologies into WiGig-based Millimeter Wave Mesh Backhaul System

NASA and JAXA Launch Global Precipitation Measurement Core Observatory

New Reference Design from ams and STMicroelectronics Holds Promise for Enhancing Usability of NFC Technology

Miniaturized Mid-IR Light Source for Highly Sensitive, Handheld Gas Sensors

USPTO Awards I.D. Systems Patent for Advanced Cargo Sensing System

DECTRIS Introduces MYTHEN2 R High-Performance Microstrip X-Ray Detectors

Toshiba Commences Mass Production Shipments of T4KA3 BSI CMOS Image Sensor

Vishay Introduces New Integrated Ultraviolet Light Sensor Featuring Filtron UV Technology

Texas Instruments Announces New SimpleLink Ultra-Low Power Wireless Microcontroller Platform

MotionDSP Announces Partnership with PV Labs

Comprehensive Market Research Report on CMOS Image Sensor Industry

Compact Eddy Current Sensor with Integrated Electronics from Micro-Epsilon for OEM Applications

Robust Humidity Sensor from Michell Instruments Reacts to Weather Conditions to Keep Railway Points Working

MKS’ New High Flow Mass Flow Controllers for Use in Harsh Environments

Mercury Systems Announces Opening of Second Innovation Center

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