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New Monolithic Dual-Axis Motor Controller-Driver SoC from TRINAMIC

TRINAMIC Motion Control, a leading global developer of motor and motion control technologies, today announced its flagship stepper motor controller-driver SoC. The new TMC5062 is a monolithic dual-axis motor controller and driver that incorporates eight of Trinamic's patented or patent-pending motion control technologies.

7 Aug 2014

TI Introduces New PMIC and Free-Positioning Qi Wireless Power Transmitter

Texas Instruments (TI) is advancing the infotainment and user driving experience in the automobile with seven new high-performance power management, SuperSpeed USB and logic products. TI today introduced a new power management integrated circuit (PMIC) to enhance infotainment systems.

From Texas Instruments Incorporated 7 Aug 2014

Next-Generation WorldView-3 Remote Sensing Satellite One Step Closer to Being Launched

The Ball Aerospace, DigitalGlobe, Exelis and Lockheed Martin Commercial Launch Services team have successfully moved one step closer to launching the next-generation WorldView-3 commercial remote sensing satellite.

From Maxar Technologies 7 Aug 2014

Micro-Hybrid Electronic to Launch Products into UK Market at Sensors & Instrumentation Exhibition

At the Sensors & Instrumentation exhibition (30th September ï¿½ 1st October 2014) at the NEC, Birmingham, Micro-Hybrid Electronic GmbH (stand A1), a high-tech manufacturer of micro-systems technology and infrared components and part of the Micro-Epsilon Group, will use the show to officially launch its products into the UK market. Micro-Epsilon and Micro-Hybrid (stand B38/A1) will share a stand at the exhibition.

From Micro-Epsilon 7 Aug 2014

Automotive Camera Sensor Shipments Forecast to Reach 197 Million by 2020

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are essentially driven by a sensor fusion revolution combining radar (forward looking obstacle detection), camera (pedestrian detection, lane keeping, driver monitoring), infra-red (night vision), ultrasonic (automated parking), and LiDAR sensors.

From ABI Research 6 Aug 2014

Microchip Adopts Semtech’s Long-Range LoRa RF Technology for IoT Applications

Semtech Corp., a leading supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, today announced that Microchip Technology Inc. has adopted Semtech’s long-range LoRa™ RF technology. Microchip is developing LoRa technology-based solutions that target Internet-of-things (IoT), machine-to-machine (M2M), metering, security, and industrial-automation applications, among others.

From Semtech Corporation 6 Aug 2014

Aptina Acquires Micron Technology’s Color Filter Array Processing and Imager Probe Assets

Aptina has completed the purchase of CFA (Color Filter Array) processing and imager probe assets from Micron Technology, Inc. Following the purchase, Aptina will operate a fabrication facility in Nampa, Idaho that employs nearly 100 experienced manufacturing employees who will work closely with Aptina’s existing pixel optics research and development team.

6 Aug 2014

Rice 360° Receives Grant to Develop Breathalert Device for Infants at Risk from Apnea

The Rice 360°: Institute for Global Health Technologies has won a grant to continue development of a device invented by Rice students to help premature infants at risk from apnea, a breathing condition that can cause cognitive damage or death if not treated.

6 Aug 2014

CableLabs Summer Conference: SMK Electronics to Showcase New OEM Remote Control Solutions and Wireless Connectivity Technologies

SMK Electronics, a division of SMK Corporation, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of remote controls and consumer electronics accessories, today announced that it will showcase an array of new OEM remote control solutions, user interface options and wireless connectivity technologies during this week’s CableLabs Summer Conference.

6 Aug 2014

Comanche Outfitters Unveils Kodiak Series Wireless Hunting/Security Cameras with 12 MP Image Sensors

Hunting and security equipment manufacturer Comanche Outfitters LLC used today to officially unveil their new flagship line of wireless hunting/security cameras called the "Kodiak Series."

6 Aug 2014

Lockheed Martin Dual Mode Laser Guided Bomb Performs Successfully in Training Exercises

Lockheed Martin's Dual Mode Laser Guided Bomb (DMLGB) was successfully employed during recent U.S. Marine Corps weapons and tactics instructor training.

From Lockheed Martin Corporation 5 Aug 2014

Forecast Report on Semiconductor Wireless Sensor IoT Market

Reportbuyer.com has added a new market research report: Semiconductor Wireless Sensor Internet of Things (IoT): Market Shares, Strategies, and Forecasts, Worldwide, 2014 to 2020

5 Aug 2014

Portable, Multi-Point Airflow Measurement Instrument from Degree Controls

Degree Controls, Inc. is proud to announce the latest addition to its Cambridge AccusenseTM brand of sensing systems - the °C Port3600, a portable, multi-point airflow measurement instrument designed for complex data collection using the AccuTracTM software toolset.

From Degree Controls, Inc. 5 Aug 2014

Researchers Reconstruct Audio from Video Samples

Researchers at MIT, Microsoft, and Adobe have developed an algorithm that can reconstruct an audio signal by analyzing minute vibrations of objects depicted in video. In one set of experiments, they were able to recover intelligible speech from the vibrations of a potato-chip bag photographed from 15 feet away through soundproof glass.

By Larry Hardesty 5 Aug 2014

New Report on Markets for Smart Lighting Drivers, Controllers and Sensor Chips

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: The Markets for Smart Lighting Drivers, Controllers and Sensor Chips – 2014

5 Aug 2014