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Engineered Bacterial Sensors Can Detect Disease Signals

The motto "no guts, no glory" may need rewriting if Rice University synthetic biologist Jeff Tabor succeeds in his quest to help the Navy create an edible probiotic bacterium that can help protect sailors and marines from obesity and depression.

13 May 2014

New Integrated Ambient Light, Color and Proximity Sensor Optimized for Intelligent Display Adaption

ams AG, a leading provider of high performance analog ICs and sensors, today announced the industry’s first integrated ambient light, color (RGB) and proximity sensor that is optimized for operation behind dark glass to drive intelligent display adaption in mobile devices.

13 May 2014

Airborne Radar Developed by CReSIS Helps Peer Down Thwaites Glacier

National Science Foundation- (NSF) funded researchers at the University of Washington have concluded that Antarctica's fast-moving Thwaites Glacier will likely disappear in a matter of centuries, potentially raising sea level by more than a half-a-meter (two feet).

13 May 2014

Integrated Test Cell for MEMS-Based Sensors Testing Installed at Advantest

Leading semiconductor test equipment supplier Advantest Corporation has installed a fully integrated test cell for final testing of MEMS-based sensors used in tire-pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) for China's fast-growing automotive market.

12 May 2014

Implantable Device Sends Electrical Signals to the Brain to Reduce Blood Pressure

An implantable device that reduces blood pressure by sending electrical signals to the brain has been created by a group of researchers in Germany.

12 May 2014

Leadless Pacemaker Demonstrates Comparable Device Performance

Vivek Reddy, M.D., of The Mount Sinai Hospital presents 12-month follow-up study results in late-breaking clinical trial presentation at Heart Rhythm 2014.

12 May 2014

Agilent’s NFC Conformance Test System Validated for NFC Forum LLCP and SNEP Protocol Testing

Agilent Technologies Inc. today announced that its T3111S NFC Conformance Test System has been validated for testing of NFC Forum Logical Link Protocol (LLCP) and Simple NDEF Exchange (SNEP) Protocol.

From Agilent Technologies, Inc. 12 May 2014

Humavox Wins 2014 IMPACT Award for Eterna Wireless Charging Platform

ECN announced Humavox™ and PLX Technology as the winners of the 2014 IMPACT Award in the category of Market Disrupter, at an awards ceremony in Las Vegas on May 6 at the Electronic Distribution Show (EDS).

12 May 2014

OmniVision Introduces Backside Illumination Image Sensor for the Automotive Industry

OmniVision Technologies Inc., a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, today announced the automotive industry's first backside illumination (BSI) image sensor and a new powerful companion processing chip.

From OmniVision Technologies, Inc. 12 May 2014

Rutronik to Highlight Sensor Technologies at Sensor+Test 2014

Under the slogan 'Sensor Specialist & more ...', Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente GmbH is exhibiting at Sensor + Test (hall 12, stand 466) from 3-5 June 2014 in Nuremberg (Germany) as a specialist in sensor components, modules and the complete sensor signal-processing chain.

12 May 2014

Continental Creates Tire Pressure Sensors That Can Detect Insufficient Tread Depth

The close collaboration between electronics and tire developers at Continental, the international automotive supplier, continues to be strong.

9 May 2014

Texas A&M Whitaker Fellowship Winner to Work on Biosensor Technology

Haley Marks, a graduate student in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Texas A&M University, has been named recipient of the Whitaker International Fellowship.

9 May 2014

‘Cognitive Radio’ Wireless Communication Utilizes Radio Spectrum More Efficiently

It's rush hour and every motorist on the highway is driving in the right lane. The center and left lanes are empty.

9 May 2014

Forecast Report on Wireless Gigabit Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Wireless Gigabit (WiGig) Market (IEEE 802.11ad, 60 GHz, 7Gbps Wi-Fi, Wireless Gigabit Alliance, Access Points, Routers, Residential Gateways, Backhaul Equipment) - Worldwide Forecasts, Business Models, Technology Roadmap and Analysis (2014 - 2019)" report to their offering.

9 May 2014

Republic of Korea Army Awards ATK Contract for Missile Warning System

ATK has received a contract from the Republic of Korea Army for the purchase, installation and integration of its AAR-47 Missile Warning System with Hostile Fire Indication (HFI and Laser Warning) onto AH-1S helicopters. The upgrade will also include the installation of the AN/ALE-47 countermeasure dispensing system.

9 May 2014

Sensors News

Engineered Bacterial Sensors Can Detect Disease Signals

New Integrated Ambient Light, Color and Proximity Sensor Optimized for Intelligent Display Adaption

Airborne Radar Developed by CReSIS Helps Peer Down Thwaites Glacier

Integrated Test Cell for MEMS-Based Sensors Testing Installed at Advantest

Implantable Device Sends Electrical Signals to the Brain to Reduce Blood Pressure

Leadless Pacemaker Demonstrates Comparable Device Performance

Agilent’s NFC Conformance Test System Validated for NFC Forum LLCP and SNEP Protocol Testing

Humavox Wins 2014 IMPACT Award for Eterna Wireless Charging Platform

OmniVision Introduces Backside Illumination Image Sensor for the Automotive Industry

Rutronik to Highlight Sensor Technologies at Sensor+Test 2014

Continental Creates Tire Pressure Sensors That Can Detect Insufficient Tread Depth

Texas A&M Whitaker Fellowship Winner to Work on Biosensor Technology

‘Cognitive Radio’ Wireless Communication Utilizes Radio Spectrum More Efficiently

Forecast Report on Wireless Gigabit Market

Republic of Korea Army Awards ATK Contract for Missile Warning System

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