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Space Tech Expo: Lake Shore to Highlight Cryogenic Thermometry and Material Characterization Solutions

Lake Shore Cryotronics, a leading innovator in solutions for measurement over a wide range of temperature and magnetic field conditions, announced today that it will be discussing its cryogenic thermometry and material characterization solutions at next week’s Space Tech Expo in Long Beach, California.

From Lake Shore Cryotronics Inc. 28 Mar 2014

Sonion and InvenSense Partner to Develop MEMS Technologies for Hearing Applications

InvenSense, Inc., the leading provider of MotionTracking™ system on chip (SoC) and Sound devices, and Sonion A/S, the global leader in micro acoustic and micro mechanical technologies and solutions for hearing instruments, in-ear earphones and specialty headsets, today announced a strategic alliance in which the two parties will cooperate in the development of MEMS microphones and related technologies for use in a broad range of hearing applications.

From InvenSense Inc. 28 Mar 2014

TEGAM Receives Patent for Planar-Axial Thermistor for Bolometry

TEGAM, Inc., a leading supplier of innovative RF power measurements, was recently awarded Patent No. 8,558,556, “Planar-axial thermistor for bolometry.” This patent describes a novel way to construct very small planar thermistors on a substrate with very low heat transfer.

From TEGAM Inc. 28 Mar 2014

Third AEHF Satellite Commences Transmission Using Protected Communications Payload

The third Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) satellite has begun transmitting using its protected communications payload, joining two other satellites undergoing system test in orbit with a suite of user terminals. AEHF satellites are produced by Lockheed Martin for the U.S. Air Force.

From Lockheed Martin Corporation 28 Mar 2014

Martech Improves Production Line Electrical Safety Testing with Seaward HAL104

Martech UK Ltd, which designs and manufactures a wide range of energy efficient light fittings, has improved its electrical safety testing procedure by installing an automatic system provided by the advanced HAL 104 from Clare.

27 Mar 2014

EELive! Conference to Feature Econais’ Hacked Wi-Fi Hi-Fi for Internet of Things

At the upcoming EELive! conference, Econais Inc., the technology leader in smart ultra low power miniature Wi-Fi module solutions for the Internet of Things, will be demonstrating how easy it is for device developers to wirelessly connect their Internet of Things devices to the internet. Think WiSmart.

27 Mar 2014

Texas Instruments Announces New Math Libraries for Ultra-low Power MSP430 Microcontrollers

Leveraging intelligent peripherals and optimized software to ease the burden of complex math instructions, Texas Instruments (TI) today announced an expanded ecosystem of free and easy-to-use math libraries for its ultra-low power MSP430™ microcontrollers (MCUs).

From Texas Instruments Incorporated 27 Mar 2014

Global Forecasts and Analysis on Air and Missile Defense Radar Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Air and Missile Defense Radar (AMDR) Market (by Land-Based Systems, Naval Systems and Airborne Systems) - Global Forecasts and Analysis to 2014 - 2020" report to their offering.

27 Mar 2014

US Navy Places Order with Mercury Systems for DRFM Jammers

Mercury Systems, Inc., a best-of-breed provider of commercially developed, open sensor and Big Data processing systems for critical commercial, defense and intelligence applications, announced that its Mercury Defense Systems subsidiary has received a $1.7 million order from the U.S. Navy for advanced Digital RF Memory (DRFM) jammers to support both U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force requirements.

27 Mar 2014

Microchip Technology Launches New Family of Projected-Capacitive Touch Controllers

Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced a new family of projected-capacitive touch controllers—the MTCH6102 with industry-leading low-power performance. These turnkey projected-capacitive controllers make it easy for designers to add contemporary touch and gesture interface designs to cost-sensitive applications.

From Microchip Technology Inc. 27 Mar 2014

Continental to Begin Short Range Radar Sensor Production at Texas Plant

International automotive supplier Continental will launch production this month of short range radar sensors for advanced driver assistance systems at its plant in Seguin, Texas.

27 Mar 2014

Plessey Introduces MaGIC LED for Surging Wearable Electronics Market

Plessey today announced the launch of its smallest packaged MaGIC™ LED (Manufactured on GaN-on-Si I/C) aimed at the surging wearable electronics market. The PLW138003 is a white LED in a 1005 SMT package designed specifically for the demand for ever smaller LED components producing highly collimated light.

From Plessey Semiconductors Ltd 26 Mar 2014

Qantas Deploys Latest Loyalty Card with ST Microcontroller Chipset

Powerful, flexible secure microcontrollers from STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, are helping airline loyalty cards grow into their own ecosystems.

From STMicroelectronics 26 Mar 2014

German Federal Ministry Approves Implant Sciences’ QS-B220 Explosives Trace Detector

Implant Sciences Corporation, a high technology supplier of systems and sensors for homeland security and defense markets, announced today that its QS-B220 desktop explosives trace detector (ETD) has received regulatory approval from the German Federal Ministry of the Interior for aviation security applications at German airports.

From L3Harris Technologies, Inc. 26 Mar 2014

Sunrise Micro Devices Delivers Radio Building Block to Make Low-Power Wireless Connectivity Practical for IoT

Sunrise Micro Devices Inc., (SMD) an expert in sub-volt wireless design, is now a wireless intellectual property (IP) company delivering complete radio solutions to help accelerate the deployment of Internet of Things (IoT) devices.

26 Mar 2014

Sensors News

Space Tech Expo: Lake Shore to Highlight Cryogenic Thermometry and Material Characterization Solutions

Sonion and InvenSense Partner to Develop MEMS Technologies for Hearing Applications

TEGAM Receives Patent for Planar-Axial Thermistor for Bolometry

Third AEHF Satellite Commences Transmission Using Protected Communications Payload

Martech Improves Production Line Electrical Safety Testing with Seaward HAL104

EELive! Conference to Feature Econais’ Hacked Wi-Fi Hi-Fi for Internet of Things

Texas Instruments Announces New Math Libraries for Ultra-low Power MSP430 Microcontrollers

Global Forecasts and Analysis on Air and Missile Defense Radar Market

US Navy Places Order with Mercury Systems for DRFM Jammers

Microchip Technology Launches New Family of Projected-Capacitive Touch Controllers

Continental to Begin Short Range Radar Sensor Production at Texas Plant

Plessey Introduces MaGIC LED for Surging Wearable Electronics Market

Qantas Deploys Latest Loyalty Card with ST Microcontroller Chipset

German Federal Ministry Approves Implant Sciences’ QS-B220 Explosives Trace Detector

Sunrise Micro Devices Delivers Radio Building Block to Make Low-Power Wireless Connectivity Practical for IoT

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