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Anki Selects STM32 Microcontroller for Artificial-Intelligence Cars

STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, announced that its STM32 microcontroller was selected by Anki, a robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) startup, for use in their first product – Anki Drive™, in which consumers can download an app on their compatible iOS devices to interact and race against intelligent robotic miniature race cars.

From STMicroelectronics 26 Nov 2013

iC Haus Announce New iC-HF - 6 Channel RS-422 Driver with Encoder Link & Bypass

The new iC-HF from iC Haus provides 6 RS-422 line drivers for 3V – 5.5V encoder applications. With the integrated Encoder Link function, the line drivers can be deactivated and analog/digital signals directly accessed through the line driver output pins. For differential RS-422 line driver operation, six differential complementary drivers are implemented.

From iC-Haus GmbH 25 Nov 2013

RS Components Signs Global Authorized Distributor Agreement with Taiwan Semiconductor

RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc, the world's leading high service distributor of electronics and maintenance products, has signed a Global Authorised Distributor agreement with Taiwan Semiconductor. The agreement broadens the scope of the existing collaboration between the two companies to deliver a comprehensive portfolio of discrete semiconductor devices and power management ICs to customers worldwide.

From RS Components Ltd. 25 Nov 2013

Measurement Specialties Offers Compact, Low-Cost Accelerometer for General Purpose Vibration Measurement

Measurement Specialties, an expert in sensor design and manufacturing, offers the Model 8101, a compact, low-cost accelerometer designed for general purpose vibration measurement.

25 Nov 2013

Comprehensive Report on Global Market for Biosensors

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Biosensors Market Report 2013 - 2018" report to their offering.

25 Nov 2013

CEA-Leti’s Next-Generation Magnetometers On Board Swarm Satellites to Explore Earth’s Magnetic Field

CEA-Leti’s next-generation magnetometer technology was launched into space today on board the European Space Agency’s three Swarm satellites to collect unprecedented detail about the Earth’s magnetic field.

25 Nov 2013

Sensor Systems Honored with a Recognition for Excellence Gold Award

Sensor Systems, Inc.—which supplies communication and navigation antennas for aircraft for the Department of Defense and other agencies—recently was honored by DLA Land and Maritime, Columbus, Ohio, with a Recognition for Excellence Gold Award as one of the government's best suppliers.

25 Nov 2013

Monnit’s Wireless Sensor Technology Receives Global Certification

Monnit Corporation, a leading provider of wireless sensing solutions for commercial, industrial and consumer applications, today announced its wireless technology has received global certification. In addition to FCC and IC certification (U.S. and Canada), Monnit products recently received CE/ETSI (European) approval, making them suitable for global use supporting the “free” radio bands of 868 MHz and 433 MHz as well as 900 MHz.

From Monnit, Corp. 25 Nov 2013

RS Components Sign Franchise Deal with Silicon Labs

RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc, the world’s leading high service distributor of electronics and maintenance products, has signed a franchise deal with Silicon Labs, a leader in high-...

From RS Components Ltd. 22 Nov 2013

Sensors Employed to Study Insect-Vectored Diseases

The University of California, Riverside announced today that it is a Grand Challenges Explorations winner, an initiative funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Yanping Chen will pursue an innovative global health and development research project, titled “Using Sensors to Understand Insect-Vectored Diseases and Plan Effective Interventions.”

22 Nov 2013

Siemens Introduces Three New Communication Modules for Simatic S7-1200 Controller

Siemens is introducing three new communication modules for Simatic S7-1200 and two matching industrial routers with which remote terminal units (RTUs) can be economically implemented. The communication modules CP 1243-1, CP 1243-1 DNP3, and CP 1243-1 IEC connect the Siemens control via the Telecontrol Basic and Telecontrol Professional telecontrol systems to higher-level systems or a control center.

From Siemens 22 Nov 2013

Forecast Report on Printed and Flexible Sensors Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Printed and Flexible Sensors 2014-2024: Technologies, Players, Forecasts" report to their offering.

22 Nov 2013

Lockheed Martin’s GPS III Satellite Demonstrates Backward-Compatibility with Existing GPS Satellite Constellation

The Lockheed Martin prototype of the next-generation Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite, the GPS III, recently proved it was backward-compatible with the existing GPS satellite constellation in orbit.

From Lockheed Martin Corporation 22 Nov 2013

LineStream Adds Advanced Position Control to InstaSPIN-MOTION

LineStream Technologies is adding on-chip position control expertise to the InstaSPIN™-MOTION software suite. Launched in collaboration with Texas Instruments (TI) in April 2013, InstaSPIN-MOTION originally focused on improving performance and design simplicity of sensorless speed control applications by embedding motor control software expertise on chip.

From Texas Instruments Incorporated 22 Nov 2013

ABB Measurement Products Release Stack Flow Master System

ABB Measurement Products announces the introduction of a new stack gas flow metering system for the North American market called the StackFlowMaster gas metering system, it centers on the proven, established, and robust Torbar averaging pitot tube flowmeter.

From ABB Level Measurement Products 21 Nov 2013