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Advanced Sensor Tool Adapted to Boost Methane Production in Enhanced Leachate Recirculation Landfill

Two UT Arlington environmental engineers are adapting a sensor system they have developed to boost methane production in landfills to create an alternative energy source in Ghana.

11 Sep 2013

New Report on Worldwide Markets for Chemical Sensors

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Chemical Sensors - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering.

11 Sep 2013

STMicroelectronics Introduces Gyroscopes Optimized for Optical Image Stabilization in Smartphones

STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, the world’s top MEMS manufacturer, and the leading supplier of MEMS sensors for consumer and portable applications1, has introduced a new family of gyroscopes specifically optimized for optical image stabilization in smartphones and digital still cameras.

From STMicroelectronics 11 Sep 2013

TI Introduces Integrated Configurable Stepper Motor Pre-Driver

Texas Instruments (TI) today expanded its motor driver portfolio to include the company's first integrated stepper motor pre-driver. The DRV8711 is highly configurable with a best-in-class on-chip micro-stepping indexer, as well as stall detection, and advanced current regulation that easily and efficiently tunes any motor.

From Texas Instruments Incorporated 11 Sep 2013

Titan Introduces Atrato Ultrasonic Flow Meter for Hygienic Applications

Constructed from Victrex® PEEK™ polymer - the low cost, high accuracy Atrato ultrasonic flow meter from Titan Enterprises sets a new standard for flow monitoring applications requiring a high degree of cleanliness.

From Titan Enterprises Ltd. 11 Sep 2013

ON Semiconductor Introduces Integrated Slave Transceiver for Two-Wire M-BUS Applications

ON Semiconductor, driving innovation in energy efficiency, has introduced a new integrated slave transceiver for use in two-wire Meter Bus (M-BUS) slave devices and repeaters. The NCN5150 provides all necessary functionality to satisfy the EN 13757-2 and EN 1434-3 standards that describe the physical layer requirements for remote meter reading M-BUS applications in multi-energy, heating and cooling, water and gas meters.

From ON Semiconductor 10 Sep 2013

Cadence Tensilica Hifi Audio/Voice DSP IP Selected by Dialog for Next-Generation Audio Solutions

Dialog Semiconductor plc, a provider of highly integrated power management, audio, AC/DC and short-range wireless technologies, announced today that it has licenced Tensilica® HiFi Audio/Voice DSP IP from Cadence Design Systems, Inc., a leader in global electronic design innovation. Dialog will initially deploy the IP to develop next-generation audio solutions for its connectivity products.

10 Sep 2013

Dryft Addresses Typing Issues in Tablets with Touch and Accelerometer Sensors

Today at TechCrunch Disrupt, a new start-up named Dryft (pronounced "drift") will be unveiled, on-stage as one of the 30 companies competing for the top spot in the TechCrunch Battlefield competition. Typing is cited as the number one frustration experienced by the over 300 million tablet users today. Dryft solves that problem.

10 Sep 2013

Wendy Schmidt Ocean Health XPRIZE to Spur Development of Affordable Ocean pH Sensors

XPRIZE, the global leader in incentivized prize competitions, today announced the launch of its next major competition: the $2 million Wendy Schmidt Ocean Health XPRIZE.

10 Sep 2013

Artificial Nose Device Detects Blood-Borne Infections Faster

Disease-causing bacteria stink — literally — and the odor released by some of the nastiest microbes has become the basis for a faster and simpler new way to diagnose blood infections and finger the specific microbe, scientists reported here today at the 246th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society (ACS), the world's largest scientific society.

10 Sep 2013

New Wireless Sensor Network System for Fall-Detection

University of Utah electrical engineers have developed a network of wireless sensors that can detect a person falling. This monitoring technology could be linked to a service that would call emergency help for the elderly without requiring them to wear monitoring devices.

10 Sep 2013

Special Pen with Pressure-Sensitive Sensors May Help Early Detection of Parkinson’s Disease

Today’s primary tool for diagnosing Parkinson’s disease is the diagnostic ability of the physician, who can generally identify the clinical symptoms only when the disease is at a relatively advanced stage. A new joint study by researchers at the University of Haifa and Rambam Hospital that compared the handwriting of 40 sick and healthy subjects suggests an innovative and noninvasive method of diagnosing Parkinson’s at a fairly early stage.

10 Sep 2013

SCHURTER Introduces Industrial-Grade Projected Capacitive Input System Multi-Touch Panels

The PCI multi-touch panels (Projected Capacitive Input Systems) from SCHURTER comply with the EMC standards for industrial applications. The front glass surfaces that cover the entire operating area on the front offer many design possibilities by rear printing and by selecting different surface structures and geometries.

From SCHURTER Inc. 10 Sep 2013

New WeatherPro Version Supports Sensirion Sensors Integrated in Cell Phones

The new version of WeatherPro for Android 3.0 now also supports sensors integrated in the cell phone, such as the humidity and temperature sensor from Sensirion. The sensor data is displayed in the daily forecast. This enables users to compare the data from their current location with the forecast values, making them better prepared for any weather.

From Sensirion AG 10 Sep 2013

Overview on MEMS for Wireless and Mobile Applications

The increasing demand for mobile and wireless sensing necessitates the use of highly integrated technology featuring small size, low weight, high performance and low cost: micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) can meet this need.

9 Sep 2013

Sensors News

Advanced Sensor Tool Adapted to Boost Methane Production in Enhanced Leachate Recirculation Landfill

New Report on Worldwide Markets for Chemical Sensors

STMicroelectronics Introduces Gyroscopes Optimized for Optical Image Stabilization in Smartphones

TI Introduces Integrated Configurable Stepper Motor Pre-Driver

Titan Introduces Atrato Ultrasonic Flow Meter for Hygienic Applications

ON Semiconductor Introduces Integrated Slave Transceiver for Two-Wire M-BUS Applications

Cadence Tensilica Hifi Audio/Voice DSP IP Selected by Dialog for Next-Generation Audio Solutions

Dryft Addresses Typing Issues in Tablets with Touch and Accelerometer Sensors

Wendy Schmidt Ocean Health XPRIZE to Spur Development of Affordable Ocean pH Sensors

Artificial Nose Device Detects Blood-Borne Infections Faster

New Wireless Sensor Network System for Fall-Detection

Special Pen with Pressure-Sensitive Sensors May Help Early Detection of Parkinson’s Disease

SCHURTER Introduces Industrial-Grade Projected Capacitive Input System Multi-Touch Panels

New WeatherPro Version Supports Sensirion Sensors Integrated in Cell Phones

Overview on MEMS for Wireless and Mobile Applications

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