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HACH LANGE Earns FDT Certification for sc200 Universal Controller and Associated Sensors

HACH LANGE has achieved FDT certification for its sc200 Universal Controller and associated sensors, which means that process managers will find it simpler and quicker to integrate the company’s broad range of water and wastewater analytical instruments.

21 Feb 2013

STMicroelectronics, Soundchip Release HD-PA Microphone and Two HD-PA Audio Engines

STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and a leading supplier of high-performance audio ICs, together with Soundchip, a Swiss-based innovator in audio-systems technology and originator of the High-Definition-Personal-Audio™ (HD-PA®) Reference, today introduced two HD-PA audio engines, STANC0 and STANC1, and an HD-PA microphone, the MP34AB01H, which enable the creation of exciting, feature rich, software-controlled smart audio accessories.

From STMicroelectronics 21 Feb 2013

Imec Presents Low Power 60GHz Radio Transceiver Chipset at ISSCC2013

Imec, in collaboration with Panasonic Corporation (Japan), has presented at the IEEE International Solid-State Circuits Conference (ISSCC2013) a 60GHz radio transceiver chipset with low power consumption, that delivers high data rates over short distances. Imec drastically boosted the link budget of the system by introducing beamforming into the radio architecture. This multi-Gbit 60GHz chipset paves the way toward small size, low-power, low-cost, high-data rate solutions for battery-operated consumer devices, such as smart phones and tablets.

From imec 21 Feb 2013

STMicroelectronics Achieves Another Milestone in Testing 28nm FD-SOI Technology Platform

STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, announced today the achievement of another major milestone in its testing of its 28nm FD-SOI Technology Platform. (click here for a short video on ST’s FD-SOI). Following the Company’s December announcement of the successful manufacturing of System on Chip (SoC) integrated circuits, ST today announced that application-processor engine devices manufactured at the Company’s Crolles, France fab, were capable of operating at 3GHz with even greater power efficiency at a given operating frequency than alternate technologies.

From STMicroelectronics 21 Feb 2013

CEIA Metal Detectors Provide Effective Security Checkpoints and Improved Fan Experience

Security planning for major events continues as a balancing act between meeting the challenges of evolving threats while providing minimal impact for a positive and fan-friendly experience. For professional sporting events, metal detectors are becoming an integral component of game-day security enhancements.

20 Feb 2013

New Report Analyzes Global Market for Gas Sensors, Detectors, and Analyzers

Research and Markets has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "Global Gas Sensors, Detectors, and Analyzers Markets 2013" to their offering.

20 Feb 2013

NXP Semiconductors' GloTOP 2.5G Telematics Module for GLONASS Satellite System and GPS

NXP Semiconductors N.V. today introduced GloTOP 2.5G, the latest addition to the company's ATOP family of telematics solutions. GloTOP is an automotive telematics module specifically designed to work with the Russian GLONASS satellite navigation system. Featuring a parallel reception system for both GLONASS and GPS, GloTOP is able to automatically select the most optimal signal at any one time to always ensure the most accurate positioning. It also enables the quick and easy integration of telematics applications in vehicles accessing this satellite system.

20 Feb 2013

Bourns Introduces Two New Models of Non-Contacting Rotary Position Sensors

Bourns, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, today announced it has expanded its line of non-contacting rotary position sensors with two new models. Designed to help increase the product lifespan and reliability of applications that operate in rugged environments, the Bourns® Model AMS22U and Model AMM20B utilize magnetic Hall Effect (HE) technology that helps increase operational life and reliability even in harsh environments.

20 Feb 2013

Cypress Semiconductor, DRS Technologies to Mass Produce Uncooled Infrared Detectors

DRS Technologies, Inc., a Finmeccanica Company, and Cypress Semiconductor Corp. today announced that DRS will transfer its state-of-the-art Microbolometer technology for uncooled infrared detectors to Cypress for high-volume manufacturing.

From Leonardo DRS 20 Feb 2013

Comprehensive Report on Market for Sensors for the Internet-of-Things

Industry analyst firm NanoMarkets today announced the release of its new report titled "Sensors for the Internet-of-Things: 2013-2020" The report analyzes and quantifies the opportunities for Internet-connected sensor products in six key industry sectors: home automation, commercial building automation, media and gaming, healthcare, the "Industrial Internet," and "transportation and logistics." The report covers both the sensors and the hubs through which they are connected.

20 Feb 2013

Lion Precision LRD8200 Ultrasonic Clear Label Sensor's New Feature for Easier Setup

The Lion Precision LRD8200 Ultrasonic Clear Label Sensor has a new “Gap Quickset” feature for easier setup. The feature enables the user to place a gap in the sensor and with one click set the sensor’s “Gap” setting. Previously, operators had to use the Up and Down arrows until a display indicated the proper setting.

From Lion Precision 20 Feb 2013

Imec Demonstrates Low-Power Intra-Cardiac Signal Processing Chip for Ventricular Fibrillation Detection

Imec demonstrated a low-power (20µW), intra-cardiac signal processing chip for the detection of ventricular fibrillation at this week’s International Solid State Circuits Conference (ISSCC 2013) in San Francisco with Olympus.

From imec 20 Feb 2013

MathWorks Joins Forces with ARM and STMicroelectronics

ARM and STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, have announced the availability of the first ever Embedded Coder support, with MATLAB and Simulink, for ARM® Cortex™-M processor-based systems.

From STMicroelectronics 20 Feb 2013

Micro-Epsilon Release New Non-contact Laser Triangulation Sensor to Develop Musical Instrument

A non-contact laser triangulation sensor from Micro-Epsilon is helping a German University to create musical melodies and rhythms by scanning the shape of everyday objects.

From Micro-Epsilon 19 Feb 2013

BMC Messsysteme GmbH Expand Business in Great Britain and USA

BMC Messsysteme GmbH, longtime manufacturer for PC measurement made in Germany, is expanding business relations by two new sales partners in Great Britain and USA.

From BMC Messsysteme GmbH 19 Feb 2013

Sensors News

HACH LANGE Earns FDT Certification for sc200 Universal Controller and Associated Sensors

STMicroelectronics, Soundchip Release HD-PA Microphone and Two HD-PA Audio Engines

Imec Presents Low Power 60GHz Radio Transceiver Chipset at ISSCC2013

STMicroelectronics Achieves Another Milestone in Testing 28nm FD-SOI Technology Platform

CEIA Metal Detectors Provide Effective Security Checkpoints and Improved Fan Experience

New Report Analyzes Global Market for Gas Sensors, Detectors, and Analyzers

NXP Semiconductors' GloTOP 2.5G Telematics Module for GLONASS Satellite System and GPS

Bourns Introduces Two New Models of Non-Contacting Rotary Position Sensors

Cypress Semiconductor, DRS Technologies to Mass Produce Uncooled Infrared Detectors

Comprehensive Report on Market for Sensors for the Internet-of-Things

Lion Precision LRD8200 Ultrasonic Clear Label Sensor's New Feature for Easier Setup

Imec Demonstrates Low-Power Intra-Cardiac Signal Processing Chip for Ventricular Fibrillation Detection

MathWorks Joins Forces with ARM and STMicroelectronics

Micro-Epsilon Release New Non-contact Laser Triangulation Sensor to Develop Musical Instrument

BMC Messsysteme GmbH Expand Business in Great Britain and USA

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