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Toshiba Presents Small and Low Power CMOS Image Sensor at ISSCC 2013

Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) today announced the development of a CMOS image sensor with a small area and low power pixel readout circuits. A sample sensor embedded with the readout circuits shows double the performance of a conventional one. Toshiba presented this development at ISSCC 2013 in San Francisco, CA on Feb. 20.

26 Feb 2013

Electro-Optical Sensor on Sapphire Satellite to Track Man-Made Space Objects

MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. ("MDA" or "the Company"), a provider of essential information solutions, announced today that the Sapphire satellite developed by MDA for Canada's Department of National Defence (DND) has been launched into its proper orbit, and communication with the satellite has been established.

26 Feb 2013

BIOTRONIK’s Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator with Atrial Sensing Receives FDA Approval

BIOTRONIK, a leading manufacturer of cardiovascular medical technology, announced the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted final approval for the BIOTRONIK Lumax 740 DX System. This novel device is a first-in-class implantable cardiac defibrillator (ICD) that utilizes a single lead with atrial sensing capabilities.

From BIOTRONIK, Inc. 26 Feb 2013

Toyota Recognizes Continental’s Radar Based Rear Cross Traffic Alert Sensor System

The Toyota Motor Corporation presented Continental, the international automotive supplier, with its Technology & Development Award in recognition of Continental's development of a new generation of radar based sensors for a 'Rear Cross Traffic Alert' (RCTA) system on February 21, 2013.

26 Feb 2013

Novel Optical-Sensing Technology Reduces Incidences of Dropped Calls

Smartphones are set to become even more flexible and more satisfying to use, thanks to a unique sensor system developed by STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications.

From STMicroelectronics 26 Feb 2013

Neonode Unveils High-Performance Proximity Sensing Solutions for Mobile Phones

Neonode Inc., the optical touch technology company, will unveil today its new high-performance Proximity Sensing solutions that can either be integrated directly into Android, iPhone and Windows Mobile devices or into their accessories (i.e. external cases). These major innovations are based on Neonode's award-winning and patented Multisensing optical infrared technologies.

25 Feb 2013

Wellsense's Continuous Bedside Pressure Mapping System Helps Prevent Pressure Ulcers

New research presented at the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Biennial Conference demonstrates improvement in the prevention of pressure ulcers with the use of Wellsense's MAP™ System, the first-ever continuous bedside pressure mapping system.

25 Feb 2013

Emerson Receives Major Orders for Ultrasonic Gas Detection Technology

Emerson Process Management, a global business of Emerson (NYSE: EMR), has received orders totaling approximately $5.8 million for ultrasonic gas detection technology that will be used to monitor for leaks at onshore and offshore liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities in Australia.

From Emerson Electric Co. 25 Feb 2013

Sensirion Integrates Smallest Humidity and Temperature Sensor into Smartphones

Swiss sensor manufacturer Sensirion announced the successful integration of the world's smallest humidity and temperature sensor into smartphones at the MWC 2013, setting a new standard for ambient sensing.

From Sensirion AG 25 Feb 2013

Northrop Grumman to Highlight Radars and Sensor Systems at Australian International Air Show

Northrop Grumman Corporation will highlight a range of its key capabilities and programmes at the Australian International Air Show, including unmanned aircraft systems; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR); radars and sensor systems; and infrared countermeasures.

From Northrop Grumman Corporation 25 Feb 2013

Aker Eye/Vision Source Uses Versus Technology’s RTLS to Improve Patient Flow

Aker Eye/Vision Source, an eye clinic in Titusville, Fla., is one of the first optometry practices in the nation to improve patient flow and efficiency with a Real-time Locating System (RTLS) from Versus Technology, Inc.

22 Feb 2013

STMicroelectronics Introduces New Multi-Core Microcontroller for Automotive Systems

STMicroelectronics a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and a top supplier to the automotive industry, today announced a new member in its multi-core microcontroller (MCU) family aimed at functional safety applications for car electronics.

22 Feb 2013

Tensilica to Demonstrate Complete Hardware/Software IP Solutions at Mobile World Congress

Tensilica®, Inc. today announced that it will showcase its complete hardware/software intellectual property (IP) solutions that are leading the market in audio, voice, video, imaging and baseband communications at stand 6D101 at the Mobile World Congress, February 25-28, 2013, in Barcelona, Spain.

22 Feb 2013

Jasper Wireless Signs M2M Deal with Claro Brazil

Jasper Wireless, the leading connected devices platform for machine-to-machine (M2M) and consumer electronics, today announced an agreement with Claro Brazil to wirelessly connect machine-to-machine (M2M) and consumer electronics devices in Brazil.

22 Feb 2013

STMicroelectronics Adds Single-Chip Magnetometer to MEMS Sensor Portfolio

STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronic applications, the world's top MEMS manufacturer, and the leading supplier of MEMS sensors for consumer and portable applications[1], has added a high-performance standalone 3-axis magnetometer to its MEMS sensor portfolio. The new sensor delivers high performance in a very small package.

22 Feb 2013

Sensors News

Toshiba Presents Small and Low Power CMOS Image Sensor at ISSCC 2013

Electro-Optical Sensor on Sapphire Satellite to Track Man-Made Space Objects

BIOTRONIK’s Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator with Atrial Sensing Receives FDA Approval

Toyota Recognizes Continental’s Radar Based Rear Cross Traffic Alert Sensor System

Novel Optical-Sensing Technology Reduces Incidences of Dropped Calls

Neonode Unveils High-Performance Proximity Sensing Solutions for Mobile Phones

Wellsense's Continuous Bedside Pressure Mapping System Helps Prevent Pressure Ulcers

Emerson Receives Major Orders for Ultrasonic Gas Detection Technology

Sensirion Integrates Smallest Humidity and Temperature Sensor into Smartphones

Northrop Grumman to Highlight Radars and Sensor Systems at Australian International Air Show

Aker Eye/Vision Source Uses Versus Technology’s RTLS to Improve Patient Flow

STMicroelectronics Introduces New Multi-Core Microcontroller for Automotive Systems

Tensilica to Demonstrate Complete Hardware/Software IP Solutions at Mobile World Congress

Jasper Wireless Signs M2M Deal with Claro Brazil

STMicroelectronics Adds Single-Chip Magnetometer to MEMS Sensor Portfolio

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