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New Fault-Management Chip from STMicroelectronics

LED lights for critical applications such as vehicle lights, streetlamps and emergency lights are even more dependable and long-lasting thanks to a new fault-management chip from STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications.

From STMicroelectronics 16 Oct 2012

Peratech Recognised for its Contribution of QTC Technology

Peratech, the innovator in touch technology, has been presented with a Tech Brief Award by NASA in recognition for its contribution of QTC™ technology that was used to provide fingertip sensitivity for the Robonaut.

From Peratech Ltd 16 Oct 2012

Plessey Shortlisted for New Innovative MAGIC and LED Products in Electra Awards 2012

Plessey today announced that it has been shortlisted for its new innovative MAGIC™ (MAnufactured on GaN ICs) High Brightness LED (HBLED) products in the Elektra Awards 2012 Solid-State Lighting Application Category.

From Plessey Semiconductors Ltd 16 Oct 2012

ARAMARK Healthcare, Tru-D Enter Partnership for Portable UV Disinfection Technology

ARAMARK Healthcare today announced its partnership with Tru-D SmartUVC™ technology, a cutting-edge portable UV disinfection system technology, which will effectively and efficiently help prevent healthcare-associated infections (HAI's) in hospitals across North America.

16 Oct 2012

Masimo Introduces Universal ReSposable Pulse Oximetry Sensor System

Masimo announced today limited market release of the Universal ReSposable™ Pulse Oximetry Sensor System, offering the Measure-Through Motion and Low Perfusion performance and accuracy of SET®, as well as the comfort of its single-patient-use adhesive sensors with the cost-effectiveness and environmental advantages of a reusable sensor.

From Masimo Corporation 16 Oct 2012

HELLA, Bender Partner to Develop Isolation Monitor for Lithium-Ion Batteries

HELLA is partnering with Bender to develop a new isolation monitor for lithium-ion batteries which facilitates the safe and reliable operation of high voltage batteries for electric and advanced hybrid vehicles.

From Hella KGaA Hueck + Co. 16 Oct 2012

TCG’s New Specification Adds Additional Layers of Security to Shared Network Infrastructure

Potentially vulnerable industrial control systems today got a big boost in security with the publication of a new specification from the Trusted Computing Group (TCG) that adds additional layers of security to standard shared network infrastructure. Such security will protect critical energy, utility, healthcare and manufacturing systems that have been increasingly targeted for attacks.

16 Oct 2012

Keithley Adds Dual-Channel Picoammeter to Sensitive Instrumentation Portfolio

Keithley Instruments, a world leader in advanced electrical test instruments and systems, expands its low level measurement leadership by introducing a dual-channel picoammeter with dual +/-30V independent, non-floating bias sources and 1fA measurement resolution.

16 Oct 2012

BT9 Launches Xsense End-To-End Cold Chain Management System

BT9 today introduced Xsense®, a premier end-to-end cold chain management system that ensures all stakeholders in the cold supply chain, have full transparency and control over their perishables, anywhere in the world, at any given time.

16 Oct 2012

Microchip Announces New Additions to 70 MIPS Digital Signal Controllers

Microchip Technology, a leading provider of microcontroller, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced new additions to the 70 MIPS dsPIC33E and PIC24E product families, building on Microchip’s motor control and general-purpose device series that include integrated Op Amps and a Charge Time Measurement Unit (CTMU) for temperature sensing or mTouch™ capacitive touch sensing.

From Microchip Technology Inc. 16 Oct 2012

MAST Anticipates First Delivery of Hall Sensor Speed Control Circuit in November

Micromem Technologies through its wholly owned subsidiary, Micromem Applied Sensor Technologies Inc. (MAST), is pleased to provide an update on current and new initiatives. Also, please visit our website to read the CEO's Letter to the Shareholders dated October 5, 2012.

16 Oct 2012

Organic Solar Cell Directly Recharges Lithium-Ion Battery

A new breakthrough in solar technology means portable electronic devices such as e-book readers could soon be re-charged on the move in low light levels and partial shading. Scientists from the University of Warwick, in collaboration with spin-out company Molecular Solar, have created an organic solar cell that generates a sufficiently high voltage to recharge a lithium-ion battery directly, without the need to connect multiple individual cells in series.

15 Oct 2012

Hunter Fan’s New Universal Internet Thermostat Drastically Reduces Heating and Cooling Costs

Consumers can dramatically cut heating and cooling costs by installing Hunter Fan’s new Universal Internet Thermostat, which is controlled in-home or remotely with a smartphone app.

15 Oct 2012

Masimo Debuts rainbow SuperSensor and Fractional Arterial Oxygen Saturation, SpfO2

Masimo today announced the CE Mark and debut of the new fractional arterial oxygen saturation, SpfO2™, parameter through the rainbow® Universal ReSposable SuperSensor™, the first noninvasive sensor to provide simultaneous monitoring of SpHb®, SpCO®, SpMet®, SpfO2, SpOC™, Perfusion Index, PVI®, and

From Masimo Corporation 15 Oct 2012

Reflective Infrared Beam Smoke Detectors Ensure Safety in Hungarian Chemical Treatment Center

A major chemical treatment centre in Budapest, Hungary , is using a FIRERAY 5000 and 14 FIRERAY F50R reflective infrared beam smoke detectors from Fire Fighting Enterprises (FFE) as part of its fire protection system.

15 Oct 2012

Sensors News

New Fault-Management Chip from STMicroelectronics

Peratech Recognised for its Contribution of QTC Technology

Plessey Shortlisted for New Innovative MAGIC and LED Products in Electra Awards 2012

ARAMARK Healthcare, Tru-D Enter Partnership for Portable UV Disinfection Technology

Masimo Introduces Universal ReSposable Pulse Oximetry Sensor System

HELLA, Bender Partner to Develop Isolation Monitor for Lithium-Ion Batteries

TCG’s New Specification Adds Additional Layers of Security to Shared Network Infrastructure

Keithley Adds Dual-Channel Picoammeter to Sensitive Instrumentation Portfolio

BT9 Launches Xsense End-To-End Cold Chain Management System

Microchip Announces New Additions to 70 MIPS Digital Signal Controllers

MAST Anticipates First Delivery of Hall Sensor Speed Control Circuit in November

Organic Solar Cell Directly Recharges Lithium-Ion Battery

Hunter Fan’s New Universal Internet Thermostat Drastically Reduces Heating and Cooling Costs

Masimo Debuts rainbow SuperSensor and Fractional Arterial Oxygen Saturation, SpfO2

Reflective Infrared Beam Smoke Detectors Ensure Safety in Hungarian Chemical Treatment Center

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