NXP Semiconductors (NXP), a provider of high performance mixed signal and standard product solutions, has introduced a new low-noise amplifier (LNA), the BGU8006, for enhancing GPS reception in very small portable devices. Claimed to be the tiniest available wafer-level chip-scale package (WLCSP) GPS LNA, it has a footprint of 0.65x0.44 x 0.2 mm.
By Kalwinder Kaur
22 Jun 2012
Membrane Instruments and Technology (MINT), a Nanyang Technological University (NTU) spin-off company, has introduced Memshield, a 3-in-one water quality monitoring system. The novel monitoring system can help water companies reduce the costs involved in water monitoring operations by two-thirds.
By Kalwinder Kaur
22 Jun 2012
Infineon Technologies, a provider of system and semiconductor solutions for mobility, security and energy efficiency, has announced that its KP200 pressure sensor is being used to increase the protection for vehicle occupants and pedestrians.
Movea (www.movea.com), the leader in motion processing and data fusion technologies, announced today its collaboration with Freescale Semiconductor, a global leader in embedded processing solutions, to integrate Movea&rs...
Daniel Grumiller and Gabriela Mocanu, researchers at the Vienna University of Technology, have devised a new technique to demonstrate the existence of theoretical ‘axions,’ which may encircle a black hole and extort energy from it. This may result in the emission of gravity waves, which can then be calculated.
By Kalwinder Kaur
21 Jun 2012
Polar, a provider of technologies for heart rate monitoring and fitness assessment, has launched a new wireless heart rate sensor with Bluetooth Smart technology for heart rate transmission.
By Kalwinder Kaur
21 Jun 2012
In-Situ, a provider of environmental and aquaculture monitoring systems, has announced that the EPA has approved its Rugged Dissolved Oxygen (RDO) methods.
By Kalwinder Kaur
21 Jun 2012
CAS DataLoggers and sophisticated manufacturer Delphin Technology have jointly announced that the popular ProfiSignal software for Delphin measurement and automation systems is now available to run on Microsoft terminal servers.
Ecotech captured unique details of the earthquake which struck Victoria at 8.53pm last night at one of their live blast monitoring sites.
Freescale Semiconductor has released an Xtrinsic 6-axis sensor that consists of an accelerometer and a magnetometer to deliver eCompass functionality. The novel Xtrinsic FXOS8700CQ sensor integrates heading and high resolution motion sensing technology in a single-chip.
GlacialLight has introduced a new eco-friendly infrared motion sensing automatic light switch. The GL-PIR10C device helps save power and can convert ordinary lights into security devices.
By Kalwinder Kaur
20 Jun 2012
The Sensors Expo & Conference 2013 was held on June 6-7, in Rosemont, IL at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. The event showcased sensors, sensing technologies and sensor-integrated systems. Over 4,000 scientists, engineers and industry professionals took part in the conference.
By Kalwinder Kaur
20 Jun 2012
US-based Agilent Technologies has introduced the world’s fastest USB power sensors named Agilent U2020 X-Series. The sensor’s power and peak measurement capabilities enable engineers to measure the performance of various devices faster and with greater accuracy.
Flexpoint Sensor Systems has successfully completed the development and testing of a taxi tracking sensor system. The system was developed by the company in collaboration with a South African company using the Bend Sensor Technology.
A team from the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) has developed a new prototype system for the automatic detection of cracks on roads and pavements and sealing the same. The research is being funded by the Georgia Department of Transportation.
By Kalwinder Kaur
20 Jun 2012