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New Sony NEX-C3 Cameras: SLR Sized Sensors and Interchangeable Lenses

The new NEX-C3 camera from Sony has an SLR sized sensor along with interchangeable lenses. The camera will also has a 16.2 megapixels APS-C image sensor and will be the smallest camera of its kind as per Sony. The NEX-C3 is also touted as being cheaper than existing D-SLRs.

By Andy Choi 9 Jun 2011

OmniVision to Fulfil Apple's iPhone 5 CMOS Needs

Apple is set to obtain 90% of all its CMOS image sensor needs from OmniVision for the forthcoming iPhone 5. The iPhone 5 is also said to have an 8 Mega Pixel camera.

From OmniVision Technologies, Inc. 9 Jun 2011

New York Art Museum Protected by Clever Wireless Sensors System

A clever new sensor system will be deployed at the Clositers Museum in New York, but it may not be easily seen. Dozens of tiny sensors will protect the works of art displayed in the museum using a network of wireless environmental sensors.

From IBM Corporation 9 Jun 2011

Micralyne Discusses MEMS Fabrication Techniques at Sensors Expo 2011

Micralyne, an independent micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) foundry, has presented details about MEMS fabrication at Sensors Expo & Conference.

By Andy Choi 9 Jun 2011

UARK Geologist Receives NSF Award for Novel Approach behind Formation and Evolution of Planet

Fangzhen Teng, a geologist in the University of Arkansas, has been awarded a CAREER award worth $458,928 for a five-year period by the National Science Foundation (NSF) for his unique and novel approach to solving the mysteries of the cooling histories of rocks and minerals.

By Andy Choi 9 Jun 2011

Kyocera Develops Innovative Crystal Unit with Thermistor

Kyocera has announced the production of the first crystal unit called CT2520DB’, The product, which is equipped with a thermistor, is an AT cut type crystal unit with dimensions of 2.5 x 2.0 mm. Sampling of the product has commenced in the month of March.

By Andy Choi 9 Jun 2011

Researchers Develop Long Range Infrared Microsensors Using Etching Technique

Researchers at Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Microelectronic Circuits and Systems (IMS) have developed a new way to produce long range infrared microsensors, which could be used in thermal imaging cameras for automotive safety systems.

By Andy Choi 9 Jun 2011

Improved Temperature Specs for World's Smallest Digital and Humidity Sensors

Following the successful launch of the world’s smallest digital humidity and temperature sensor in 2010, the fully calibrated sensors of the SHT2x family have already won design slots in many applications. Now Sensirion has again significantly improved the temperature specifications of the standard SHT21 version.

From Sensirion AG 9 Jun 2011

Excelitas Displays Detection and Sensing Solutions at Sensor + Test 2011

Global provider of customized optoelectronics to OEMs, Excelitas Technologies, will showcase its portfolio of detection products at the Sensor + Test 2011 in Nuremberg, Germany.

By Andy Choi 8 Jun 2011

BAE Systems Announces Delivery of 20,000th Aircraft Protection Warning Sensor

BAE Systems, a global security and defence company, has announced the delivery of its 20,000th warning sensor for airborne protection of military aircraft.

By Andy Choi 8 Jun 2011

Suzuki MR Wagon Touch Panel Features Cypress’s CapSense Solution

Cypress Semiconductor, a provider of programmable timing devices, system-on-chip solutions, memories and touch sensing solutions for touchscreens, announced that its CapSense touch-sensing solution has been selected by Clarion for driving the audio control touch panel on the Suzuki MR Wagon.

By Andy Choi 8 Jun 2011

SensorDynamics Introduces New, Improved Micromechanical Combo Sensor

SensorDynamics, a provider of multidimensional wireless and inertial sensors, has introduced an enhanced version of micromechanical combo sensor, SD746, for measurement of motion in industrial and consumer applications. The 6DoF-IMU SD746 includes a low-power wake-up on motion function.

By Andy Choi 7 Jun 2011