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National Instruments Reaches 100 Plug-In Module Milestone

More than 50 modules, 50 third-party modules and a variety of chassis are available to meet the need of measurement and embedded control applications.

From National Instruments Corporation (U.K.) Ltd. 20 May 2010

e2v CCD Image Sensors Used to Explore Venus Planet

The e2v CCD47-20 sensors are frame transfer Charge Coupled Devices with 1024 x 1024 pixels, with each measuring 13µmsq.

20 May 2010

Aptina Enhances Third Generation FSI Image Sensor Technology

Enhancements in the ‘Aptina A-Pix frontside illumination (FSI) image sensor technology,’ a third generation technology, has resulted in substantial crosstalk and quantum efficiency (QE) improvements along with 25% light level enhancement with the same signal-to-noise ratio based performance as compared to the second generation technology.

20 May 2010

DigitalPersona Fingerprint Biometrics Integrated in ScriptRx System

The global endpoint protection and authentication solutions vendor DigitalPersona’s U.are.U fingerprint biometrics have been integrated in the ScriptRx System.

20 May 2010

Wireless Radiation Sensor Implant Senses Radiation Delivered to Tumors

Sicel Technologies’ wireless radiation sensor, also termed the Dose Verification System (DVS) is being implanted by Hackensack University Medical Center’s John Theurer Cancer Center to enable radiation oncologists to immediately receive post prostate cancer treatment data related to the exact quantity of radiation received by the tumors along with the tissue surrounding these tumors.

20 May 2010

Sandia Engineers Validate Device Performance for Space Functions

Satellites launched in the space for detection of environmental gases and nuclear events are presently experiencing a sort of data logjam problem since powerful sensors mounted on board the satellite deliver more information than their existing bandwidth is able to transmit to earth.

20 May 2010

N-trig Gesture Vocabulary with Integrated Pen and Touch Technologies

N-trig, a vendor of the DuoSense solution that integrates the capacitive true multi-touch and the pen functionalities in a single gadget, has launched the ‘N-trig N-act Hands-on gesture vocabulary’ related to four, three and two plus features-based finger multi-touch functionality.

19 May 2010

US Air Force Aircraft Integrated Sensor Suite Contract for Northrop

Northrop Grumman Corporation has been awarded a contract by the US Air Force for providing the unmanned aircraft program of Global Hawk with a capability of interim repair for the Air Force’s enhanced integrated sensor suite (EISS) and integrated sensor suite (ISS).

19 May 2010

Analog and Xsens Develop Real-Time Motion Capture Technology

Analog Devices Inc (ADI) and Xsens Technology BV have developed the real-time motion capturing technique that is used by major motion pictures for character animation.

19 May 2010

Freescale Launches Advanced Automotive Airbag Systems at PSI5 Forum

With the introduction of the PSI5 airbag systems, Freescale Semiconductor has extended its range of next-generation airbag solutions.

18 May 2010

Raytheon and Hughes Employees Recognized on 50th Laser Anniversary

Employees and retirees from The Hughes Aircraft Company and the Raytheon Corporation were awarded recognition during a dinner hosted during the Laser’s 50th anniversary celebration in El Segundo, California by Raytheon.

18 May 2010

RAE Wireless Solutions for Flammable and Toxic Gas Detection

The industrial hygiene monitoring, fixed toxic and flammable gas detection, personal, wireless, portable systems from the sensor solutions vendor RAE system will be showcased at the Colorado-based Denver Convention Center from May 24 to May 26, 2010.

18 May 2010

Hangzhou’s Electronic, Ear and Forehead Thermometer Range

Hangzhou Hua’an Medical & Health Instruments, the leading electronic producer in the world, has developed the Microlife thermometer brands for the OEM markets worldwide.

18 May 2010

Ametherm’s Power Thermistors Receive CSA and UL Certifications

Ametherm offers a series of SL22 power thermistors that meet Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and Canadian Standards Association (CSA) standards.

18 May 2010

Wireless ICT and Intelligent Transportation Report Focuses on ITS

The report on ‘Wireless ICT and Intelligent Transportation Systems: Current and Future Trends’ has been announced as an addition to the offerings from Research and Markets.

18 May 2010