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Memtransistor-based Collision Detection Scheme is Inspired by Insects

Researchers at Pennsylvania State University created an ultra-low power collision detection system inspired by insects such as the locust, which can detect potential crashes, even at night.

one day ago by Darshil Patel

Menlo Micro Supports Low–power MEMS With High-voltage Driver IC

Created for MEMS applications where high voltages are needed, the company’s new driver IC features an embedded charge pump.

January 17, 2023 by Jake Hertz

Aimed at Power Distribution, Menlo Micro Debuts “Highest” Power MEMS Switch

Putting its Ideal Switch technology back into action, Menlo Micro has unveiled what it says is the industry highest power MEMS switch device.

December 01, 2022 by Jeff Child

Startup Validates its MEMS Scanning Mirror Process for LiDARs

Setting out to overcome the drawbacks of today’s LiDAR mirror alternatives, Omnitron Sensors has crafted a 3D MEMS technology fit for low-cost, high-volume markets.

November 30, 2022 by Jeff Child

Introduction to MEMS Microphone Technology—Analog vs Digital Microphones

MEMS silicon microphones are in everything from cellphones, hearing aids, smart speakers, computers, and vehicles. Learn the basics of how they work, their use, and what’s available.

November 25, 2022 by Harry Trietley

Our Electronica Interview with Infineon PSS Division President Adam White

In Infineon’s booth in the vast Hall C3 at Electronica 2022, we caught up with Adam White to talk supply chain, sustainability, green energy, and more.

November 23, 2022 by Jeff Child

Latest Automotive IC “Firsts” Include Ethernet Switches and IMUs

Feeding the needs of next-gen automotive designs, chip companies have rolled out devices that are “firsts” in their categories.

September 03, 2022 by Antonio Anzaldua Jr.

Electronic Component Aging—the Aging Effects of Resistors and Op-amps

Learn about the aging behavior of resistors and amplifiers using temperature calculations and the Arrhenius equation to understand resistor drift, resistor stability, and op-amp drift.

August 28, 2022 by Dr. Steve Arar

ToF Sensors Land Roles in PCs, Smart Door Locks, and More

A new wave of time-of-flight (ToF) sensors are finding use in applications such as PCs, smart door lock facial recognition, 3D image sensing, and more.

August 06, 2022 by Antonio Anzaldua Jr.

Introduction to Allan Variance—Non-overlapping and Overlapping Allan Variance

Learn about non-overlapping and overlapping Allan variance and how the Allan variance curve can be used to identify different types of random errors present in a signal.

July 08, 2022 by Dr. Steve Arar

An Introduction to MEMS Vibratory Gyroscopes

Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) vibratory gyroscopes can be a bit mysterious and math-intensive. Let's break the math down, and go over gyroscope basics and structures.

June 30, 2022 by Dr. Steve Arar

LiDAR’s Future Looks Bright With New Tech Demos at Sensors Converge 2022

The All About Circuits team reviews just a couple of the many demonstrations of new LiDAR technologies from this week’s Sensors Converge conference in Silicon Valley.

June 29, 2022 by Dale Wilson

“World’s Smallest LBS Display” Could Lead to More Comfortable AR Headsets

TriLite and Dispelix teamed up for a new, ultra-compact projection display aimed at augmented reality (AR) headsets.

May 26, 2022 by Jake Hertz

Ep. 45 | The “Ideal Switch”? GE’s Spinoff, Menlo Micro, Looks to Disrupt the Power Industry

Chris Keimel, CTO of Menlo Micro (a spinoff from General Electric), introduces the metal MEMS Ideal Switch®. Its ambitious goals merely include replacing the centuries-old electromechanical relay and disrupting the power and RF switching industries.

May 10, 2022 by Daniel Bogdanoff

On-demand Solar Energy—Researchers Store and Use Energy from the Sun

One setback to fully utilizing solar energy is how to successfully store it. Aiming to tackle this issue, researchers have successfully converted stored electrical energy into usable electrical power.

April 14, 2022 by Jake Hertz

RF Switch Ups Power Density and Integration for 5G Networks

The new RF switch device from Menlo Micro offers 25 W power handling and an integrated charge pump driver circuit.

April 12, 2022 by Jeff Child

Menlo Micro’s “Ideal Switch” Gains Traction with $150 Million Funding

Claiming to have realized the “ideal switch,” GE spinoff Menlo Micro has secured over $225 million in funding to this point.

March 14, 2022 by Jake Hertz

Accelerometer Specifications: Measurement Range, Sensitivity, and Noise Performance

Learn about capacitive MEMS accelerometer specifications for measurement range, sensitivity, and noise performance for both digital- and analog-output accelerometers.

March 13, 2022 by Dr. Steve Arar

ST Aims to Pack a Punch With DSP, AI, and a MEMS Sensor All on the Same Silicon

In a bid to push forward innovation in micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS), STMicroelectronics has launched a power-efficient system that combines signal processing, AI, and MEMS sensors all-in-one.

February 21, 2022 by Abdulwaliy Oyekunle

Accelerometer Mounting Methods: Types, Effects, and Solutions

In this article, learn about the different methods for mounting accelerometers, their effect on accelerometer frequency response, and solutions for mounting a MEMS accelerometer.

February 20, 2022 by Dr. Steve Arar