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Photonic integrated circuits (PICs) have been finding new ways to improve technology, like quantum computing. Hoping to…

Photonic integrated circuits (PICs) have been finding new ways to improve technology, like quantum computing. Hoping to push PICs to new areas, Purdue has created a magnet-free isolator.

Extracting DC from AC without any magnetics at all? A new solid-state circuit breaker put forth by Amber Solutions in…

Extracting DC from AC without any magnetics at all? A new solid-state circuit breaker put forth by Amber Solutions in partnership with Infineon Technologies stands to cause some pretty intense waves by displacing the nearly century-old technology upon which our electrical infrastructure is built.

In an effort for improved quality and lower power, TDK has released three new MEMS microphone solutions. How are these…

In an effort for improved quality and lower power, TDK has released three new MEMS microphone solutions. How are these microphones pushing the limits of MEMS technology?

Looking for a succinct intro to LVDTs? This article will explain LVDT basics, including structure, circuit, transfer…

Looking for a succinct intro to LVDTs? This article will explain LVDT basics, including structure, circuit, transfer function, linear range, sensitivity, and more.

Learn how the Montreal Protocol influenced this chemical sensor released by NevadaNano, a company tackling sensor…

Learn how the Montreal Protocol influenced this chemical sensor released by NevadaNano, a company tackling sensor applications from vending machines to flying noses.

While adaptive driving beam (ADB) headlights could prevent millions of nighttime car accidents, this technology is…

While adaptive driving beam (ADB) headlights could prevent millions of nighttime car accidents, this technology is currently banned in the U.S. What advancements are U.S. drivers missing out on?

TDK recently announced the so-called "lowest power waterproof MEMS barometric pressure sensor." Why did TDK choose…

TDK recently announced the so-called "lowest power waterproof MEMS barometric pressure sensor." Why did TDK choose capacitive MEMS as the go-to architecture for low power?

New research proposes a smart glass technology that could save energy in buildings by up to 35%.

New research proposes a smart glass technology that could save energy in buildings by up to 35%.

LiDAR is cropping up in manifold variants, and for scanning LiDAR, MEMs micro-mirrors are a key factor in determining the…

LiDAR is cropping up in manifold variants, and for scanning LiDAR, MEMs micro-mirrors are a key factor in determining the field of vision.

Learn about some of the most important fundamentals for understanding how interface technologies have evolved.

Learn about some of the most important fundamentals for understanding how interface technologies have evolved.

TDK's recently-announced single-axis MEMS accelerometer aims to bring a bit more bandwidth to the table in a…

TDK's recently-announced single-axis MEMS accelerometer aims to bring a bit more bandwidth to the table in a bandwidth-hungry industry.

Photorelays are gaining traction. In many cases, these devices outpace their mechanical counterparts in terms of size and…

Photorelays are gaining traction. In many cases, these devices outpace their mechanical counterparts in terms of size and power efficiency.

The unipolar Hall-effect sensor, also known as a unipolar switch, animates a variety of proximity-sensing devices—from…

The unipolar Hall-effect sensor, also known as a unipolar switch, animates a variety of proximity-sensing devices—from gear-shift levers to laptop screens.

The power-saving architecture behind the MEMs microphone side-steps the pitfalls of always-on listening battery consumption.

The power-saving architecture behind the MEMs microphone side-steps the pitfalls of always-on listening battery consumption.

MEMs speakers already have a leg up on conventional speakers. What does a fully-monolithic MEMs speaker entail?

MEMs speakers already have a leg up on conventional speakers. What does a fully-monolithic MEMs speaker entail?

Researchers have demonstrated that silicon processed by modern lithography procedures exhibits an ultrahigh elastic…

Researchers have demonstrated that silicon processed by modern lithography procedures exhibits an ultrahigh elastic strain limit, potentially enabling enhanced functional properties that will lead to better MEMS components.

Partial or conditional autonomous vehicles leave critical blind spots. MEMs 6DoF inertial sensors plus GNSS, camera,…

Partial or conditional autonomous vehicles leave critical blind spots. MEMs 6DoF inertial sensors plus GNSS, camera, RADAR, and LiDAR data may be a better bet.

This video tutorial covers some basic information related to three major categories of electrical and electronic components.

This video tutorial covers some basic information related to three major categories of electrical and electronic components.

Fast prototyping isn't so fast when you have to wait 20 weeks for a MEMS oscillator. SiTime wants to put an end to the…

Fast prototyping isn't so fast when you have to wait 20 weeks for a MEMS oscillator. SiTime wants to put an end to the wait for designers worldwide.