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What Does an Accelerometer Output When It Isn’t Moving? Zero-g Bias

In this article, learn about zero-g offset and zero-g bias level, how it pertains to capacitive MEMS accelerometers, as well as accelerometer offset calibration to trim out offset error.

5 days ago by Dr. Steve Arar

CTA Hopes to Make a Splash With New Open Radar API Standard Called Ripple

A collaborative effort between the tech giants, Google and Texas Instruments, along with the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) and others, announced their new radar application programming interface (API) to develop radar-based technologies.

January 20, 2022 by Kristijan Nelkovski

Allegro Spins Out “Industry’s Smallest” Hall Effect Sensor IC for Sine/Cosine Output

Hall effect sensors (HESs) can be a great option for position sensing. Hoping to push this technology forward, Allego is releasing a 3D Hall effect sensor IC for sine/cosine outputs.

January 13, 2022 by Jake Hertz

Startup NOVELDA Sets Its Grip On Presence Detection Using UWB Sensor

From awards to funding, Norwegian startup NOVELDA is making waves with its ultra-wideband (UWB) technology for presence sensing.

January 06, 2022 by Jake Hertz

Introduction to Capacitive Accelerometers: Measuring Acceleration with Capacitive Sensing

In this article, we'll discuss how to use capacitive sensing to measure acceleration.

December 12, 2021 by Dr. Steve Arar

Startup Arbe Hopes to Take Center-stage in ADAS with 4D Radar

Many startups are rising to the challenge to create advanced driver monitoring systems (ADAS) as the push for the next generation of vehicles revs up. Arbe is hoping to find its niche with its 4D radar technology.

December 02, 2021 by Abdulwaliy Oyekunle

The Need for High-Accuracy Ultra-Low Pressure Sensors

Learn about the benefits of board-mounted pressure sensors and the considerations when selecting them.

November 23, 2021 by Craig Sanderson, Sager Electronics

Considerations for Including a Board Mount Pressure Sensor

In this article, find out what board mount pressure sensors are, how they work, their benefits, applications, and how to choose one for a design.

November 19, 2021 by Craig Sanderson, Sager Electronics

NVIDIA Hits the Road with Autonomous Vehicle Hardware at GTC

At NVIDIA's GPU Technology Conference, the company unveiled its roadmap to bring autonomy to more vehicles—dependent on chipsets, sensors, GPUs, cameras, and more.

November 16, 2021 by Tyler Charboneau

The Role of Optical Sensors in Electronic Applications

This article outlines the principles of operation of optical sensors, optical sensor types, considerations for optical sensor selection, and key applications.

November 12, 2021 by ROHM Semiconductor

Researchers Kick 3D Printing Trend up a Notch With Self-charging Medical Wearable

With advancements in materials science and electronic engineering, 3D printing is entering the stage of developing made-to-fit wearable electronic systems like that from the University of Arizona.

November 12, 2021 by Kristijan Nelkovski

ROHM’s Waterproof Barometric Pressure Sensor Is More Than a Weather Forecaster

The MEMS piezoresistive pressure sensor stands apart from traditional barometers with a waterproof package, built-in temperature compensation, and high tolerance to stress.

November 10, 2021 by Dr. Steve Arar

On-chip Optical Isolators: A Possible Key to Shrinking Quantum Devices?

New research out of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign may push Moore's law in photonics as well as the quantum realm.

November 04, 2021 by Ikimi .O

Tactile Sensing Gets a Boost for AI Systems Thanks to Open-source Research

AI system sensing keeps pushing to new levels lately, especially as more research keeps pouring in concerning tactile sensing. One contributor is Facebook or "Meta" with its DIGIT and ReSkin technology.

November 03, 2021 by Jake Hertz

ST Shoots to Improve Automotive Navigation Using an Inertial Measurement Unit

Positioning in tunnels and garages can be difficult. Taking on this challenge comes STMicroelectronics' newest GNSS chipset using an inertial measurement unit (IMU) for better positional accuracy.

October 27, 2021 by Jake Hertz

Startup Nextiles Redefines How Athletes Use E-fabric for Fitness

Brooklyn-based startup Nextiles is blending traditional sewing techniques with innovative PCBs to change how athletes measure performance.

October 22, 2021 by Jake Hertz

3D Printing May Ease Semiconductor Shortage Woes

Additive manufacturing can't do much in the way of complex ICs, but it can replace legacy passives and improve existing fab machinery.

October 20, 2021 by Hannah DeTavis

New LiDAR Chips Go the Distance, Rain or Shine

Though LiDAR is one of the most popular technologies for ADAS, it still has its hangups. Now, developers are fine-tuning LiDAR at the chip level—for instance, by extending detection distance and priming it for inclement weather.

October 19, 2021 by Antonio Anzaldua Jr.

New Sensor Claims an “Industry First” for Detecting Harmful UV-A Radiation

Built for wearable devices, the new UV-detection chip can help users monitor their exposure to the most harmful type of radiation: UV-A.

October 14, 2021 by Kristijan Nelkovski

Hokuyo Automation Boosts 4D LiDAR Leveraging SiLC’s FMCW Single Chip Technology

Hokuyo Automation and SiLC Technologies are teaming up to push 4D LiDAR to mainstream using frequency modulated continuous wave technology (FMCW). However, what is 4D LiDAR and SiLC's chip solution?

October 05, 2021 by Antonio Anzaldua Jr.