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Researchers Advance Thermal Imaging for Military, Medical Infrared Thermography

Researchers Advance Thermal Imaging for Military, Medical Infrared Thermography

Using a non-contact thermometer with a near-infrared (NIR) spectrometer, the team eliminated the need for precise emissivity values.


News Jul 31, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Faster, Higher, Stronger: Reflections on Olympics Technology Past and Present

Faster, Higher, Stronger: Reflections on Olympics Technology Past and Present

The 2024 Olympic Games officially start today. The games may be an athletic competition, but they rely on cutting-edge technology to ensure safety and accuracy in the arena and entertainment worldwide.


News Jul 26, 2024 by Duane Benson
Nanusens Leverages MEMS-Within-CMOS to Unlock 5G and 6G Bands

Nanusens Leverages MEMS-Within-CMOS to Unlock 5G and 6G Bands

MEMS technologist Nanusens is putting its RF digitally tunable capacitors (DTCs) to new use in RF front ends to help 5G and 6G take off.


News Jul 24, 2024 by Jake Hertz
OmniVision, ST, and Onsemi Freshen Up Image Sensor Portfolios

OmniVision, ST, and Onsemi Freshen Up Image Sensor Portfolios

Several companies have updated the size, efficiency, or development ecosystems of their image sensors for applications ranging from AR to factory automation.


News Jul 18, 2024 by Arjun Nijhawan
New Sensors Target Smartphones, Industrial, and Automotive Designs

New Sensors Target Smartphones, Industrial, and Automotive Designs

Samsung, Sensry, and Melexis recently announced new sensor technology and collaborations aimed at improving performance, power, and protection.


News Jul 15, 2024 by Arjun Nijhawan
Allegro’s New Current Sensors Offer Alternative to Traditional Shunts

Allegro’s New Current Sensors Offer Alternative to Traditional Shunts

The new current sensors integrate more features, reducing the need for external components.


News Jul 11, 2024 by Jake Hertz
MIT’s Implantable Microphone May Lead to Internal Cochlear Implants

MIT’s Implantable Microphone May Lead to Internal Cochlear Implants

The new tiny biocompatible sensor may overcome one of the last cochlear implant hurdles.


News Jul 08, 2024 by Duane Benson
My Favorites From Sensors Converge 2024

My Favorites From Sensors Converge 2024

A short recap of some of the most interesting technologies I was able to see while walking the show floor this year.


News Jun 28, 2024 by Dale Wilson
Microchip Releases Chipset Solution for Designing Onboard EV Chargers

Microchip Releases Chipset Solution for Designing Onboard EV Chargers

The new design on-board charger (OBC) chipset and accompanying white paper provide a trusted path forward for battery EV and plug-in hybrid vehicle designers.


News Jun 18, 2024 by Duane Benson
Researchers Take Inspiration From Superman’s X-Ray Vision for Imaging Chip

Researchers Take Inspiration From Superman’s X-Ray Vision for Imaging Chip

A research team at the University of Texas at Dallas has turned to radar to reveal hidden objects—illuminating the potential of true terahertz imaging.


News Jun 17, 2024 by Aaron Carman
ST Rolls Out IMU Geared for Industrial and Robotic Designs

ST Rolls Out IMU Geared for Industrial and Robotic Designs

The new inertial measurement unit integrates edge processing and analog sensing into a single package.


News Jun 12, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Solid-State Beam Steering Comes to 3D LiDAR

Solid-State Beam Steering Comes to 3D LiDAR

Lumotive and Hokuyo Automatic have teamed up to bring the world’s first true beam-steering sensor to 3D LiDAR.


News May 28, 2024 by Duane Benson
Automotive Image Sensor Eliminates Flicker from LED Traffic Lights

Automotive Image Sensor Eliminates Flicker from LED Traffic Lights

Omnivision's new CMOS image sensor offers high low-light performance while mitigating image flicker from LED traffic lights and signals in automotive exterior cameras.


News May 24, 2024 by Mike Falter
Infineon Angle Sensors Double Down on Accuracy and Stray Field Immunity

Infineon Angle Sensors Double Down on Accuracy and Stray Field Immunity

The differential Hall-based angle sensor features intrinsic stray field robustness for automotive designs.


News May 20, 2024 by Jake Hertz
New Proposals Vie for CHIPS Act Funds for Fabs and Digital Twin R&D

New Proposals Vie for CHIPS Act Funds for Fabs and Digital Twin R&D

Micron, Polar Semiconductor, and digital twin proposals are slated to receive CHIPS Act funding to help secure the U.S. semiconductor supply chain.


News May 15, 2024 by Aaron Carman
ST’s 6-Axis Inertial Measurement Units Hit the Road

ST’s 6-Axis Inertial Measurement Units Hit the Road

STMicroelectronics has released a new 6-axis inertial measurement unit (IMU) targeting automotive navigation and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).


News May 09, 2024 by Mike Falter
NASA and JAXA Detect Interstellar X-Rays With 36-Pixel Sensor

NASA and JAXA Detect Interstellar X-Rays With 36-Pixel Sensor

The NASA and JAXA XRISM mission leverages a new 36-pixel X-ray sensor called Resolve to examine the movement and composition of X-ray-emitting stellar objects.


News May 09, 2024 by Duane Benson
Innovation Shined at Embedded World 2024

Innovation Shined at Embedded World 2024

Enjoy this taste of the rich collection of technology news from last week’s Embedded World trade show in Nuremberg, Germany.


News Apr 20, 2024 by Jeff Child
Across Two Embedded World Halls, NeoCortec Demos Sensor-to-Cloud Network

Across Two Embedded World Halls, NeoCortec Demos Sensor-to-Cloud Network

NeoCortec extended its exhibition outside of its Embedded World booth by installing wireless mesh network nodes across two halls.


News Apr 18, 2024 by Duane Benson
Heart Sensor Grows With Tissue to Measure Both Mechanical, Electrical Data

Heart Sensor Grows With Tissue to Measure Both Mechanical, Electrical Data

In contrast to current cardiac sensors, which can only measure mechanical or electrical data in bulky form factors, the new one-atom-thin device measures both.


News Apr 04, 2024 by Jake Hertz