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…
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?
The MEDLI2 sensor package on the Perseverance rover is not only gathering data for future missions; it's also…
The MEDLI2 sensor package on the Perseverance rover is not only gathering data for future missions; it's also demonstrating how commercial-off-the-shelf parts can be used in space.
Innovations in smart technology call for innovations in sensor ICs. Here are a few that have stood out in the first few…
Innovations in smart technology call for innovations in sensor ICs. Here are a few that have stood out in the first few days of CES 2021.
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.
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.
Patients with diabetic neuropathy often can't feel injuries on their feet, which can lead to ulcers and amputation.…
Patients with diabetic neuropathy often can't feel injuries on their feet, which can lead to ulcers and amputation. Siren's microsensor-embedded socks catch early signs of inflammation.
The MS5839 is a highly integrated, water- and chlorine-resistant device that utilizes delta-sigma A/D conversion to…
The MS5839 is a highly integrated, water- and chlorine-resistant device that utilizes delta-sigma A/D conversion to provide high-resolution digital data.
Let’s take a look at the 2JCIE-EV, which comes with sample code and supports a wide variety of sensing applications.
Let’s take a look at the 2JCIE-EV, which comes with sample code and supports a wide variety of sensing applications.
Position trackers and position sensors are fundamentally different. Yet sometimes outside of engineering spaces, we hear…
Position trackers and position sensors are fundamentally different. Yet sometimes outside of engineering spaces, we hear the terms used interchangeably. Here's why the distinction matters.
STMicro claims their new MEMS device is the first to measure acceleration and temperature in one IC package.
STMicro claims their new MEMS device is the first to measure acceleration and temperature in one IC package.
The AS7341 can be used for optical-spectrum analysis and color matching in mobile phones and various other electronic devices.
The AS7341 can be used for optical-spectrum analysis and color matching in mobile phones and various other electronic devices.
In its third wave of intelligent MEMs sensor technologies, Bosch has recently announced the BHI160BP—a lightweight,…
In its third wave of intelligent MEMs sensor technologies, Bosch has recently announced the BHI160BP—a lightweight, small form factor, and low power consumption, position tracking sensor.
What do you get when you combine an ultrasonic transducer with micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) machining?
What do you get when you combine an ultrasonic transducer with micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) machining?
We've heard all about LiDAR sensors for autonomous vehicle applications. But what about RADAR?
We've heard all about LiDAR sensors for autonomous vehicle applications. But what about RADAR?
Sound can be used to detect objects and communicate. This roundup looks at three new MEMS-based microphones and…
Sound can be used to detect objects and communicate. This roundup looks at three new MEMS-based microphones and ultrasonic sensors on display at Sensor Expo 2018.
While some car enthusiasts resist the integration of technology into automobiles, the industry is marching on towards…
While some car enthusiasts resist the integration of technology into automobiles, the industry is marching on towards more and more electronic components in cars. STMicroelectronics has announced their latest automotive-grade MEMS, the ASM330LHH, which aids in equipping cars with sensor technology.
Get the breakdown on a new Bosch IMU designed for robotics and drone operation and learn a bit about drone design…
Get the breakdown on a new Bosch IMU designed for robotics and drone operation and learn a bit about drone design considerations along the way.
The ADXL1005 by Analog Devices is a low noise, wide bandwidth, single-axis MEMS accelerometer with Analog Output.
The ADXL1005 by Analog Devices is a low noise, wide bandwidth, single-axis MEMS accelerometer with Analog Output.
A new MEMS capacitive barometric pressure sensor, from InvenSense, is said to be the industry's lowest-noise and…
A new MEMS capacitive barometric pressure sensor, from InvenSense, is said to be the industry's lowest-noise and lowest-power pressure sensor.
IDT’s new high-performance MEMS relative humidity and temperature sensor requires no user calibration and comes in four…
IDT’s new high-performance MEMS relative humidity and temperature sensor requires no user calibration and comes in four different accuracy levels.