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ON Semiconductor Rolls Out Mixed-Signal Microcontroller for High-Precision Sensing Purposes

ON Semiconductor has launched a series of mixed-signal microcontrollers that provide accurate measurement and monitoring functions.

From ON Semiconductor 11 May 2011

Button-Less Keyboard Creates Music Using Eight Proximity Sensors

An innovative keyboard has been designed which is capable of creating music just by responding to gestures. Typically, pianos are instruments that are played by keying the buttons according to musical notes.

5 May 2011

IHS iSuppli Reports Apple as the Second Largest Buyer of MEMS Sensors in 2010

According to IHS iSuppli, Apple has been ranked as the second largest purchaser of micro electromechanical system (MEMS) sensors for use in Apple iPhone 4 and iPod Touch.

5 May 2011

Melbourne to Adopt Sophisticated Sensor System for Parking Infringements

A new system of monitoring for parking infringements using ground sensors is the latest brain child of the Melbourne City Council. It expects to earn $3 million extra per year with the new sensors that will alert parking inspectors about motorists that tend to over stay their time limits.

2 May 2011

US Air Force Looks at Signal Emitting Powder to Track Combatants

The United States Air Force is looking for a new type of tracking technology in which a small drone can paint the target to be followed with a signal emitting powder or liquid.

1 May 2011

Research Report on Wireless Sensor Networks

West Technology Research Solutions has released a new report ‘WTRS Wireless Sensor Network Technology Trends, Q2 2011’ that provides insight into the latest wireless sensor network applications and technologies.

30 Apr 2011

Timbercon Announces HighSpeed Measurement System Using Fiber-Optic Bragg Gratings

Timbercon is a fiber optics product and solutions manufacturing company. It has announced the availability of an Ultra-High Speed Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) Sensor System at the SPIE-Defense, Security + Sensing conference in Orlando, Florida.

28 Apr 2011

Aichi Steel Launches High-Performance 6-axis Motion Sensor

Aichi Steel has introduced the AMI603 6-axis motion sensor that has the ability to detect motion, tilt, and direction. It has been developed specifically for portable tablets and handset industry.

28 Apr 2011

Razer Hydra Motion Sensing Controllers Deliver High-Precision Tracking for Gamers

Razer has introduced the next-generation motion sensing controllers called the Razer Hydra. The company collaborated with Sixense and Valve to develop the Portal 2 content to improve game immersion capabilities.

27 Apr 2011

Northrop Grumman Tests Sensor for Next Generation Aerial Drone

Northrop Grumman Corporation is testing its new multifunction active sensor developed for broad area maritime surveillance by MQ-$C unmanned aerial vehicles. The Norwalk electronic systems division on-board sensor will give the aerial drone a 360 degree vision.

From Northrop Grumman Corporation 26 Apr 2011