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Spirent Launches New Sensor Simulation Software

Spirent Communications, which provides testing positioning, communications and navigation technologies, has released its new SimSENSOR MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) sensor simulation software.

19 Jul 2012

TREK to Unveil Field Meter at SEMICON West 2012

At SEMICON West, TREK will launch a new Field Meter of Model 511. SEMICON West, a yearly event, is scheduled to take place from July 10 to 12, 2012 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco and favors the global microelectronics industry.

5 Jul 2012

SolarBOS Launches New Current Sensing Combiner

SolarBOS has launched a new current sensing combiner system that can find applications in the solar industry. The combiner solution is available in 8, 12 and 16 circuit versions with voltage rating of both 600 VDC and 1000 VDC and current rating up to 250 ADC.

4 Jul 2012

Freescale Introduces Single-Chip Sensor Fusion Solution for Mobile Applications

Freescale Semiconductor has released an Xtrinsic 6-axis sensor that consists of an accelerometer and a magnetometer to deliver eCompass functionality. The novel Xtrinsic FXOS8700CQ sensor integrates heading and high resolution motion sensing technology in a single-chip.

From NXP Semiconductors 20 Jun 2012

Innovative Lightning Sensor Wins "Best of Sensors Expo" Gold Award

ams AS3935 Lightning Sensor has won the gold “Best of Sensors Expo” Award for 2012.

14 Jun 2012

Honeywell Launches Bipolar Latching Digital Hall Effect Sensor ICs

Honeywell has added SS360NT/SS360ST/SS460S High Sensitivity Bipolar Latching Digital Hall-effect Sensor Integrated Circuits to its portfolio of magnetic position sensor products. These devices, which are sensitive and small-sized, facilitate a quicker latch response time.

12 Jun 2012

EU Adopts Smart Energy Metering Systems and Smart Electricity Grids

Information and communication technology (ICT) enabled 'smart energy' will be used to replace wasted 'dumb energy.'

31 May 2012

Lake Shore Cryotronics to Discuss Material Characterization of THz Frequencies

Lake Shore Cryotronics, Inc., a manufacturer of scientific sensors, instruments, and systems for precise measurement and control, announces that it will be speaking about new hardware and applications that will extend the utilization of THz frequencies for material characterization.

From Lake Shore Cryotronics Inc. 30 May 2012

PTB Successfully Tests Chip-Scale Atomic Magnetometer Sensor

Scientists from the Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB) report successful testing of a new mini magnetic sensor for measuring brain activity. The sensor holds potential for medical applications including neurological diagnostics.

30 May 2012

Plessey Semiconductors Release Their New PS25451 EPIC Sensor For Remote Sensing of High Volume Consumer Markets

Plessey Semiconductors announced today the release of the PS25451, an ultra-low cost version of its award winning EPIC™ sensor that provides remote sensing for high volume consumer markets. A novel electrode design has been devised to replace the expensive titanium dioxide electrodes currently used for the higher end, medical applications of EPIC technology.

From Plessey Semiconductors Ltd 30 May 2012