Tronics Microsystems GYPRO series MEMS gyros
22 January, 2019Tronics Microsystems has released the GYPRO range of closed-loop MEMS gyros, taking MEMS inertial sensors to a high level of performance with good measuring accuracy and long-term stability.
Self-monitoring lighting supports a smart building network
12 December, 2018An Australian company is rolling out wireless technology that allows buildings to monitor themselves and report problems autonomously — and even talk to your smartphone.
'Fitness tracker for cows' monitors livestock movements
10 December, 2018The new technology, which takes the form of a smart ear tag, produces similar data to that delivered by consumer smart watches.
Power consumption substantially cut for IoT sensors
23 November, 2018Researchers have invented a 'battery-less' wake-up timer that is claimed to cut the power consumption of rarely active IoT sensor nodes by 1000 times.
STMicroelectronics IIS2DLPC 3-axis MEMS accelerometer
16 November, 2018The STMicroelectronics IIS2DLPC 3-axis MEMS accelerometer can change operating mode on the fly, from ultralow power to high resolution.
Dialog Semiconductor SmartBond Multi-Sensor Kit
13 November, 2018Dialog Semiconductor's SmartBond Multi-Sensor Kit is a complete multisensor node solution that enables engineers to develop multiple applications on the same hardware and support different use cases through firmware.
STMicroelectronics LSM6DSO iNEMO inertial measurement unit
09 November, 2018The LSM6DSO iNEMO inertial measurement unit (IMU) from STMicroelectronics is an always-on 3D accelerometer and 3D gyroscope system-in-package that is power efficient by itself and makes the entire embedded system around it power efficient, too.
'Touch' virtual objects with these ultralight gloves
24 October, 2018The DextrES haptic glove enables users to touch, grasp and manipulate virtual objects while feeling like they are actually touching something in the real world.
Dytran Instruments 3525A3 IEPE quartz accelerometer
27 September, 2018Dytran Instruments has introduced the model 3525A3 single-axis IEPE hermetically sealed quartz accelerometer with a built-in impedance converting amplifier, capable of operating continuously at high temperatures up to 200°C.
Dytran Model 3168D2 single-axis IEPE accelerometer
20 September, 2018Dytran Instruments has introduced the Model 3168D2 single-axis IEPE quartz accelerometer for health and usage monitoring systems (HUMS) and flight test applications. Featuring a thru-hole design for 360° cable orientation, the sensor has mechanical and electrical filters that effectively eliminate ultrahigh-frequency energy that can cause signal saturation.
STMicroelectronics IIS2MDC magnetometer and ISM303DAC eCompass
27 August, 2018The STMicroelectronics IIS2MDC magnetometer and ISM303DAC eCompass enable low-power tamper detection for smart meters and precision motion and distance sensing in applications from industrial automation and robotics to smart buildings, smart security and medical devices.
STMicroelectronics ASM330LHH precision MEMS sensor for automotive navigation
13 July, 2018STMicroelectronics has introduced the automotive-grade ASM330LHH six-axis inertial sensor for super-high-resolution motion tracking in advanced vehicle navigation and telematics applications.
Low-power application design with MEMS accelerometers
18 May, 2018 by Petr StukjungerLow-power applications take advantage of MEMS accelerometer sensors for increasing battery life.
STMicroelectronics IIS3DHHC 3-axis accelerometer
15 May, 2018The IIS3DHHC is a 3-axis accelerometer optimised for high-measurement resolution and stability to ensure accuracy over time and temperature.
Strain-sensing clothes can monitor your movements
08 May, 2018Strain-sensing textiles have particular relevance in the development of smart devices for health, sports and soft robotics.
