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KACST Launches WaferCatalyst Silicon Prototyping Services     May 21, 2013

The King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology is partnering with other wafer manufacturing facilities to expand its available technologies.More>>

Penclic Announces Bluetooth B2 Mouse     May 16, 2013

The wireless computer accessory functions like a pen, with quick, precise control.More>>

Molex Connectors Conform to M8 Standards     May 16, 2013

The compact Brad Nano-Change connectors are designed for industrial, aerospace, and defense sensor and actuator network connectivity, delivering superior reliability in tight spaces.More>>



Featured Articles
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True Continuous Background Calibration    April 1, 2013

Article By: Amy Le

This article describes a technique for correcting signal-path errors for sensor analog front ends to reduce offset and gain errors and to achieve high accuracy and linearity.More>>

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Simplifying Humidity Measurement with Single-Chip Relative Humidity Sensors    January 1, 2013

Article By: John Gammel

Humidity measurement is increasingly important in an expanding number of industries. In this article we discuss a single-chip relative humidity (RH) sensor that offers robust performance, a small size, and low power consumption and can enable accurate humidity sensing in a wide variety of...More>>

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Optimizing Embedded Software in Your Sensor Application    December 1, 2012

Article By: Mats Pettersson

By combining best practices with sophisticated software development tools and debuggers, engineering teams can produce compact, low-power sensor products.More>>



Consumer Electronics
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Simplifying Humidity Measurement with Single-Chip Relative Humidity Sensors    January 1, 2013

Article By: John Gammel

Humidity measurement is increasingly important in an expanding number of industries. In this article we discuss a single-chip relative humidity (RH) sensor that offers robust performance, a small size, and low power consumption and can enable accurate humidity sensing in a wide variety of...More>>

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STM and PNI Sensors Selected for Nintendo's Wii U    November 28, 2012

STMicroelectronics' and PNI`s sensor technologies enable intuitive motion sensing for gaming applications.More>>

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ST Enables Next Step in Precision 3D Location Sensing    September 6, 2012

The world's smallest digital pressure sensor in high-volume production uses innovative MEMS Technology to precisely measure altitude.More>>


Manufacturing Automation
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An Electronic Gap Measurement System for Aircraft Applications    April 1, 2011

Article By: Bryan Manning, Robert L. Foster

The Gapman Gen3 is a next-generation, high-precision, noncontact, portable, thin-gap electronic feeler gauge that offers enhanced measurement capabilities for an expanded range of gap measurement applications.More>>

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Capacitive Sensor Operation Part 2: System Optimization    June 1, 2009

Article By: Mark Kretschmar

Part 2 of this two-part article focuses on how to optimize the performance of your capacitive sensor, and to understand how target material, shape, and size will affect the sensor's response.More>>

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Meet the Next Generation of OPC    July 1, 2008

Article By: Tony Paine

Introduced in 1995, OPC enabled interoperability between Windows-based applications and process control hardware and software. The latest OPC specification, OPC-UA, seeks to improve and unify the earlier specifications into a single coherent foundation.More>>


Microprocessors
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Texas Instruments Introduces Sensor Hub BoosterPack    April 24, 2013

The seven on-board motion and environmental sensors enable applications ranging from GPS tracking, home and building automation, and portable consumer electronics.More>>

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LAPIS Semiconductor Introduces New Mini LP Micros    April 24, 2013

Microcontroller series combine small packaging, high computational performance and low power consumption; low cost, feature-rich devices ideal for embedded applications.More>>

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TI Doubles Memory in New MSP430 Microcontrollers    January 24, 2013

MSP430F66xx devices provide more memory, analog integration and device scalability for blood glucose meters, home automation, activity monitors and low-power wireless applications.More>>



Signal Processing
Article
True Continuous Background Calibration    April 1, 2013

Article By: Amy Le

This article describes a technique for correcting signal-path errors for sensor analog front ends to reduce offset and gain errors and to achieve high accuracy and linearity.More>>

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Renesas Announces the Development of Smart Analog    October 24, 2012

Smart Analog is a fully configurable analog front-end technology enabling smarter sensors.More>>

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TI Delivers Integrated Ultrasonic Signal Conditioner    May 30, 2012

Designed for automotive parking distance applications, the PGA450-Q1's single-chip integration brings performance and programmability to TI's catalog portfolio.More>>