Laurence Marchini, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "MEMS",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Electronicstalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Analogue IC takes adjustable resistors onboard from
Microbridge, which we summarised at the time by saying "The MBSTC-02 incorporates low-noise operational amplifiers with Rejustors to provide precise signal conditioning with integrated temperature correction".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Smaller sensor compensates for camera shake from
Panasonic Industrial Europe: "Two-axis sensor is based on Panasonic's own piezoelectric MEMS tuning-fork technology, and can also be used in automotive applications".
In January 2008, we covered the news from STMicroelectronics
concerning its ST 3D motion sensors
- take a look at Sensors provide new computer inferface
which says: "Gyration's new PC mouse works in the air within 30m of its wirelessly connected PC without the need for a desktop surface".
Take a look also at the news release from STMicroelectronics, Accelerometer takes CMOS interface onboard,
as well as Process makes RF relays more economical from Innovative Micro Technology (IMT),
and Process tool systems ordered for research complex from Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology.
See also:
Inclinometer gets to the point of sensing
(October 2007)
Compact MEMS-based dual-axis inclinometer can be integrated precisely at the point of sensing interest
Low-power accelerometers offer compact solution
(October 2007)
The LIS331 accelerometers deliver high performance at low power consumption and their ultra-compact robust design provides very high immunity to vibration and shock
Accelerometer takes position in smaller package
(July 2007)
Dual-axis low-g accelerometer is ideal for battery-powered portable applications, such as mobile phones, portable multimedia players or remote controls
International fabs join association
(July 2007)
Growing global membership base spans the world's key electronics centres
Accelerometer has sense for user controls
(June 2007)
Digital-output two-axis linear accelerometer addresses a wide range of consumer and industrial applications from motion-activated user interfaces to vibration monitoring
Slimline accelerometer aids handset integration
(June 2007)
Three-axis digital-output accelerometer is claimed to be 77% smaller than previous industry offerings
GPS and pressure combine for 3D sensing
(June 2007)
Nemerix and Bosch Sensortec have combined their respective technologies to deliver a leading-edge multisensing GPS solution
Agreement pools MEMS microphone expertise
(June 2007)
A crosslicensing agreement between Knowles Acoustics and Akustica aims to reinforce the strength of each company's respective patent portfolios
Ultrasonic sensor detects multiple frequencies
(May 2007)
Ultrasonic acoustic sensor uses the latest MEMS technology to provide a robust mechanical device that performs over a wide environmental range
Moulded ceramics provide leading-edge packaging
(May 2007)
Fully hermetic true-low-profile moulded ceramic surface mount packages offer excellent electrical performance from DC to 20GHz
IR camera aids in MEMS device characterisation
(May 2007)
High-resolution infra-red camera system provides detailed information as to the static and dynamic thermal behaviour of MEMS structures
NIR devices developed for analyser
(May 2007)
Micralyne is mass producing MEMS NIR devices for the Phazir, a handheld device that can perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of materials directly at their source
MEMS switch boosts ATE switching frequencies
(April 2007)
SPDT MEMS switch offers a step improvement in bandwidth and linearity over competing solutions, while occupying significantly less area and consuming less power
Handset makers drive growth for RFMD
(April 2007)
RF Micro Devices has reported financial results for its fiscal 2007 fourth quarter ended 31st March 2007
MEMS process innovation wins Europe-wide award
(April 2007)
Two Bosch Group researchers have been named 'European Inventors of the Year'
Insulin pump on a patch makes use of MEMS
(April 2007)
Mixed-signal chip company teams up with insulin specialist to develop a miniature pump, which can fit on to a skin patch and deliver regular insulin infusions
MEMS developments supported in Japan
(April 2007)
GenISys has opened an office in Tokyo to provide localised, direct sales and support to its growing Japanese customer base
Proprietary getter provides hard vacuum
(April 2007)
Getter deposition services enhance wafer-level packaging of MEMS and other devices that require hard vacuum for device performance
News on the MEMS Pro from EDA Solutions
(April 2007)
EDA Solutions has signed a representation agreement for Germany, the UK, Benelux and the Nordic region with SoftMEMS to market and support its open-platform, system-level design environment, MEMS Pro
Semiconductor acquisition begins operations
(April 2007)
Omron has finalised its acquisition of the semiconductor business assets of Seiko Epson's consolidated subsidiary Yasu Semiconductor Corporation
Chinese plant to answer transceiver demand
(March 2007)
NeoPhotonics is ramping its transceiver production capacity in Shenzhen, China, to 250,000 units per month
Analogue simulator handles larger volumes of data
(March 2007)
New tool suite will feature a 3D RF extraction tool that uses a field solver technique to calculate interconnect parasitics in three dimensions
Ultra-compact accelerometers for portable products
(February 2007)
STMicroelectronics has announced a new power- and cost-optimised addition to its family of ultra-compact 'low-g' linear accelerometers
Consortium enlists MEMS packaging expertise
(February 2007)
The MEAD consortium will develop microelectromechanical systems technology for the defence industry in a MoD-backed project, with GBP 3.2 million of funding over three years
EVG and Genisys combine on lithography simulation
(February 2007)
EV Group (EVG) has formed a collaborative product development partnership with Genisys for the development and marketing of a simulation platform for advanced mask aligner lithography processes
Micralyne to expand MEMS manufacturing facility
(February 2007)
Micralyne has commenced a facility expansion that will increase its manufacturing capacity to accommodate its growing customer base
Project aims for implantable microgenerator
(February 2007)
The two-year Self-Energising Implantable Medical Micro Systems (SIMM) project will prototype a device capable of harvesting energy from movement in or on the body
Deal expands RS distribution
(January 2007)
A new pan-European distribution agreement significantly extends the relationship between Omron Electronic Components Business Europe and RS Components
European MEMS maker sees more with IR inspection
(January 2007)
Vistec Semiconductor Systems has delivered two INM100 IR infra-red inspection systems to a European MEMS manufacturer
Journal focuses on multimedia streaming
(January 2007)
STMicroelectronics has published a new issue of the ST Journal of Research, focusing on multimedia streaming technologies
EDA tool suite features 11 upgrades
(January 2007)
Tanner Tools 12.2 is the latest release of the Windows-based EDA tool suite for analogue, mixed-signal and MEMS design from Tanner EDA
Consortium to create implantable microgenerator
(December 2006)
A UK-based consortium of companies is developing an in-body microgenerator that will convert energy from human body movement into power for implanted medical devices
Chemical polishing equipment for sensors
(December 2006)
Entrepix has announced the signing of a CMP FastForward volume pricing agreement (VPA) with a leading aerospace defence contractor
Year-end review details milestone achievements
(December 2006)
Innos publishes its year-end review, detailing milestone achievements in commercial and academic sectors during 2006