Sensor Technology: News, Tech Articles, App Notes

Design 101

Dealing with capacitance sensor algorithms in multitouch sensing
Using ITO sensors requires thoughtful construction, fast performance and innovative algorithms, embodied in highly intelligent, capacitive touchscreen controller chips that can deliver high channel density, a high SNR and a multitouch capability.

New Products

Light sensor handles up to 3.4MHz data rate (2009-11-06)
Motion sensing IC offers full redundancy (2009-11-04)
Three-axis gyro chip packs MEMS resonators (2009-11-04)
Touch sense MCUs offer wake-on-touch capability (2009-11-03)
MEMS delivers high-precision motion sensing (2009-10-19)
Touchscreen controller promises accurate navigation (2009-10-15)
High-accuracy motion sensor makes smarter cars (2009-10-14)
Temp sensor boasts accuracy, low power (2009-10-09)
Remote motion control gets Zigbee-enabled (2009-10-07)
Bluetooth sensor targets wireless mouse (2009-10-01)
Image sensors deliver dual, rolling shutter modes (2009-09-18)
ESP sensor packs digital SPI (2009-09-17)
Touchscreen controllers fit 10-inch screens (2009-09-14)
Touchscreen controllers tout fastest tracking (2009-09-10)
Dual-axis MEMS gyro tailored for digicams (2009-09-10)

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News & Trends

Yole: MEMS to rebound by 2011 (2009-11-03)
MEMS film usher in brighter, cheaper displays (2009-10-20)
Rohm enters MEMS market with Kionix acquisition (2009-10-16)
Mobile apps drive MEMS mic shipments (2009-09-29)
Memsic, game developers push motion-based UI (2009-09-07)
AuthenTec expands Shanghai operations (2009-09-04)
Microelectronics center rises in Quebec (2009-09-04)
Gyroscopes sizzle handsets, gaming apps (2009-09-01)
IDT, Immersion collaborate on touch feedback (2009-08-28)
Bosch beefs up MEMS biz with Akustica acquisition (2009-08-25)
Trio drives MEMS for aerospace, defense (2009-08-25)
Digi-Key, Fujitsu ink distribution deal (2009-07-28)
AAC opens Singapore R&D center (2009-07-24)
Researchers tap lamp-posts for sensor nets (2009-07-24)
MEMS equipment to reap $500M by 2012 (2009-07-23)

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Technical Archives

Dealing with capacitance sensor algorithms in multitouch sensing (2009-09-14)
Shrink current transducers with Hall-effect sensor integration (2008-10-16)
Save battery life with ambient light sensors (2008-07-16)
Calibrate accelerometers for industrial apps (2008-03-17)
Harnessing solar cell for image sensor design (2008-03-03)
Breaking into the consumer arena (2008-02-18)
Implement low-cost Zigbee (2008-02-18)
Adding tactile feedback to touchscreens (2008-02-01)
Reimagine current sensors in switch mode power apps (2007-12-03)
Contactless tech toughens passport integrity (2007-10-01)
Recognize high-power LED thermal problems (2007-09-17)
Gear up for mobile-ready MEMS microphones (2007-07-02)
Equip your robots with sensors, processors (2007-07-02)
Enhancing mobile devices with light sensors (2007-06-18)
Sneak peek at the future of CMOS imaging (2007-04-16)

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Application Notes

CapSense Express—creating reference designs with 1CS/2CS button devices (2009-11-05)
Image sensor handling and best practices (2009-10-30)
Position determination using accelerometers (2009-10-22)
MPR121 serial communication (2009-10-08)
MPR121 jitter and false touch detection (2009-10-07)
MPR121 baseline system (2009-10-06)
MPR121 capacitance sensing—filtering and timing (2009-10-05)
MPR121 quick start guide (2009-10-02)
MPR121 capacitance sensing settings (2009-10-01)
Designing touch sensing electrodes (2009-09-30)
Pressure sensor based altimeter (2009-09-25)
Water-resistant capacitive sensing (2009-09-10)
Modern altimeter and barometer system using the MPL115A (2009-09-04)
Capacitive touch algorithm simulation (2009-08-24)
Add thermal monitoring to reduce data center energy consumption (2009-07-27)

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