Tag: MEMS
MEMS microspeaker for wearables weighs 56mg
Startup xMEMS Labs Inc. (Santa Clara, Calif.) has launched a MEMS microspeaker called Cowell that it claims is the world's smallest. It measures 3.2mm by 1.15mm by 6.0mm (22 cubic millimeters) and weighs 56 milligrams making it suitable for true wireless stereo earbuds. Cowell...
Continue ReadingWhy MEMS Accelerometers Are Becoming the Designer’s Best Choice for CbM Applications
The global condition-based monitoring (CbM) market has experienced significant growth over the past few years, and this looks set to continue. This growth coincides with the rapid advancement of MEMS accelerometers for use in vibration sensing applications, now rivaling the...
Continue ReadingNew IPX8 Rated Barometric Pressure Sensor IC: High Accuracy, Waterproof and performs temperature compensation
BM1390GLV-Z is piezo-resistive pressure sensor. BM1390GLV-Z performs temperature compensation for MEMS inside chip internally, so it’s very easy to get pressure information. BM1390GLV-Z realizes waterproof by potting gel inside to protect. ROHM’s new compact high accuracy...
Continue ReadingLPS22DF MEMS Nano Pressure Sensor
STMicroelectronics' ultra-compact piezoresistive absolute pressure sensor functions as a digital output barometer STMicroelectronics' LPS22DF is an ultra-compact piezoresistive absolute pressure sensor that functions as a digital output barometer. The LPS22DF provides lower power...
Continue ReadingxMEMS announced mass production of the world’s first true MEMS speaker
xMEMS Labs today announced the production of the world’s first monolithic MEMS µspeaker, Montara. Working closely with TSMC, the world’s leading semiconductor foundry, Montara has passed all required performance and reliability qualifications. xMEMS’ Montara is the world’s...
Continue ReadingRenesas Electronics FS1015 Air Velocity Sensor Module
Mouser Electronics is now stocking the FS1015 and FS3000 airflow sensor modules Renesas Electronics. The vertical-mount FS1015 and the surface-mount FS3000 provide precision airflow monitoring for detecting system failures, measuring air handling, controlling fan speed, and more in HVAC...
Continue ReadingDigitally Controlled MEMS Oscillator Enables Up to 25% Faster Wireless Charging Mobile and IoT Applications
SiTime Corporation has released the SiT3901 µPower digitally controlled MEMS oscillator (DCXO) for power-sensitive and space-constrained mobile and IoT applications. Ideal for wireless charging systems for smartwatches, activity trackers, hearing aids, wearables, portable medical...
Continue ReadingMEMS Microphone Pre-Amplifier with Compression and Noise Gating – Studio Quality Microphone Pre-Amplifier
MEMS Microphones is setting a new performance benchmark across a growing number of industries. These innovative silicon microphones were designed to extend the benefits of the lowest possible self-noise (high SNR) and lowest distortion to an ever-expanding number of applications. The...
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