Maxim’s Heart-Rate Sensor Designed Into Fujitsu Connected Technologies’ New Raku Raku Smartphone F-01L for Seniors

MAX30101 enables users to measure stress levels and arterial ageing

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Water-resistant MEMS pressure sensors meet consumer budgets

Water-resistant MEMS pressure sensors, the LPS33W series from STMicroelectronics, exhibit chemical compatibility, stability, and accuracy for use in applications as diverse as fitness trackers and other wearables, vacuum cleaners, and general-purpose industrial sensing.

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Skyworks and Intel create 5G comms engines

Partnering with Intel, Skyworks Solutions has announced the creation of 5G communications engines for a broad array of end markets. Leveraging Intel’s modem, transceiver, power management and envelope tracking chip expertise and Skyworks’ connectivity portfolio, the new platforms will deliver an integrated and optimised suite of wireless system solutions available for the open market, explains Skyworks.

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Colour ambient light sensor has flicker-detect to enhance cameras

Low-power and miniature multi-spectral colour sensors can be integrated and hidden to adjust screen colour temperature and brightness in bezel-less smartphones, says STMicroelectronics.

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