Murata has commenced mass production of its MRMS166R and MRMS168R anisotropic magnetoresistance (AMR) sensors for healthcare, wearable, and IoT devices. The MRMS166R is the first AMR sensor to combine an average current consumption of 20 nA with operation from a 1.2 V supply, enabling extended battery life in coin cell-powered systems.
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ST announces new sensors for personal electronics and smart devices
ST has introduced a new generation of ultralow-power global-shutter image sensors that deliver high-quality, always-on vision to compact devices operating on batteries or harvested energy. The VD55G4 (monochrome) and VD65G4 (RGB colour) sensors, part of the ST BrightSense portfolio, are now available to early adopters, enabling customers to start designing their next generation of smart, ultralow-power vision devices today.
Raltron introduces precision piezo-electric elements for medical and audio applications
Raltron has announced the expansion of its piezo-electric element portfolio, showcasing a broad range of high‑performance components engineered for demanding audio applications, with emphasis on medical devices, IoT, Fire & Safety, and consumer electronics applications.
Nordic Semi debuts low-power nRF93M1 Cat 1 bis module at MWC 2026
Nordic Semiconductor is demoing the nRF93M1 module with LTE Cat 1 bis connectivity and its associated development kit at MWC 2026. This will be part of Nordic’s suite of additions to its future-ready cellular IoT portfolio.
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