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Time-of-flight ranging sensor bring multi-object detection to mobile devices

Wed, Feb 22, 2017

Time-of-flight ranging sensor bring multi-object detection to mobile devices: Patented silicon and module level architectures in the VL53L1 sensor adds optical lenses to the FlightSense technology based sensor modules from STMicroelectronics.

The third-generation laser-ranging sensor boosts core performance while introducing multi-target detection, cover-glass crosstalk immunity at long distance, and programmable multi-zone scanning. According to the company, these advances deliver new levels of sensor performance to robotics, user detection, drones, IoT, and wearable applications.

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Three-axis accelerometer offers energy savings

Thu, Feb 16, 2017

Three-axis accelerometer offers energy savings: Energy savings are offered with the latest addition to the STMicroelectronics MEMS family, the LIS2DW12, which is in a 2.0 x 2.0 x 0.7mm package.

The LIS2DW12 has 16bit output and can be set to prioritise low power consumption or low-noise performance, with five settings in either mode. A specific feature coupled with four settings in each mode save waking the system to check for data, and allow efficient single-byte transfers. This minimises system power consumption and helps extend battery life, says the company. Noise density down to 90micro g/√Hz is at least 25 per cent lower than similar devices in the marketplace, calaims the company, which improves the measurement accuracy in healthcare, fitness, and gaming to industrial sensing and environmental monitoring applications.

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NFC tag IC offers batteryless RF communication

Fri, Feb 10, 2017

NFC tag IC offers batteryless RF communication: NFC tags from Panasonic Automotive & Industrial Systems Europe, now include an IC for batteryless RF communication.

The MN63Y1221-E1 is compliant with JISX6319-4 (212/424kbit/s), ISO/IEC14443 TypeA (106kbit/s), and ISO/IEC14443 TypeB (106/212/424kbit/s) 13.56MHz contactless IC card standards, guaranteeing global interoperability, says the company.

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LDOs’ noise performance is designed for precision sensing

Fri, Feb 10, 2017

LDOs’ noise performance is designed for precision sensing: Low dropout (LDO) voltage regulators from ST Microelectronics generate less than 6.5microVrms noise at 250mA full load with an outline of just 0.63 x 0.63mm.

The LDLN025 is designed to supply smooth and stable voltage to precision ICs like ADCs, VCOs, or sensors. Its small footprint allows it to be used in space-constrained products like smartphones, smart watches, fitness monitors, medical sensors, and wireless IoT devices.

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