At next month’s Consumer Electronics Show, CES 2016, Infineon and pmdtechnologies gmbh will be showcasing the REAL3, 3D image sensor chips.
Compared to the previous version, the optical sensitivity and power consumption has been improved. The space-saving devices make it possible for cell phones to operate mini-camera systems that can measure 3D depth data, says the company.
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Mouser stocks ‘smallest’ light sensor from ams
Mouser Electronics is now stocking the TSL2584TSV light-to-digital converter, or ambient light sensor, from ams, which, at half the size of similar converter sensors is claimed to have the industry’s smallest footprint and height (1.14 × 1.66 × 0.32mm).
Six-axis sensors are power-sensitive
Two six-axis accelerometer-gyroscopes, the KXG07 and the KXG08 are described by Kionix as a significant technological leap forward in reducing the power consumption of six-axis devices.
Optimated optical sensor can be used in wearables
Described as a further development of the optical sensor SFH 7050, the SFH 7060 from Osram Opto Semiconductors is designed to measure pulse rates and the oxygen saturation level of blood. The signal quality and low energy consumption enables it to be used in wearables such as smartwatches and fitness armbands. The new sensor is available at distributor Rutronik.
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