IMUs have self-calibrating gyroscope

Three inertial measurement units (IMUs) in the BMI260 family are optimised for smartphone applications. The family comprises three sensors, BMI260, BMI261 and BMI263. Features include Android compliance, an I3CSM interface, and support for sensor synchronisation.

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Proximity sensor has range of 200mm for VR/AR headsets

Combining ahigh power vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL), a photodiode, a signal processing IC, and a 12bit ADC in a single package, Vishay Intertechnology has developed the VCNL36687S to be used in smartphones, tablets, virtual reality/augmented reality (VR/AR) headsets, and other battery-operated devices.

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Miniaturised PCBs have designs on wearable medical devices

As systems and components for therapy, diagnosis and patient monitoring are getting smaller, but more powerful, safety and reliability are a priority in electronic design. AT&S believes it is one of the few PCB manufacturers that is certified to EN ISO 13485, the standard for medical devices.

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Murata claims MEMS resonator is world’s smallest

Claimed to be the world’s smallest 32.768kHz MEMS resonator, the WMRAG series, will contribute to reduced size and power consumption of IoT devices and wearable devices, says Murata.

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