Instrumentation and Control News - Accelerometers

Virtus establishes subsidiary and key MEMS partnership in Japan

Mon, 19 Mar 2007 18:05:29 +0100

Virtus Advanced Sensors (VAS), a US company commercializing MEMS-based multi-axis inertial sensors, has established a wholly-owned subsidiary in Tokyo, Japan, Virtus Japan Kabushiki Kaisha (K.K.), to help the company develop a long-term presence in Asia.

How fast? How far? Let the gadgets do the work as you run

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 00:03:04 +0100

Carmel is home to a thriving running community, and road racer Josh Trisler is one of its brightest stars.

Voltron-Like Modular Robot Demonstrated

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 00:01:55 +0100

Each bot module is effectively a robot in its own right, and can move independently, flip over and rotate like wheels. They also have 3D accelerometers that let them know their precise orientation. The six sides of each module can dock with any other module.

Bush okays some technology exports to China

Sat, 10 Mar 2007 20:22:31 +0100

The certification was for 20 Honeywell model QA 750 accelerometers to be incorporated into railway geometry measurement systems for China's Ministry of Railways, and equipment and technology associated with the production and testing of composite components for Boeing commercial aircraft.

New models of accelerometer from Applied Measurement

Thu, 08 Mar 2007 19:48:38 +0100

Applications for the 4610 and 4630 accelerometers include low frequency uses such as flight testing, vibration/shock monitoring, motion analysis, transportation (such as trains), road vehicle testing, machine control and modal analysis.

Phidgets announces $95 3-Axis Accelerometer

Sun, 04 Mar 2007 20:22:31 +0100

"In the past users had to use multiple Dual Axis Accelerometers in order to track vibration, tilt and acceleration. We have now made it a lot easier by putting all the required functionality on a single cost effective module"

Ultra-compact accelerometers for portable products

Fri, 23 Feb 2007 00:03:04 +0100

STMicroelectronics has announced a new power- and cost-optimised addition to its family of ultra-compact 'low-g' linear accelerometers.

VIP SENSORS Announces New MEMS Piezoresistive Accelerometer

Sat, 17 Feb 2007 00:03:04 +0100

VIP Sensors offers a range of piezoelectric and voltage mode accelerometers, piezoresitive accelerometers, signal conditioners, cable assemblies and accessories in addition to their newly released Smart Sensors Network System.

Apple Takes on Cell Phones

Sat, 13 Jan 2007 04:19:56 +0100

Advanced sensors include an accelerometer that detects when the user has rotated the device from portrait to landscape, then automatically changes the contents of the display accordingly. A proximity sensor detects when the user lifts the iPhone to the ear and immediately shuts off the iPhone to save power and prevent inadvertent touces until the iPhone is moved away.

Nintendo DS wants to grow up to be like Wii

Sun, 10 Dec 2006 17:50:10 +0100

DS Motion Card unique plug-in is a revolutionary motion sensor which is compatible with both Nintendo DS and DS Lite handheld consoles. It comes with a 3-axis accelerometer and gyroscope combination that aims to bring handheld gaming to the next level

Sensing an opportunity

Sun, 03 Dec 2006 13:05:28 +0100

“Over the last eight or ten years, we have started to pay more attention to the consumer market. Whilst the automotive market is still the largest revenue generator, the consumer market is developing quickly.”

Fujitsu Boosts Performance on LifeBook Convertible Notebooks, Maximizing Mobile Workforce Productivity

Fri, 24 Nov 2006 21:40:16 +0100

On-the-go and in any lighting condition, the LifeBook P1610 convertible notebook delivers unsurpassed versatility with indoor/outdoor touch screen display

Fujitsu ST5100 Tablet PC Series

Fri, 24 Nov 2006 20:32:33 +0100

The accelerometer-based hard disk drive with Fujitsu Shock Sensor system retracts the hard drive head if a sudden movement or vibration is detected, thus reducing the possibility of data loss.

FGP Sensors releases miniature XA1516 accelerometer

Thu, 23 Nov 2006 20:32:33 +0100

XA1516 is also available with integrated hybrid electronics to provide amplified output. The ease of mounting combined with its robustness defies its tiny size and small mass thus making it ideal for a multitude of automotive, aeronautical, marine and general industrial applications.

Accelerometer with continuous self-testing

Sat, 04 Nov 2006 20:32:33 +0100

The new VTI automotive digital accelerometer platform is intended for single- and multiple-axis acceleration and inclination measurement. It has been developed to meet the most demanding needs of vehicle electronic systems using digital signal processing, introducing several important safety features such as continuous self-test...